Linear Wave Springs

China Wave Spring Linear Wave Springs are a continuous wave formed (marcelled) wire length produced from spring tempered materials. They act as a load bearing device having approximately the same load/deflection characteristics as a wave spring. Axial pressure is obtained by laying the linear spring flat in a straight line.

Standard Sizes from Stock

Linear Springs are now available as a standard part from Smalley.
China Wave Spring engineers are available to assist with spring design.

View the Linear Springs part table to request samples and download CAD models.

Stock Sizes

Carbon & Stainless Steel
Over 200 Sizes

Customs

No Tooling CostsTM
Exotic Alloys Available
Download or request a copy of the Linear Springs Brochure now.

Applications

Detent Preload with Linear Springs

Detent Preload

China Wave Spring Linear Springs are used to load pins that are positioned inside grooves so a rotating element can detent to specific positions. The springs are designed to exert a precise load to give the rotation a desired resistance.

Rotary Vane Pump Rotary Vane Pump with Linear Springs

China Wave Spring Linear Springs are used to radially load the bottom of the vanes in the pump. The springs energize the vanes against the bore for better sealing.