The Use of K Springs

Depending on what your applications are, there are different types of precision springs to be used. K springs or "K" disc springs have a key characteristic which allows the load that they apply to the bearing to be distributed evenly. This key characteristic is their ring like shape. "K" disc springs are designed to minimize vibration and maintain accuracy. They can be either slotted or non-slotted, and should be used with ball bearings to make them run noiselessly and smoothly. They function much like belleville disk springs, where you can use them in multiples to obtain different levels of load and deflection. If you apply them in a parallel stack, much more load can be applied. If they are arranged in a single series, more constant load can be provided.

Belleville Disk Springs

Combining the stacking of multiple belleville washers or springs will increase their load bearing capabilities and their deflection rate. You can also stack multiple belleville disk springs of different thickness in order to achieve the specific deflection or load that you want. Due to their small size and easy transportability, they are often favored over coil springs. A stack in a series of belleville springs that can hold X amount of weight is much smaller than a coil spring that can hold X. Unfortunately though, there is still the bottoming out effect when they are loaded to flat. Still, they are used as the most popularly purchased tension generating washers. They have great applications such as distributing bearing loads, generating and sustaining tension, and spanning alignment holes.

Whether your need is for a belleville spring/washer or K springs, both can more than adequately fulfill your job requirement. They are sturdy, well-built, and reliable and can be made or ordered to your exact specifications.

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