When a large ball screw, which formed part of a well-known motor manufacturer’s wheel and tyre assembly machine on Line 2, began to make ominous noises, its engineers were quick to inspect it. It was clear that the ball screw had become too damaged to repair, as the bearings were popping out of the nut.
Whether it’s an application designed for space exploration or a more down-to-earth need for spring technology in a smaller space envelope, wave springs could be just what you’re looking for.
Wave springs are commonly used for space saving, offering up to 50 percent axial space savings in an application. They are also frequently used in the axial preloading of bearings. However, in high-performance applications like electric mobility, traditional designs can struggle with high acceleration and torsional forces leading to bearing damage and instability.
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In the world of heavy-duty springs, banana springs are often overshadowed by the traditional types of compression springs. However, these quietly underrated springs have unique properties that can handle loads both laterally and sideways, unlike traditional springs.