Mechanical Components Features

Unveiling the power of wave springs: Top key advantages and styles

Unveiling the power of wave springs: Top key advantages and styles

A wave spring is a distinctive type of compression spring characterised by its unique waveform-like structure. Imagine a spring that compresses and expands in a way reminiscent of natural waves you might see in water. Unlike more common coil springs or disc springs, wave springs offer a fresh perspective on engineering challenges.

Space: Springs in extreme environments

Space: Springs in extreme environments

Springs are integral to many devices, silently providing motion or resistance by storing and releasing energy. From satellite deployment to vibration isolation, Andrew Durdey, Sales & Marketing Director at MSP, delves into the unique challenges and applications of springs in outer space, and how they make possible the exploration of the final frontier.

Short-term savings, long-term problems

Short-term savings, long-term problems

The Lesjöfors Group explains why fitting inferior quality suspension springs to save just a few pounds can often lead to expensive remedial repairs in the future, costing both the customer and the workshop.

How to optimise round rail performance and cost with informed linear bearing selection

How to optimise round rail performance and cost with informed linear bearing selection

When designing for linear motion systems, the initial decision between round and square rail can significantly impact cost, performance, and durability.

Industrial bearings support the GenAI revolution

Industrial bearings support the GenAI revolution

According to PwC, 70 percent of CEOs worldwide believe generative AI (GenAI) will significantly transform the way their companies create, deliver and capture value. That includes manufacturers, who can use the systems to spot equipment failures and minimise downtime. Here, Chris Johnson of SMB Bearings emphasises how industrial bearings, equipped with sensors, can support GenAI by providing real-time data and insights.

fonts/
or