- Carbon steel (standard)
- 17-7 Stainless Steel
- Special Material Grades:
- Stainless – AISI 302
- Stainless – AISI 316
- Stainless – A286
- Inconel® X-750
- Elgiloy®
- Hastelloy® C276
- Beryllium-copper
- Phosphor-bronze
Wave Springs
Why settle for ordinary springs when wave springs offer optimal force handling, space savings and performance?
Save up to 50% Axial Space in Your Application
If you’re looking for a spring solution for your assembly, don’t just settle for traditional coil or disc springs. In many cases, the routine choice may not be your best choice. After all, requirements like force handling, work heights, travel distances and avoiding wear and tear must be met — all in a small amount of space.
Made from coiled flat wire with waves added for spring effect, wave springs have a superior force-to-work height ratio and require only half the work height of traditional springs. They provide consistent force over a wide range of deflections, transmitting those forces only in the intended axial direction while improving dimensional tolerances. Wave springs do not suffer from torsional loading and twisting that can cause wear.
At Rotor Clip, our wave springs can be customized with ease, without incurring tooling costs. Simple adjustments to the wire thickness, number of waves, or material cross-section can greatly alter the spring loads and cycle life capacity.
Whether you’re looking for axial or radial space savings, increased travel distances, or the ability to self-locate in bored holes and shafts, Rotor Clip wave springs are a versatile and reliable solution.
Sizes ranging from .118″ to 24″ (3 mm to 610 mm).
Optimize your application
Each type of wave spring has unique design features that allow for specific applications, such as high load capacities, low operating heights, and precise spring rates. Explore the different styles of wave springs that we offer below.
Replace Bellevilles/Disc Springs with Rotor Clip Wave Springs
Traditional Belleville washers or disc springs often fall short in delivering precise, repeatable loads and accurate positioning. Rotor Clip wave springs eliminate misalignment and ensure consistent performance, making them the ideal replacement.
Wave Spring Materials & Finishes
Unique to our industry Rotor Clip carries a wide selection of material grades and finishes to suit specific industries and their environments. Rotor Clip’s staff will apply their rich metallurgical expertise to guide you to the materials and finishes that will maximize reliability and performance.
- Carbon steel – oil dip
- Stainless – vapor degreased and ultrasonic cleaned
- Stainless – passivation
- Vibratory deburr
Packaging Options
Our service doesn’t stop at the manufacture of our parts. We ensure that our parts are packaged the way you want them so they arrive in excellent condition. The parts are also packaged in quantities and weights that offer ease of handling, simplification of installation and fully recyclable materials, allowing you to meet schedule and cost projections as well as sustainability objectives.
New Patented InterShim™ Wave Spring
Engineered for the EV Market
The InterShim™ Wave Spring is engineered for reliable performance in demanding applications. Featuring alternating inactive (flat) and active (waved) turns, this patented design withstands torsional loads and high acceleration, ensuring precise and reliable performance when rotational movement is present.
Applications
Wave Springs can be found in applications across every industry. Here are some examples.
Bearing Preload with Single Turn Wave Spring
Check Valve with Multi-Turn Wave Spring
Quick Connector with Single-Turn Wave Spring
More than Parts. A True Partnership.
Our passion is creating the best rings, springs, and clamps. Our mission is to make your work a success. We are here for you.