The application plays a critical role in selecting the right Belleville spring lock washers. Consider the load characteristics, environmental conditions, and what the washers will be holding together. High-temperature environments may require specialized materials, while applications involving significant vibrations need washers that provide better locking performance.
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The choice of material is crucial as it influences the washer's strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. Common materials include stainless steel for corrosion resistance, carbon steel for strength, and specialized alloys for extreme conditions. Evaluate the working environment and choose a material that will withstand that exposure over time.
The size and thickness of the Belleville washers should match the specific assembly requirements. Consider the bolt diameter, the amount of load, and the necessary spring force. Always consult specifications to ensure compatibility with existing components.
Understanding the load capacity helps prevent failures in applications. Each Belleville washer has a specified load tolerance. Consider both static loads and dynamic loads when making your selection. Additionally, calculate safety factors to ensure reliability over time.
Deflection is the amount a washer compresses under load. Selecting a washer with the right deflection characteristics assists in maintaining clamping force. If the deflection is too high or too low, it can lead to insufficient sealing or even component failure. Check the specifications for deflection limits that suit your needs.
The expected lifespan of the assembly impacts the choice of Belleville washers. If you're working on a temporary assembly, a different washer may be suitable compared to a permanent one designed for longevity. Evaluate the maintenance schedule and replacement policies to determine the right washer for the expected duration.
In some industries, specific standards or certifications are mandatory for components. Research any required qualifications based on your industry, such as ISO or ASTM, to ensure compliance. This is particularly important for aerospace, automotive, and medical applications.
Disc springs are pieces manufactured for dynamic works. This is why the type of steel used and treatments they are submitted to during the manufacture process are aimed at conferring elastic properties to be maintained over time. On the other hand, pressure washers are pieces for static applications, which must be highly resistant to compression, but whose recovery capacity for new compressions is very low.
Useful life of these pieces depends on many factors and cannot be precisely determined. It is possible to carry out an estimate, which will help us decide between two or more possible solutions for the same application. Depending on the work (force and displacement) the piece is submitted to, the number of cycles the piece can withstand can be calculated. In this respect, it is essential at which points of the piece travel the work is going to be made, ideally to be pre-compressed at least 15% and the travel is not over 75% of the total travel. Aspects such as friction, temperature and corrosive environment vary this estimation drastically, therefore they should always be considered. Finally, these aspects are valid for springs which are manufactured in compliance with the standard (DIN ), as the use of lower-quality steels as well as incomplete thermal treatments reduce the piece useful life. &#;Austenising&#;, combination of &#;tempering-hardening&#; and &#;shot peening&#; are the treatments which ensure the longer duration of disc springs.
Both solutions offer advantages and disadvantages. The answer depends on the type of anticorrosive agent to withstand and the use. Generally, stainless steels show higher protection to most corrosive agents, however, in some cases such as magnesium chloride, coatings are more efficient. On the other hand, in dynamic applications the different characteristics of the material can make a standard material with better elastic properties and good coating is more lasting than stainless steel. Each situation should be individually analyzed and factors such as delivery time or cost of the solution may be decisive.
There is no limit for the length of stacks, but some aspects should be considered. Buckling of stacks may increase if the length is longer, with the subsequent friction with the guidance system. In order to avoid it, it is recommended to insert separator flat washers in the stack. These washers should be inserted in such a way that sections among them do not exceed three times the external diameter of the disc springs conformed by the group. It should also be considered that, even with separator washers, the longer the stack is the more friction is increased.
Disc springs as they are under a constant load, suffer relaxation that produces a decrease in force, over time. The loss is produced at the beginning and afterwards tends to remain stable. This loss cannot be precisely determined as it depends on different factors. In any case, it is possible to estimate that a stack will lose its force by 5% during the first two weeks being the loss of force insignificant from then. Depending on the spring quality (material and manufacture), this loss may vary. In order to ensure correct performance of the piece in relaxation, pre-setting treatment is of great importance. This treatment is to flatten the spring completely and to discard those pieces which are not able to recover their initial height.
Elastic properties of disc springs are affected by temperature. In our calculation program, it is one of the values to be considered when calculating the behavior of stack because the elasticity module varies depending on the temperature. For standard material ASTM (50CrV4), the range of temperature to operate under normal conditions ranges from 120ºF to 212ºF, taking into consideration that elasticity will vary within this range. For higher or lower temperatures, pieces manufactured with materials which are resistant to these temperatures should be used. Materials such as 17-7PH (1.), which works from -400ºF to 600ºF , or Inconel 718, whose thermal range is between -400ºF and 1.250ºF, are the most common in these cases.
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Yes, they do. Each material has a different elasticity module therefore, when carrying out calculations on stack; we should consider what kind of material it is, as the result will be different. Besides, for the same material the elasticity module varies depending on the working temperature as explained in the question above.
Material quality and manufacture process of disc springs are decisive for their resistance to fatigue and consequently their useful life. DIN standard establishes which type of steels is suitable for the manufacture. However, not all manufacturers carry out correct quality controls of steels they use. A high level of impurities in the material results in a higher breakage rate in the pieces. With regard to the thermal treatment, which is a decisive factor for the piece elasticity, the standard establishes a tempering and hardening treatment. However, there are complementary treatments which improve this aspect significantly. Austenising is a treatment superior to tempering and hardening, which provides steel with improved characteristics. A similar quality is obtained when carrying out shot peening treatments, after tempering and hardening.
Flange washers are a type of disc springs. The main difference is the ratio OD / ID. For flange washers this ratio is about 1.75. This allows the flange washers to be used in places where the attachment bolts are very close to each other.
On the other hand, as a general rule, the force in 100% compressed position for a flange washer type is greater when compared with other DIN same outer diameter and thickness. This is to meet the demand of force required in most applications where they are used.
The answer to this question depends on the application. In most cases it is sufficient to use a single spring. In other applications with high dilatation forces you can put two springs, one on each side. Consult our technical department for calculating the number of springs.
The answer is yes, using standard materials such as Inconel 718 and Inconel X750
It depends on the application. AISI 301 and 17-7PH are the most common stainless steel material for these springs. In applications where it is necessary a good corrosion resistance in special temperature conditions, the 17-7PH uses to be the best solution due to its greater range of allowed temperature. The steel AISI 301 is cheaper but it is manufactured using stamping material condition: work hardened. For this reason it is not recommended for springs with a thickness greater than 0,1 inch. In other way the mechanical properties of 17-7PH are better.
This is a method we use apply zinc on the disc springs to protect them against corrosion. The process is to rotate the spring in a mixture of particles of zinc and glass stones. The function of the stones is that zinc is securely attached to the springs. This provides corrosion protection for all our steel parts and eliminates the risk of fracture due to the presence of hydrogen which is very common when this procedure is performed using a deposition method using electricity. (Electroplated).
Apart from zinc plating, we offer other methods of protection such as nickel plating, yellow chrome, phosphate (black), oil coating, etc.
Indefinitely, as long as during its use the limits are not exceeded and no damage is caused by good or bad use. They can be damaged by excessive fatigue cycles, long exposure to high temperatures or by exposure in highly corrosive environments, etc.
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