Leaf springs
The leaf spring is a robust and flexible spring that absorbs and returns forces by means of bending. This makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, from vehicles and agricultural machinery to industrial installations.
The leaf spring is a robust and flexible spring that absorbs and returns forces by means of bending. This makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, from vehicles and agricultural machinery to industrial installations.
Leaf springs offer a reliable and durable solution for applications requiring resilience, support or damping. They are manufactured from spring band or strip material and assembled in a curved shape. The clever combination of geometry and resilient material creates a powerful damping effect.
Depending on the application, a leaf spring can provide support, absorb forces or function as a clamping spring. In some systems, leaf springs or clamping springs are deliberately chosen, depending on the required flexibility, force build-up and available installation space.
In mechanical engineering and industrial automation, leaf springs absorb shocks and provide constant contact pressure, resulting in greater stability and reduced wear on moving parts. Leaf springs also play a crucial role in security systems by providing constant tension, without any interruptions or loss of performance.
Furthermore, leaf springs are finding their way into precision applications beyond heavy industry. From medical technology to consumer electronics: in smartphones, leaf springs ensure a consistent, tactile click with every button press, and in operating theatres, they contribute to the precision and reliability of surgical instruments.
When a system wears out or needs to be modified, a leaf spring can be replaced or custom-manufactured to fully restore functionality. Thanks to their wear resistance, corrosion resistance and customisation options, our leaf springs offer reliable solutions for a wide range of applications.
For anyone wishing to find out more about leaf springs at De Spiraal? Our specialists are on hand to help you determine the right configuration and choice of materials for every project.
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Leaf springs provide contact pressure, positioning, and shock absorption in applications where space and precision go hand in hand: from laboratory equipment and measurement systems to robust industrial machinery. We produce flat springs from high-quality strip and sheet material, ISO 9001 compliant, and fully tailored to your specifications.
From our production facility in Haaksbergen, we offer complete design freedom, from single prototypes to large series:
Finishing & Specialization: Based on the dynamic load and desired lifespan, we recommend the appropriate post-treatment:
The right material determines how your leaf spring performs under load. We advise based on environment, hygiene requirements, and temperature:
Type: Spring steel
Material number: 1.1248 (C75)
Characteristics: High elasticity and wear resistance. Standard choice for dynamically loaded applications in mechanical engineering and the energy sector.
Type: Stainless steel
Material number: 1.4310 / 1.4301 / 1.4401
Characteristics: Excellent corrosion resistance; ideal for the medical and food industries.
Type: Specials
Material number: Copper / Phosphor Bronze
Features: Excellent electrical conductivity and dimensional stability for electronics and measurement systems.
Is your material not listed, or are you unsure about the right choice for your application? Contact our team; we're happy to help you find the right solution.
Our engineers collaborate from the initial design. We align material properties, free length, width, and thickness to ensure the spring performs exactly as you wish, for both single units and larger production runs.
Need immediate technical advice?
Call our specialists at +31 (0)74 291 45 08 or send an email to info@despiraal.nl. We'd be happy to review your specifications.
A leaf spring is a flat or curved piece of spring steel that bends under load. Leaf springs are used where progressive spring action, shock absorption or assurance is required, such as in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and the mobility sector.
Leaf springs are made of spring steel, stainless steel (301, 304, 316), phosphor bronze, brass, tailored to the desired spring properties, corrosion resistance and ambient temperature.
Leaf springs are almost always custom-made, because the geometry depends a lot on the application. We quickly produce small and medium series on demand.
A leaf spring bends over a flat or curved surface, while a disc spring provides axial force through compression. Leaf springs are often suitable for lateral or tangential loads.
Yes, we produce custom leaf springs based on drawings, samples or specifications. Complex shapes with recesses or bends are also possible via bending and stamping. In addition, we can laser cut leaf springs for specific dimensions.
