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.
From medical technology to industrial automation: in smartphones, leaf springs provide a consistent, haptic click with every button press. In operating theatres, they contribute to the precision and reliability of surgical instruments. In the industrial sector, they absorb shocks in machines, leading to greater stability and less wear and tear. Leaf springs also play a crucial role in security systems by providing constant tension without jamming or loss of performance.
When a system wears out or needs to be modified, a leaf spring can be replaced or custom-made 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 who wants to know more about leaf springs at De Spiraal, from production to applications and expertise, our specialists are ready to help you find the right configuration and choice of materials for every project.
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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.
