Disc springs, or **Belleville washers**, are conical-shaped washers designed to be loaded in the axial direction. They generate very high spring forces in a small installation space, making them ideal for managing heavy loads and providing secure bolt pre-tensioning.
Disc springs are essential for heavy industrial applications, including **clutches, brakes, overload protection, and high-pressure valves**. Stacking them in various configurations (series for deflection, parallel for force) allows for fine-tuning of the load-deflection curve.
Characteristics: High load absorption, Excellent fatigue life under high stress, Flexible stacking options (series/parallel), Standardized and custom sizes.
Measurements: Outer Diameter: 10 {mm} – 500 {mm}, Inner Diameter: 5 {mm} – 250 {mm}, Thickness: 0.2 {mm} – 25 {mm}.
Configurations: Single, stacked in series, stacked in parallel, or combined stacks.
Rate or Stiffness: Extremely high (150–800 {N/mm}).
Service Life: Up to 1,000,000 cycles when properly lubricated.
Tolerances: pm 0.05 {mm} height/thickness, conforming to DIN and ISO standards.
Applications: Clutches, brakes, safety valves, overload protection devices, bolt tensioning systems.
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