TFC’s Smalley® linear springs offer a selection of spring loads that react along a straight line as opposed to a conventional helical spring that fits in a circular cavity providing a radial force between mating components.
Linear springs are a continuous wave formed wire length produced from spring tempered materials that act as a load bearing device.
As they are manufactured using the same technology that is applied to the production of Smalley® edge coiled flat wire wave springs, they have the same load/deflection characteristics and burr free edge profile.
Linear springs from TFC are now produced as a standard item with over 200 sizes readily available from stock in both carbon spring steel and stainless steel. TFC provides unique customer designs without tooling costs and its engineers are available to discuss applications and provide a free of charge design service if required.
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