Preloading bearings is essential for achieving optimal performance, as it ensures minimal friction and proper contact between components. Wave springs play a key role in reducing play, minimizing wear ...

Tapered roller bearings can be fixed and preloaded using shims and an end cap. There is a setting procedure to ensure the desired preload is achieved and the amount of end play (axial clearance) is ...

The MST-Series of Truwave wave springs are designed to handle bearing preloads. In sizes from 16 to170 mm, these single-turn metric springs are suited for short-deflection applications. The springs ...

Smalley’s new Nested Spirawave® Wave Springs can be used in applications across many different industries. They are used to replace a stack of single-turn wave springs or when a single-turn spring ...