BELLEVILLE INTERNATIONAL About UsProductsEngineeringMarkets ServedNews & EventsContact Us by Bvillelnt! ! No Respons May 28, 2013 Belleville International is dedicated to providing quality Belleville disc springs and washers for a variety of industries. These springs are part of a family of components known as compression springs, which includes the more traditional coil springs. Both springs function in a similar way: + Force generated in the application is applied to the spring «The spring is compressed, creating potential energy + Force is removed to release energy and return the spring to original position Bellevilles do, however, differ from traditional compression springs in a few key ways. We'll talk about each of these springs in tum, coil and Belleville, noting differences and advantages along the way. Coil Springs Coil springs are typically comprised of coiled metal and are components which create energy when the ends are pushed together. These springs are what most people would think of upon hearing the word “spring” and are used in common applications such as in shock absorbers, mattresses or even toy pogo sticks. Coil springs are generally loosely coiled and are at rest when each coil is in an extended, non-touching position. The disadvantage of this spring is that it has a greater potential for failure. If any given spring is burdened with an unevenly-weighted load during a process, spring coils may bow, break or otherwise malfunction. Belleville Springs Belleville dise springs are meant to function similarly to other springs, but differ in the most basic sense by physical appearance. They are they are relatively flat and washer-like compared to traditional springs (and lack coils), but are classified as conical springs, as their centers are raised, creating a cone. This shape is what gives them their strength, as they are designed for heavy duty uses. Belleville springs reach their maximum capacity when they flatten completely. While taking on the burden of a heavy load, these components evenly distribute weight around the circumference of each spring, providing greater stability. Bellevilles combat the inherent problems of traditional compression springs because they can withstand great force and are designed to retain long-term stability under pressure, lasting years without malfunctioning or deforming. For longer life, Bellevilles are often coated to reduce the risk of corrosion. As they are designed to support heavy loads, Bellevilles are often used to aid in the complex functions of such things as construction equipment or electrical transformers. The largest difference between Bellville springs and coil springs are their load versus deflection characteristics. Belleville disc springs reach very high loads in a relatively small amount of deflection. Coil springs, in comparison, have lower forces over much larger deflections. Both traditional compression springs and conical Belleville springs perform in similar ways and are used to create support, resistance and energy. However, each does usually differ in application, as traditional springs may be used for something as small as the clicking action of a pen and Bellevilles often give heavy dutysupport to major metal machinery. While either could potentially be used in the same item or operation, their structures make traditional and Belleville springs better for different functions. Bellevilles, on the whole, last longer and are tougher. Share This Leave a Reply Name (require) Mail (require) Website Comment (require) Search ‘Search. Recent News a ‘What Causes Leaks in Bolted Flange Joints? June 4, 2015 Determining Torque When Utilizing Belleville Washers On Flanged Connections il Springs vs, Belleville SpringsMay 28, 2013 330 East Cunningham Street | Butler, PA 16001-6021 | (724) 431-0444 © Copyright 2011, Belleville Intemational | Website Design by Zoltun, Pittsburgh