Deflection of Disc Springs has a major impact on the performance and life of Disc Springs in both static and dynamic applications. Designers need to consider factors affecting performance and life of … [Read more...] about How Deflection Range Affects the Performance of Disc Springs
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Clever Seam Design Makes the Coiled Pin Perfect for Hinges
The Coiled Spring Pin's tucked seam will allow smooth, interference-free rotation of hinge/axle components in the vast majority of assemblies. This White Paper explains why Coiled Pins are perfect for … [Read more...] about Clever Seam Design Makes the Coiled Pin Perfect for Hinges
The Advantages of Using Edge Bonded Shims
Precision Shims are used as compensators to absorb tolerances between mating components. They significantly reduce manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for each component to be precision … [Read more...] about The Advantages of Using Edge Bonded Shims
How to Ensure Bolted Joint Integrity When Using a Compression Limiter in a Plastic Assembly
Compression Limiters are used to protect plastic components in bolted joints and maintain a threaded fastener’s clamp load by eliminating plastic creep. To function properly, bearing surface beneath … [Read more...] about How to Ensure Bolted Joint Integrity When Using a Compression Limiter in a Plastic Assembly
Expanded Compression Limiters Design Guide
SPIROL’s Application Engineers have vast experience in Compression Limiter design, production techniques, and installation methods to maximize the benefits within the assembly. This knowledge, … [Read more...] about Expanded Compression Limiters Design Guide
How to Maximize Retention of Spring Pins
When proper design guidelines are followed, companies can take advantage of the many benefits that Spring Pins offer. They significantly reduce the total cost of the assembly, lower insertion forces … [Read more...] about How to Maximize Retention of Spring Pins
How To Choose Fasteners That Maximize Assembly Life
Fasteners are usually the smallest, least expensive components within an assembly. Even though fasteners usually hold the entire assembly together, they are often overlooked until … [Read more...] about How To Choose Fasteners That Maximize Assembly Life
How to Design the Optimum Hinge
There are two primary types of hinges: A free fit hinge has little to no friction or drag when the latch or handle is rotated. Hinge components are “free” to rotate independent of one another. A … [Read more...] about How to Design the Optimum Hinge
How to Control Shim Tooling Costs
SPIROL has several manufacturing methods that eliminate or greatly reduce tooling expenditures. Shim tooling costs are one of the quickest ways to drive a prototype or short-run production project … [Read more...] about How to Control Shim Tooling Costs
How To Choose the Most Cost Effective Alignment Dowel
There are many ways to align components — the challenge for Design Engineers is choosing the best solution at the lowest cost. The most common, and often most expensive, Alignment Dowels are … [Read more...] about How To Choose the Most Cost Effective Alignment Dowel