Wave Springs

Yes. In most assemblies a wave spring delivers the same load as a compression spring in up to 50% less axial height, which frees space and reduces weight. Our engineers confirm spring rate, work height, and load before recommending the swap, and we run cost-down programs built specifically around this replacement.

A wave spring delivers the same spring force in roughly half the installation height of a comparable compression spring. This makes wave springs the first choice when axial space is limited, common in compact transmissions, brake calipers, motor assemblies, and EV battery cell retention systems.

Single-turn springs suit low-profile, lower-load needs. Multi-turn springs give a more linear rate over greater deflection. Nested springs stack layers to carry higher loads in the same diameter. We recommend the design that matches your load, deflection, and space.

Yes. RPK Group is the only manufacturer in the world capable of producing both right- and left-hand-wound wave springs. This is essential for contra-wound assemblies used in high-precision actuators or gearboxes.

RPK Group manufactures wave springs in carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel, Elgiloy, Hastelloy, chrome silicon, and copper beryllium (CuBe). CuBe wave springs combine spring force with electrical conductivity, making them suitable for battery-contact applications, grounding systems, and sensitive electronic assemblies. We select the alloy to match temperature, corrosion, fatigue, and conductivity requirements.

RPK Group produces microwave springs starting at 0.10 mm wire thickness and 0.4 mm strip width. These micro-scale components serve medical devices, drug delivery systems, wearable technology, and miniaturized electronic connectors.

Yes. RPK Group supplies wave springs for powertrain components, including turbochargers, automatic transmissions, brake systems, and steering assemblies. All automotive components are manufactured in accordance with IATF 16949 quality management requirements.

Wave springs are used in EV battery retention systems, thermal management assemblies, and power connector preloading. Their compact profile reduces pack height, and materials like stainless steel and Inconel handle the thermal cycling and vibration profile of EV battery environments.

RPK Group manufactures wave springs for drug delivery devices, surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment. Medical wave springs are produced in clean room conditions and comply with ISO 13485 quality requirements. Materials include stainless steel, Elgiloy, and other biocompatible alloys.

RPK Group applies 100% unitary inspection to critical components, shot peening for fatigue life improvement, and passivation for corrosion resistance. The manufacturing process includes hot and cold presetting to ensure dimensional stability throughout the spring's full service life.

Lead time depends on complexity, material, and volume. Contact our engineering team for a project-specific timeline. RPK Group supports rapid prototyping through its Technological Center and can scale from prototype to full production volume from any of its global manufacturing locations.

Yes. Wave springs manufactured in Inconel 718 or Inconel X-750 maintain their mechanical properties at sustained temperatures above 600°C and resist the corrosive media encountered in downhole and subsea equipment. Hastelloy provides additional resistance to chloride-rich and acid environments.