Wave spring is an elastic element made of spring steel strip or steel wire, with a shape resembling a wavy strip. The characteristic of a wave spring is that it has a very high elastic coefficient, while also having a very small free length and occupying space, so it can provide a large amount of elastic force in a very small space.
    Wave springs are usually made of materials such as stainless steel, high carbon steel, and alloy steel. The elastic characteristics of the spring can be controlled by adjusting the thickness, width, waveform, and quantity of the steel strip. Wave springs are commonly used as elastic components in various mechanical equipment, such as automotive suspension systems, industrial machinery, aerospace equipment, medical equipment, etc.
    In automotive suspension systems, wave springs are commonly used in components such as shock absorbers, suspension springs, and torsion bars to provide good elastic support and shock absorption effects. Compared to traditional spiral springs or flat springs, wave springs have smaller dimensions and higher elastic coefficients, which can achieve greater elastic displacement and load bearing capacity in a limited space.