Crest-to-Crest Wave Springs are also available with squared-shim ends. Shim ends provide a 360° contact surface when compared to the wave point contact of plain ends. The shim-ends under load, more evenly distribute the springs force upon adjacent components. This feature is similar to the concept of double-disc grinding springs for a flat surface. Shim ends have also been used to affix springs to mating components, as a flat locating surface that may be attached by various methods in the assembly.

Stock Sizes

Smalley offers 2 series of shim end Crest-to-Crest Wave Springs from stock:

• CS Series (PDF)
  Inch shim end series available from .375" to 2" in carbon and stainless steel
  
  
• CMS Series (PDF)
  Metric shim end series available from
  8 mm to 60 mm in carbon and stainless steel

Crest-to-Crest springs are also available without shim ends. The following series are available from stock:

• C Series (PDF)
  Inch series available from .25" to 2" in carbon and stainless steel
  
  
• CM Series (PDF)
  Metric series available from 6 mm to 60 mm in carbon and stainless steel

Additional information on Crest-to-Crest Wave Springs.