Clamping springs

Clamping springs are used to provide a firm hold: moving components can be locked in place with the help of a mechanical clamping device in the form of a metal spring. Clamping springs are therefore often an indispensable design element.

In many technical areas, it is important that assemblies function perfectly, e.g. in machines, technical devices or feed systems. Maintaining this functionality often involves the targeted holding, engaging, fixing, controlling and braking of moving parts that follow a specific work or production cycle. Examples include mechanical engineering, conveyor technology, the processing industry, the packaging industry, the food industry and, last but not least, the automotive industry.

To ensure that movement processes such as holding, latching, fixing, etc. run safely and reliably, meticulously dimensioned Clamping springs with a specific clamping force necessary.

The space available in assemblies or machine elements is often very limited. Metal clamping springs must be designed and positioned in such a way that the overall functions of the device in question are guaranteed without restriction. This requires both creativity and a High level of expertise and experience The design engineers are required to design and position the spring elements in such a way that as little space as possible is required, but the clamping connection functions permanently and reliably.

When a mechanical engineering company designs a device for a very specific technical application that also includes clamping/spring elements at certain points, the required spring forces are not always known from the outset. This is particularly the case with new designs, especially if no or only approximate empirical values are available for the intended applications.

In such cases, our customers often turn to us to utilise our many years of experience in the field of Spring technology and to include them in the process.

After a concept for the spring design has been pre-developed and finalised, a prototype for the application is constructed on the basis of the concept created. This allows the subsequent use of the Retaining clips and any errors that occur can be improved and optimised. A sample design saves the customer a lot of money - innovations can be brought to series maturity quickly.

Thanks to our many years of versatile experience in the production of customised clamping springs, we can offer high-quality solutions for a wide range of applications. Our modern machinery supports the range of possibilities for the production of customised clamping springs: It often only takes a few days from the customer enquiry to the finished end product.

Mario Schaaf GmbH & CO. KG is at your disposal as a manufacturer with all its experience - even and especially when things have to be done quickly.