--- title: Wave Springs description: A wave spring is coiled flat wire with waves to give a spring effect, providing lower work heights with the same force as a coil spring. --- [![RC_Blue_Full_2022-4000](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RC_Blue_Full_2022-4000.png?width=300&height=90&name=RC_Blue_Full_2022-4000.png "RC_Blue_Full_2022-4000")](http://www.rotorclip.com) # Wave Springs ### Same Force, Up To 50% Less Axial Space. ![Wave spring all mixed crop](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hubfs/Wave%20spring%20all%20mixed%20crop.jpg "Wave spring all mixed crop") **The Wave Spring Advantage** A wave spring is coiled flat wire with waves added to give it a spring effect. Wave springs are preferred over traditional coil springs in many applications because they provide lower work heights with the same force. **Watch how wave springs can deliver higher forces than traditional coiled springs while saving space in your assemblies:** ![wave spring comp](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wave%20spring%20comp.gif?width=1000&height=560&name=wave%20spring%20comp.gif "wave spring comp") # Rotor Clip Wave Springs A wave spring is coiled flat wire with waves added to give it a spring effect. Wave springs are preferred over traditional coil springs in many applications because they provide lower work heights with the same force. For full product details, view our catalogue here: [https://www.rotorclip.com/downloads/english\_catflip/mobile/index.html#p=210](https://www.rotorclip.com/downloads/english_catflip/mobile/index.html#p=210) ![abc](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hubfs/abc.png "abc") SST - Single Turn Inch Ideal for short deflection applications with low to medium forces. Offed in a number of waves and material thicknesses. Designed for wide ranges of bore and rod diameters. ![abc](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hubfs/abc.png "abc") MST - Single Turn Metric Ideal for short deflection applications with low to medium forces. Offered in a number of waves and material thicknesses. Designed for a wide range of bore and rod diameters. ![abc](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hubfs/abc.png "abc") NST - Single Turn Narrow Inch Ideal for short deflection applications where space is minimal. ![multturn-shim](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hubfs/multturn-shim.png "multturn-shim") WSL/WSM/WSR - Multi-Turn Inch Used for low to medium force applications with greater travel compared to single-turn springs. Utilizes nearly half the space as helical compression springs while producing the same force. ![multturn-shim](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hubfs/multturn-shim.png "multturn-shim") MWL/MWM/MWR - Multi-Turn Metric Used for low to medium force applications with greater travel compared to single-turn springs. Utilizes nearly half the space as helical compression springs while producing the same force. # Wave Spring Applications Here are some of the common applications optimized by the use of a wave spring. ![quick_connector](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/applications/quick_connector.png?width=250&height=232&name=quick_connector.png "quick_connector") Quick Connector ![ultra_sonic_motor](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/applications/ultra_sonic_motor.png?width=250&height=232&name=ultra_sonic_motor.png "ultra_sonic_motor") Ultrasonic Motor ![Downhole wavespring squared](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Downhole%20wavespring%20squared.jpg?width=250&height=222&name=Downhole%20wavespring%20squared.jpg "Downhole wavespring squared") Downhole Drilling Tool ![fluid_filter](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/applications/fluid_filter.png?width=250&height=228&name=fluid_filter.png "fluid_filter") Fluid Filter ![sensor_preload](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/applications/sensor_preload.png?width=250&height=232&name=sensor_preload.png "sensor_preload") Sensor Preload ![injection_pen](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/applications/injection_pen.png?width=250&height=232&name=injection_pen.png "injection_pen") Injection Pen # White Papers Click to download one of our technical white papers for more in depth, technical insight to this product. Wave Springs Pack More Force [![wave-spring-whitepaper-image](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wave-spring-whitepaper-image.jpg?width=250&height=325&name=wave-spring-whitepaper-image.jpg "wave-spring-whitepaper-image")](https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:4aa839aa-51a3-4778-8e72-f38c85c3c3ed) [Click To Download](https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:4aa839aa-51a3-4778-8e72-f38c85c3c3ed) The Best Spring You Haven't Tried Yet [![best-spring--wave-spring-page-1](https://solutions.rotorclip.com/hs-fs/hubfs/best-spring--wave-spring-page-1.jpg?width=250&height=323&name=best-spring--wave-spring-page-1.jpg "best-spring--wave-spring-page-1")](https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:53901cb5-d4ff-4566-9156-4035d1d0ecd4) [Click To Download](https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:53901cb5-d4ff-4566-9156-4035d1d0ecd4) # Wave Spring FAQ's **I'm already using a wave washer - why should I use a wave spring instead?** Wave springs can offer force tolerances that are up to 50% tighter than a standard stamped wave washer. You can also expect more predictable loading since the spring rate remains relatively linear over a larger operating range. **How are free height, working height and operating range related?** Wave springs are designed to provide a specified load at a given working height. Anything between the uncompressed free height and fully compressed solid height can be considered the operating range. To ensure predictable loading, we recommend specifying the working height to stay between certain operating ranges based on the style of the wave spring: -  Multi-turn wave springs typically provide predictable loading between 20 to 80% deflection. - Single turn and nested wave springs typically provide predictable loading between 30 to 70% deflection. **Are there temperature or environmental maximums to be aware of?** As mentioned above, there are wave springs available for almost every environmental condition you can think of. Because wave springs can be made from almost any material, even temperatures into the 1,300°C range are possible when using special alloys such as Inconel 718.   **Wave springs seem highly engineered, don't they cost more?** Not always. Wave springs operate in such a way that they are superior to coil springs in certain applications because they provide lower work heights with the same force. This not only allows for space savings, but also smaller assemblies that use less materials, hence lowering the cost of the assembly as a whole. # Contact Us For any further details about how a wave spring can optimize your application, get in touch in the form below. Provide details of your application and we can assist with everything from concept through to production.  # About Us Rotor Clip manufactures a full line of inch, DIN, ANSI metric and JIS retaining rings to world standards, as well as a complete line of constant section rings, spiral retaining rings, wave springs, and hose clamps. There are over 50 different styles and over 1000 part numbers to fit virtually every application.  Rotor Clip operates in the US, UK, Germany, China, and the Czech Republic - providing worldwide service to its customers. Recognized worldwide, Rotor Clip has received numerous quality awards from major OEMs, automotive manufacturers, and distributors. Rotor Clip also produces its products under IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AS 9100C, and ISO 14001 standards. # Contact Us +420 416 863 168 [info@rotorclip.com](mailto:info@rotorclip.com) Pražská 403 Budyně nad Ohří, Ústecký kraj 411 18 Copyright 2026 | Designed with by [HubSpot](https://www.hubspot.com)