What are Belleville Springs?
Belleville springs are a type of disc-shaped washer with an extremely high tensile strength. Originally developed in the mid-19th century by Julian Belleville, belleville springs are used in a variety of environments in which a heavy load bearing ability is required. Many high performance cars use a type of belleville spring in their shock absorbing systems, and belleville springs are also used in manufacturing equipment, as well as electronics. Belleville springs can be made in a wide range of sizes, from very small washers to very large discs. In shape, they resemble a shallow soup bowl with the bottom cut out, and they are generally made from tempered steel and other similar metals that can stand up to immense pressures. Most manufacturers pre-stress belleville springs before delivering them to consumers, to make sure that they won’t fail in practical applications. Because of their construction, belleville springs can be subject to very heavy loads, and they will distribute the weig
