What are Wave Washers?

Wave Washers, or Wave Spring Washers provide thrust loads and also absorb vibration in applications with little axial space.

These types of Wave Spring Washers are particularly useful for the pre-loading of bearings, for example, in electric motors. The Washers are installed within the bearing housing and operate by maintaining a force on the outer face of the bearing. This ensures a smooth and quiet running of the motor which helps extend the life of the bearing.

The overlap in the Wave Washer allows the end to move during compression.

External Circlips Sizes

External Circlips come in a wide range of sizes, starting from as small as 3mm shaft dia.

At Caleb Components we offer various forms of External Circlips, including, Standard DIN 471, Increased Abutment, Balanced / Inverted Lugs and Imperial N1400.

The full range is available to view on our online shop. Simply follow the link below ⬇

Key Steel 12″ Lengths

 Key steel is used to locate and drive a pulley, drum, coupling or propeller from drive shafts, a mechanical component used for transmitting torque and rotation.

We offer the following sizes of Imperial Key Steel in 12″ lengths.

WIDTH X HEIGHTLENGTH
3/32″ x 3/32″12″
1/8″ x 1/8″12″
3/16″ x 3/16″12″
1/4″ x 3/16″12″
1/4″ x 1/4″12″
5/16″ x 1/4″12″
5/16″ x 5/16″12″
3/8″ x 1/4″12″
3/8″ x 5/16″12″
3/8″ x 3/8″12″
7/16″ x 1/4″12″
7/16″ x 5/16″12″
7/16″ x 3/8″12″
7/16″ x 7/16″12″
1/2″ x 5/16″12″
1/2″ x 1/2″12″
9/16″ x 9/16″12″
5/8″ x 5/16″12″
5/8″ x 3/8″12″
5/8″ x 7/16″12″
5/8″ x 1/2″12″
5/8″ x 5/8″12″
3/4″ x 3/8″12″
3/4″ x 1/2″12″
3/4″ x 5/8″12″
3/4″ x 3/4″12″
7/8″ x 1/2″12″
7/8″ x 3/4″12″
7/8″ x 7/8″12″
1″ x 1/2″12″
1″ x 5/8″12″
1″ x 3/4″12″
1″ x 1″12″
1.1/8″ x 1.1/8″12″
1.1/4″ x 3/4″12″
1.1/4″ x 7/8″12″
1.1/4″ x 1″12″
1.1/4″ x 1.1/4″12″
1.1/2″ x 1″12″
1.1/2″ x 1.1/2″12″
1.3/4″ x 1.3/4″12″
BS46 KEY STEEL

The above sizes are available to shop online: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/keysteel-key-steel-300mm-12-lengths/key-steel-imperial-12-lenghts/

How to fit a Spring Pin / Roll Pin…

Here is some helpful information when it comes to fitting Spring Pins, also known as Roll Pins.

Firstly, make sure the spring pin or roll pin is the correct size. These are always listed by the hole size they are fitting in to. For example, a 5mm spring pin, will suit a 5mm hole.

Then make sure the holes in both the Spring Pin, and the hole in your application are aligned accurately so the pin can be inserted smoothly.

Once the pin is aligned to the hole, gently tap the pin in using controlled strikes to avoid misalignment or deformation.

Finally, ensure the pin has a flush fit to the components surface, this will provide a secure connection.

Looking to order Spring Pins / Roll Pins? We stock a wide range of these Pins, available for same day dispatch. View the full range here: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/engineering-pins/spring-tension-pins-din1481/

DIN 125 Flat Washers

Flat Washers – Shop a wide range of DIN 125 Form A Flat Washers online:

How do I measure a Roll Pin / Spring Pin?

One of the most common issues faced with Roll Pins or Spring Pins, is how to decide what size you require.

However it’s very simple… A Roll Pin or Spring Pin is always listed by the HOLE size it is fitting into. For example if the hole size is 10mm, you will require a 10mm Pin. These Pins are always produced slightly oversized on the outside diameter, to enable them to close down and fit securely into the hole. Using the same size example above, a 10mm Pin will have am outside diameter of 10.5 – 10.8mm, so that it closes down into the 10mm hole.

Each product page on our website for these types of Pins will contain the hole size and the outside diameter measurements to help you decide which Pin you require.

Still require more help? Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

Browse the full range using the links below…

Metric Spring Tension Pins / Roll Pins – Carbon Steel

Metric Spring Tension Pins / Roll Pins – Stainless Steel

Imperial Spring Tension Pin / Roll Pins – Carbon Steel