Stacking Disc Springs in Series and Parallel

The combination of both series and parallel stacking (See no. 4 above illustration) is a means of multiplying both force and deflection. The guidelines applicable to this type of arrangement are basically those already outlined, but it cannot be over-emphasised that it is important, at the disc spring selection stage, to minimise the number of springs in the stack by way of examining the various alternatives.

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