Geometry ratio
A nearly linear curve can be plausible when cone height is small relative to thickness.
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Disc spring according to EN 16983/16984
Calculate forces, stresses, and the characteristic of a disc spring.
EN16984+ 16983
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Results
High force, short travel
What this calculator does
Disc geometry, stack arrangement, material, and deflection determine force, characteristic curve, work, and nominal stresses.
Belleville springs suit high forces and short travel. Cone-height-to-thickness ratio shapes nonlinearity, while stacking and friction further shape real behaviour.
Typical tasks
- Preload for bolts and bearings
- Compensate wear or thermal growth
- Overload and snap mechanisms
Design notes and follow-up standards
Check before release
Stack friction
Multiple discs create hysteresis; loading and unloading do not follow one ideal curve.
Guidance and travel limit
Verify internal or external guidance, clearance, and permissible flattening.
Useful follow-up standards
EN 16983
Product requirements, dimensions, and quality characteristics.
EN 16984
Design, stresses, characteristics, and spring stacks.
VDI 2230 Part 1
Relevant when disc springs stabilize preload in a bolted joint.