







The elastic snap spring, a versatile and indispensable mechanical component, is also referred to as the elastic cylinder clamp, cylinder clamp, retaining ring, or buckle ring. Below is a detailed exploration of the elastic snap spring's characteristics and functionalities:
Structural characteristics
• Varied and versatile shapes: Ranging from circular and elliptical to rectangular, linear, curved, serrated, spiral, and more, these shapes can be customized to meet specific requirements and preferences.
Main components: The circular arc-shaped body of the snap spring is strategically designed with snap spring ears at both ends. It features an operating hole positioned at the center of the ear, a conveniently placed observation hole at the middle of the body's end face, and a tooth-shaped groove along the inner wall for enhanced functionality.
Material characteristics
Exemplary materials: Crafted from premium materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper, these components can also be made from special alloys or plastics to cater to diverse application needs and scenarios.
Surface treatment: Advanced surface treatment techniques include galvanizing, nickel plating, and chrome plating, all of which enhance corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and visual appeal.
Working principle
Elastic deformation: When subjected to external forces, the snap spring undergoes elastic deformation, producing either a fastening force or axial load force. Once the external force is removed, the component reverts to its original form, ensuring the secure fastening, connection, and precise positioning of objects.
• Direction of action: The action can be in three directions: radial, axial, and lateral. Radial force facilitates axial fixation, while lateral force, combined with elastic deformation, provides axial support, ensuring stability and performance.
Function
Elastic fastening: It effectively secures objects, preventing loosening, and finds applications in a wide range of fields including vehicles, machinery, and various tools.
• Anti-loosening: The unique structural design prevents fasteners from loosening even in high-vibration environments, ensuring the equipment operates reliably and efficiently.
Axial fixation: Robustly secures axially connected objects to maintain their intended positional relationships with precision.
Axial support: Minimizes axial displacement and oscillation of objects, ensuring stability and reliability.
Electrical connection: Plays a vital role in electronic devices, achieving electrical connections through elastic contacts for seamless operation.
Application area
Mechanical manufacturing: Indispensable for tool clamping applications, such as those required for drilling or milling machines, enhancing operational efficiency and precision.
Automotive industry: Essential in securing automotive components like shafts and holes within engines, transmissions, suspension systems, and other critical parts.
Electronic devices: Facilitates the secure fixation and connection of electronic components, including chips, capacitors, resistors, and other elements on circuit boards, ensuring optimal performance.
Medical equipment: Integral to the fixation and connection of components in medical devices like syringes, infusion sets, and surgical instruments, enhancing functionality and safety.