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EuroWire – November 2008 55
Springs & spring making
Disc springs – the largest force
in the smallest space
Founded 100 years ago as a workshop for cutting and stamping tools, Schnorr has
grown into an international company in the field of disc spring and screw locking
devices. The company currently has a global network of 39 branch offices and
partnerships with industrial companies and groups including ABB, BorgWarner, Bosch,
Daimler, Mahle, Siemens, ZF Sachs and VW.
Schnorr disc springs support a number of
dynamic processes in various applications
and sectors, often in extreme conditions
of stress, including pre-securing, securing,
creating axial force, resetting, balancing
play or holding in critical moments, for the
automotive industry, mechanical and plant
engineering or in aerospace technology.
Where the challenge is to control “the
largest force in the smallest space” Schnorr
disc springs are characterised by an
optionally linear, digressive or progressive
spring characteristic. The use of high
quality materials helps secure a long
service-life at dynamic stress. For new
fields of application, increasedperformance
requirements or specific materials a
dedicated test and development depart-
ment develops tailor-made solutions
with the customer, specifically geared to
individual requirements.
Schnorr is certified in accordance with ISO/TS 16949-2002.
Adolf Schnorr GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax: + 49 7031 302 122
Email: Website:
Multi-axis CNC coilers
Simplex-Rapid presents the series of CNC machines, type MC-X.
This is the latest development in the
field of the multi-axis CNC coilers
for the production of compression
springs, even those with complicated
form and pitch variations.
Main features:
modular concept for flexible •
machine configuration
versions with 4 up to 13 axes •
software with 2D and 3D •
functions
fully digital electronic system •
with high-definition absolute
transducers increases the output
rate, precision and ease of use
(Motion Control Technology)
SPC software integrated with •
measuring systems through
video camera
presetting for connection to LAN, •
WAN, VPN.
Simplex Rapid Srl – Italy
Fax: +39 02982 81738 Email: Website:
Disc springs from Schnorr ▲ ▲
MC-15 for diameters of 0.25mm - 1.5mm ▲ ▲