Flexus®

Multifunctional Parts

Configuration/Characteristics/Material

flexus

Characteristics
Multifunctional spring action parts made from a variety of materials
Simply constructed by cutting slits into the various materials The same exceptional performance proven by the miniature flexible couplings MST and MSX
Spring performance can be customized for compression, pull, sheering and bending
Extremely high torsional stiffness
Due to the cutting process, exact spring constants can be obtained for use in instruments where precision and reliability are required
Almost linear graphed spring performance can be achieved
Heat radiating effect can minimize shrinkage and expansion due to heat
Nearly any shape or dimension is possible
Not only cylinders but also polygonal shaped Flexus® can be produced
The shape of the hub can be customized according to use
Can be selected in a variety of materials: aluminum alloy, stainless steel, copper beryllium alloy, spring steel, engineering plastic etc
計装用部品
二次曲線フレクサス
Slit Pattern

Customized spring performance can be achieved through
adjusting the quantity, pitch, width, and depth of the slits.

スリットパターン フレクサス
Application Examples1

Flexus® is a single piece element, which can have the function of a screw, washer, pin, etc.

Therefore, assembly time is saved and production costs can be reduced.

  • Flexus® one-piece female screw®

  • Flexus® one-piece male screw®

  • Flexus® one-piece flange®

Application Examples2

A heat radiating effect can be created by increasing the surface area and minimize shrinkage and expansion due to heat.

Heat insulating products can also be made based on selected materials.

  • The thin, wide shape of this Flexus minimizes heat expansion for use in machine tools.

  • This Flexus®,used in the spindle of machine tools, absorbs processing error due to heat expansion.

When considering a Flexus®

Each Flexus® is a completely custom made, multi functional product.

When considering a Flexus®, please instruct us on the following conditions.

  • Material / Surface Treatment
  • Spring performance: spring constant (N/mm) and
    compression allowance (mm)
  • Application
  • Simplified diagram