Pros and cons of belleville washer suspension.

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Nodeo-Franvier
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Pros and cons of belleville washer suspension.

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Post by Nodeo-Franvier » 03 Jan 2021, 10:39

What are the pros and cons of belleville washer suspension found in german E-series tank and post war Swiss panzer 61?
I only know that it is really cheap and simple more so than leaf-spring.

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Re: Pros and cons of belleville washer suspension.

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Post by critical mass » 10 Jan 2021, 18:32

It has very high energy storage capacity on a small dimension. It does, however, not allow for large wheel travel.


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