Technical White Papers
At Solon Manufacturing, decades of experience engineering Belleville springs and disc spring solutions have taught us one thing: the best results come from sharing what we know. Our library of technical white papers gives engineers, designers, and procurement teams direct access to the research, testing data, and real-world applications behind our products.
Whether you're troubleshooting bolt fatigue, specifying springs for a seismic application, or evaluating hysteresis behavior in Belleville washers, these resources are built to help you make informed, confident decisions.
Explore resources on topics including:
- Spring performance and design — hysteresis behavior, stiffness-based approaches, and elasticity's role in reducing self-loosening
- Fastener and joint integrity — maintaining bolt preload, preventing fatigue failures, and understanding why gasketed joints leak
- Specialized applications — valve live-loading, ball valves, electrical connections, and cryogenic testing of 17-7 PH flange washers
- Structural and seismic performance — reducing damage during seismic activity and stiffness in sliding hinge joint connections
Each paper draws on Solon's hands-on testing and field experience, not just theory — giving you the technical depth to solve real engineering challenges.
Why engineers trust Solon
For over 75 years, Solon Manufacturing has been a go-to source for Belleville springs and disc springs across demanding industries — from oil and gas to aerospace to power generation. Our team doesn't just manufacture springs; we study how they behave under real-world stress, and we share that knowledge so our customers can design with confidence.
Browse the titles below to get started, or reach out to our engineering team if you need help applying these insights to your specific application.