Steel Ring Mesh – 3 mm Wire Diameter, 7–19 Loops

This ring is a control component made of multi-wound steel wire, obtained by increasing the number of windings on the same wire cross-section, with adjustable energy dissipation behavior. Increasing the number of windings from 7 to 19 transforms the ring geometry not only dimensionally, but also significantly in terms of deformation characteristics, energy dissipation duration, and behavior under load. A higher number of windings enables impact energy to be dissipated over a longer deformation path. This structure provides a more balanced energy management within the system by enabling gradual and controlled deformation instead of sudden force responses. The interaction between the windings supports the ring form remaining stable under load and allows deformation to progress in a predictable manner. Achieving structures with a high number of windings requires a precise manufacturing approach in terms of winding continuity, axial alignment, and geometric stability. For this reason, the ring is positioned not as a standard single-function element, but as a solution intended for specialized applications where system behavior is deliberately controlled.

DESIGN APPROACH:

• EXTENDING THE DEFORMATION PATH BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF WINDINGS

• CONTROLLED AND TIME-DISTRIBUTED DISSIPATION OF ENERGY

• STABLE AND PREDICTABLE RING BEHAVIOR UNDER LOAD

• ADJUSTABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

 

ROLE WITHIN THE SYSTEM (ADVANCED APPLICATIONS)

This multi-wound ring functions not as a simple connection or passive dissipating element within the system, but as a structural reference component that directs load behavior and controls energy flow. The high number of windings and the preservation of geometric consistency ensure that the ring operates under impact not randomly, but in a predefined manner. Rather than directly resisting sudden impact loads, the ring distributes energy throughout the system over a controlled deformation process. During this process, the interaction between the windings prevents deformation from concentrating at a single point, contributing to a circumferential balancing of the load. This behavior can only be achieved in structures with high geometric accuracy and flawless winding continuity. Maintaining the winding axis during production, ensuring consistent spacing between windings, and preserving the planarity of the ring are critical for achieving the expected behavior within the system. For this reason, the ring is not positioned as a component used everywhere, but rather in areas where system performance needs to be precisely adjusted and where tolerances are critical. This role is defined not only by the load-bearing capacity of the component, but also by its manufacturing precision, geometric consistency, and repeatable behavior.

WIRE DIAMETER:

3 MM

NUMBER OF LOOPS:

7-19

INNER DIAMETER:

350 MM

OUTER DIAMETER:

390 MM

MATERIAL:

GALVANIZED OR GALFAN-COATED STEEL WIRE