Amatec Technical Springs

What Amatec Technical Springs does

Amatec Technische Veren B.V. is a Dutch privately-held technical spring distributor founded in 2016, operating from the Netherlands under the trading names Amatec Technische Veren and Amatec. The company catalogs over 20,270 SKUs across compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs, disc springs, gas springs, die springs, conical springs, wave springs, retaining rings, and specialty springs, manufactured in spring steel, stainless steel (DIN 17224 / 1.4310 / EN58A / AMS 5688), RVS 316 (ASTM A313 / 1.4401), chrome vanadium (50CrV4 / SAE 6150), and Inconel. Amatec is also an authorized distributor of Smalley wave springs and retaining rings, and supplies Clover Dome disc springs in standard and stainless variants.

The business operates almost exclusively through a self-serve e-commerce web shop at amatec.nl, supported by phone (0172-439359) and email ([email protected]) sales support. The web shop offers per-SKU technical specifications, force and torque conversion formulas, NAAMS/ISO colour-coded die spring grading, and 3D CAD drawing downloads, targeting engineers, product designers, maintenance departments, machine builders, and OEMs in the Netherlands and broader Europe. Pricing is per unit in euros (exclusive of VAT), with steep volume discounts (up to 92% on torsion springs at 200+ units), a EUR 35 minimum order line for Smalley products, and next-day delivery on stock items ordered before 16:00 on business days.

Revenue is generated from one-time purchases of stocked springs, made-to-order custom springs (in small or large volumes, including specialty alloys), and Smalley product distribution. The company also offers a custom fabrication service for compression, tension, wire, and leaf springs produced to specification. No public financials, headcount, funding history, or leadership team details are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Amatec Technical Springs

Legal name

Amatec Technische Veren B.V.

Website

https://amatec.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amatec Technische Veren is a Dutch e-commerce distributor of 20,000+ technical springs and retaining rings — including its own SPEC program and the Smalley line — selling via a self-serve web shop to engineers, machine builders, and OEMs across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alphen Aan Den Rijn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Standard spring product sales: Sale of stocked and made-to-order technical springs. Orders placed via web shop, email, or phone. Volume discounts apply (e.g., up to 92% discount on torsion springs at 200+ units). Next-day delivery for stock items ordered before 16:00 on business days. Pricing is in euros, exclusive of VAT.
2. Custom/special spring fabrication: Custom springs produced to customer specification, in small batches or large series, in a range of materials (including RVS-316 and Inconel). Custom orders may have longer lead times and are subject to specific pricing.
3. Smalley product distribution: Distribution of Smalley wave springs and retaining rings (distributed brand). Products include CM/CMS multi-wave springs, DNH/DNS/ES/FS/FH/EH/VHM/VSM/SSB retaining rings, and HHM/HMU/HSM Hoopster rings. A minimum order line value of EUR 35 applies for Smalley products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amatec Technische Veren B.V. is a Dutch distributor and custom manufacturer of technical springs, operating the largest stock program of compression springs, tension/extension springs, torsion springs, die springs, conical springs, and gas springs in the Netherlands (20,000+ SKUs). The company also distributes the Smalley brand of wave springs and retaining rings and offers custom compression, tension, wire, and leaf springs fabricated to specification in materials including spring steel, stainless steel (RVS 302/316), chrome vanadium, and Inconel. Orders are fulfilled via a self-serve e-commerce web shop with next-day delivery on stock items placed before 16:00 on business days.

Product overview

Amatec Technical Springs operates as a technical spring distributor offering an extensive portfolio of spring products for industrial applications. The core offering includes compression springs (drukveren), extension springs (trekveren), disc springs (schotelveren), torsion springs (torsieveren), gas springs (gasveren), and die springs (stempelveren) — all available from stock. The product range extends to specialized spring types such as conical compression springs, constant force springs, finger springs, wave washers (golfringen), sine springs, multiwave washers, clover dome disc springs, and garter springs. Supporting products include retaining rings and clips (borgveren en clips, borgringen), locking tubes (valpijpen), end fittings (eindbevestigingen), guide rods, volute springs, and assortment boxes. The company also distributes Smalley brand retaining rings and wave ring connectors, and offers custom manufacturing services for springs made to specification in various materials including stainless steel types 302, 316, and specialty alloys. Products are primarily sized in millimeters with pricing exclusive of VAT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compression Springs (Drukveren) Standard compression springs stocked in two versions (Type A European metric, Type B American imperial), made from spring steel per DIN 17223 and stainless steel wire per DIN 17224, sold to engineers, machine builders, and OEMs.
• Extension Springs (Trekveren) Extension springs that store energy when stretched and return to original length when released, supplied from stock for industrial mechanical assemblies.
• Disc Springs (Schotelveren) Disc-shaped springs that provide high load capacity in limited spaces for industrial applications requiring compact high-force solutions.
• Gas Springs (Gasveren) Gas-filled springs providing controlled motion support for furniture, automotive, and industrial equipment; available in standard, with-valve, with-fixed-eyes, and stainless-steel variants.
• Die Springs (Stempelveren) Heavy-duty compression springs made from chrome vanadium steel (SAE 6150) for stamping dies, press tools, and moulds, available in ISO and US (NAAMS) standards with color-coded force ratings rated up to 1,000 press operations per hour.
• Conical Compression Springs (Conische drukveren) Tapered compression springs with variable pitch made from stainless steel type 302, providing nearly linear spring constant and reduced block height with coils that nest during compression.
• Torsion Springs (Torsieveren) Springs that deliver torque at a specific angle of rotation, stocked in stainless spring steel (RVS 302 / AMS5688) and spring steel (ASTM-A228 / AMS5112) with left- and right-hand wind directions, accompanied by torque-to-force conversion formulas.
• Constant Force Springs (Constante krachtveren) Springs that deliver constant force throughout their deflection cycle for use in counterbalance, retraction, and tensioning applications.
• Finger Springs (Vingerveren) Springs designed with finger-like projections for specific mechanical retention and electrical contact applications.
• Wave Washers (Golfringen) Wave-shaped washers that provide spring action in axial directions for bearing pre-load and joint compensation.
• Round Wire Wave Washers (Golfringen Ronde Draad) Wave washers manufactured from round wire for applications requiring smooth load-deflection characteristics.
• Sine Springs (Sinusveren) Springs with a sinusoidal wave pattern providing unique load-deflection characteristics for specialized mechanical assemblies.
• Multiwave Springs Multi-wave spring washers offering enhanced spring characteristics in compact axial spaces.
• Clover Dome Disc Springs High-cycle-life disc springs with clover-leaf design in standard BC and stainless-steel S variants for demanding load applications.
• Garter Springs (Garterveren) Circular springs formed into a ring shape commonly used in oil seals and shaft sealing applications.
• Retaining Pins and Clips (Borgveren en clips) Retaining pins, clips, and key rings including cotter pins, single and double retaining clips, peer clips, round clips, and tool clamps (types A-D) for securing mechanical assemblies.
• Retaining Rings (Borgringen)

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery for orders placed before 16:00 on business days on all stock items
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Smalley (brand distributed)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmatec is an authorised distributor of Smalley wave springs and retaining rings, offering the full range of Smalley products including CM/CMS multi-wave springs, DNH/DNS/ES/FS/FH/EH/VHM/VSM retaining rings, SSB wave springs for ball bearings, and HHM/HMU/HSM Hoopster rings. A minimum order line value of EUR 35 applies to Smalley products. This partnership provides Amatec's customers with access to a premium specialty brand for wave springs and retaining rings not manufactured in-house.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lee Spring: US-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of compression, extension, torsion, and die springs, with broad stock catalogs and custom engineering services. Operates the same direct e-commerce-plus-engineering-support model as Amatec and competes for the same OEM/procurement buyers, just from a larger North American base.
• Century Spring: US-based manufacturer of standard and custom springs with a large stock catalog sold through distribution. Overlaps with Amatec's standard-stock-plus-custom-fabrication model and competes for the same types of engineering procurement customers.
• SPIROL: US-headquartered manufacturer of coiled pins, retaining rings, and precision compression springs serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace customers. Direct overlap with Amatec's retaining-ring and disc/wave spring product lines, particularly for OEM specification work.
• Lesjöfors: Sweden-based, one of Europe's largest precision spring manufacturers and distributors with extensive stock programs and industrial OEM customers. Direct competitor in Benelux and broader EU for compression, torsion, and die springs, with significantly larger scale and pan-European footprint than Amatec.
• Gutekunst Federn: German precision spring manufacturer with a deep stock catalog (compression, extension, torsion, die springs) and custom production capability. Closest German-language peer to Amatec with overlapping product breadth and direct competition in EU industrial supply contracts.
• Bauer Federn: German manufacturer/distributor of technical springs including compression, tension, torsion, and gas springs, serving European OEMs. Competes with Amatec in the same specialty/spring stock and custom fabrication space, particularly for German-speaking industrial buyers.
• Schaaf Technische Federn: German precision spring manufacturer offering compression, extension, torsion, and die springs with custom production. Sibling player to Amatec in technical spring distribution and a direct competitor for EU OEM and press-tool accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Smalley Steel Ring Company: US-based inventor/manufacturer of Spirolox retaining rings, wave springs, and constant-section rings - the premium brand Amatec distributes. Functions as both a critical supplier and an adjacent competitor since Smalley sells its own stock program and direct relationships worldwide in addition to channel partners.

Market position

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Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amatec_nl

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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