February 15, 2022
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New Tapered Section Retaining Ring (Circlip) Series Released
New Tapered Section Retaining Ring (Circlip) Series Released
Lake Zurich, IL, February 15, 2022 – When you are in need of a quick and economical heavy-duty ring, Smalley's newest standard series of Tapered Section Retaining Rings (Circlips) is here to secure your assembly!
With over 100 years of manufacturing excellence, Smalley is the Engineer's Choice® for supplying or designing the right...Read More>> |
February 3, 2022
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Invention, History, and Timeline of the Wave Spring
Invention, History, and Timeline of the Wave Spring
Brief History of Springs
Springs have been helping the world go around for thousands of years. In fact, spring technology goes back to the “bow and arrow” ages. A non-coiled spring was used in a bow and arrow dating back 64,000 thousand years ago.
The first coiled spring was invented in 1763 by R. Tradewell, but the first steel coil spring wasn...Read More>> |
January 26, 2022
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Wave Spring vs. Coil Spring
What's the Difference Between a Wave Spring and a Coil Spring?
Custom or standard, Smalley takes great pride in its unparalleled dedication to delivering quality wave spring solutions for a variety of industries.
Both wave springs and traditional coil springs fall under the category of compression springs. While the primary function of a compression spring is to provide axial load, wave springs...Read More>> |
January 10, 2022
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Wave Spring Work Height and Compression
What Happens if I Compress My Wave Spring Below Work Height?
Understanding how and when a wave spring can fail is important for achieving optimal performance in your application.
One common reason a wave spring could fail is because of overstressing, otherwise known as over-compression of the spring.
How Do You Overstress a Wave Spring?
Compressing a wave spring below the design work height may...Read More>> |
December 17, 2021
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Ring in the Holidays with Smalley
During this holiday season, we want to share our genuine appreciation for our customers. Smalley wouldn’t be where we are today without you!
Thank you for choosing Smalley to be a part of your manufacturing journey through 2021.
We wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year.
Before we say goodbye to 2021, let's take a look at our year in review!
Smalley's 2021 Year in Review...Read More>> |
November 15, 2021
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Stop Over-Designing: How to Save Time and Money with a Light-Duty Ring
Stop Over-Designing and Over-Paying: How to Save Time and Money With a Light-Duty Ring
Light-Duty Retaining Rings for light loads may be a cost-efficient solution in comparison to snap rings.
If you've ever had to hold mating components of assemblies in place, you've probably used a retaining ring. Retaining rings are a popular fastening choice, as they are compact and eliminate complex...Read More>> |
October 7, 2021
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Smalley Releases the Revolutionary Revolox® Self-Locking Retaining Ring
Safely and Easily Secure Your High-Speed Rotational Needs!
Rotational capacity requirements for modern applications are higher than ever, especially in electric motors, gearboxes, and automotive transmissions. As the market leader for innovative retaining ring solutions, Smalley has been continually investing in ongoing research and development to meet the demand for high RPM requirements....Read More>> |
September 10, 2021
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Smalley Wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 9th Consecutive Year
Lake Zurich, IL, September 10, 2021 - Smalley received the 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the 9th consecutive year.
Out of the thousands of GM suppliers, only a small percentage receive this prestigious honor. The Supplier Quality Excellence Award is presented to suppliers who have met or exceeded a stringent set of criteria ranging from production to delivery.
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July 14, 2021
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How to Control Corrosion: Material Selection for Rings and Springs
Welcome back to the Ask the Expert blog. The blog is designed to help educate you on all things retaining rings and wave springs. This week, we talk about what corrosion is and why it’s an important factor to consider when choosing the appropriate material for retaining ring and wave spring design.
What is Corrosion and Why Does it Matter for my Application?
Corrosion is a naturally occurring...Read More>> |
June 8, 2021
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Top 4 Advantages of Edgewinding over Stamping in Retaining Ring and Wave Spring Manufacturing
Edgewinding, also known as the Smalley No-Tooling-Charges™ process, is the only manufacturing solution Smalley engineers trust to deliver precise yet flexible solutions to meet your retaining ring and wave spring needs.
What is Edgewinding?
Edgewinding has been the standard Smalley manufacturing process for over 50 years.
Edgewinding is a precision forming process that involves coiling flat wire...Read More>> |
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