Smalley,
for over 40 years, has manufactured retaining rings and wave springs
using our unique coiling technology. Smalley has become established as
the top manufacturer of spiral retaining rings and flat wire wave
springs. Smalley is ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, AS9100 and ISO 14001
certified.
Wave/Compression Springs:
Smalley Wave Springs (Flat Wire Compression
Springs) offer the unique advantage of space savings when used to replace coil springs. By
reducing spring operating height, wave springs also produce a decrease in the spring cavity. With a
smaller assembly size and less material used in the manufacturing process, a cost savings is realized.
Wave springs operate as load bearing
devices. They take up play and compensate for dimensional variations
within assemblies. A virtually unlimited range of forces can be
produced whereby loads build either gradually or abruptly to reach a
predetermined working height. This establishes a precise spring rate
in which load is proportional to deflection.
Spirolox® Retaining Rings:
Spirolox Retaining Rings, available
exclusively from Smalley, have No Ears To Interfere® with the mating
components in the assembly. Spiral rings offer a 360° retaining surface,
require no special tooling for removal and are interchangeable with
ordinary snap ring grooves.
Constant Section Rings:
Constant Section Rings are often specified
for heavy duty or impact loading applications. Smalley offers eight
series of rings from stock in over 1,000 sizes.
Laminar Sealing Rings:
A Smalley Laminar Sealing Ring is a
metallic labyrinth seal consisting of multiple rings in a groove. This
arrangement of the rings and the specific orientation of the rings are
dictated by the application and the severity of the environment.
Manufacturing
Process: Smalley offers an exclusive Circular-Grain® Process.
This process is not a stamping, but rather a continuous coil that is
made from edge-wound, pre-hardened, spring-tempered flat wire. The flat
wire has a grain structure that is linear, providing exceptional
strength and dimensional stability. Smalley’s unique manufacturing
process reduces scrap allowing for the economical production of special
alloy products including a large selection of stainless steel retaining
rings and wave springs.
No-Tooling-Cost™
Process: Smalley’s Circular-Grain® Process offers unusual
flexibility in production. There is no special tooling needed, even
for prototype or custom configurations. This results in low prototype
cost and quick deliveries.