The WaveRing is a spiral retaining ring with an axial wave form. It acts like a standard retaining ring with the additional feature of compressibility. It compensates for the overall length tolerance of stacked components, while still acting as a retaining ring. Once assembled the WaveRing will reduce looseness and vibration in the assembly.

Designed to fit into a groove, the WaveRing applies pressure in two directions: against the groove wall and against the assembly components. Single, double or multiple turns in the WaveRing are possible as well as a choice of materials, including our standard 17-7 ph stainless and carbon steel.

Smalley offers two series of WaveRings from stock:

- WHW Series (PDF)
Internal, Housing Rings available from .750" to 5" in carbon and 17-7 stainless steel


- WSW Series (PDF)
External, Shaft Rings available from .750" to 5" in carbon and 17-7 stainless steel