What's New
Advantages of Spiral Retaining Rings

October 2, 2003

Smalley Spiral Retaining Rings have No Ears To Interfere™ in your assembly! Spirals are manufactured by coiling the ring from flat wire. This unique process produces a retaining ring that has no protruding ears or burrs that would interfere with performance. Because coiling produces a retaining ring with no scrap, the retaining ring can be economically produced in stainless steel.

Smalley offers over 5,000 standard parts, which are readily available in both carbon and stainless steel. If you require special designs, take advantage of Smalley's No-Tooling-Cost™ process; this process is perfect for large runs, prototypes and midstream design changes. Whatever your application, Smalley has the cost-effective and innovative design solution.

Choose from stock sizes that range from 1/4" to 16" or specials from 3/8" to 84". Smalley Spirals have 360° of retaining surface and are easily installed or removed, with no special tooling required. Spirals are interchangeable with standard snap ring grooves. Call or go on-line to request free part samples and product catalogs. For free engineering assistance, please call Smalley's Engineering Department.