Smalley stocks over 11,000 standard rings and springs for applications in nearly every industry worldwide. We also understand, however, that the uniqueness of some applications may demand something that isn’t readily available from stock. When that occurs, our team of expert engineers is ready and willing to help you design a part that fits your needs.

Designing a custom ring or spring with Smalley is efficient and economical due to our No Tooling Cost™ manufacturing process. Because we edgewind our parts from flat wire, we can create prototypes and produce alternatives with no tooling modifications, which saves time and money. Because we control the manufacturing process from start to finish, we can make adjustments at any point, prototype to final production.

There are many features that you may need to customize on your retaining ring or wave spring. Features available for customization include:

Customizable Features

Retaining Rings

Wave Springs

  • Diameters - from .157" to 120" (4 mm to 3000 mm)
  • Spring Force and Cycle Life
  • Spring Free and Work Height
  • Free Height
  • Number of Waves and Turns
  • Radial Wall
  • Wire Thickness 
  • Material
  • Finishes, Coatings, and Platings
  • End Configurations
  • Packaging
  • Quality Assurance Procedures/Certifications

Customizing a ring or spring can seem overwhelming, but we have created a resource library of tools that will help you get started. Some resources available on our website:

Smalley Engineers are waiting to consult with you on your application requirements!