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December 18, 2018
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Introducing Smalley’s Newest Standard Wave Spring Series: Nested Spirawave® Springs!
Smalley is proud to announce the first standard line of nested wave springs on the market. Though we have offered Nested Spirawave springs as a custom for 30 years, they will now be available from stock in carbon and 17-7 PH stainless steel from .500 to 4" or 16 to 100 mm.
What are the benefits of Nested Spirawave Wave Springs?
Two to three times the force
Nested wave spring forces increase...Read More>> |
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November 27, 2018
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Ask the Expert - Wave Spring Compression and Load
Welcome back to Ask the Expert! This time Smalley's Expert Engineers answer questions about wave spring functionality.
When a wave spring is compressed, does its diameter increase? What happens to the spring load at work height if the outside diameter is confined?
The diameter of a wave spring grows as it is compressed. This is also referred to as diameter expansion, and all Crest-to-Crest®,...Read More>> |
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November 6, 2018
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DIN Interchange
DIN standards are documents that specify requirements for products and outline required characteristics which were developed by the DIN Consumer Committee, which resides in Germany. The DIN Consumer Council establishes standard protections internationally for many different products to ensure safety, environmental soundness, and legal certainty.
Smalley has compiled an interchange list for its...Read More>> |
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October 26, 2018
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Color Variations in Metals
Smalley retaining rings and wave springs can be manufactured in many different types of alloys. Each of these materials has specific properties which make them appropriate for use. Common alloys used include:
Carbon steel
Stainless Steel (302, 316, 17-7)
A-286
Inconel (X-750, 718, 625, etc.)
Elgiloy®
MP35N®
Beryllium Copper
Operating environment must be considered when choosing materials; because...Read More>> |
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October 8, 2018
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Application Spotlight: Wave Springs for Bearing Preload
What is bearing preload?
When assembling individual bearing components, the outer race, inner race, balls, and retainer all work together so that there is a controlled amount of internal clearance between the rings and balls. This radial play is necessary for proper operation, however, in most applications, it is also necessary to help reduce or eliminate the internal clearance to maintain...Read More>> |
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September 25, 2018
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Application Spotlight: ID/OD Locks - Retaining Ring Functionality
Spirolox Retaining Rings have many advantages. They are simple and safe to install and remove. They are produced with little to no waste, which makes them an economical choice for stainless steel rings. They are also groove interchangeable with stamped rings, but they have No Ears To Interfere® with assemblies. These features permit them to fit into an internal and external groove simultaneously...Read More>> |
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September 11, 2018
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Ask the Expert – Smalley Load Specifications
Welcome to another edition of Ask the Expert, a series in which expert Smalley Engineers answer difficult questions about retaining rings and wave springs.
What is the minimum work height of part CM20-L1 if made with carbon steel SAE 1070-1090? What is the load at that height?
This specific part was designed to be compressed to a work height of 2.72 mm to achieve a load of 35 ± 3.5 N.
We...Read More>> |
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August 21, 2018
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Designing a Custom Retaining Ring or Wave Spring with Smalley
Smalley stocks over 10,000 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...Read More>> |
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August 8, 2018
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Application Spotlight: Smalley Retaining Rings as a Replacement for Multiple Bolts
Bolts are a common fastener used to connect two or more components in an assembly. Although bolts can be used as an inexpensive method of assembly, Smalley Spirolox® Retaining Rings can be used as an alternative in some instances to simplify assembly and potentially save weight and reduce machining costs. As an added benefit, Spirolox Rings provide a more aesthetically pleasing assembly.
In the...Read More>> |
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July 24, 2018
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Top 5 Reasons to Use a Crest-to-Crest Wave Spring
1. Reduced Work Height
In applications with tight space constraints, Crest-to-Crest® Wave Springs can take up to 50% space than a traditional coil spring. This space saving is made possible with the sinusoidal waves formed in the flat wire. This results in a more compact spring that takes less material to produce and can reduce the overall weight of the spring and assembly.
Figure 1. Crest-to-...Read More>> |
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