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Top 6 Advantages of a Wave Spring
Do you have trouble finding a spring that fits in your application? Coil springs require large travel, making your application design less than optimal. Wave washers, coil springs, disc springs, the…
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Common Issues with Traditional Fastening Methods for High RPM Capacity Applications and How to Overcome Them
Before hearing about Smalley’s high RPM solutions, the most common issues experienced with traditional fastening methods for high rotational capacity applications include: Bulky designs containing…
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Revolox® ‘Dome and Slot’ Self-Locking Ring: What is it, How Does it Work, and When Should I Use One?
What is a Revolox® ‘Dome and Slot’ Self-Locking Ring? Let’s first define what a self-locking ring is. Spirolox®, a division of Smalley, invented self-locking rings back in 1958. There are two types…
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'Tab and Slot' Self-Locking Ring: What is it, How Does it Work, and When Should You Use One?
What is a ‘Tab and Slot’ Self-Locking Ring? Spirolox®, a division of Smalley, invented the ‘Tab and Slot’ Self-Locking Ring back in 1958. The innovative design has been proven in thousands of high…
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How to Increase Rotational Capacity for a Retaining Ring
Importance of Retaining Ring RPM Performance With rotational capacity requirements of modern applications higher than ever, many engineers struggle to find retaining rings that can withstand high…
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New Tapered Section Retaining Ring (Circlip) Series Released
New Tapered Section Retaining Ring (Circlip) Series Released Lake Zurich, IL, February 15, 2022 – When you are in need of a quick and economical heavy-duty ring, Smalley's newest standard series of…
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Invention, History, and Timeline of the Wave Spring
Invention, History, and Timeline of the Wave Spring Brief History of Springs Springs have been helping the world go around for thousands of years. In fact, spring technology goes back to the “bow and…
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Wave Spring vs. Coil Spring
What's the Difference Between a Wave Spring and a Coil Spring? Custom or standard, Smalley takes great pride in its unparalleled dedication to delivering quality wave spring solutions for a variety…
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Wave Spring Work Height and Compression
What Happens if I Compress My Wave Spring Below Work Height? Understanding how and when a wave spring can fail is important for achieving optimal performance in your application. One common reason a…
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Ring in the Holidays with Smalley
During this holiday season, we want to share our genuine appreciation for our customers. Smalley wouldn’t be where we are today without you! Thank you for choosing Smalley to be a part of your…