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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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New Tapered Section Retaining Ring (Circlip) Series Released
When you are in need of a quick and economical heavy-duty ring, Smalley's newest standard series of Tapered Section Retaining Rings (Circlips) is here to secure your assembly!
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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…
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Stop Over-Designing: How to Save Time and Money with a Light-Duty Ring
Stop Over-Designing and Over-Paying: How to Save Time and Money With a Light-Duty Ring Light-Duty Retaining Rings for light loads may be a cost-efficient solution in comparison to snap rings. If you…
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Smalley Releases the Revolutionary Revolox® Self-Locking Retaining Ring
Safely and Easily Secure Your High-Speed Rotational Needs! Rotational capacity requirements for modern applications are higher than ever, especially in electric motors, gearboxes, and automotive…
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Smalley Wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 9th Consecutive Year
Lake Zurich, IL, September 10, 2021 - Smalley received the 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the 9th consecutive year. Out of the thousands of GM suppliers, only a small…