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Advantages of Using a Wave Spring
1. Can a Wave Spring be Made with the Same or Higher Spring Rate, Compared to a Helical Coil Spring? Yes, we can increase spring rate with various modifications such as the number of waves, material…
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Ask the Expert - How do I Measure the Free Height of a Wave Spring?
It’s important to know to how to properly measure a wave spring’s free height in order to verify that you are using the correct part for your application. When done correctly, it can also save…
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Did You Know? Smalley’s Online Resources
Smalley has become The Engineer’s Choice® in Retaining Rings and Wave springs not just because we were the originators of the technology, but because our engineers work directly with you to ensure we…
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Introducing the Smallest Wave Springs on the Market
The question you are asking should not be how many miles did I ride or how many steps did I take, but “how did someone make a wave spring that small?” As engineers around the world design smaller and…
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Ask the Expert - Linear Springs and Laminar Seal Rings Requirements
We are back with another Ask the Expert Blog entry. This week, our retaining ring, spring and snap ring experts answer a couple questions about Linear Springs and Laminar Seal Rings. If you have your…
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Ask the Expert - Wave Spring Design Modifications
We are back this week with another Ask the Expert Blog, where Smalley engineering experts answer difficult questions about retaining ring, snap ring, and wave spring design. This week, our…
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Custom Fasteners made STRONGER
If you have never heard of edgewound fasteners or are not familiar with the edgewinding process, you might want to keep reading. This little known but very interesting process is not even a topic…
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Ask the Expert - Hoopster Applications and Stacking Wave Springs
Welcome to the Ask the Expert Blog, where our engineering experts answer questions about retaining ring and wave spring design and performance. This week, our engineers answer questions about…
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Ask the Expert - Replacing Snap Rings and Coil Springs
We are back this week with another Ask the Expert Blog, where Smalley experts answer difficult questions about retaining ring and wave spring design. This week, our engineering experts answer some…
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Ask the Expert - Wave Washer Replacement and Overlapping vs. Gap Type Wave Springs
Welcome back to the Ask the Expert Blog, where Smalley engineers answer commonly asked retaining ring and wave spring design questions. This week, our engineering experts answer some questions about…