Materials

Whether you need added corrosion resistance or simply want to change the appearance of your part, Smalley has a wide range of finishing processes to ensure that your retaining rings and springs perform the way it needs to in your application. Below is a list of some of the more common choices Smalley has available.

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:

Welcome to another edition of Ask the Expert, a series in which expert Smalley Engineers answer difficult questions about retaining rings and wave springs.

We’re back with another Ask the Expert blog, where Smalley experts answer difficult questions about designing retaining rings and wave springs. In this post, our engineers answer tough questions about material selection and how to know what exotic alloys are available.

Smalley has recently added MP35N to the expansive list of materials in which our Retaining Rings and Wave Springs can be manufactured. This unique material was added to our production capabilities because of its superior strength and corrosion resistance. These characteristics make it an ideal option for our customers in the Aerospace, Medical and Oil & Gas industries.

Welcome back to the Smalley Ask the Expert Blog. This week, our engineers answer questions about corrosion resistant plating and titanium retaining rings and wave springs. 

Choosing the Right Material

After finding the right retaining ring or wave spring for your application you would think you had made all the hard decisions.

Wrong! Now you need to choose the right material for your application!

Welcome back to the Ask the Expert Blog, where our engineers answer commonly asked ring and spring design questions. This week, our experts field some questions about interchangeable retaining rings and Smalley's stock material. 

Welcome back to the Ask the Expert Blog, where our engineers answer commonly asked ring and spring design questions. This week, our experts field some questions about ring alterations, ring materials, and ring varieties.

For more than 50 years, Smalley has been the industry leader and technological pioneer of retaining rings, constant section rings, and wave springs. Whether you require a standard or custom solution, our dedicated team of engineers can design a solution for your target application performance.

Welcome back to the Ask the Expert blog, the blog is designed to help educate you on all things rings and wave springs. This week, the expert fields some questions on the cycle life of wave springs and the materials of wave springs.