Finding the best possible design solution can be challenging when designing an application. Knowing what options are available can simplify the process.

Smalley provides an innovative and unique type of spring called a wave spring.

What does it mean to “preload”?

A bearing is designed to move freely and has multiple moving parts that work together as one unit. Tolerance stack-up from both manufacturing and assembly can quickly cause issues.

Preloading a bearing involves providing a sustained axial load to the bearing.

Smalley's fall tradeshow season is just around the corner. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers, product developers, and manufacturers to experience our products firsthand and connect with our engineers. This blog will cover the U.S. tradeshows that Smalley will be exhibiting during the 2024 fall season.

What can we offer at our tradeshows?

• You can have face-to-face conversations with our expert engineers on your product applications, where we can offer product-optimizing solutions with our products.

Wave springs are a versatile type of spring with a unique design. They offer a more compact solution than a coil spring for applications requiring some form of loading. In this Ask the Expert blog, we'll delve into the factors influencing the force a wave spring can output.

Lake Zurich, IL, June 6, 2024 – Smalley is thrilled to announce it has been awarded General Motors’ 2023 Supplier Quality Excellence Award. This honorable award is granted to GM suppliers who meet or exceed strict quality performance criteria and have given cross-functional support to the entire GM organization throughout the 2023 calendar year. This marks the 12th year in a row that Smalley has received GM’s SQEA.

Smalley's 'Spring' tradeshow season is underway! This is the best opportunity for engineers, product developers, and manufacturers to see our world-renowned products in person. This blog details the U.S. tradeshows where Smalley will be exhibiting during the 2024 spring season.