Smalley Spirolox Retaining Rings are the trusted industry solution because of their unique configuration, reliability, and convenience across thousands of applications.

While we have five standard types of retaining rings broken down into 30 configurations, we also know that every application is unique.

I’ve found the perfect retaining ring or wave spring, but how do I get it here?

You’ve found the perfect ring or spring for your application. Now you’re wondering, “how do I get it here?”.

The logistics of shipping and packaging can be a headache when you’re working with components of all sorts of shapes, sizes, and quantities. To help simplify the process, we’ve highlighted some of the key ways Smalley can get you the parts you need quickly and efficiently.

Welcome back to Ask the Expert! This time, Smalley’s Expert Engineers answer questions about NACE compliance.

While there are a variety of retaining rings available in the industry, engineers specify Spirolox retaining rings, because of their unique configuration, reliability, and convenience. This blog compares a traditional snap ring to a Smalley Spirolox retaining ring, as there are notable differences between them.

As a leading supplier to the medical industry, Smalley provides products and engineering expertise to support our customers worldwide, including the needs of the essential businesses that we supply. Our manufacturing plant located in Lake Zurich, Illinois remains fully functional and Smalley has taken numerous actions in response to the coronavirus to protect the health and safety of our team members.

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

When examining potential uses for Smalley's versatile wave springs, usually Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical applications come to mind. Granted, there are probably thousands of designs where wave springs are a viable solution, but that only scratches the surface of the capabilities of these innovative products.

One of the most unique uses for wave springs is as the shock-absorbing component of athletic shoes.