Technical Articles
Rotor Clip Company, Inc. has published these technical articles:
(Springs)
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In the realm of mechanical components, a wave spring is a distinctive type of compression spring characterized by its unique waveform-like structure. Imagine a spring that compresses and expands in a...
(Fastening and Joining)
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When it comes to securing rotating or moving parts within machinery, engineers often encounter the choice between two distinct components - circlips and snap rings. Despite their apparent...
(Fastening and Joining)
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A retaining ring is a fastening component that securely holds parts in position on a shaft (external) or within a housing/bore (internal) in mechanical assemblies. Creating an artificial shoulder or...
(Fastening and Joining)
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Discover the incredible versatility of spiral retaining rings as we explore their essential role in various industries. Whether you require standard or custom spiral rings in materials like 302 and...
(Springs)
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Most engineers have plenty of experience with traditional coil and disc springs, while single and multi-turn wave springs remain something of a mystery. Wave springs, particularly those made from flat...
(Springs)
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As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain in popularity, the demand for efficient and reliable electric motors continues to increase. Electric motor design plays a crucial role in determining the...
(Springs)
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Three alternatives to traditional retainers are retaining rings, spiral rings, and wave springs. More compact than conventional hardware, these can work alone or in concert to fulfill functional...
(Valves)
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A butterfly valve is a valve that regulates fluid flow. The “butterfly” is a disc mounted on a rod or stem that can be turned perpendicular to allow full flow, parallel to stop flow, or...
(Fastening and Joining)
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Simple concept. Using a retaining ring to fasten your assembly instead of a traditional fastener not only reduces your costs, but also has a lower environmental footprint. Fewer parts and less...
(Hose, Pipe, and Tubing Accessories)
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Ultrasonic motors are small motors, some measured in millimeters, often used in the auto focus feature on modern DSLR camera lenses. Other applications are usually seen in the automotive industry in...
(Fastening and Joining)
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Rotor Clip is proud to be the only manufacturer of every style of retaining ring. With our precision manufacturing capabilities, we offer standard and custom parts in sizes ranging from .040″ to...
(Fastening and Joining)
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Thermal expansion is a common problem in applications that are exposed to high temperatures or that use materials sensitive to temperature changes. The usual problem is that internal components become...
(Industrial Hardware)
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Rotor Clip is proud to be the only manufacturer of every style of retaining ring. With our precision manufacturing capabilities, we offer standard and custom parts in sizes ranging from .040″ to...