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Smalley Steel Ring Company is the world leader in the manufacturing and development of Spirolox Retaining Rings, Constant Section Rings and Wave Springs. Smalley has led the way in introducing state of the art products and continues to lead the way in innovation.
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Learn about Smalley''s newest solution for high RPM applications!
Introducing the Revolox® Self-Locking Retaining Ring. The Revolox features a unique dome and slot mechanism that prevents expansion during high rotational speeds. Start designing today: https://www.smalley.
ow does Smalley Tolerance Spring Rates and Loads for a Wave Spring? Traditional round wire coil springs are often defined by a tolerance on the free height (or uncompressed height of the spring) and a tolerance on the spring rate (or how much load is gained per unit of travel as the spring is compressed). Once compressed in your assembly, however, the spring will operate at one or more compressed heights. We call these the working heights of the spring. The load at these working heights can be inconsistent, as they depend completely on the free height tolerance and the spring rate tolerance.
What''s the difference between a Spirolox® Retaining Ring and a traditional stamped snap ring? Our retaining rings are designed to be installed and removed by hand, so no special tooling is required.
This video covers how to install and remove an Internal Spirolox® Retaining Ring using a flathead screwdriver and a staple remover.
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What''s the difference between a Spirolox® Retaining Ring and a traditional stamped snap ring? Our retaining rings are designed to be installed and removed by hand, so no special tooling is required. This video covers how to install and remove an External Spirolox® Retaining Ring using a flathead screwdriver and a staple remover.
Smalley Wave Springs (Flat Wire Compression Springs) offer the unique advantage of space savings when used to replace coil springs. By reducing spring operating height, wave springs also produce a decrease in the spring cavity. With a smaller assembly size and less material used in the manufacturing process, a cost savings is realized.
Wave springs operate as load bearing devices. They take up play and compensate for dimensional variations within assemblies. A virtually unlimited range of forces can be produced whereby loads build either gradually or abruptly to reach a predetermined working height. This establishes a precise spring rate in which load is proportional to deflection.
Engineers often ask Smalley Engineer's: How do I measure the free height of a wave spring?
Knowing how to properly measure a wave spring at its free height, can save valuable inspection time. It is also important to know, that the free height of a wave spring is typically a reference dimension as Wave Springs are ordinarily designed to provide a specific load at a work height. The Work height is the dimension we tolerance on.
To measure free height:
1) Ensure the spring is lying on a flat surface
2) Lower the top measuring surface onto the spring
3) Apply a slight force to ensure the top (crest) of all waves comes in contact with all loading surfaces (top & bottom)
4) You can now measure the free height.
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Spirals have no ears to interfere with mating components in your assembly. Spirals are manufactured by coiling the ring from flat wire. Because coiling produces a retaining ring with no scrap, the Smalley Ring can be economically produced in carbon steel, stainless steel, coppers, and many other alloys.
Operate in an Internal and External Groove at the Same Time
While Smalley has a large selection of stock retaining rings and wave springs to choose from, the uniqueness of applications often demands a ring or spring to conform to application specific requirements. Our No-Tooling-Cost™ process provides an economical alternative, to produce a custom ring or spring to meet your exact specifications. Think of it as modifying a standard; change the diameter, material size, alloy or nearly any product characteristic to fit within your assembly. It's really a simple solution to get exactly what works best.
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For higher speed assembly operations retaining ring installation is accomplished with a plunger and a tapered plug. The plug, angled at approximately 6 degrees, is centered over the shaft end. A loose fitting plunger pushes the snap ring into position over the tapered plug. An arbor press or air cylinder is commonly used to automate this assembly operation. Tooling for retaining ring installation should have hardened working surfaces to minimize wear.
Spirolox Retaining Rings, also known as Spiral Retaining Rings, are available exclusively from Smalley Steel Ring Company. Spirolox Rings have no ears to interfere with mating components in your assembly. Over 6,000 rings are available from stock in carbon and stainless steel from 1/4" to 16" diameters. Specials can be manufactured from .200" to 120". Spiral retaining rings are interchangeable with ordinary snap ring (Circlip) grooves.
For higher speed assembly operations retaining ring installation is accomplished with a plunger and a tapered plug. The plug, angled at approximately 6 degrees, is centered over the shaft end. A loose fitting plunger pushes the snap ring into position over the tapered plug. An arbor press or air cylinder is commonly used to automate this assembly operation. Tooling for retaining ring installation should have hardened working surfaces to minimize wear.
Spirolox Retaining Rings, also known as Spiral Retaining Rings, are available exclusively from Smalley Steel Ring Company. Spirolox Rings have no ears to interfere with mating components in your assembly. Over 6,000 rings are available from stock in carbon and stainless steel from 1/4" to 16" diameters. Specials can be manufactured from .200" to 120". Spiral retaining rings are interchangeable with ordinary snap ring (Circlip) grooves.
Spirolox Retaining Rings require no special tools for removal. Smalley Rings are supplied standard with removal notches to enable easy extraction from a groove. The notch is provided to form a small gap between the ring end and the shaft or housing, permitting a blunt object to be inserted at the end of the ring to pry the free end out radially and up.
Manual ring installation on an individual or low production basis is accomplished as follows:
1) Separate coils and insert end of retaining ring into groove
2) Wind retaining ring into groove
3) Inspect for proper seating on the groove
Spirolox Retaining Rings, also known as Spiral Retaining Rings, are available exclusively from Smalley Steel Ring Company. Spirolox Rings have no ears to interfere with mating components in your assembly. Over 6,000 rings are available from stock in carbon and stainless steel from 1/4" to 16" diameters. Specials can be manufactured from .200" to 120". Spiral retaining rings are interchangeable with ordinary snap ring (Circlip) grooves.
Spirolox Retaining Rings require no special tools for removal. Smalley Rings are supplied standard with removal notches to enable easy extraction from a groove. The notch is provided to form a small gap between the ring end and the shaft or housing, permitting a blunt object to be inserted at the end of the ring to pry the free end out radially and up.
Smalley''s Hoopster Retaining Rings offer an innovative way to retain mechanical components when space is a problem.