Smalley Retaining Rings for Wind Turbine Applications
~Introducing the Windpower Series: Durable, cost-effective retaining rings up to 3 meters for the power industry~ TFC have been working closely with two leading German manufacturers of wind farm technology by supplying Smalley retaining rings for use in their wind turbines. This particular application required a retaining ring to hold the rotor bearing in position […]
Laminar Sealing Rings for Extreme Conditions
~Innovative sealing solutions for high-speed and harsh environments~ Smalley Laminar Sealing Rings is a metallic labyrinth seal consisting of multiple rings in a groove and are designed to prevent the ingress of dirt or splash liquid from contaminating components. The arrangement of the Smalley Laminar Rings and the specific orientation of the rings are dictated […]
TFC: Your Premier Fastener Supplier in the UK
~Offering over 12,000 plastic, spring steel, and metal fasteners, available off the shelf for all your engineering needs~ We are Fastener Suppliers based in the UK As fastener suppliers, TFC offers one of the largest ranges of plastic, spring steel and metal fasteners with over 12,000 standard catalogue items available off the shelf. Our catalogue […]
Smalley Wave Springs Enhance Comfort and Durability in Footwear
~How Smalley Wave Springs and Spirolox Retaining Rings Revolutionize Shoe Design and Performance~ Smalley flat wire wave springs from TFC are used by shoe manufacturers for cushioning in the soles of both athletic and casual shoes. Wave springs are used because of their space saving abilities and lightweight design compared to conventional coil springs. Wave […]
Smalley Spirolox Retaining Rings: Precision and Flexibility
~Burr-free, uniform rings for diverse applications, customizable without tooling costs~ Unlike die-stamped circlips or retaining rings, Smalley Spirolox Retaining Rings and Snap Rings are coiled on edge to the exact diameter required. Smalley Spirolox rings have a uniform cross section, no protruding lugs and are burr free. Smalley Spirolox rings offer a full 360° retaining […]
TFC’s Innovative Solution for Pipeline Recovery Tools
~Designing the largest Smalley Crest-to-Crest® Wave Spring to meet demanding load and space constraints~ Having been Smalley’s leading European representatives for over 30 years, working with limited axial and radial constraints is not new to TFC. However they were certainly set a challenge recently by one of their major customers who are leading manufacturers of […]
TFC: Leading European Supplier of Circlips and Retaining Rings
~Next day delivery on standard DIN and Imperial sizes up to 50mm/2″ diameter~ TFC is a leading European supplier of circlips and retaining rings with next day delivery available on all standard DIN and Imperial Circlip sizes up to 50mm/2″ diameter. With over 40 standard ranges of circlip available, TFC are able to offer an […]
TFC’s Smalley Springs Power Phoenix Mars Lander Mission
~High-performance springs endure Mars’ harsh environment, marking TFC’s first mission in space~ TFC took a giant leap for spring kind today with the announcement that one of its Smalley springs has been used in the latest Phoenix Mars Lander mission. The 10 month journey from Earth is designed to investigate the regions climate and geology. […]