TFC Talks Smalley: Corrosion Resistant Plating and Titanium Solutions
~TFC’s engineers answer questions on plating options for carbon steel rings and the use of titanium for retaining rings and wave springs~ Welcome back to Smalley Talk. This month TFC’s engineers answer questions about corrosion resistant plating as well as titanium retaining rings and wave springs. Can you provide your carbon steel rings with a […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Innovative Solutions for Unique Curved Linear Springs
~Our Smalley engineering experts answer challenging questions about custom ring and spring designs~ We are back with another Smalley Talk, where our Smalley engineering experts answer difficult questions about ring and spring design. Our Smalley Product Manager, Simon Ward, was recently involved with a customer on a special design and, although this is not an […]
Expanding Horizons with Smalley’s Enhanced Small Diameter Crest-to-Crest® Springs
~TFC now offers custom spring solutions down to 4mm in diameter, opening new possibilities for medical, computer, and robotics industries~ TFC have been the leading European supplier of Smalley spring products for almost 40 years and, the unique Crest-to-Crest® multi-turn compression springs, have always been of interest to designers because of their axial & radial […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Spirolox Retaining Rings & Nested Wave Springs Q&A
~Expert answers on maximum turns and design differences~ Welcome back to Smalley Talk, where our engineers answer commonly asked retaining ring and wave spring design questions. This week, Debbie Annets fields some questions about Spirolox retaining rings and nested wave springs. What is the maximum number of turns for a nested wave spring? Can loads […]
Comprehensive Bearing Supply Services by TFC
~Genuine branded and cost-effective alternatives for all applications and environments~ Our bearing supply services offer a wide range of products to suit all applications and environments. With our bearing supply services, we offer genuine, branded bearings from leading global manufacturers, or try our quality approved, imported products for a more cost-effective alternative. With such a […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Interchangeable Retaining Rings and Material Options
~Addressing questions on retaining ring interchangeability and Smalley’s stock materials~ Welcome back to Smalley Talk, where our engineers answer commonly asked retaining ring and wave spring design questions. This week, Justin Lawrence, one of our Senior Design Engineers fields some questions about interchangeable retaining rings and Smalley’s stock materials. What are the differences between a […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Exploring the Benefits of Different Wave Spring Styles
~Answering questions about wave springs and their unique advantages in various applications~ Welcome back to our Smalley Talk Blog where our engineers answer commonly asked ring and spring design questions. Today Product Manager, Simon Ward fields some questions about Wave Springs and what benefits each style can offer. What is a Wave Spring? Crest to […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Wave Spring Performance and Application Solutions
~Answering questions on replacing coil springs with wave springs and discussing spring performance over time~ Welcome back to our Smalley Talk Blog where our engineers answer commonly asked ring and spring design questions. Today Product Manager, Simon Ward fields some questions about wave springs and their performance. I have six pocketed coil springs that load […]
Smalley Rings Aid in Classic Velocette Venom Restoration
~Supplying precision Spirolox rings for a seamless fit and enhanced performance in vintage motorcycles~ When it comes to classic British built motorcycles, the name Velocette is up there with the best of them so when Justin Lawrence from our technical team got a call from a Belgium restoration enthusiast, memories of his youth came flooding […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Key Tips for Retaining Ring Groove Geometry
~Ensuring proper groove geometry and edge margins~ Welcome back to Smalley Talk, where TFC engineers answer commonly asked Retaining Ring and Wave Spring design questions. This week, Justin Lawrence takes some more questions about Retaining Ring design, and how to ensure the groove geometry is correctly specified. How important is the groove geometry? To assure […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Part 3 on Crest-to-Crest® Design Specifications
~Justin Lawrence concludes his mini-series on frequently asked questions about wave springs~ Welcome back to Smalley Talk, where Applications Engineer Justin Lawrence concludes his mini-series of typical questions he is frequently asked about wave springs. What happens to a wave spring when compressed to solid? In general, we do not recommend compressing a wave spring […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Versatile Solutions for Diverse Applications
~TFC Product Manager Simon Ward answers common questions on the benefits, applications, and customsiation of Smalley Crest-to-Crest® Wave Springs~ Smalley wave springs in various different forms solve problems for design engineers in many applications, and across numerous industry sectors. TFC Product Manager Simon Ward answers typical questions customers pose when considering these products. Why should […]