Smalley Retaining Rings: Versatile Solutions for Demanding Applications
~Innovative designs and material options for optimal performance~ Retaining rings, or circlips as they are regularly known, are one of the most simple, yet essential, components where there is a need to retain assemblies on a shaft or within a bore. TFC’s Smalley retaining ring range however, offer an unrivalled choice of types, sizes and […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Navigating Retaining Ring and Spring Design with Alicja Lorenc
~Your guide to part identification and the reusability of Spirolox Rings with insights from TFC’s technical sales team~ Welcome back to the Ask the Expert Blog, where our engineers answer commonly asked ring and spring design questions. This week, Alicja Lorenc from our Technical Sales Team fields questions about part identification and the re-usability of […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Small Diameter Wave Springs and Retaining Rings
~Simon Ward answers questions on spring rate tolerances and the impact of overloading in various applications~ Welcome to our Smalley Product Blog, where our engineers answer commonly asked ring and spring design questions. This week Simon Ward, Product Manager, fields some questions about small diameter wave springs and different uses for Smalley rings. He discusses […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Small Diameter Wave Springs and Versatile Retaining Rings
~Custom solutions and specialised applications with Simon Ward~ Welcome to our Smalley Talk, where our engineers answer commonly asked ring and spring design questions. This week Simon Ward, Product Manager, fields some questions about small diameter wave springs and different uses for Smalley rings. He discusses applications for retaining rings, how they can be adapted […]
TFC Talks Smalley: Your Ultimate Resource for Ring and Spring Design Solutions
~TFC brings you expert insights, industry news, and innovative solutions for all your retaining ring and wave spring needs~ Over the past few months, TFC’s Engineering and Marketing teams have collaborated to bring you exactly what you have been looking for one location to find solutions for all your ring and spring design questions. Every […]
Advantages of the XWS Series Spirolox Retaining Ring
~How 2-turn external Spirolox rings improve sealing and durability in connecting rod applications~ A 2-turn external XWS series Spirolox Retaining Ring is used to clamp the rubber boot onto the groove in this connecting rod application. Since the ring provides a full 360° circumferential cover in the groove, a near perfect seal results when the […]
Enhanced Performance with Non-Standard XWS Series Spirolox Retaining Rings
~Preventing pinion shaft rotation with uniform 360º circumferential coverage and economical custom manufacturing~ A 2-turn external non-standard XWS series Spirolox Retaining Ring is used to prevent the pinion shafts spinning when the gears are rotating. The ring snaps securely into the external groove of the flanged housing and, because the radial wall is uniform around […]
Elevating Quality Across the Spectrum
~TFC’s commitment to excellence in products, people, and partnerships with ISO9001 and Aerospace BS EN9100 approvals~ TFC are fully aware that quality runs through the entire business, not just our products. We have continually invested in the right people to provide superior market knowledge and customer service. Our supply chain partners, from manufacturers to logistics […]
TFC Enhances Quality Assurance with Advanced Material Composition Analysis
~Offering fast, non-destructive EDXRF analysis for precise and reliable verification of metal product lines~ As part of our ongoing investment in Quality, we are pleased to now offer an independent evaluation of material composition for the majority of our metal product lines. Based on the proven technique of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), our analysis […]
Creating Tamper-Proof Solutions with Smalley Retaining Rings
~Innovative design and flexible manufacturing deliver custom internal retaining rings for secure applications~ By utilising the total flexibility of the Smalley manufacturing process, it was possible to easily and inexpensively design a special 2-turn internal retaining ring for this tamper proof application. Ordinarily an internal retaining ring is supplied with a notch on the outer […]
Enhancing Sealing Applications with Smalley Crest-to-Crest® Wave Springs
~Replacing multiple helical springs with a single wave spring for improved performance and reduced downtime~ A Smalley Crest-to-Crest® wave spring was chosen to replace a series of small diameter helical coil springs previously used in this sealing application. By utilising the flat wire profile, the customer was able replace 12 single springs and their associated […]
Optimising Bearing Pre-Load with Smalley Wave Springs
~Enhancing bearing performance and lifespan with precision-manufactured, customisable wave springs for a wide range of applications~ One of the most common wave spring applications world-wide is a bearing pre-load arrangement as illustrated. Having the proper load will often extend bearing life by lowering operating temperatures, reducing vibration, minimising wear and providing for a quieter smoother […]