Revolutionising Spring Technology: The Advantages of Smalley Wave Springs
~Achieve compact designs and precise load control with TFC’s edge-wound wave springs, featuring up to 50% reduced height and no tooling charges~ Wave springs reduce spring height by 50% Same force and deflection as ordinary coil / compression springs Wave springs fit tight radial and axial spaces Over 4,000 standard springs in carbon and stainless […]
Enhancing Rotary Union Performance with Smalley Products
~Utilising Single-Turn and Crest-to-Crest Wave Springs, and Spirolox Retaining Rings for optimal functionality and durability~ Incorporating both a Single-Turn, a Crest-to-Crest Wave Spring, and a Spirolox retaining ring. The Rotary Union benefits from three Smalley products to improve performance. The union cross section of the Wave Spring allows it to be installed in the assembly […]
TFC’s Smalley Wave Springs: Space-Saving Technology for the Aerospace Industry
~Compact, cost-effective solutions for improved aerospace product design~ TFC’s Smalley wave springs offer space saving technology for the Aerospace Industry which can replace conventional round wire coil springs by using less material and a smaller assembly size, resulting in reduced production costs and more effective product design. The structure of the wave spring is made […]
Enhancing Mil-Spec Electrical Connectors with Smalley Wave Springs
~TFC recommends Smalley single turn wave springs and snap rings for consistent pre-loading force in aerospace and military communications applications~ TFC recommended the use of two Smalley single turn wave springs in conjunction with a snap ring to provide a constant pre-loading force in a ruggedised mil spec electrical connector used in aerospace and military […]
Custom Preload Solutions with Overlap Type Wave Springs
~Enhancing electronic connector performance with Smalley’s bespoke single turn wave springs for precise and reliable assembly~ TFC’s Technical Support team have worked closely with a global manufacturer to offer bespoke preload solutions and bring major advantages and consistency to their range of electronic connectors. An Overlap Type Wave Spring has been chosen for installation into […]
TFC’s 30-Year Partnership with Smalley: Revolutionising Spring and Retaining Ring Solutions
~From a little-known US company to the world’s leading supplier of Spirolox Retaining Rings and Spirawave® Wave Springs, TFC delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions for engineers~ In 1981 TFC formed a unique trading relationship with a little known US company, Smalley Steel Ring Company. At that time, although well established within their own shores for almost […]
Cambridge University Eco Racing Gears Up for World Solar Challenge®
~Cutting-edge technology and TFC’s Spirolox Retaining Rings propel CUER’s solar-powered vehicle to new heights~ Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) embarked on a tough assignment when they decided to enter the World Solar Challenge®, a biannual 3,000 km race from Darwin to Adelaide taking place in October this year. With over 6 years of experience in […]
Introducing Smalley Linear Springs by TFC
~Offering over 200 standard sizes, TFC’s Smalley Linear Springs provide precise radial force with customizable designs available~ About our New Smalley Linear Springs TFC’s Smalley Linear Springs offer a selection of spring loads that react along a straight line as opposed to a conventional helical spring that fits in a circular cavity. This results in […]
From Toy to Technology: The SLINKY and Smalley Wave Springs
~Exploring the shared manufacturing techniques behind the beloved SLINKY and Smalley’s innovative wave springs and retaining rings~ Fans of the popular QI programme hosted by Stephen Fry will have seen a puzzled panel recently being subjected to the SLINKY test! This toy which became an overnight sensation in the early 1940’s, was invented by an […]
Sean Rose: Defying Limits with Innovation and Speed
~From paralympian to adventurer, Sean Rose partners with TFC for his next High-Speed Challenge across Europe’s largest glacier~ When it comes to a challenge there’s not a lot that gets in the way of Sean Rose!! Despite breaking his back in a freak skiing accident 13 years ago, Sean’s thrill for speed was just too […]
Advanced Wave Springs: TFC’s Innovative Solutions for Modern Design Challenges
~Discover the advantages of Smalley’s edge-wound wave springs over traditional die-stamped washers~ Modern Flat Wire Spring Technology Simple ‘wave’ or ‘spring’ washers, as they are commonly known, are traditionally manufactured by die-stamping from annealed sheet metal and then hardened by an austempering process. They are formed using bespoke tooling in an irregular shape so that, […]
TFC Unveils New Metric Hoopster® Retaining Ring Series
~Innovative, low-profile retaining rings designed for tight radial spaces, now available in metric sizes~ TFC is the leading European supplier of Smalley Spirolox Retaining Rings, Snap Rings and Wave Springs and we are pleased to announce the launch of our new Metric Hoopster® Retaining Ring Series. The new metric range complements our existing imperial series […]