Wave spring / Retaining ring

Contributes to space-saving and weight reduction! Abundant catalog sizes and free design without the need for molds! Quick response for custom products! Quality management recognized by GM for 9 consecutive years!

Smorley’s "Wave Spring / Retaining Ring" is manufactured using a unique edge winding process, achieving excellent strength and dimensional stability. 【Reasons to Choose This Product】 <Wave Spring> ■ Approximately 50% reduction in free length compared to coil springs, enabling miniaturization and lightweight design of products. ■ Equivalent force and deflection to coil springs. ■ Flexible design for diameter and number of coils. ■ Extensive catalog sizes available. <Retaining Ring> ■ Unique processing method reduces material waste compared to press processing (economically produces large diameter retaining rings). ■ No protrusions for attachment and detachment unique to C-type retaining rings, preventing interference with mating parts. ■ Flexible design possible with a 360° gap-free retaining surface. ■ Capable of high-speed rotation over 15,000 rpm. ■ Easy installation and removal without the need for special tools. ■ Extensive catalog sizes and design options for end shapes. Custom designs are available without mold costs for minimum inner diameters from 2.5mm to 3,000mm. For stock items, we provide free samples of required part numbers in small quantities. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries. We are currently offering free sample bags (distribution will end once stock is depleted).

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【Application Examples】 <Wave Spring> Pressure relief valves, face seals, clutch drives, bayonet connectors, rotary cutters, slip clutches, bearing preload, flow valves, low voltage connectors, etc. <Retaining Ring> Brakes, transmissions, motors, conduit connectors, actuators, cylinder housings, pressure gauges, gear assemblies, hose fittings, etc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.