It’s a Material World!

The range of materials for Smalley wave springs available exclusively through AFC is ex...

The Quantum Realm of Spring Tech...

Well, ok, not quite the quantum realm perhaps, but miniature mechatronic masterpieces a...

Beyond the Coil: Why Wave Spring...

Whether it’s an application designed for space exploration or a more down to earth need...

Selecting the Right Material for...

~Understand the properties and benefits of various materials to ensure optimal performa...

Six Key Benefits of Using Custom...

Custom engineered components (CEC) meet unique requirements, specifications, and/or cha...

Why You Should Use ARaymond™ Qui...

~Assembly solutions that guarantee reliable and efficient performance for various autom...

Wave Springs in Medical Applicat...

~Designing with size in mind~ Medical device engineers strive for compact designs for a...

Optimising the Design of Electri...

~Elevate your e-Bike performance with Smalley technology~ According to data from the Bi...

Ensuring Medical Device Reliabil...

~Solving Burr Issues in Valve Design for Improved Performance and Safety~ Customer Chal...

How/Why You Should Use a Wave Sp...

~Understanding and implementing preload for enhanced bearing longevity and functionalit...

Staying ahead in EV design

~Avoiding long lead times with careful planning~ According to Next Green Car, 2021 saw ...

Inventory Management In The Aero...

~Leveraging smart inventory management for AS13100 compliance in aerospace~ The new AES...

Accelerating Formula One Solutio...

~Rapid Development and Delivery for Yasa Motors’ High-Performance Needs~ Customer Chall...

Preserving Motorsport Heritage

~Ensuring Performance with Smalley Retaining Rings for Classic Race Cars~ Customer Chal...

Streamlining Miniature Robotics

~Compact Solution for Miniature Robotic Systems with Smalley Wavering®~ Customer Challe...

Ensuring Precision in Power Supp...

~Precision Solutions with AFC’s Custom Sourcing for Tight Tolerance Components~ Custome...

Revolutionising Microphone Desig...

~How Aston Microphones Revolutionised their Design with Smalley Crest-to-Crest® Wave Sp...

Solving Curtain Wall Misalignmen...

~Efficiently Solving Misalignment Issues with Alignment Washers~ Customer Challenge Pro...

Why Choose Smalley Wave Springs ...

~Exploring the advantages of wave springs for precision and safety-critical application...

Improving Sub-Sea Valve Efficien...

~Enhancing Sub-Sea Valve Performance with Interlaced Wave Springs~ Customer Challenge A...

Preventing Gear Failure in Motor...

~Enhancing Motorsport Gear Reliability with Self-Locking Spirolox Rings~ Customer Chall...

Sourcing Specialist Parts: Eleva...

~How partnering with a specialist like AFC can streamline your access to custom compone...

Ensuring Fastener Quality: AFC’s...

~A comprehensive visual guide to detecting common quality issues in fasteners, availabl...

Advancing Medical Device Enginee...

~Discover how Smalley’s Spirolox Retaining Rings and Crest-to-Crest® Wave Springs, incl...

Selecting the Best Material for ...

~Applications engineer Justin Lawrence explains the suitability of different alloys for...

Overcoming Alignment Challenges ...

~AFC’s alignment washers provide a quick, cost-effective solution to ensure precision a...

Choosing the Right Retaining Rin...

~Boosting rotational capacity and durability with self-locking rings~ AFC offers an arr...

Understanding Bearing Preload: E...

~Discover the importance of bearing preload and how wave springs can optimize your high...

Finishing Options for Smalley Re...

~From oil dip to zinc phosphate, discover a wide range of finishes to meet your corrosi...

Introducing Smalley’s First Stan...

~Available in carbon and 17-7 PH stainless steel, offering increased force, consistent ...

Versatile Applications for Small...

~High-force, low-profile springs designed for bearing preload, valves, connectors, cabl...

Colour Variations in Retaining R...

~Understanding the properties of exotic alloys and managing color variations for optima...

AFC Talks Smalley: Expert Answer...

~Our engineers discuss material selection and exotic alloys for high-performance applic...

Exploring Internal Retaining Rin...

~Discover the differences between Spirolox, constant section, Hoopster®, and Wave Rings...

Introducing MP35N: The New Stand...

~Exploring the benefits of MP35N for aerospace, medical, and petro-chem applications~ I...

Introducing Smalley’s Self-Locki...

~How unique self-locking features enhance performance in aerospace, automotive, and oth...

High-Thrust Application Solved w...

~Absorbing shock loading with a single turn constant section ring~ In this high thrust ...

Overcoming High-Speed Challenges...

~Innovative self-locking design ensures stability at 17,000 rpm for automotive electric...

AFC Talks Smalley: Exploring the...

~Answers to common questions about fitting, installation, and customization of Smalley ...

Smalley’s ISO 13485:2016 Certifi...

~Precision-engineered components supporting compact designs in surgical instruments, im...

Simplify Assembly with ARaymond™...

~Versatile solutions for automotive and industrial fluid connection systems~ ARaymond™ ...

AFC Talks Smalley: Proper Measur...

~Simon Ward explains how to accurately measure the free height of Crest-to-Crest® wave ...

AFC Talks Smalley: Spirolox Ring...

~Discussing replacing external circlips with Spirolox retaining rings and addressing ty...

AFC Europe Ltd: Pioneering Faste...

~Innovative products and technical support to enhance manufacturing efficiency and prod...

AFC Talks Smalley: Insights into...

~Learn how edgewinding revolutionizes fastener production with minimal waste, superior ...

AFC Talks Smalley: Aerospace Con...

~Friction fit and stacking strategies with expert advice~ Welcome back to Smalley Talk ...

AFC Talks Smalley: Corrosion Res...

~AFC’s engineers answer questions on plating options for carbon steel rings and the use...

AFC Talks Smalley: Innovative So...

~Our Smalley engineering experts answer challenging questions about custom ring and spr...

Expanding Horizons with Smalley’...

~AFC now offers custom spring solutions down to 4mm in diameter, opening new possibilit...