Ask the Expert – Wave Spring FAQ

Ask the Expert – Wave Spring FAQ You ask. We Answer Finding the best possible solution ...

Ask the Expert – Retaining Rings...

Ask the Expert – Retaining Rings FAQ You ask. We Answer Finding the best possible solut...

Revolox Self-Locking Ring Produc...

Revolox Self-Locking Ring Product Guide Safe and Secure Retention at High Speeds Why Re...

High RPM Retaining Solutions

High RPM Retaining Solutions This Technical Guide covers the different types of high RP...

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...

Top 6 Advantages of a Wave Sprin...

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Ensuring Medical Device Reliabil...

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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 ...

Accelerating Formula One Solutio...

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Preserving Motorsport Heritage

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Revolutionising Microphone Desig...

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

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...

Advancing Medical Device Enginee...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

Hi-Tech Metal Seals for Extreme ...

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AFC Talks Smalley: Insights into...

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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...

AFC Talks Smalley: Exploring the...

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AFC Talks Smalley: Wave Spring P...

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AFC Talks Smalley: Versatile Sol...

~AFC Product Manager Simon Ward answers common questions on the benefits, applications,...

Solving Design Challenges with S...

~Simon Ward answers common questions on the advantages and applications of Spirolox rin...

AFC Talks Smalley: Insights on S...

~Expert tips on installation orientation and reciprocating applications~ Welcome back t...

AFC Announces Expanded Capabilit...

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AFC Talks Smalley: Engineering E...

~Answering your questions on cycle life and material selection for Wave Springs~ Welcom...

Smalley Wave Springs and Retaini...

~Providing precision and efficiency in aircraft lighting, heating, and air-conditioning...

Smalley Retaining Rings: Versati...

~Innovative designs and material options for optimal performance~ Retaining rings, or c...

AFC Talks Smalley: Small Diamete...

~Simon Ward answers questions on spring rate tolerances and the impact of overloading i...

AFC Talks Smalley: Small Diamete...

~Custom solutions and specialised applications with Simon Ward~ Welcome to our Smalley ...

AFC Talks Smalley: Your Ultimate...

~AFC brings you expert insights, industry news, and innovative solutions for all your r...

Advantages of the XWS Series Spi...

~How 2-turn external Spirolox rings improve sealing and durability in connecting rod ap...

Enhanced Performance with Non-St...

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Creating Tamper-Proof Solutions ...

~Innovative design and flexible manufacturing deliver custom internal retaining rings f...

Enhancing Sealing Applications w...

~Replacing multiple helical springs with a single wave spring for improved performance ...

Optimising Bearing Pre-Load with...

~Enhancing bearing performance and lifespan with precision-manufactured, customisable w...

Revolutionising Spring Technolog...

~Achieve compact designs and precise load control with AFC’s edge-wound wave springs, f...

Enhancing Rotary Union Performan...

~Utilising Single-Turn and Crest-to-Crest Wave Springs, and Spirolox Retaining Rings fo...

AFC’s Smalley Wave Springs: Spac...

~Compact, cost-effective solutions for improved aerospace product design~ AFC’s Smalley...

Enhancing Mil-Spec Electrical Co...

~AFC recommends Smalley single turn wave springs and snap rings for consistent pre-load...

Custom Preload Solutions with Ov...

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Cambridge University Eco Racing ...

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Introducing Smalley Linear Sprin...

~Offering over 200 standard sizes, AFC’s Smalley Linear Springs provide precise radial ...

From Toy to Technology: The SLIN...

~Exploring the shared manufacturing techniques behind the beloved SLINKY and Smalley’s ...

Sean Rose: Defying Limits with I...

~From paralympian to adventurer, Sean Rose partners with AFC for his next High-Speed Ch...

Advanced Wave Springs: AFC’s Inn...

~Discover the advantages of Smalley’s edge-wound wave springs over traditional die-stam...

AFC Unveils New Metric Hoopster®...

~Innovative, low-profile retaining rings designed for tight radial spaces, now availabl...

Laminar Sealing Rings for Extrem...

~Innovative sealing solutions for high-speed and harsh environments~ Smalley Laminar Se...

Smalley Wave Springs Enhance Com...

~How Smalley Wave Springs and Spirolox Retaining Rings Revolutionize Shoe Design and Pe...

AFC’s Innovative Solution for Pi...

~Designing the largest Smalley Crest-to-Crest® Wave Spring to meet demanding load and s...

AFC: Leading European Supplier o...

~Next day delivery on standard DIN and Imperial sizes up to 50mm/2″ diameter~ AFC is a ...

AFC’s Smalley Springs Power Phoe...

~High-performance springs endure Mars’ harsh environment, marking AFC’s first mission i...