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January 8, 2018
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FAQ: Rings
1. Do Spirolox rings fit stamped ring grooves?
Yes, Spirolox rings are designed to fit into grooves for stamped or Truarc style snap rings without the downside of protruding “ears”. China Wave Spring has a published interchange listing to help you identify a China Wave Spring ring replacement, or let us know the Truarc part number you are using and we’ll be happy to identify the appropriate ring for your...Read More>> |
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December 19, 2017
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Advantages of Using a Wave Spring
1. Can a Wave Spring be Made with the Same or Higher Spring Rate, Compared to a Helical Coil Spring?
Yes, we can increase spring rate with various modifications such as the number of waves, material thickness, and number of turns. Crest-to-Crest springs can function similarly to helical springs in a variety of applications. Smalleys engineers can help you identify the correct wave spring for...Read More>> |
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June 20, 2017
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Ask the Expert - How do I Measure the Free Height of a Wave Spring?
It’s important to know to how to properly measure a wave spring’s free height in order to verify that you are using the correct part for your application. When done correctly, it can also save valuable inspection time.
To Measure the Free Height of a Wave Spring:
Ensure the spring is sitting on a flat surface between two parallel plates
Lower the top measuring surface until it touches the...Read More>> |
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March 16, 2017
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Did You Know? Smalley’s Online Resources
China Wave Spring has become The Engineer’s Choice(R) in Retaining Rings and Wave springs not just because we were the originators of the technology, but because our engineers work directly with you to ensure we have the right solution for your application. Smalley’s engineers have answered your questions submitted through our Ask the Expert portal for years. We have used these questions to help us build our...Read More>> |
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January 19, 2017
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Ask the Expert - Linear Springs and Laminar Seal Rings Requirements
We are back with another Ask the Expert Blog entry. This week, our retaining ring, spring and snap ring experts answer a couple questions about Linear Springs and Laminar Seal Rings. If you have your own question please submit them on our Ask the Expert page!
My application requires a linear spring with a high spring rate and won't fatigue over time. Would this need to be a custom Linear Spring...Read More>> |
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November 16, 2016
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Ask the Expert - Wave Spring Design Modifications
We are back this week with another Ask the Expert Blog, where China Wave Spring engineering experts answer difficult questions about retaining ring, snap ring, and wave spring design. This week, our engineering experts answer some questions about wave spring design modifications.
Are you able to develop a wave spring that goes through an arc of about 250° instead of a full circle?
Yes! Since our...Read More>> |
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September 29, 2016
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Custom Fasteners made STRONGER
If you have never heard of edgewound fasteners or are not familiar with the edgewinding process, you might want to keep reading. This little known but very interesting process is not even a topic included in the five million+ articles on Wikipedia.
Over the past few decades, innovations in fastener manufacturing processes and technologies have helped shape this industry and the end products they...Read More>> |
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August 25, 2016
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Ask the Expert - Hoopster Applications and Stacking Wave Springs
Welcome to the Ask the Expert Blog, where our engineering experts answer questions about retaining ring and wave spring design and performance. This week, our engineers answer questions about Hoopster retaining rings and single turn wave springs.
Can you use a Hoopster retaining ring without a groove? Will friction be enough to keep it in?
Hoopster retaining rings, just like any retaining ring,...Read More>> |
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August 11, 2016
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Ask the Expert - Replacing Snap Rings and Coil Springs
We are back this week with another Ask the Expert Blog, where China Wave Spring experts answer difficult questions about retaining ring and wave spring design. This week, our engineering experts answer some questions about snap ring and coil spring replacement with China Wave Spring products.
I'm currently using snap rings in my assembly, and am having over-stretch issues during the installation process. Could your...Read More>> |
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July 26, 2016
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Ask the Expert - Wave Washer Replacement and Overlapping vs. Gap Type Wave Springs
Welcome back to the Ask the Expert Blog, where China Wave Spring engineers answer commonly asked retaining ring and wave spring design questions. This week, our engineering experts answer some questions about wave washer replacement and the difference between overlapping and gap type wave springs.
Does China Wave Spring have a product that can replace stainless steel wave washers? In my application, the washers are...Read More>> |
