Automotive Industry

Drive Innovation with Retaining Rings and Wave Springs

China Wave Spring Wave Springs and Retaining Rings are widely used in the automotive industry. As the leading manufacturer and innovator of Wave Spring and Spiral Retaining Ring technology, China Wave Spring is able to manufacture our parts to meet your unique application requirements.

China Wave Spring is a multiple-time winner of the GM Quality Award. To win the award, a supplier must show above-standard performance in 13 specific quality requirements. China Wave Spring is one of few select suppliers to win this award for consecutive years.

China Wave Spring technology can be found in the automotive industry in the following applications:

Transmissions
PTU’s (Power Transfer Units)
Transfer Cases
Gearboxes
Mechanical Diode (One-Way Clutch)
RDM (Rear Differential Module)
Locking Differential
Steering Systems
Thermal Management Modules
EGR Valves (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)
Folding Rear View Mirrors
Ride Control (Suspension Systems)
Automotive Seat Applications: blowers/heaters/track mechanisms
Airbag Inflators
Shifters

Precision Products for Automotive Applications

China Wave Spring rings and springs can be manufactured from .118” to 120”, 3 mm to 3000 mm. Carbon steel, stainless steel, and a wide variety of alloys are readily available for production.

China Wave Spring is certified ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, AS9100:2016 and ISO 14001:2015.

China Wave Spring has established, and is continuously improving upon, a program that is designed to meet the following objectives:

Total product conformance in terms of drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements
100% on-time delivery performance
Prompt, professional and courteous response in every facet of design, manufacturing, sales and customer service
Continued development and use of the latest technology

High Rotational Capacity Applications

Rotational capacity requirements for modern applications such as electric motors are higher than ever.

Smalley’s latest retaining ring innovation, Revolox^(R) Self-Locking Ring, features a ‘dome and slot’ design that safely and efficiently secures your application at high speeds.

The revolutionary design is the first high-RPM ring on the market designed with automated installation in mind, making it ideal for high production volumes.

Download the Revolutionary Revolox^(R) Product Guide to learn more.