We asked Smalley marketing engineer Justyna Rapacz to fill us in on the design of wave springs and their utility to engineers designing products. We turned to Smalley as the inventor of the edge wound ...

Tapered roller bearings can be fixed and preloaded using shims and an end cap. There is a setting procedure to ensure the desired preload is achieved and the amount of end play (axial clearance) is ...

Engineers have created a brand new Ask the Expert – Wave Springs FAQ E-Book that answers all of your wave spring questions in one simple guide. Wave spring technology is utilized across many different ...

How can one benefit by using wave springs in place of coil springs? What types of wave springs are available? What materials do wave springs come in? What design benefits do wave springs offer that ...