Smalley® Retaining Rings

Spiral Retaining Rings
 

Smalley Spiral Retaining Rings have no ears to interfere in your assembly. They are manufactured by coiling the ring from flat wire. This unique process produces a retaining ring that has no protruding ears or burrs that would interfere in your assembly. Because coiling produces a retaining ring with no scrap, the Smalley Ring can be economically produced in carbon steel, stainless steel, coppers, and many other alloys.

Smalley offers over 5,000 standard parts, which are readily available in both carbon and stainless steel. If you require special designs, take advantage of Smalley's No-Tooling-Cost™ process; a process perfect for large runs, prototypes and midstream design changes. Whatever your application, Smalley has the cost-effective and innovative design solution.
 

Type

 Description

VH & VS: Light Duty, Single Turn

The most popular retaining ring series. Easily handles thrust loads imposed by light or medium series bearings.  

VH (Internal)

VS (External)

WH & WS: Medium Duty, 2-Turn

For low clearance or when axial positioning rather than load-carrying is the principal function. Ideal where thrust loads are moderate.

WH (Internal)

WS (External)

WHT & WST: Med/Heavy Duty, 2-Turn

For groove dimensions specifically set for this series by OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).

WHT (Internal)

WST (External)

WHM & WSM: Heavy Duty, 2-Turn

Designed for the toughest retaining ring jobs. For thrust loads that demand deep groove, heavy section capacity.

WHM (Internal)

WSM (External)

VHM & VSM: Heavy Duty, 2-Turn, Metric

Same as VH & VS Series, but available from stock in Metric sizes.

VHM (Internal)

VSM (External)

DNH & DNS: DIN Series, Metric

Equivalent to the European or "Hard" metric retaining ring series.  Fits into grooves as defined by DIN specifications.

DNH (Internal)

DNS (External)

EH & ES: Aerospace, Metric

Produced to Metric Aerospace specifications. Accommodates light to medium duty applications.

EH (Internal)

ES (External)


For additional information including custom options,
please contact Application Support. 
 

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