Smalley WaveRing® Retaining Rings - Available in Canada by RotoPrecision Inc.

Smalley WaveRings®

WaveRings are spiral two-turn rings with an axial waveform available in multiple configurations.  It acts like a traditional retaining ring with the additional features of spring force and compressibility that applies pressure against a groove wall and assembly simultaneously.  It compensates for the overall length tolerance of stacked components, while still acting as a retaining ring. Once assembled the WaveRing will reduce looseness and vibration in an assembly.

Single, double or multiple turns in the WaveRing are possible as well as a choice of materials, including Smalley's standard 17-7 ph stainless and carbon steel.

Product Range

Series (Click a Series for PDF Charts)
	WaveRings® Stock sizes from .750” to 5" diameters (19 mm to 125 mm) in 17-7 ph stainless and carbon steel.  Custom and made-to-order options are available  from .118 to 120” (3 to 3000 mm) with No-Tooling-Charges.
	WHW	Internal, Inch
	WSW	External, Inch
	For Metric WaveRing options, please contact Application Support.

Sample Application

Gear Bracket Application
The worm gear shaft is held in place and pre-loaded using a 2-turn WaveRing whcih fits in an internal groove.  The unique waveform in the ring allows the gear/shaft to float axially as the gear rotates.