ZF Retaining Rings Manual (EN)

ABOUT US SECURE YOUR SUCCESS ® Founded over 100 years ago, Smalley has evolved to become the world leader in the manufacturing and development of Retaining Rings, Spirolox® Retaining Rings, Constant Section Rings, and Wave Springs. Smalley has led the way in introducing state-of-the-art products and continues to lead the way in innovations for the future. At Smalley we look at business differently. Quality, integrity, precision, and reliability are synonymous with our brand and our culture. At Smalley we have a passion for our customers and their businesses. We spend every waking hour committed to bringing ideal solutions to you. Smalley’s 300,000 sq. ft.

facility located in Lake Zurich, IL, USA We stock over 11,000 parts in over 400 sizes ranging from .188" to 16" (5 mm to 400 mm). We also offer custom parts ranging from .118" to 120" (3 mm to 3000 mm). Whether you need something standard or custom, you will work directly with an engineer to ensure you get exactly what you require. We will provide you with the right part, in the right material, with No-Tooling-Charges™. INDUSTRIES SERVED Smalley’s products can be found in applications across every major industry. Engineers in the world’s most innovative companies choose to work with Smalley to give their products a performance edge.

From small to large diameters, light to heavy duty parts, and various exotic materials, we carry solutions for all industries. Secure your success with Smalley! We proudly support over 70% of the Fortune 500 global manufacturers across virtually every industry. 2 smalley.com • +1.847.719.5900 FREE SAMPLES

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LOCATIONS Smalley’s products are manufactured at our Headquarters in Lake Zurich, Illinois, just outside Chicago. Our global network of sales offices, engineers, and distribution partners allows us to provide your company with local, high quality customer service no matter where you are.

Smalley China Tianjin, China Sweden Smalley Lake Zurich Illinois, USA South Korea Repъblica de Panama India Smalley Europe Coigniиres, France CORPORATE OFFICE & MANUFACTURING DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA +1.847.719.5900 • info@smalley.com Canada China France Germany Italy Japan Netherlands Singapore Taiwan United Kingdom REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS & WAREHOUSE Coigniиres, France +33 182 886 913 • europe@smalley.com MANUFACTURERS’ REPRESENTATIVES Tianjin, China +86 22 8895 6811 • china@smalley.com Punta Paitilla, Repъblica de Panama +507 6930 4744 • latinamerica@smalley.com Tamil Nadu, India +91 94443 76957 • india@smalley.com ENGINEERING SALES OFFICE Alingses, Sweden +46 322 611 770 • nordic@smalley.com Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea +82 10 3388 9461 • korea@smalley.com For more contact information, please visit smalley.com/our-offices 3 smalley.com • +1.847.719.5900 FREE SAMPLES

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QUALITY QUALITY DRIVEN Smalley provides exceptional quality products and service to our customers. As a customer- focused organization, we prioritize your success. Our proactive approach continues to be one of the reasons why we excel in supporting your business. We strive for:

• Complete conformance to drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements • Commitment to on-time delivery • Exceeding customer expectations CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System ISO 13485:2016 Medical Device Quality Management System AS9100:2016 Aviation, Space, and Defense Quality Management System ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management System RoHS, REACH, and DFARS compliant materials and certifications available. QUALITY CONTROL Smalley’s Quality Engineering Department has the capability to test and inspect parts right on the manufacturing floor, preventing manufacturing delays.

Smalley’s Quality Engineers work closely with the Inspection personnel to ensure our raw materials and final products conform to customer requirements. A TRUSTED SUPPLIER Smalley’s dedication to excellence has earned us the trust of manufacturers worldwide. In fact, our products have been used in over 25,000 applications! We have received multiple awards for our service and quality, including Supplier Excellence Awards from both GM and CAT. Smalley has earned the esteemed honor of receiving the GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award consecutively for the past decade. 4 smalley.com • +1.847.719.5900 FREE SAMPLES

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ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING THE ENGINEER’S CHOICE® When you work with Smalley, you will find an experienced partner committed to providing you with the exact part you need. We can guide you through the catalog to find a suitable standard part or help you with your custom design. Our support goes further than just the design process; we will make sure our parts are working for you and your application from start to finish. If you need installation and removal help or have questions about a new design, our engineers are ready for the challenge. Smalley is available by e-mail, phone, or live chat communication where you can speak to a real person who understands your product applications.

Get assistance from our engineering and tech support team on product specifications and application use, order status, sample assistance, and more! EDGEWINDING AND NO-TOOLING-CHARGES Our vertically integrated manufacturing process begins by feeding raw round wire through our rolling mill to flat dimensions. Flat wire is then coiled on edge to form the ring or spring. Our products are edgewound instead of stamped, no custom tooling is required, saving time and costs.

Features and Benefits • Increased strength and stability compared to stamped products • Ability to customize with little to no material waste • Easily create and modify designs and prototypes • Quick and economical testing and production procedures • Large selection of alloys readily available Smalley Edgewound Stamped with waste material Smalley raw material warehouse. Smalley in-house rolling mill. 5 smalley.com • +1.847.719.5900 FREE SAMPLES

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