ZF — ZF Retaining Rings Manual (EN)

CUSTOM RINGS AND SPRINGS CUSTOM ENGINEERED PRODUCTS Designing a custom part does not have to be complicated. Our vertically integrated edgewinding manufacturing process makes it an economical choice. Edgewinding allows us to produce your prototypes quickly, and any adjustments throughout the manufacturing process can be made without additional tooling costs. Your custom product can be in your hands in weeks instead of months. Smalley offers a wide variety of configurations for both rings and springs. These are just a few examples of what we can customize and manufacture: Retaining Rings Can be modified by: Popular custom configurations:

• Diameter • Number of turns • Rotational capacity • Wire thickness • Material • Finishes, coatings, and platings • Radial wall • End configurations • Packaging • Quality assurance certifications Self-Locking Flat Wire Bent Ends Balanced Round Wire Bent Ends Wave Springs Can be modified by: • Diameter • Spring force • Work height • Radial wall • Wire thickness • Material • Finishes, coatings, and platings • Shim end(s) • Free height • End configurations • Packaging • Quality assurance certifications Special Locking Removal Handle Crimp End Multi-Turn Bent Ends Examples of Custom Materials:

• Carbon Steel • Stainless Steel • A-286 • INCONEL® • ELGILOY® • Beryllium Copper • MP35N® • Hastelloy • Monel Marcel Heavy Duty Pitched Coil Spring Interlaced For more information please visit: smalley.com/customs For Free Samples, please visit: smalley.com/samples 18 smalley.com • +1.847.719.5900 FREE SAMPLES