Smalley, a manufacturer and servicer of high-quality retaining rings and wave springs, announces the launch of its online store. Customers will now enjoy a seamless and convenient shopping experience where they can purchase standard parts from the Smalley catalog. After creating an account, approved users gain access to: • Convenient 24/7 online ordering • Over…

  Written by Ken Hagan Division President (SPIROL Ohio Division) SPIROL International Corporation Belleville washers and disc springs are conically shaped spring washers, typically made from spring steels and designed to be loaded axially. Both can provide a higher degree of force in a relatively compact area compared to coil springs or wave springs. Although…

Akribis Systems is pleased to introduce its MSP-A Series magnetic springs. This spring family is an attractive choice for industrial z-axis direct drive module applications that call for a high-speed means of gravity compensation, self-locking capabilities to prevent unwanted component movement during power-off states, or constant force within a specific travel range. While air cylinders…

Rotor Clip announced that it has been awarded the prestigious 2022 General Motors (GM) Supplier Quality Excellence Award (SQEA). This accolade is a testament to Rotor Clip’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality products and services to GM. The GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award is granted to suppliers who have demonstrated exceptional performance and adherence to…

Rotor Clip announced the launch of a new website designed to meet the needs of engineers, buyers, and distribution partners in search of retaining rings, wave springs, and hose clamps. With an extensive range of products, a user-friendly interface, and exceptional customer service, rotorclip.com aims to become the go-to destination for all engineering professionals and…

Rotor Clip has responded to the increased demand in the marketplace for smaller, innovative, and more efficient assemblies. The company now has the capability of manufacturing smaller-sized wave springs ranging from .118 to 25 inches (3 to 635 mm). The advancement in development for smaller assemblies benefits a variety of industries — including medical devices,…

Selecting an appropriate retaining ring for an application typically involves evaluating factors such as installation stress, the radial load exerted by the ring, and the thrust capacity of the ring. And because the groove that holds the ring is integral to the ring’s performance, groove deformation needs to be considered as well. But when an external […]

Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co. announces the promotion of Bill Krauss to president. A 37-year veteran of the spring industry, the previous 25 years spent with Vulcan, Krauss previously held the position of COO. “After working together with Bill for many years to build Vulcan into the premier flat steel spring manufacturer in the industry,…

MW Industries, a provider of precision components, recently announced the acquisition of Fox Valley Spring Company, LLC, a principal supplier of springs, wire forms, and flat springs. The acquisition of Fox Valley Spring Company closed on October 29, 2021 and expands MW Industries’ existing automation and manufacturing capabilities for springs and wire forms. The combined companies will offer extensive expertise in complex precision spring manufacturing for a variety of spring types, including extension springs, torsion…

Rotor Clip has again demonstrated its dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to customer satisfaction by recently receiving its ISO 13485:2016 certification. Described as the medical device industry’s most widely used international standard for quality management, compliance with ISO 13485 means that the medical device manufacturing industry can now rely on Rotor Clip as the…

CAMO EDGEXMETAL Clips, part of the CAMO family of innovative products to help build a better deck, has won the 2021 Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA) in the Hidden Fastener category. Recognizing the most innovative construction products available, the awards are judged by a panel of general contractors, electricians, carpenters, and media professionals. The 2021…

ARaymond, global expert in plastic and metal assembly solutions, is partnering with Full Tilt by BCI, incorporating ARaymond’s PowAR Cinch and PowAR Wedge clips into new solar projects. Full Tilt launched its turnkey, fixed-tilt racking system in April 2021. “The PowAR Cinch is a great product with a proven ability to reduce installation time,” said…

Although there are a multitude of vertical-only spring contacts already on the market for electronic devices, components that can also support horizontal operation are less common. However, the demand for higher-density electronic designs means that engineers need greater flexibility with regard to how boards are connected together – and this is why support for multi-directional…

CAMO EDGEXMETAL Clips, part of the CAMO system of innovative deck fastening products, has won the 2021 Fastener Innovation Award from Worldwide Fastener Sources. The annual Fastener Innovation Awards highlight the groundbreaking technology influencing the future of the fastener industry. “We’re honored to be named as a winner of the Fastener Innovation Awards,” said W. Scott…

MW Industries, a provider of precision components, announced the acquisition of Duer Carolina Coil, Inc. — a manufacturer of hot and cold wound springs. The acquisition of Duer Carolina Coil closed on March 26, 2021, increasing MW Industries’ existing portfolio of businesses offering engineered spring solutions for the automotive, heavy truck, defense, valve, and agricultural…

  Shaped wire is a versatile product that can be used in a wide range of applications and industries. In the manufacturing sector, shaped wire serves as a creative alternative round wire used to produce hardware, springs, and other small components. Just ask Central Wire Industries (CWI), one of North America’s fastest growing wire manufacturers. Its products include…

When it comes to a steel-strip spring design, there are lots of factors that design engineers have to consider — including not only the part’s function and mechanism, but also the material, the connection mounting methods, and the part’s exact dimensions. Collaborating on the design of a component typically accelerates the product’s development process time-to-market…

Written by Jody Muelaner Elastic deformation is central to prevent loosening in most types of fasteners. This is most obviously the case with spring pins, spring clips, and spring washers. Sprung fasteners, such as R-clips and circle cotters, allow rapid toolless assembly and disassembly while providing secure connections. These types of fasteners require significant elastic…

Advanced component manufacturer, NBK‘s Multi-functional Machined Slotted Springs (or “Flexus”) are multi-functional parts made of various materials (not only spring materials) with slits. Flexus products enable various spring properties such as compressing, tensioning, shearing, and bending. This is because the portion between the slits work as a spring. The shape and dimensions of Flexus components…

SPIROL announces that Disc Springs have recently been expanded into a product offering on their E-Commerce platform, Shop.SPIROL.com.  While all of SPIROL’s engineered components will eventually be available for purchase through Shop.SPIROL.com, Disc Springs are the second product launched for online purchase. SPIROL offers the full range of DIN EN 16983 (formerly DIN 2093) Group…

CAMO STARTER Clips, part of the CAMO family of innovative products, have been recognized in Qualified Remodelers’ 2020 Remodelers’ Choice 100. The Remodelers’ Choice 100 highlights the top trends and products in the industry. CAMO STARTER Clips are designed to eliminate face-fastening — the first and last board on any grooved decking installation. Simply line…

As COVID-19 impacts countries around the world, frontline workers have been crucial during this fight. Lee Spring is playing an active role globally in the manufacturing of critical components and supporting quick lead times essential to the COVID-19 pandemic response. Lee Spring employees have sprung into action to prioritize critical products needed for medical devices.…

Written by Jody Muelaner Extension springs, also known as tension springs, are springs that can be stretched to increase their length. When extended, these springs are under tension. Typically, each end of the extension spring is attached to a different component, when the components are pulled apart the spring tried to pull them back together.…

Smalley recently announced the launch of a Smalley Web Store and Live Chat for U.S. based visitors. Online ordering of wave springs, retaining rings, and constant section rings is now available on smalley.com. After creating an account, approved users have access to 24/7 online ordering, more than 9,000 parts, product pricing, a part comparison tool,…

Several types of components may be referred to as spring clips, but typically the term applies to a Terry clip. These enable a cylindrical object to be rapidly attached and removed, by simply pushing it into the clip or pulling it out. Spring clips, therefore, make ideal tool holders and are often used to hold…