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How and why you should use a Wave Spring for Bearing Preload

Unlocking the potential of your bearings is necessary to improve the overall performance of your application, and Smalley's groundbreaking approach offers a solution to common challenges encountered in bearing applications. Within this comprehensive whitepaper, discover the transformative power of Wave Springs in optimizing bearing performance. Through insightful visual aids, discover how the use of a Wave Spring as preload mitigates issues including but not limited to ball skidding, vibration, and wear, paving the way for enhanced bearing longevity and smoother operation.

After reading this whitepaper, you will learn:

  • What it means to ‘preload a bearing’
  • The different types of preload
  • Several advantages of using a Wave Spring for Preload
  • How to select the proper spring for Preloading

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Company Profile

Founded over 100 years ago, Smalley is the world leader in the manufacturing and development of Spirolox® Retaining Rings, Constant Section Rings, and Wave Springs. The Smalley product line consists of 11,000 standard parts stocked in carbon and stainless steel, as well as custom design solutions in exotic alloys or customer-specified dimensions. Engineers rely on our products as critical components in their assemblies due to their high-quality production and innovative space-saving capabilities.

At Smalley, we understand engineering. That is why we have an entire staff of engineers available for design consultations to provide our customers with a full range of resources –including CAD models of all our products. This ensures customer applications contain the most cost-effective solution possible. Ready to try the Smalley Advantage? Request complimentary product samples on our website!

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