The WaveRing is a spiral retaining ring with an axial wave form. It acts like a standard retaining ring with the additional feature of compressibility. 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 the assembly.
Designed to fit into a groove, the WaveRing applies pressure in two directions: against the groove wall and against the assembly components. Single, double or multiple turns in the WaveRing are possible as well as a choice of materials, including our standard 17-7 PH stainless and carbon steel.
Smalley offers two series of WaveRings from stock:
WaveRing Bearing Preload
Given the form of a retaining ring and the added functionality of a Wave Spring, the WaveRing both keeps the assembly together and preloads the bearing cage, eliminating vibration caused by high radial speeds.
| Smalley | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Retaining Rings and Snap Rings |
| Product Number | WSW-87 |
| Product Name | Retaining Ring |
| Ring Type | External |
| Ring Style | Spring Steel |
| Design Units | Inch |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
