Spiral retaining ring W series

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The WaveRing is a spiral retaining ring with an axial waveform. It acts like a standard retaining ring with the additional feature of compressibility. It compensâtes for the overall length tolérance 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 sériés of WaveRings from stock: •WHW Sériés o Internai, Housing Rings available from .750" to 5" in carbon and 17-7 stainless Steel •WSW Sériés o External, Shaft Rings available from .750" to 5" in carbon and 17-7 stainless Steel 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.