Our rings can easily be installed by hand. First separate the coils, then insert one end directly into the groove, and then wind the rest of the ring into place. This process is the same for internal and external applications. There are also semi-automated and automated processes for installing Spirolox® Retaining Rings:
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Manual installation - Installing the rings by hand provides greater axial flexibility and—after proper training—is the easiest and quickest installation method. • Automated (internal) - We can also create Spirolox rings for use within automated and semi-automated assemblies.
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Spirolox® Retaining Rings are unlike die-stamped circlips and traditional retaining rings, "No Ears" to Interfere within an assembly and are free of burrs.
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Spirolox Retaining Rings can operate in an internal and an external groove simultaneously. Spiral type retaining rings have many benefi ts for the ID/OD Lock, these bene fits include concealed fastening, no required assembly tooling and a 360° rotational capacity.
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When used with a pressed pin application the lock rings must not be used! Place the end of the retaining ring in the retaining ring groove and, using a small
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Spirolox rings have No Ears to Interfere®, smoothly integrating into your assembly to retain mating components while maintaining a low radial
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Internal retaining ring installation is accomplished with a plunger and a tapered bore sleeve. 2. A tapered bore sleeve, which acts as a ring contracting guide, and a plunger pushes the retaining ring into position. 3. Tooling for ring installation should have hardened working surfaces to minimize wear. 6
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Download Spirolox Installation and Removal Guide. Smalley's Spirolox Retaining Rings serve as a removable shoulder that helps secure components in an assembly
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Spiral Retaining Rings Spiral retaining rings are commonly used for shafts (external), housing/bores (internal), and bearing retention—or any application that requires 360 contact with a groove and shoulder of the assembling part. These rings are coiled from flat wire and designed for easy installation and removal, requiring no special tools.
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ZCOASTER REAR HUB に内蔵されたSPIRAL RETAINING RINGが簡単に装着できる工具。使用方法は下記映像をご覧ください。 CHAD DEGROOTによるZCOASTER ドライバーの手引き.
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Here are the three types of wire wrist-pin locks; from left, Tru Arc or snap ring, round-wire clips and a Spirolox, which is sometime called a
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Smalley engineers have created a brand new Ask the Expert - Retaining Ring FAQ E-book that answers all of your retaining questions in one simple guide. In this E-book, you will learn about: Retaining Ring Design Differences Between Spirolox Retaining Ring and a Traditional Circlip Retaining Ring Installation and Removal Retaining Ring Applications
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Spirolox Ring Installation and Removal Guide 8 pg Part of the no-tooling removal includes Smalley Retaining Rings featuring removal notches for extraction from within a groove. The notch creates a gap between the end of the ring and the shaft so Ì >Ì > L Õ Ì L iVÌ V> Li ÃiÀÌi` Ì «ÀÞ Ì i À } vÀii\
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Assembly Methods Manual Installation Manual installation on an individual or low production basis is accomplished as follows: • Separate the ring coils and insert one end of the ring into the groove. • Wind the ring by pressing down around the circumference until the entire ring is inserted into the groove.
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MANUAL INSTALLATION 1. Separate the ring coils and insert one end of the ring into the groove. 2. Wind the ring by pressing down around the circumference until the entire ring is inserted into
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Unlike die-stamped, tapered-section retaining rings, Smalley Spirolox Rings are formed on edge using flat wire, providing a gapless and continuous ring surface
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Manual Spirolox Retaining Ring installation on an individual or low production basis is accomplished as follows: Separate coils and insert the end of the retaining ring into the groove Wind retaining ring into the groove Inspect for proper seating on the groove
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A strong, yet flexible, 360 degree retaining surface, Spirolox spiral rings are easier to install and up to 75% less expensive than stamped retaining rings.
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Spiral Retaining Rings Spiral retaining rings are commonly used for shafts (external), housing/bores (internal), and bearing retention—or any application that requires 360 contact with a groove and shoulder of the assembling part. These rings are coiled from flat wire and designed for easy installation and removal, requiring no special tools.
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Semi-Automated and Automated Installation: For higher speed and automated assembly operations simple tooling and assembly fixtures can be
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For external applications, a plunger and tapered plug are used for installation. First, the plug is centered over the shaft end (again at a suggested taper of 6 degrees). The plunger fits loosely and pushes the ring into position over the plug. The same sleeve or cone with a plunger concept can be applied for fully automated assembly as well.
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