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Engineers are under constant pressure to develop products that are smaller, lighter, and more efficient while meeting demanding performance, quality, and delivery requirements. The best design solution isn't always the most familiar one. As the inventor of the edgewound Crest-to-Crest⁠® wave spring and Spirolox⁠® spiral retaining ring, Smalley helps engineers rethink what is possible by providing solutions to these exact challenges. From standard catalog parts to fully customized solutions, every Smalley product is engineered and manufactured to deliver reliable performance, consistent quality, and confidence in critical applications. With U.S.-based manufacturing, global distribution, and technical support across North America, Europe, Asia, and around the world, Smalley provides the quality, responsiveness, and supply continuity manufacturers require. 

More than a component supplier, Smalley is an engineering partner. We help engineers optimize designs, reduce risk, and bring better products to market faster. Secure Your Success⁠® with Smalley. 

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Engineering innovation, manufacturing expertise, and continuous improvement since 1918.

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Smalley Products Are Custom Solutions

Often through modifications to standard designs to better align with application requirements.

 

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One of the industry's largest engineering teams providing design support, product selection guidance, and custom solution development. 

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Smalley's Commitment to Quality Earns 14th Consecutive GM Supplier Excellence Award

Lake Zurich, IL, September 21, 2026 – A continued focus on quality, consistency, and customer support has earned Smalley the General Motors' 2025 Supplier Quality Excellence Award, marking the…
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4 Springs That Can Replace a Coil Spring

Key Takeaways Wave springs offer alternatives to coil springs with different force, travel, and flexibility. Crest-to-Crest⁠® springs deliver the same force and deflection in up to 50% less height…
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5 Common Misconceptions About Bearing Preload

Proper bearing preload is essential for achieving rigidity, improving accuracy, reducing noise, and extending bearing life. Yet across industries, preloading remains one of the most misunderstood…
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