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Design a Custom Retaining Ring

Custom solutions made simple. Over 70% of the components we manufacture are customized, often through modifications to standard designs to better align with application requirements. 

Need a retaining ring engineered for a specific application? Smalley's design engineers provide complimentary engineering support to help you identify, optimize, or develop the right solution to meet your requirements. With experience helping to design thousands of custom retaining rings across a wide range of industries and operating environments, our team can help address unique performance, installation, load, and material needs. 

closeup of Smalley Laminar Seal Ring grooves which prevent debris from entering mechanical assembly

Choose the option that best fits your project

Submit Your Application Requirements

Provide your operating parameters and application details. Smalley’s design engineers will evaluate your requirements to recommend or help you design the most effective ring solution.

Modify a Standard Design or Create Your Own

Customize an existing retaining ring or configure a new design using the tools below. A Smalley design engineer will review your design for manufacturability, feasibility, and application performance.