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Rotational capacity requirements for modern applications are higher than ever, especially in electric motors, gearboxes, and automotive transmissions. As the market leader for innovative retaining ring solutions, Smalley has been continually investing in ongoing research and development to meet the demand for high-RPM requirements.
Smalley's latest retaining ring innovation, the Revolox Self-Locking Ring, features a "dimple and slot" design that safely and efficiently secures your application at high speeds.
Revolox Self-Locking Ring. The "dimple and slot" design locks in place as the ring rotates at high speeds, preventing ring expansion.
Close-up of the "dimple and slot" design on a Revolox Self-Locking Ring.
The top five advantages of a Revolox Self-Locking Ring include:
"We are excited to introduce Revolox Self-Locking Rings to our growing selection of over 6,000 retaining rings," said Ken Massett, Vice President of Sales Engineering at Smalley. "This new product will transform the way engineers design high-rotational-capacity applications by enabling them to design around high-RPM requirements cost effectively and with ease of assembly for high-volume applications."
Learn more about Revolox Self-Locking Rings at https://www.smalley.com/retaining-rings/self-locking-rings.
Need help? Contact a Smalley engineer for technical design support and guidance at https://expert.smalley.com/virtual-visit.
Source: Smalley
Published August 2021