Smalley
Smalley is a manufacturer of wave springs, retaining rings, and constant section rings, known as the inventor of the edgewound wave spring and spiral retaining ring.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Smalley is a company that manufactures wave springs, retaining rings, and constant section rings. It claims to be the inventor of the edgewound wave spring and spiral retaining ring, with over 100 years of manufacturing excellence. Smalley stocks over 11,000 standard parts across 30 configurations and over 400 sizes. The company serves various industries including medical, oil & gas, automotive, aerospace, windpower, consumer, industrial, off-highway, and e-mobility.
History
Smalley's history timeline includes: 2023 - Smalley celebrates 60 years of Greenhill family ownership; 2022 - Smalley Europe Celebrates 20 Years of Local Service and Smalley China expands warehouse; 2021 - Awarded the GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the ninth year in a row and Smalley Releases the Revolutionary Revolox® Retaining Ring; 2020 - Awarded the GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award.
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