RETAINING RINGS AND WAVE SPRINGS FOR THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

Rotor Clip is a global manufacturer of retaining rings, spiral rings, and wave springs for the Aircraft, Space and Defense (AS&D) industry, and is an approved supplier of Airbus.

Tapered section retaining rings can be manufactured in sizes from 1mm to 1000mm meeting inch, DIN, ANSI and JIS standards.

Wave Springs and Spiral Rings are available in sizes from 6mm to 635mm+.

Many materials and finishes are available to suit ones requirements, and Rotor Clip’s knowledgeable sales engineers are available to assist designers in selecting which options are best for their project.

All products are manufactured in accordance with ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS9100 specifications.

Retaining rings and wave springs are found in numerous applications related to the Aerospace industry including, but not limited to:

• Lighting Systems
• Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
• Seating Mechanisms
• Gear Retention
• Communications Equipment
• Instruments
• Controls
• Hydraulic Equipment
• Door Handles
• Bearings
• Seat Belts
• Electronic Equipment
• Motors

For spiral retaining rings, spring steel (SAE 1070-1090) and AISI 302 stainless steel materials are usually requested for the aerospace industry. 17-7PH Cond. CH900 is the preferred stainless steel for wave springs. Both stainless parts are often passivated to AMS2700.

For military applications, cadmium plating of carbon steel is often requested, as well as Black Oxide for camouflage.

For questions concerning our rings and spring, materials or finishes, please contact our technical sales department: +1 732-469-7333.