Sustainability and manufacturing need not be mutually exclusive. As detailed in this three-part series, industry is putting unprecedented effort into ESG initiatives. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor In recent years, businesses with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives have put increased emphasis on sustainability. Especially in manufacturing and automated operations, metrics abound to allow…

In a significant move forward, Rotor Clip has recently expanded its operation by establishing a brand-new logistics distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas to accommodate customers in a more centralized location. Located near key global carriers and transportation distribution hubs, this newly established logistics hub allows the company to serve its customers both in the…

Rotor Clip announced that it has been awarded the prestigious 2022 General Motors (GM) Supplier Quality Excellence Award (SQEA). This accolade is a testament to Rotor Clip’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality products and services to GM. The GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award is granted to suppliers who have demonstrated exceptional performance and adherence to…

Rotor Clip announced the launch of a new website designed to meet the needs of engineers, buyers, and distribution partners in search of retaining rings, wave springs, and hose clamps. With an extensive range of products, a user-friendly interface, and exceptional customer service, rotorclip.com aims to become the go-to destination for all engineering professionals and…

Rotor Clip has announced the launch of its new website, designed to meet the needs of engineers, buyers, and distribution partners in search of quality retaining rings, wave springs, and hose clamps. With an extensive range of products, a user-friendly interface, and exceptional customer service, rotorclip.com aims to revolutionize the fastener industry and become the…

With live music on the show floor and more than 200 exhibitors, Fastener Fair 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee, did not disappoint. The event took place May 16th and 17th at the Music City Center, representing the Fair’s largest event to date. The atmosphere on the exhibition floor was one of connection, celebration, and quality leads.…

Rotor Clip has responded to the increased demand in the marketplace for smaller, innovative, and more efficient assemblies. The company now has the capability of manufacturing smaller-sized wave springs ranging from .118 to 25 inches (3 to 635 mm). The advancement in development for smaller assemblies benefits a variety of industries — including medical devices,…

That’s a wrap! The International Fastener Expo (IFE), the largest fastener event in North America, successfully hosted attendees and exhibitors at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this week, from October 17th to 19th. As one of the most comprehensive B2B trade shows for the entire fastener supply chain, IFE 2022 included show-floor presentations from industry…

~ Article courtesy of RotorClip It’s challenging to develop economical designs that reduce weight, size, raw materials, labor, and costs. Retaining rings hold components in place while accomplishing these goals. Retaining rings are metal fasteners that hold components or assemblies onto a shaft or in a housing or bore. Essentially, these devices keep parts in…

Rotor Clip has again demonstrated its dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to customer satisfaction by recently receiving its ISO 13485:2016 certification. Described as the medical device industry’s most widely used international standard for quality management, compliance with ISO 13485 means that the medical device manufacturing industry can now rely on Rotor Clip as the…

  Article provided by Rotor Clip Retaining rings — also known as snap rings or circlips — are metal fasteners installed into a groove on a shaft, or in a housing or bore to retain an assembly. The devices keep parts in place using a compact, lightweight design that requires fewer machining operations than other…

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been reaching out to manufacturers and suppliers that have been deemed essential. As these companies never shut down, we’re asking what advice they may have for others in the industry that are starting to or just considering re-opening. To this end, Craig Slass, the co-president of Rotor Clip, recently joined…

  Written by Jürgen Wenzel Director of Global Marketing, Rotor Clip   Manufacturers today face many challenges when building machines and equipment that are supposed to run as smoothly as possible to be efficient, safe, and long-lasting. Design engineers are constantly pushing the limits of feasible designs to maintain an edge in the race for…

Rotor Clip sent our a release yesterday stating that the company has been deemed as an essential manufacturer and supplier — and its production lines are running. Additionally, the customer service, sales and distribution teams are working and ready to assist customers. The company’s main product lines include wave springs, spiral rings, retaining rings, and…

Engineers choosing springs for bearings typically prefer ones with a high axial load to reduce vibration and noise — and prolong bearing life. However, standard single-turn wave springs with a gap have sharp corners at the cut-off area of the spring ends. These corners can scratch the surface of the bearing and mating parts when…

Rotor Clip Company Inc. announced that Electro Hardware, a division of Unicorp Electronic Hardware & Fasteners, is now an official ROTOREXPRESS partner. This makes Electro Hardware the first ROTOREXPRESS partner on the East Coast of the U.S. and expands the program to 10 partners, globally. The ROTOREXPRESS partner program is intended to give all OEMs…

Retaining rings are a type of fastener that can hold components or assemblies onto a shaft. They’re typically used to replace conventional fasteners to reduce installation and material costs. However, they can also serve applications in unique and creative ways where other fasteners fall short or are simply too costly. Retaining rings have been used…

Retaining rings are not only known for replacing traditional fasteners and reducing installation and material costs, but also for the many unique and creative ways they can be used. In this use case, E Retaining Rings were used in place of conventional fasteners as an ideal device for a medical application. The pump problem Peristaltic…

Rotor Clip USA and Rotor Clip Ltd. are now formally certified to IATF 16949:2016, the new automotive standard replacing the previous one known as TS16949 . Rotor Clip is proud to be among the first 50 companies in the world to pass the IATF 16949 audit. The primary focus of the IATF 16949 standard is…

The e-book tells the history of Rotor Clip and its founder, Robert Slass, against the backdrop of US economic history during the decades following World War II. From Eisenhower’s approval of a super highway system to connect the country (and stimulate the economy during a rather nasty recession) in the 1950’s to the push to…

by Elmar Kampmann, Mechanical Engineer and David Marvuglio, Design Engineer, Rotor Clip Flat-wire wave springs offer a great balance of size and spring force. Here’s what you need to know to design with these alternatives to traditional springs. Even if you routinely use spring elements in your designs, chances are you haven’t tried wave springs…

Rotor Clip has taken another step in its goal to continuously improve its products and processes and increase overall customer satisfaction by recently meeting all the requirements for an AS9100 certification. Rotor Clip can now offer the Aerospace industry a “one stop” shop for tapered, constant section and spiral retaining rings, wave springs and self-compensating…

The retaining ring was invented in Germany nearly 100 years ago and naturally followed the DIN metric standard since its inception. When the retaining ring was first produced…

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