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TFC Brexit Statement

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Smalley Spirolox Rings - Common ...

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Smalley attains IATF 16949:2016 ...

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Curved Linear Springs

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Applications - Rubber Boot

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Applications - Gear Assembly

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Material Analysis - PMI availabl...

As part of our ongoing investment in Quality, we are pleased to now offer an independen...

Applications - Cycle Lock

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Applications - Ball Valve

A Smalley Crest-to-Crest® wave spring was chosen to replace a series of small diameter ...

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Design World Showcases Smalley's...

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Applications - Rotary Union

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Thirty something

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Materials Selection Guide

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German launch for Threaded Inser...

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TFC Setting New Records in Wave ...

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Behind CNC Lines

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Circlips and Retaining Rings

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One Smalley Step for Man...

TFC took a giant leap for spring kind today with the announcement that one of its Small...