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Automotive Industry Brochure

Product catalog summary
Product Overview
Rotor Clip manufactures a variety of products including tapered section retaining rings, constant section retaining rings, spiral retaining rings, wave springs, and self-compensating hose clamps. These are produced in the U.S. and Europe, ensuring high quality and cost efficiency.

About Rotor Clip
Established in 1957, Rotor Clip is a prominent manufacturer of retaining rings and related products, operating a large facility in Somerset, New Jersey. The company is committed to innovation and quality, holding certifications like IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.

Automotive Applications
Rotor Clip products are engineered for reliability in automotive systems such as steering, brakes, and transmissions. They collaborate with OEMs to meet industry standards, focusing on reducing weight, size, and cost.

Product Specifications
  • Retaining Rings: Available in various sizes and materials, with customization options for load capacity and finishes.
  • Wave Springs: Provide space savings and precise load handling, available in single-turn and multi-turn versions.
  • Hose Clamps: Self-compensating clamps that adjust to temperature changes, available in single and double wire configurations.


Customization and Standards
Rotor Clip offers extensive customization options, including size, material, and finish variations to meet specific needs.

Cost Reduction and Function Improvement
The company focuses on reducing costs and improving functionality through design simplification and process analysis, working closely with customers to optimize performance and meet budget targets.
Introduction
This document details Rotor Clip's services and capabilities in designing and manufacturing retaining rings, wave springs, and clamps, emphasizing cost savings and performance improvements.

Design Optimization
Rotor Clip uses value analysis and engineering (VA/VE) for cost savings and performance enhancements, such as transitioning from a two-component to a one-component design using a wave ring.

Customer Support
Comprehensive customer support is provided through a global network, offering technical guidance from concept to production.

Engineering and Technology Support
The engineering team assists with product selection and performance data, while technology support includes EDI, VMI portals, and online access to product data and CAD models. 3D printing is used for rapid prototyping.

Quality Assurance
Rotor Clip is committed to quality, supported by IATF 16949 certification, and maintains strict quality standards with in-house testing capabilities.

Global Presence
With headquarters in the US and hubs in Europe, Rotor Clip supports global customers through a network of distribution partners.

Contact Information
Contact details for Rotor Clip's headquarters and international offices are provided for inquiries and support.
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Catalog excerpts

Automotive Industry Brochure-1

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY PRODUCT OVERVIEW TAPERED SECTION RETAINING RINGS / CIRCLIPS | CONSTANT SECTION RETAINING RINGS SPIRAL RETAINING RINGS | WAVE SPRINGS SELF COMPENSATING HOSE CLAMPS

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ABOUT ROTOR CLIP Rotor Clip is a globally recognized manufacturer of highquality retaining rings, spiral rings, wave springs and hose clamps. Founded in 1957 by Robert Slass with a 2,000 square- Rotor Cli Rotor Clip Headquarters, Somerset NJ, USA o ip ea quart rs Somers i ea a te t om ome s J, USA SA foot plant in Farmingdale, New York, Rotor Clip has grown to include a 238,000 square-foot headquarters and production facility in Somerset, New Jersey. Companies across a broad range of industries rely on Rotor Clip products, value-added services and expertise to build reliable and safe equipment...

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HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPONENTS DESIGNED FOR RELIABILITY, SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY S I NG L E - T U R N WAVE S PRING A ND S P I R A L R I NG i in Sensor Retention and Preload AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATION TAPERED SECTION ENGINEERING SUPPORT TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY. Whether traditional or alternative fuel vehicles, Rotor Clip supports the automotive industry with retaining ring, wave spring, and hose clamp solutions that prolong application performance and increase application efficiencies. From the powertrain to the brakes, interior and exterior,...

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TAPERED SECTION RETAINING RINGS / CIRCLIPS H E A VY D UTY DUT Y T A P E R ED SECTIO N PE E D S ECT IO R E T A I NING RING in Rocker Arm Rotor Clip retaining rings deliver quality and strength, backed by traceability, expertise and customer trust. Product Spotlight BEVELED RETAINING RING These rings wedge between the retained part and the groove wall, until assembly is "locked" into place. • Permits manufacturers to work with larger tolerances in assembled parts. Rings also help to improve application performance and life by eliminating vibration and noise caused by accumulated tolerances. Rotor...

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CONSTANT SECTION RETAINING RINGS CONSTANT SECTION RETAINING RINGS SELECT FIT CONSTANT SECTION SNAP RINGS For rigid endplay take up. Selected incremental thicknesses. Available in graduations and thickness tolerances between 0.02mm and 0.05mm Square edge wire accommodates sharp-edged installations. Higher ring shear. Include heavy duty sections for higher rotational capacities. Offer special ends for specific applications. Available in 15 various cut off styles Edges contain a radius. No damaging stamping burrs. Product Spotlight Designed for applications with low assembly clearances. A great balance...

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SPIRAL RETAINING RINGS SPIRAL RETAINING RINGS Gapless contact with the groove means stronger fixing strength for your assembly. Product Spotlight Cadmium plating Axially installed into machined grooves in housings/bores (internal) or on shafts (external). Offer more clearance than a tapered section ring. Single-turn versions are good for light duty applications. LOCKED SPIRAL RINGS Spiral rings offer space savings in a radial direction since there are no assembly lugs as with tapered retaining rings. The balanced geometry of this ring eliminates i rotational unbalance. REVERSE-WOUND SPIRAL RINGS...

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WAVE SPRINGS Why settle for ordinary springs when wave springs offer optimal force handling, space savings and performance? Product Spotlight SPACE SAVINGS WITH WAVE SPRINGS SINGLE-TURN WAVE SPRINGS Appropriate for light duty applications with low to moderate thrust loads. Particularly suited to fit narrow radial wall dimensions and low clearances or to accommodate ball or roller bearings. Stainless - passivation MULTI-TURN WAVE SPRINGS Particularly suitable for medium and heavy duty applications or designs requiring high thrust load capacity. They can accommodate a wide variety of loads, deflections...

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SELF COMPENSATING HOSE CLAMPS Rotor Clip produces a full line of self-compensating hose clamps for low-pressure applications in single wire, double wire and constant tension band configurations. For leak free and efficient hose connections in automotive systems. Product Spotlight These clamps expand and contract with the hose in response to temperature changes in the application. They cannot be over or under tightened, and are installed and removed easily using either manual or pneumatic tools. WIRE CLAMPS BAND CLAMPS HC - These single wire clamps have the most effective holding force and clamping...

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VA/VE - VALUE ANALYSIS & VALUE ENGINEERING REDUCING COSTS AND IMPROVING FUNCTION Rotor Clip's goal is to provide more value to its customers by continuously supplying you with products and services that improve the performance of your applications and help maintain your bottom line. No matter if you are in a new product FUNCTION ANALYSIS DESIGN SIMPLIFICATION Based on your findings during field More is not always better. testing, we fully reexamine your Over-engineered assemblies application needs to determine the often add unnecessary costs and ideal properties for our products that best suit...

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COMPLETE CUSTOMER SUPPORT The Rotor Clip team is 500+ strong intimately familiar with the individual and supports our global customers Global supply with local support. needs of our customers, providing you with fast answers and long-term European production and logistics hub solutions that address your concerns. in the Czech Republic, as well as our strategically placed engineering, sales, and warehousing locations in the UK, Germany, Poland and China. Additional market support comes through our large network of vetted distribution partners worldwide. We work very closely with our Support Spotlight...

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QUALITY ASSURANCE A REPUTATION BUILT ON QUALITY Controlled processes and reliable products our customers can count on. INHOUSE EXPERTISE Rotor Clip has a long history of earning Rotor Clip employs state of the customer trust by manufacturing only the highest quality parts. production floors and utilizes its in- We back up our reputation with house metrology lab to ensure the IATF 16949 certification. This international quality management system supersedes ISO/TS 16949:2009 and ISO 9001:2008 and sets very strict standards for manufacturers. Certification requires well-documented, continual improvement,...

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