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AFC Europe Ltd

Stand: N134
_Aerospace
Machines & Precision Tools
Product Design & Engineering
Electronics Engineering
_Automotive
_Civil Engineering & Construction
_Defence & Security
_Energy
_Marine & Yacht
https://www.afceur.com

About us

AFC Europe is the European division of AFC Industries, providing Vendor Managed Inventory, Product Sourcing and Technical design and supply services to manufacturing throughout the UK and Europe. As exclusive partner to Smalley, the AFC team also have decades of experience in the design and application of Wave Springs and Retaining Rings.

Our teams operate from a network of service centres covering the UK, Germany and Czech Republic, facilitating the supply of components and materials to manufacturing businesses using VMI solutions. This consolidates your supply base into one channel, reduces your on-hand stock holding, streamlines administrative processes which save you time and money.

Amidst this extensive service, our design engineering teams can directly support your Spring, Retaining Ring, Quick Connector, Seal and O-Ring and Retaining Ring application needs based on our deep relationship with manufacturing partners like Smalley and ARaymond and the extensive knowledge from TFC businesses such as EAP International and Supaseal.

Our global sourcing has access to a vast network of manufacturing partners that provide high quality, competitive and reliable sources for all of your fastener, seals, spring and other c-part level components. We can source customised, turned parts or "custom engineered components" to help you fulfil your design with cost effective manufacturing and supply.

Our VMI systems deploy Kanban methodology and state of the art technology to facilitate managing your stock for you, making sure you have only what you need, when you need it. Using our own teams based in local service centres, we hold reserve stock and feed it into your business based on demand and usage.

We act as an extension to your business, taking the stress out of managing your supply chain, ensuring you have the right products and the best products at the right price and on-time.

Products

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'Smalley Wave Springs'

𝙒𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙩𝙮𝙥𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙧𝙚. They are manufactured by coiling on edge, also known as edgewinding. The name “wave spring” comes from the multiple waves per turn. The Crest-to-Crest design can offer the same spring force as a traditional coil spring but at a reduced operating height. A reduction in the spring operating height also decreases the spring cavity and, therefore, the overall assembly size. Significant cost savings may be realized with a smaller, more lightweight assembly. The wave spring technology is utilized across many different industries and various applications. From rockets, and preloading bearings, to consumer products like smartwatches, wave springs are the trusted, precision-engineered solution for tight axial spaces. As always, our TFC engineering team can assist you. Come find us on ✨ Stand G130✨ TFC Ltd, an AFC Industries Company.

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*Smalley Retaining Rings*

𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. Used as an alternative to machining a shoulder, retaining rings eliminate complex machining processes, ultimately saving time, weight, and production cost for a more efficient production process. Smalley retaining rings are a trusted solution because of their unique configuration, reliability, and convenience. From the watch dial on your wrist to a wind turbine, few applications are too small or too big for a retaining ring to secure. From small to large diameters, light to heavy-duty loads, carbon steel to exotic materials, Smalley rings are versatile enough to be utilized in over 25,000 applications. We have five standard types of retaining rings, 30 configurations, and several thousand rings in stock. As always, our TFC engineering team can assist you. Come find us on ✨ Stand G130 ✨ TFC Ltd, an AFC Industries Company.

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#ARaymond Quick Connectors

Appearing in the majority of the fluid transfer lines in the automotive market, 𝗔𝗥𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 provide solutions adapted to the constraints and requirements of today’s industries. Quick connectors bring many technical solutions for fluid connections in HVAC (Heating, ventilation and Air-Conditioning) and Sanitation, responding to the applicable standard requirements of these sectors. As always, our TFC engineering team can assist you. Come find us on ✨ Stand G130✨ TFC Ltd, an AFC Industries Company.

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Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

Mᴀɴᴀɢɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜʀ ɪɴᴠᴇɴᴛᴏʀʏ ɪs ᴀ ʙᴀʟᴀɴᴄɪɴɢ ᴀᴄᴛ. You need to maintain full availability of the parts and products you need without wasting time, space or money. As a partner for outsourced purchasing, TFC Ltd serve a large and diverse base of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and assembly plants. TFC simplify your inventory processes by managing multiple vendor relationships on your behalf, helping you secure better pricing and avoid bottlenecks in your production process. Our inventory-management services make parts management more efficient and economical. TFC doesn’t just look at C-part costs; we view inventory through the lens of your entire business and apply our trusted expertise to analyse your existing processes. We negotiate directly with other manufacturers, eliminating that task from your domain. The aim is to create a holistic, solutions-based inventory management solution for your supply chain. Come find us on ✨ Stand G130 ✨ TFC Ltd, an AFC Industries Company.

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Smalley Revolox

𝙍𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧, especially in electric motors, gearboxes, and automotive transmissions. As the market leader for innovative retaining ring solutions, Smalley has been continually investing in ongoing research and development to meet the demand for high RPM requirements. Smalley's latest retaining ring innovation, the revolutionary Revolox Self-Locking Ring, features a 'dimple and slot' design that safely and efficiently secures your application at high speeds. The top five advantages of Revolox Self-Locking Ring include: ✔ Significantly higher RPM capacity over an equivalent non-locking retaining ring Revolox Self-Locking Rings were tested and optimized for superior and secure high RPM performance. Contact Smalley Engineers to discuss RPM capabilities in your application. ✔ Ease of installation The sturdy 'dimple and slot' design is not easily damaged during installation. ✔ Lightweight With a part weight approximately half the weight of a typical retaining ring, the lower part weight reduces rotating mass and therefore increases efficiency in the application. ✔ Automated installation capabilities Automated installation capabilities make Revolox Self-Locking Rings an ideal solution for high production volumes. ✔ Inherently better-balanced than snap rings Revolox Self-Locking Rings have an inherently better-balanced design that helps decrease vibration. As always, our TFC engineering team can assist you. Come find us on ✨ Stand G130✨ TFC Ltd, an AFC Industries Company.

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"Smalley" Single-Turn Wave Springs are designed with your bearings in mind

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Using a spring for preload is critical for high-precision or high-speed applications, as it essentially eliminates the need for holding tighter tolerances and helps withstand high operating speeds. Benefits ✔ Axial and radial play control Ball complement and bearing races mate reliably and take up dimensional variation. ✔ Less wear on bearing Greater load sharing between bearings due to wave design. ✔ Vibration and noise reduction Quieter assemblies, even in high-vibration applications. ✔ Eliminate ball skidding Constant force is applied for smooth movement. ✔ Precise shaft positioning Wave spring keeps shaft centred for optimal centrifugal distribution. Every application is unique, making selecting the proper wave spring important. It’s essential to consider overall tolerances, as placing too much preload on the bearing can reduce longevity, while too little can cause higher noise output in high-vibration systems. We have over 300+ standard parts available in carbon steel and stainless steel to match popular bearing sizes. Find your size by checking out the bearing cross-reference table. If you’re looking for higher force applications, a Nested spring is another type of spring we offer that can accommodate higher preload requirements. Come find us on ✨ Stand G130 ✨ - TFC Ltd, an AFC Industries Company.

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