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News Release from: TFC | Subject: TFC wave springs and retaining rings
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 February 2008
Springs and rings improve passenger
comfort
Smalley Crest to Crest wave springs and retaining rings are used to secure aircraft passenger service units, preloading the lighting, heating and air-conditioning elements above the passenger seats.
Avionics companies have become aware of the benefits of using TFC's wave springs and retaining rings for use in lighting, heating and air-conditioning systems Several aircraft manufacturers have approached TFC to supply wave spring and retaining ring components for use in aircraft passenger service units (PSU)
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Aug 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Smalley Crest to Crest wave springs and retaining rings are used to secure the PSU, preloading the lighting, heating and air-conditioning elements in the panels above the passenger seats.
The Crest to Crest Wave Springs are also used in the lighting housing component.
The reduced dimensions of the spring enable the lighting mechanism to be designed with a smaller footprint and offer a greater degree of movement, allowing the light to be more accurately focused in an area of choice by the passenger, providing a comfortable and unobtrusive level of illumination.
The Crest to Crest Wave Springs and retaining rings have brought similar benefits of control and functionality to the heating and air-conditioning systems on aircraft such as the A380 Airbus and private passenger jets.
The TFC Smalley Crest to Crest Wave Spring and retaining rings adds flexibility to design with an increased range of sizes and dimensions, all of which can be supplied at short notice. Request a free brochure from TFC ...
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