Radial External Retaining Ring

Retaining rings also known as bearing retaining rings securely position locate and retain parts of an assembly.

Radial external retaining ring. Fasten assemblies on shafts or in housing bores. The poodle external retaining ring has a tapered section assembles radially is made of phosphate finished 1060 1090 carbon steel and is made in usa. Radial external grip retaining ring radial external grip snap ring grip rings are stamped grooveless retainers that are radially applied using an applicator. Retaining rings type external radial direction retaining rings and other rings are usually used to fasten parts such as bearings to prevent them from coming off.

Rotor clip is the manufacturer of retaining rings snap rings circlips wave springs single turn wave springs multi turn wave springs spiral rings non threaded fasteners pliers dispensers applicators hose clamps axial rings radial rings self locking rings constant section ring metric rings din rings ansi ring jis ring band clamps gateway page with links to facilities in the. The first retaining rings of other than plain wire construction were patented in germany in 1928 by seeger orbis and were known as sicherungsringes which literally translated means safety rings. They are attached using special tools such as snap ring pliers. Bore retaining rings are categorized as internal retaining rings since they are installed inside the bore.

When installing a retaining ring you must first consider the application. Our sales engineers are standing by to assist. The first stamped retaining ring designs were the basic internal 5000 and basic external 5100 series. 2 that s what retaining rings do.

Because there is no groove the part may be adjusted on the shaft to take up end play. They are installed into a groove creating a shoulder that retains the assembly. Radial vs axial retaining ring installation methods. Retaining ring assortments include components for the proper internal external or e style retaining rings.

We have a large assortment of retaining and spiral rings in carbon steel stainless and beryllium copper. Shaft retaining rings however fit within the external retaining rings category as they are installed on the outside of the shaft. Retaining ring applicators help to install standard redial retaining rings on a shaft without a turning tool.