External Retaining Rings and Snap Rings

177 Results
Circlip Kits -- 278360
from RS Components, Ltd.

890 piece stainless steel circlip kit [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; E type, external, internal
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4724 to 0.6299
10mm Shaft Dia. External Retaining, with a 622kg Thrust Strength. -- MD0471MQB010
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI

Industrial fasteners are hardware devices that join two or more items together, creating a semi-permanent or permanent connection. The fasteners most frequently used by machinery designers are screws, nuts, retaining rings, and various types of pins because of the basic role that they play in the... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3937
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0394
Axially Assembled Tapered Section Retaining Rings / Circlips / BSH -- BSH
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Axially Assembled, External Bowed. Compensating for accumulated tolerances is what a BSH bowed retaining ring is designed to do on a shaft. Once snapped into the groove, bowed rings exert a force or a preload on the retained parts for the range specified. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Bowed
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades
2 Turn External Spiral Retain Ring -- WZM-37
from Zhejiang Lisheng Spring Co., Ltd.

Standard of no ear Spiral External Retaining Rings No Mold Cost for shaft. Description: Our spiral retaining ring that there is no interference in assembly and inner ear diameter burrfree, you can manually and automatic quick installation and removal, generally die stamping circlip have ears to... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings; Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3488
Retaining Ring
from Smalley

Self-Locking Retaining Rings are ideal for applications that have high rotational requirements. This feature allows the ring to function properly at speeds that exceed the recommended rotational capacity. The self-locking option can be incorporated for both external and internal rings. The... [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Ring Style: Grooveless / Self-locking
Circlip Kits -- 278376
from RS Components, Ltd.

450 piece stainless steel circlip kit [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; E type, external, internal
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.7874 to 0.9843
Beryllium Copper external retaining ring for 0.125" shaft dia. -- A 9Q27-012
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI

Industrial fasteners are hardware devices that join two or more items together, creating a semi-permanent or permanent connection. The fasteners most frequently used by machinery designers are screws, nuts, retaining rings, and various types of pins because of the basic role that they play in the... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Thickness: 0.0100
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250
  • Groove Diameter: 0.1170
Axially Assembled Tapered Section Retaining Rings / Circlips / DSH -- DSH
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Axially Assembled, External, Metric. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove (also called a shoulder) holds an assembly in place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo,PH17-7), Beryllium Copper,Special Material Grades,Stainless Steel DIN 1.4122, Phosphor Bronze
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Single-Turn Laminar Sealing Rings Combined
from Zhejiang Lisheng Spring Co., Ltd.

Description: Application “FK3 AS ” Outside clamping single rings (3 rings = 1 set) Single-wound laminar sealing rings “FK3 AS ” are used as a grease seal for roller and plain bearings, and they protect, if greased, against dust entry and ambient moisture. The combined ring... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
Retaining Ring
from Smalley

A Smalley Laminar Seal Ring is a metallic labyrinth seal consisting of multiple rings in a groove. This arrangement of the rings and the specific orientation of the rings are dictated by the application and the severity of the environment. Seals assembly components from contamination. Numerous... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Thickness: 0.0210 to 0.0930
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Groove Diameter: 0.1340 to 1.66
Circlip Kits -- 523165
from RS Components, Ltd.

890 piece steel circlip kit Type 1 [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; E type, external, internal
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4724
Carbon Spring Steel External E-Ring for 0.04" Shaft Dia. -- A 9Q29-04
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI

Industrial fasteners are hardware devices that join two or more items together, creating a semi-permanent or permanent connection. The fasteners most frequently used by machinery designers are screws, nuts, retaining rings, and various types of pins because of the basic role that they play in the... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0400
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0100
Axially Assembled Tapered Section Retaining Rings / Circlips / DSI -- DSI
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Axially Assembled, External Inverted, Metric. Functions like a DSH ring in a shaft, only the lugs are reversed. This version reduces the distance the lugs of the standard DSH extend beyond the circumference of the shaft. The shaft can then be used in an application where clearance is minimal. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo,PH17-7), Beryllium Copper,Special Material Grades,Stainless Steel DIN 1.4122, Phosphor Bronze
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Retaining Ring -- DNS-13
from Smalley

No Gap - 360 ° retaining surface. No protruding ears to interfere with mating components (uniform cross-section). Economically produced in stainless steel because the coiling process produces no scrap. No-Tooling-Charges ™ on custom designs. Easy to assemble and remove. No gap or lugs... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5118
Circlip Kits -- 523171
from RS Components, Ltd.

450 piece steel circlip kit [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; E type, external, internal
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.7874 to 0.9843
CARBON SPRING STEEL EXTERNAL E-RING FOR 1.4MM SHAFT DIA. -- MD6799MQB012
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI

Industrial fasteners are hardware devices that join two or more items together, creating a semi-permanent or permanent connection. The fasteners most frequently used by machinery designers are screws, nuts, retaining rings, and various types of pins because of the basic role that they play in the... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0551
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0118
Axially Assembled Tapered Section Retaining Rings / Circlips / DSR -- DSR
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Axially Assembled, External Reinforced, Metric. The DSR is an extra thick version of a regular DSH retaining ring. As such, it is stronger and can withstand greater thrust loads than its standard counterpart. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo,PH17-7), Beryllium Copper,Special Material Grades,Stainless Steel DIN 1.4122, Phosphor Bronze
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Retaining Ring -- ES-12
from Smalley

No Gap - 360 ° retaining surface. No protruding ears to interfere with mating components (uniform cross-section). Economically produced in stainless steel because the coiling process produces no scrap. No-Tooling-Charges ™ on custom designs. Easy to assemble and remove. No gap or lugs... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4724
Circlips -- 2096586
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,4mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1575
External Grooveless Retaining E-Ring for 10mm Shaft Dia. -- S73NW2MGR555-100
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI

Industrial fasteners are hardware devices that join two or more items together, creating a semi-permanent or permanent connection. The fasteners most frequently used by machinery designers are screws, nuts, retaining rings, and various types of pins because of the basic role that they play in the... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Grooveless / Self-locking
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3937
Axially Assembled Tapered Section Retaining Rings / Circlips / DST -- DST
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Axially Assembled, External Teeth, Metric. Similar in design to the DSH external ring, this features several teeth equally distributed along the circumference of the ring. The increased shoulder offered by the teeth is particularly effective in retaining applications with large radii or chamfers. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo,PH17-7), Beryllium Copper,Special Material Grades,Stainless Steel DIN 1.4122, Phosphor Bronze
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Retaining Ring -- ES-145
from Smalley

No Gap - 360 ° retaining surface. No protruding ears to interfere with mating components (uniform cross-section). Economically produced in stainless steel because the coiling process produces no scrap. No-Tooling-Charges ™ on custom designs. Easy to assemble and remove. No gap or lugs... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 5.71
Circlips -- 2096592
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,5mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1969
External Grooveless Retaining Ring for .092 / .096" Shaft Dia. -- S73NW2-GR555-09
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI

Industrial fasteners are hardware devices that join two or more items together, creating a semi-permanent or permanent connection. The fasteners most frequently used by machinery designers are screws, nuts, retaining rings, and various types of pins because of the basic role that they play in the... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Grooveless / Self-locking
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0920 to 0.0960
Axially Assembled Tapered Section Retaining Rings / Circlips / SHM -- SHM
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Axially Assembled, External Tamper-Proof. The SHM also functions like an SH retaining ring, but in smaller applications. It is also a tamper proof ring which does not have any lugs and can not be easily removed once installed. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Retaining Ring -- ES-6
from Smalley

No Gap - 360 ° retaining surface. No protruding ears to interfere with mating components (uniform cross-section). Economically produced in stainless steel because the coiling process produces no scrap. No-Tooling-Charges ™ on custom designs. Easy to assemble and remove. No gap or lugs... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2362
Circlips -- 2096609
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,6mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2362
PH 15-7 Mo Stainless Steel Retaining Take Up Ring for 0.125" Shaft Dia. -- S73KW2-131-12
from Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI

Industrial fasteners are hardware devices that join two or more items together, creating a semi-permanent or permanent connection. The fasteners most frequently used by machinery designers are screws, nuts, retaining rings, and various types of pins because of the basic role that they play in the... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0100
Axially Assembled Tapered Section Retaining Rings / Circlips / VSH -- VSH
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Axially Assembled, External Beveled. These rings look exactly like their SH counterpart, only they have a 15 ° angle on the inner edge. This combines with a complimentary groove angle to eliminate endplay by wedging itself between the groove and the retained part [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Beveled
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades
Retaining Ring -- FS-013
from Smalley

Constant Section Rings (Snap Rings) are often specified for heavy duty or impact loading applications. Produced by edgewinding, with no custom tooling charges, snap rings have been specified for many years in the automotive and heavy equipment industries as a standard choice of engineers. Smalley... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5118
Circlips -- 2096615
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,8mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3150
Constant Section Retaining Rings, Snap Rings -- CBS
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Snap Ring, External, Metric For Bearings. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090)
Retaining Ring -- HS-100
from Smalley

Smalley's Hoopster Retaining Rings offer an innovative way to retain mechanical components when space is a problem. Hoopsters have a minimal radial projection and a shallow groove depth. Hoopsters are available from .375" to 3" or 10 mm to 76 mm in both carbon and 302 stainless steel. The low... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Hoopster
  • Shaft Diameter: 1
Circlips -- 2096621
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,10mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3937
Constant Section Retaining Rings, Snap Rings -- CRS
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Snap Ring, External, Metric Round Wire. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel AISI 302, Stainless Steel AISI 316
Retaining Ring -- HSM-10
from Smalley

Smalley's Hoopster Retaining Rings offer an innovative way to retain mechanical components when space is a problem. Hoopsters have a minimal radial projection and a shallow groove depth. Hoopsters are available from .375" to 3" or 10 mm to 76 mm in both carbon and 302 stainless steel. The low... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Hoopster
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3937
Circlips -- 2096637
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,12mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4724
Constant Section Retaining Rings, Snap Rings -- SNL
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Snap Ring, External, Inch. A light-duty ring designed for needle bearings, once installed in the groove of a shaft the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090)
Retaining Ring -- VS-25
from Smalley

No Gap - 360 ° retaining surface. No protruding ears to interfere with mating components (uniform cross-section). Economically produced in stainless steel because the coiling process produces no scrap. No-Tooling-Charges ™ on custom designs. Easy to assemble and remove. No gap or lugs... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2500
Circlips -- 2096643
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,14mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5512
Constant Section Retaining Rings, Snap Rings -- SR
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Snap Ring, External, Metric. For Grooves in Outer Tracks of Ball or Roller Bearings. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090)
Retaining Ring -- WSM-25
from Smalley

No Gap - 360 ° retaining surface. No protruding ears to interfere with mating components (uniform cross-section). Economically produced in stainless steel because the coiling process produces no scrap. No-Tooling-Charges ™ on custom designs. Easy to assemble and remove. No gap or lugs... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2500
Circlips -- 2096659
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,16mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.6299
Constant Section Retaining Rings, Snap Rings -- USC
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Snap Ring, External, Inch. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090)
Retaining Ring -- WST-1000
from Smalley

No Gap - 360 ° retaining surface. No protruding ears to interfere with mating components (uniform cross-section). Economically produced in stainless steel because the coiling process produces no scrap. No-Tooling-Charges ™ on custom designs. Easy to assemble and remove. No gap or lugs... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 10
Circlips -- 2096665
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,18mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.7087
Constant Section Retaining Rings, Snap Rings -- USH
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Snap Ring, External Notched, Inch. Once installed in the groove of a shaft the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090)
Retaining Ring -- WSW-100
from Smalley

The WaveRing is a spiral retaining ring with an axial wave form. It acts like a standard retaining ring with the additional feature of compressibility. It compensates for the overall length tolerance of stacked components, while still acting as a retaining ring. Once assembled the WaveRing will... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 1
Circlips -- 2096687
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,19mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.7480
Radially Assembled Retaining Rings -- BE
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Radially Assembled, External Bowed E. Compensating for accumulated tolerances is what a BE Bowed retaining ring is designed to do on a shaft. Once snapped into the groove, bowed rings exert a force or a preload on the retained parts for the range specified. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Bowed
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades
Retaining Ring -- XAS-100
from Smalley

Constant Section Rings (Snap Rings) are often specified for heavy duty or impact loading applications. Produced by edgewinding, with no custom tooling charges, snap rings have been specified for many years in the automotive and heavy equipment industries as a standard choice of engineers. Smalley... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 1
Circlips -- 2096693
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,20mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.7874
Radially Assembled Retaining Rings -- BSE-11
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Radially Assembled, External Bowed E. Compensating for accumulated tolerances is what a BE Bowed retaining ring is designed to do on a shaft. Once snapped into the groove, bowed rings exert a force or a preload on the retained parts for the range specifie [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1100
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Bowed
  • Thickness: 0.0090 to 0.0110
Retaining Ring -- XAS-112
from Smalley

Constant Section Rings (Snap Rings) are often specified for heavy duty or impact loading applications. Produced by edgewinding, with no custom tooling charges, snap rings have been specified for many years in the automotive and heavy equipment industries as a standard choice of engineers. Smalley... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 1.12
Circlips -- 2096700
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,22mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.8661
Radially Assembled Retaining Rings -- C
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Radially Assembled, External Crescent. Ideal for low clearance applications where radial installation is preferred. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades
Retaining Ring -- XAS-31
from Smalley

Constant Section Rings (Snap Rings) are often specified for heavy duty or impact loading applications. Produced by edgewinding, with no custom tooling charges, snap rings have been specified for many years in the automotive and heavy equipment industries as a standard choice of engineers. Smalley... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3120
Circlips -- 2096716
from RS Components, Ltd.

External s/steel circlip,25mm shaft [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.9843
Radially Assembled Retaining Rings -- DE
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Radially Assembled, External E, Metric. Perhaps the most popular and widely used radial retaining ring is the E (so named because it is shaped like the letter E). Three prongs make contact with the bottom of the groove and provide a shoulder for effective retention of assemblies. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo,PH17-7), Beryllium Copper,Special Material Grades,Stainless Steel DIN 1.4122, Phosphor Bronze
Tapered Section Retaining Rings -- RSSD
from Smalley

Smalley has recently partnered with Beneri, the leading Italian circlip manufacturer since 1958, to bring you even more retaining ring solutions at the same quality you trust. What is a Tapered Section Retaining Ring (Circlip)?. Tapered section retaining rings, also referred to as circlips, are... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Thickness: 0.0157 to 0.0984
Circlips -- 289180
from RS Components, Ltd.

Phosphated steel external circlip,3mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1181
Radially Assembled Retaining Rings -- EL
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Radially Assembled, External Bowed Locking. Another variation of a bowed E ring is the EL. In addition to the bowed design for eliminating play in an assembly, it also features two prongs, which extend from the inner circumference to the open end locking the ring firmly into place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Grooveless / Self-locking; Bowed
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades
Circlips -- 289196
from RS Components, Ltd.

Phosphated steel external circlip,4mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1575
Radially Assembled Retaining Rings -- LC
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Radially Assembled, External Interlocking. The LC ring is produced in two identical halves. The ends interlock into a groove on a shaft and, once assembled, are dynamically balanced. As a result, they are particularly effective at retaining assemblies with extremely high rotational speeds. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades
Circlips -- 289203
from RS Components, Ltd.

Phosphated steel external circlip,5mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1969
Radially Assembled Retaining Rings -- MRE
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Radially Assembled, External Reinforced E, ANSI Metric. The MRE retaining ring is a reinforced version of the ME ring, which will accommodate higher thrust loadings and RPM. MRE rings function in the same size grooves as regular E rings, so that you can change from one to the other without... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades
Circlips -- 289219
from RS Components, Ltd.

Phosphated steel external circlip,6mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2362
Radially Assembled Retaining Rings -- PO
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Radially Assembled, External Poodle. The PO ring features wide ears (resembling those of a poodle dog, thus the name) which offer extra retention surface against the retained part. PO rings also come in thinner sizes as a standard series of rings known as POL [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades
Circlips -- 289225
from RS Components, Ltd.

Phosphated steel external circlip,8mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3150
Retaining Ring -- SB
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Snap Ring, External, Metric. For SAE Standard Metric Bearings. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090)
Circlips -- 289231
from RS Components, Ltd.

Phosphated steel external circlip,10mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3937
RTX
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Snap Ring, External, Inch Round Section. Once installed in the groove of a shaft the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
Circlips -- 289247
from RS Components, Ltd.

Phosphated steel external circlip,12mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4724
Self-Locking and Push-On Retaining Rings -- DTX
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

Self-Locking, External Push-On, Metric. This ring features a curved outer rim with a series of prongs protruding into the center. The ends create interference with the shaft when the ring is installed and a load introduced to the other side. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Grooveless / Self-locking
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo,PH17-7), Beryllium Copper,Special Material Grades,Stainless Steel DIN 1.4122, Phosphor Bronze
Circlips -- 289253
from RS Components, Ltd.

Phosphated steel external circlip,14mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip; External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5512
Self-Locking and Push-On Retaining Rings -- RG
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.

External, Self-Locking Radial Grip. The RG makes indentations on either side of the groove once installed which significantly increases its holding power. It can also be installed directly against the face of the retained part, virtually eliminating end play. (Note: this product works only on soft... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Grooveless / Self-locking
  • Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades, Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7)
Retaining Rings -- Customizable
from Peterson Spring - Technical Products Center

Retaining rings – commonly referred to as “snap rings ” – provide shoulders to locate or retain parts on shafts or in cylinders. They can be used internally or externally, depending on the application. Peterson Spring specially designed equipment to produce retaining rings... [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings; Coiled Rings
  • Ring ID: 0.0618 to 72.05
C-Form Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Lighter duty radially-installed external rings that tolerate wide groove tolerances. Easily fitted and removed using a standard hand tool or applicator. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250 to 0.6250
Circular Push On Retaining Rings 5105 Series
from American Ring

External Circular Push On [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Push On
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2500 to 1.25
Water Couplers -- Retaining Clips
from DME Company

Avoid unnecessary spills. • Available in 200,300 and 500 series. • 2 colors available: red for hot, blue for cold lines. • Made of Nylon. • Universal, fits most water couplers. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5900 to 1.16
Crimp Ring Retainers -- CRR-10
from Pivot Point, Inc.

Crimp Ring Retainers are easier to use than a cotter pin! Applied in a groove on shaft or pin, Crimp Ring Retainers are squeezed into place with a pliers. Remove by squeezing the top ears to reopen the ring. Heavy construction in mild steel offers strong retention. No sharp edges and minimum... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Crimp Ring
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3125
BE - External Bowed E Ring. > BE- H - External Bowed E Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- BE-0012-H
from Daemar Inc.

Compensating for accumulated tolerances is what a BE "Bowed" retaining ring is designed to do on a shaft. Once snapped into the groove. bowed rings exert a force or a "preload" on the retained parts for the range specified on the BE size range chart. Size Range: .110 in - .984 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250
  • Ring Style: Bowed
  • Thickness: 0.0100
Aerospace Series, Metric - XES Retaining Rings
from TFC Ltd.

The ES Series metric retaining rings are Smalley's standard Spiral Retaining Rings produced to Metric Aerospace specifications. They fit grooves specifically designed for 2-turn spiral retaining rings and accommodate light to medium duty applications. Standard Parts: 12mm - 280mm diameters. Standard... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4724 to 11.02
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Housing Diameter: 0.4724
Snap Ring -- External Snap Ring
from Hi-Tech Seals, Inc.

Snap rings fasten the assemblies on shafts or in housing/bores. Retainer rings are more efficient and cost-effective than traditional fasteners like screws, nuts, bolts, cotter pins, and washers. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Beryllium Copper (optional feature); Spring Steel (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature); Carbon Steel
  • Ring Style: Circlip
E Series Retaining Rings -- EER0006
from Century Spring Corp.

Retaining Rings, which are available in several types and various sizes, are used to fasten assemblies on shafts or inside housings and bores. The ring installs into a groove, thereby creating a shoulder that will retain the assembly. They function with a minimal amount of surface prep to either the... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0620
External Retaining Ring -- TLM-205 [TLM-205 from Thomson Industries Inc.]
from Reid Supply

Bearings often need to be serviced or replaced in the field. Reid Supply acknowledges that and offers inner rings, retaining rings, seals and lubricants as a result. . TLM-205 [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2500
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Thickness: 0.0350
External Retaining Rings
from Seastrom Manufacturing Co., Inc.

External Retaining Ring, Axially Assembled External Retaining Ring, Standard External Retaining Ring. An external retaining ring is axially assembled into machined grooves in a housing and holds an assembly in place with the exposed shoulder of the retaining ring. Use our Quick Search below to... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Material: Spring Steel (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature)
Crescent Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Radially-assembled part that uses circular deformation for retention. Narrow section height provides good clearance capabilities. Absence of teeth and deep set means lower thrust load ratings than E-clips. Install using an applicator. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Bowed
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250 to 2
Circular Push On Retaining Rings 5115 Series
from American Ring

Reinforced Ext. Circular Push On [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Push On
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3260 to 1.33
BSH - External Bowed Shaft Ring. > BSH-H - External Bowed Shaft Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- BSH-0025-H
from Daemar Inc.

Compensating for accumulated tolerances is what a BSH "bowed" retaining ring is designed to do on a shaft. Once snapped into the groove. bowed rings exert a force or "preload" on the retained parts for the range specified on the BSH size range chart. Size Range: .250 in - 1.750 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2500
  • Ring Style: Bowed
  • Thickness: 0.0250
Basic External (Imperial) Circlip
from TFC Ltd.

Tapered design principle permits rings to maintain constant circularity and pressure against the bottom of the groove. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions in Inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Spring Steel
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Snap Ring -- External Spiral Ring
from Hi-Tech Seals, Inc.

Snap rings fasten the assemblies on shafts or in housing/bores. Retainer rings are more efficient and cost-effective than traditional fasteners like screws, nuts, bolts, cotter pins, and washers. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Beryllium Copper (optional feature); Spring Steel (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature); Carbon Steel
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
ER Series Retaining Rings -- ER0012
from Century Spring Corp.

Retaining Rings, which are available in several types and various sizes, are used to fasten assemblies on shafts or inside housings and bores. The ring installs into a groove, thereby creating a shoulder that will retain the assembly. They function with a minimal amount of surface prep to either the... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250
Crimp Rings
from G.L. Huyett

External Rectangular Ring Crimped [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1875 to 1
Constant Section Retaining Rings BRGS Series
from American Ring

Rings to Retain Bearings on Shafts [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4209 to 4.08
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0421 to 0.1559
C - External Crescent Ring > C-H - External Crescent Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- C-0012-H
from Daemar Inc.

Ideal for low clearance applications where radial installation is preferred. Size Range: .125 in - 2.000 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Thickness: 0.0150
Basic External (Metric) - DIN 471 Circlip
from TFC Ltd.

Tapered design principle permits rings to maintain constant circularity and pressure against the bottom of the groove. DIN: 471. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions: mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Material: Spring Steel
D Rings
from G.L. Huyett

The smooth, edgeless design makes D-rings a simple, sturdy, and inexpensive fastener. Excellent for cloth applications such as tarps and tents. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Constant Section Retaining Rings EN Series
from American Ring

External Notched Constant Section Ring [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 1.93 to 4.75
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0780 to 0.1090
E - External E Ring > E-H - External E Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- E-0004-H
from Daemar Inc.

Perhaps the most popular and widely used radial retaining ring is the "E" (so named because it is shaped like the letter "E".) Three prongs make contact with the bottom of the groove and provide a shoulder for effective retention of assemblies. Size Range: .040 in - 1.375 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0400
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Thickness: 0.0100
Bevelled External (Imperial) Circlip
from TFC Ltd.

Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. H: Max rigid endplay take-up. Dimensions: Inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Material: Spring Steel
E-Clips
from G.L. Huyett

Stamped clips for deep grooves with three prongs that yield high thrust load capacity. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0472 to 0.9843
Constant Section Retaining Rings M2400 Series
from American Ring

External Metric Constant Section Rings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1457 to 17.7
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0197 to 0.1772
EL - External Bowed Locking Ring. > EL-H - External Bowed Locking Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- EL-0009-H
from Daemar Inc.

Another variation of a bowed E ring is the EL. In addition to the bowed design for eliminating "play" in an assembly. it also features two prongs. which extend from the inner circumference to the open end locking the ring firmly into place. Size Range: .092 in - .375 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0938
  • Ring Style: Bowed
  • Thickness: 0.0100
Bowed External (Imperial) Circlip
from TFC Ltd.

Bowed construction permits resilient take-up of end play. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. H: Max rigid endplay take-up. F: Force required to flatten ring. *sizes 018-023 Beryllium. Copper only. Dimensions: Inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Material: Spring Steel
Eaton Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Eaton ™-style rings are a class of retaining rings popularized by the Eaton ™ Corporation, a huge industrial conglomerate. These rings are wire formed and based on designs established by the automotive and industrial marketplace. Eaton ™ began manufacturing these rings as an... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2500 to 10
Constant Section Retaining Rings M3200 Series
from American Ring

External Rings for Grooves in Bearings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.7988 to 9.16
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0421 to 0.1201
EN - External Retaining Rings -- EN-0206
from Daemar Inc.

EN series external notched rings for shaft applications. For shaft diameters ranging from 2-1/16"to 5". Size Range: 2.063 - 5.00 inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Thickness: 0.0780
  • Shaft Diameter: 2.06
  • Groove Diameter: 1.95
DIN Series, Metric - XDNS Retaining Rings
from TFC Ltd.

The DNS Series Spirolox Retaining Ring is Smalley's equivalent to the European or "Hard " metric retaining ring series. With their 2-turn offset configuration, these spiral rings will fit into the grooves established by DIN specifications. Standard Parts: 13mm-400mm Diameters. Standard... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5118 to 15.75
Grip Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Grip rings are stamped grooveless retainers that are radially applied using an applicator. Because there is no groove, the part may be adjusted on the shaft to take up end-play. Load capacity will be reduced if the part is reused. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250 to 0.7500
Constant Section Retaining Rings ND Series
from American Ring

Housing Rings for Needle Bearings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 1.2 to 8.29
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0420 to 0.0930
LC - External Interlocking Ring > LC-H - External Interlocking Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- LC-0046-H
from Daemar Inc.

The LC ring is produced in two identical halves. The ends interlock into a groove on a shaft and. once assembled. are dynamically balanced. As a result. they are particularly effective at retaining assemblies with extremely high rotational speeds. Size Range: .469 in - 3.375 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4688
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Interlocking
  • Thickness: 0.0350
Ext Heavy Duty (Imperial) Circlip
from TFC Ltd.

Heavy duty ring resistant to high thrust and impact loads. Greater load supporting area than basic series. Beam configuration: On some larger sizes. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions in Inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Spring Steel
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Hog Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Frequently used in the meat packing industry to seal sausage casings, to join mesh or wire cage, fasten wire or cable to chain link fence, or in the manufacture and repair of upholstered goods, hog rings are u-shaped rings bent during installation to secure two objects together. Easy to install,... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Stainless Steel
Constant Section Retaining Rings XAN Series
from American Ring

Constant Section Ext. Retaining Ring [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2810 to 9.54
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0250 to 0.1870
PO/POL - External Poodle/Poodle Light Ring > PO/POL-H - External Poodle/Poodle Light Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- PO-0015-H
from Daemar Inc.

The PO ring features wide "ears" (resembling those of a poodle dog. thus the name) which offer extra retention surface against the retained part. PO rings also come in thinner sizes as a standard series of rings known as POL. Size Range: .156 in - 2.000 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1562
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Thickness: 0.0350
Ext Heavy Duty (Metric) Circlip
from TFC Ltd.

Heavy duty ring resistant to high thrust and impact loads. Greater load supporting area than basic series. Beam configuration: On some larger sizes. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimension in Millimetres [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Spring Steel
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Interlocking Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Two-part radially-assembled ring with semicircular halves held together by interlocking prongs. Symmetrical shape “balances ” the part to withstand high rotational speeds. Attractive appearance for exposed applications. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Interlocking
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4688 to 3
Constant Section Retaining Rings XD Series
from American Ring

Shaft Rings for Needle Bearings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4650 to 7.74
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0350 to 0.1090
RE - External Reinforced E Ring > RE-H - External Reinforced E Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- RE-0009-H
from Daemar Inc.

The RE retaining ring is a reinforced version of the E ring. which will accommodate higher thrust loadings and RPM. RE rings function in the same groove as regular E rings. so that you can change from one to the other without re-engineering the application. Size Range: .094 in - .562 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0938
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Thickness: 0.0150
External Inverted (Imperial) Circlip
from TFC Ltd.

Inverted construction provides a smaller external clearance than basic type. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions: Inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Material: Spring Steel
Poodle Clips
from G.L. Huyett

Radially-assembled heavy duty ring with large shoulders ( “ears ”) and thicker material than E-clips. Install using an applicator or standard pliers and screwdriver. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1562 to 2
Constant Section Retaining Rings XRC Series
from American Ring

Round Section Closed Wire Rings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1100 to 2.82
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0220 to 0.2500
Rotor Clip®, Metric Axially Assembled, DSR - External Shaft Reinforced Retaining Ring -- DSR-012
from Daemar Inc.

The DSR is an extra thick version of a regular DSH retaining ring. As such. it is stronger and can withstand greater thrust loads than its standard counterpart. Size Range: 12 mm - 100 mm. The radius "R" on the load side must not exceed 0.1 T. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4724
External Inverted (Metric) Circlip
from TFC Ltd.

Inverted construction provides a smaller external clearance diameter than basic type. Beam Configuration: On some larger sizes. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions: mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Material: Spring Steel
Prong Locked Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Radially-installed part functions as both a shoulder and spring due to its curved shape and prongs. High thrust load capacity and unique design make this a good retainer against rotating parts. Install using an applicator or screwdriver. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250 to 0.2500
Constant Section Retaining Rings XRO Series
from American Ring

Round Section Open Wire Rings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1100 to 2.82
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0220 to 0.2500
Rotor Clip®, Metric Axially Assembled, MSH - External Shaft Retaining Ring -- MSH-004
from Daemar Inc.

Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove (also called a "shoulder") holds an assembly in place. Size Range: 4 mm - 100 mm [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1575
External Round Wire Rings
from TFC Ltd.

Round wire sections for semi-circular grooves. Low cost. Simplifies assembly. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions in Inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Spring Steel
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Push-On Rings
from G.L. Huyett

These are excellent grooveless retainers used primarily in lighter-duty applications. We offer internal, external, toothed and odd styles in a variety of materials and finishes. [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Grooveless / Self-locking
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0787 to 1.18
Constant Section Retaining Rings XSC Series
from American Ring

Square Section Closed Wire Rings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1140 to 2.82
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0200 to 0.3120
SH - External Shaft Ring > SH-H~ External Shaft Ring~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- SH-0012-H
from Daemar Inc.

Once installed in the groove of a shaft. the portion of the ring protruding from the groove (also called a "shoulder") holds an assembly in place. Size Range: .125 in - 10.0 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1250
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Thickness: 0.0100
External Snap Rings Metric
from TFC Ltd.

Designed specifically to give low shoulder for use with needle roller bearing. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions in Millimeters [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Spring Steel
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Rectangular Wire Rings
from G.L. Huyett

We offer a complete line of these “hard to find ” and “hard to install ” rings, including external, internal, square, round, as well as C and D styles. [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1575 to 18.11
Constant Section Retaining Rings XSO Series
from American Ring

Square Section Open Wire Rings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1140 to 2.82
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0200 to 0.3120
SHI - External Shaft Inverted Ring. > SHI-H External Shaft Inverted Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- SHI-0050-H
from Daemar Inc.

Functions like an SH ring on a shaft. only the lugs are "reversed." This version reduces the distance the lugs of the standard SH extend beyond the circumference of the shaft. The shaft can then be used in an application where clearance in minimal. Size Range: .500 in - 2.5 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5000
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Thickness: 0.0350
External WaveRings - YWSW
from TFC Ltd.

The WaveRing is a spiral retaining ring with an axial wave form. It acts like a standard retaining ring with the additional feature of compressibility. It compensates for the overall length tolerance of stacked components, while still acting as a retaining ring. Once assembled the WaveRing will... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel; Bowed; Wave Ring
  • Material: Spring Steel; Stainless Steel
Round Wire Rings
from G.L. Huyett

We offer a complete line of these “hard to find ” and “hard to install ” rings, including external, internal, square, round, as well as C and D styles. [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0625 to 4.92
Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Retaining Rings STW Series
from American Ring

External JIS B 2804 Retaining Rings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1063 to 11.22
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0098 to 0.1969
SHM - External Shaft Tamper-Proof Ring- > SHM-H External Shaft Tamper-Proof Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- SHM-0010-H
from Daemar Inc.

The SHM also functions like an SH retaining ring. but in "smaller" applications. It is also a tamper proof ring which does not have any lugs and can not be easily removed once installed. Size Range: .101 in - .375 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1010
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Thickness: 0.0200
Griprings (Imperial)
from TFC Ltd.

Axially applied and adjustable on plain shaft. Can be assembled and dismantled repeatedly. No machining of groove required. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions: Inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Material: Spring Steel
Snap Pins
from G.L. Huyett

Innovations in three-point pin designs have accelerated in recent years, as these devices are now available in more styles and materials than ever before. Most of the designs have been made to improve the compatibility and flexibility of three-point hitches found on the back of agricultural... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Snap Pin
  • Ring OD: 0.2480 to 0.9960
Military Spec Retaining Rings AS3215 Series
from American Ring

Internal Heavy Duty Retaining Ring [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5380 to 15.79
SHR - External Shaft Reinforced Ring. > SHR-H External Shaft Reinforced Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- SHR-0039-H
from Daemar Inc.

The SHR is an extra thick version of a regular SH retaining ring. As such. it is stronger and can withstand greater thrust loads than its standard counterpart. Size Range: .394 in - 2.0 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3940
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Thickness: 0.0350
Griprings (Metric)
from TFC Ltd.

Axially applied and adjustable on plain shaft. Can be assembled and dismantled repeatedly. No machining of groove required. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions in Millimeters [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Spring Steel
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Snap Rings
from G.L. Huyett

This is our most popular series of retaining rings, incorporating a tapered design in axial installations. We offer external, internal, and everything in between in a variety of materials and finishes. [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Bowed
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1010 to 10
Military Spec Retaining Rings AS3217 Series
from American Ring

Internal Medium Duty Retaining Ring [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5320 to 11.35
Spirolox®, RS - External Retaining Rings -- RS-0050
from Daemar Inc.

This series offers economy in price, space requirements and weight in medium thrust applications. The RS Series rings are covered by Mil Spec, Mil-R-27426 and Aerospace Standard AS3218 & AS4299. They will comply with these specs when specified on purchase order or drawing. Size Range: .500 in -... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5000
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Thickness: 0.0250
Heavy Duty, Imperial – XWSM Retaining Rings
from TFC Ltd.

The WSM Series Spirolox Retaining Ring is designed for the toughest retaining ring jobs. WSM series retaining rings use standard industry groove dimensions and are interchangeable with many stamped retaining rings. This series should be specified for thrust loads that demand deep groove, heavy... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2500 to 15
Spiral Rings
from G.L. Huyett

These rings are coiled from wire. They are increasingly popular in large size and short run applications. We carry internal, external, tabbed, and dished in a variety of materials and finishes. [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4690 to 15
Military Spec Retaining Rings MS16624 Series
from American Ring

Basic External Retaining Rings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1120 to 9.36
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0100 to 0.1870
Spirolox®, RSN - External Retaining Rings -- RSN-0046
from Daemar Inc.

The RSN Series fits NAS 669-670 deep grooves with minimum deflection and greatest thrust capacity. The rings require no special tools for removal. This series is covered by Aerospace standard AS3216 & AS4299 and will comply when specified on purchase order or drawing. Size Range: .500 in - 15.0... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4700
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Thickness: 0.0250
Hoopster – External (Imperial) Retaining Rings
from TFC Ltd.

External, Shaft Rings available from .375 " to 3 "in carbon and 302 stainless steel. Standard Materials: Carbon Steel and 302 Stainless Steel. Add suffix “-S02 ” for stainless steel. Dimensions: Inches. Thrust Capacity: Pounds. (1) Based on groove material yield strength of... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Spring Steel; Stainless Steel
Split Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Heavy duty wire with an off-set or “kickout ” to ease installation. Generally made from heavier gauge wire than circle cotters. [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel; Split Rings
  • Ring ID: 0.1070 to 2.83
Military Spec Retaining Rings MS16626 Series
from American Ring

External Retaining Rings, Inverted Lugs [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4610 to 3.64
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0350 to 0.1090
Spirolox®, RST - External Retaining Rings -- RST-0046
from Daemar Inc.

The RST Series thrust capacity is just below that of the Heavy Duty rings. Retaining ring sizes range to fit 1/2 ” to 10 ” shaft and bore diameters (Sizes above 6 ” are 3-turn to facilitate assembly and removal). Size Range: .500 in - 10.0 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.4700
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Thickness: 0.0240
Hoopster - External (Metric) Retaining Rings
from TFC Ltd.

External, Shaft Rings available from 10 - 76mm in carbon and 302 stainless steel. Standard Materials: Carbon Steel and 302 Stainless Steel. Add suffix “-S02 ” for stainless steel. Dimensions: mm. Thrust Capacity: Newtons. (1) Based on groove material yield strength of 310 N/mm2 and... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Spring Steel; Stainless Steel
Square Wire Rings
from G.L. Huyett

We offer a complete line of these “hard to find ” and “hard to install ” rings, including external, internal, square, round, as well as C and D styles. [See More]

  • Ring Type: Internal; External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0940 to 3
Military Spec Retaining Rings MS16628 Series
from American Ring

External Bowed Retaining Ring [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Bowed
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1680 to 1.39
Spirolox®, US - External, Single Turn Retaining Rings -- US-0050
from Daemar Inc.

The US Series is intended for light duty applications. Retaining Rings are single turn for shaft ore bore diameters from 1/2 ” through 10 ”. A radius removal notch is on one end. The other end is square cut. Rings are axially assembled. Size Range: .500 in - 10.0 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.5000
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Thickness: 0.0180
Kliprings
from TFC Ltd.

Easy, effective retention. Installed easily using pliers and removed using a screwdriver. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Dimensions in Inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Spring Steel
  • Ring Style: Circlip
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Upholstery Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Also commonly called hog rings, upholstery rings are u-shaped rings bent during installation to secure two objects together. Once installed, they feature a firm grip that is unlikely to work itself loose and are generally more secure than nails or staples. To ease installation, bent or straight hog... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Bright Steel
Military Spec Retaining Rings MS16630 Series
from American Ring

External Retaining Rings, Bevelled Edge [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Beveled
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.9250 to 3.7
VSH - External Beveled Shaft Ring. > VSH-H - External Beveled Shaft Ring ~ Stainless Steel Disc Springs -- VSH-0100-H
from Daemar Inc.

These rings look exactly like their SH counterpart. only they have a 15 º angle on the inner edge. This combines with a complementary groove angle to eliminate end play by wedging itself between the groove and the retained part. Size Range: 1.000 in - 10.0 in [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 1
  • Ring Style: Beveled
  • Thickness: 0.0420
Light Duty, Imperial - XVS Retaining Rings
from TFC Ltd.

The XVS Series Spirolox Retaining Ring are specified for light duty, low clearance applications or where axial positioning rather than load carrying is the principal function. These retaining rings are economically produced and easy to use, and are ideal for applications where thrust loads are... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.2500 to 10
X-Rings
from G.L. Huyett

Applied to a grooved shaft, legs are squeezed shut with pliers. Heavy construction offers strong retention. X-rings are removable but not necessarily reuseable [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Radially Assembled
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1562 to 0.7500
Military Spec Retaining Rings MS16632 Series
from American Ring

External Crescent Retaining Rings [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.1020 to 1.78
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0150 to 0.0620
XAN - External Retaining Rings -- XAN-0031
from Daemar Inc.

XAN series external notched rings for shaft applications. For shaft diameters or bearing bores ranging from 5/16" to 10". Size Range: 0.313 - 10.00 inches [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Thickness: 0.0250
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3125
  • Groove Diameter: 0.2900
Light Duty, Metric - XVSM Retaining Rings
from TFC Ltd.

Spirals are manufactured by coiling the ring from flat wire. This unique process produces a retaining ring that has no protruding lugs or burrs that would interfere in your assembly. The Smalley Ring can be economically produced in carbon steel, stainless steel, coppers, and many other alloys. TFC... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Material: Spring Steel; Stainless Steel
Military Spec Retaining Rings MS16634 Series
from American Ring

External Bowed E Ring [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Ring Style: Bowed
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0760 to 1.21
Medium Duty, Imperial – XWS Retaining Rings
from TFC Ltd.

Spirals are manufactured by coiling the ring from flat wire. This unique process produces a retaining ring that has no protruding lugs or burrs that would interfere in your assembly. The Smalley Ring can be economically produced in carbon steel, stainless steel, coppers, and many other alloys. TFC... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Material: Spring Steel; Stainless Steel
Military Spec Retaining Rings MS3215 Series
from American Ring

External Reinforced E Ring [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0720 to 0.4300
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0150 to 0.0420
Medium Heavy Duty, Imperial – XWST Retaining Rings
from TFC Ltd.

Spirals are manufactured by coiling the ring from flat wire. This unique process produces a retaining ring that has no protruding lugs or burrs that would interfere in your assembly. The Smalley Ring can be economically produced in carbon steel, stainless steel, coppers, and many other alloys. TFC... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Inch
  • Ring Style: Spring Steel
  • Material: Spring Steel; Stainless Steel
Military Spec Retaining Rings MS3217 Series
from American Ring

External Heavy Duty Retaining Ring [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3620 to 1.88
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0350 to 0.1250
Plain External Rings
from TFC Ltd.

Designed specifically to give low clearance for use with needle roller bearings. Standard Material: Carbon spring steel. Standard Finish: Phosphate & oil. Specification: Incorporating DIN 5417. Dimensions in Millimeters [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Material: Spring Steel
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Finish: Coating or Plating
Military Spec Retaining Rings MS90707 Series
from American Ring

External Grip Retaining Ring [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.0890 to 0.7060
  • Design Units: Inch; Metric
  • Thickness: 0.0250 to 0.0620
XFS External Snap Rings (Metric)
from TFC Ltd.

Standard Materials: Carbon Steel and 302 Stainless Steel. Add suffix “-S02 ” for stainless steel. Dimensions: mm. Thrust Capacity: Newtons. (1) Based on groove material yield strength of 310 N/mm2 and safety factor of 2. (2) Based on safety factor of 3. Can't find what you're looking... [See More]

  • Ring Type: External
  • Design Units: Metric
  • Ring Style: Wire Formed Snap Rings
  • Material: Spring Steel; Stainless Steel