Radially Assembled Retaining Rings and Snap Rings
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 Style: Radially Assembled; Bowed
- Design Units: Inch
- 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
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 Style: Radially Assembled; Bowed
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1100
- Ring Type: External
- Thickness: 0.0090 to 0.0110
from Rotor Clip Company, Inc.
Radially Assembled, External Crescent. Ideal for low clearance applications where radial installation is preferred. [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch
- 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
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Metric
- 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
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 Style: Radially Assembled; Grooveless / Self-locking; Bowed
- Design Units: Inch
- 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
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch
- 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
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Metric
- 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
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch
- 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
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 Style: Radially Assembled; Grooveless / Self-locking
- Design Units: Inch
- Ring Type: External
- Material: Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades, Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7)
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0620
from Seastrom Manufacturing Co., Inc.
E-Style Retaining Ring, Radially Assembled E-Style Retaining Ring, Standard E-Style Retaining Ring. An e-style retaining ring is radially assembled by way of redial or vertical installation into machined grooves in a housing and provides a shoulder to hold an assemblies in place.. Use our Quick... [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch
- Ring Type: Internal
- Material: Spring Steel (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature)
from G.L. Huyett
External Rectangular Ring Crimped [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Wire Formed Snap Rings
- Design Units: Inch
- Ring Type: Internal; External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1875 to 1
from American Ring
Crescent Retaining Ring [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1020 to 1.78
from Daemar Inc.
Ideal for low clearance applications where radial installation is preferred. Size Range: .125 in - 2.000 in [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1250
- Ring Type: External
- Thickness: 0.0150
from G.L. Huyett
Stamped clips for deep grooves with three prongs that yield high thrust load capacity. [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0472 to 0.9843
from American Ring
Interlocking External Series Rings [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Interlocking
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.4140 to 3.11
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0400
- Ring Type: External
- Thickness: 0.0100
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1250 to 0.7500
from American Ring
Bowed E-Ring [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled; Bowed
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0760 to 1.21
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 Style: Radially Assembled; Interlocking
- Shaft Diameter: 0.4688
- Ring Type: External
- Thickness: 0.0350
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1562 to 2
from American Ring
E-Ring [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0250 to 1.21
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1562
- Ring Type: External
- Thickness: 0.0350
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1250 to 0.2500
from American Ring
Radial Gripping Ring [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0890 to 0.3560
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0938
- Ring Type: External
- Thickness: 0.0150
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 Style: Radially Assembled; Wire Formed Snap Rings
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: Internal; External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1575 to 18.11
from American Ring
Reinforced E Ring [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0720 to 0.4300
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 Style: Radially Assembled; Bowed
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: Internal; External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1010 to 10
from American Ring
High Grip Strength E-Ring Series [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1100 to 1.62
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 Style: Radially Assembled; Wire Formed Snap Rings
- Design Units: Inch
- Ring Type: Internal; External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0940 to 3
from American Ring
Metric E-Ring Series [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Thickness: 0.0079 to 0.0980
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 Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.1562 to 0.7500
from American Ring
Metric Crecent Retaining Rings [See More]
- Ring Style: Radially Assembled
- Design Units: Inch; Metric
- Ring Type: External
- Shaft Diameter: 0.0858 to 1.91