Open these rings, pass them over the end of a shaft, and release to spring into the groove.

These rings meet military specification MS 16624.

No groove is required for these rings—their thick profile helps them grip the shaft.

Also known as E-style rings.

These rings are reinforced to withstand faster rotation than other side‐mount retaining rings. Also known as reinforced E‐style rings.

Also known as poodle rings, these thick rings have "ears" that form a large retaining surface to withstand stronger forces than other side-mount retaining rings.

Thicker than standard spiral rings, these rings withstand greater forces.

No groove required—press these rings onto the end of a shaft for a firm grip.

The wide flange provides better load distribution than standard external push rings and can be used to cover oversized holes. Also known as thread cutting nuts.

Often used with small engines, heavy equipment, and power transmission, these external retaining rings have speared ends to help you install and remove them.

Also known as constant-section rings, these rings have open ends and a profile that does not taper like other external retaining rings. Use them with linear bearings on support rail shafts.

Squeeze these rings to place them in the groove inside a bore or housing.

For a smooth bore and better clearance than standard internal retaining rings, the lugs on these rings face outward.

The curved design of these rings works like a spring, taking up play for a tight hold.

Thicker than standard spiral rings, these rings withstand greater forces.

Assortments include pliers to install external rings.

Also known as E-Style and C-style rings, slide these into the groove from the side of the shaft. They provide a wider shoulder than other external retaining rings for a larger retaining surface.

Assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

Pull ring ends together with retaining ring pliers and place into the bore of a shaft or housing.

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have large sides, so they're easy to push over threads by hand.

With flexible teeth that slide smoothly over threads of any pitch, these push nuts can be used alone for light-duty applications or as a jam nut.

A flange distributes the load over a large area and reduces stress where the nut meets the material surface.

Install and remove rings inside a bore or around a shaft.

The pliers in these sets have a forged construction, which provides high strength for durability and long life.

Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

Change tips to use a different size or angle.

The handle locks in place to hold rings open or closed for easier installation and removal.

Working with large retaining rings is easier with a T-handle. Turn it to open and close the jaws. Change tips for a different size or angle using the included hex key.

The spring on one end of the tool holds the retaining ring in position for installation and the hook on the other end is for removal.

Install rings that have wide "ears." Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft.

The jaws on these pliers move parallel to each other for a good grip when holding open retaining rings without holes.