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Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Magnetic Properties

Specifications Met

Side Mount Retaining Ring Style

REACH

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RoHS

Compliant

Not Compliant

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

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Minimum Hardness

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings Included

For 1 3/16" OD (12 Pieces)

For 1/16" OD (200 Pieces)

For 1/2" OD (20 Pieces)

For 1/2" OD (25 Pieces)

For 1/2" OD (40 Pieces)

For 1/2" OD (50 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (25 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (30 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (50 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (90 Pieces)

For 1/8" OD (150 Pieces)

For 1/8" OD (30 Pieces)

For 3 mm OD (20 Pieces)

For 3 mm OD (40 Pieces)

For 3/16" OD (100 Pieces)

Thrust Load Capacity

Less than 1,000 lbf

1,000 lbf to 1,999 lbf

2,000 lbf to 9,999 lbf

10,000 lbf to 19,999 lbf

20,000 lbf or greater

For Rings That Fit OD

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251 Products

Fastening and Joining

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as E-style rings.

Heavy Duty Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

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

Wide-Grip Side-Mount External Retaining 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.

Bowed Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as bowed E-style rings, these have a curved design that works like a spring, taking up play for a tight hold.

Side-Mount External Retaining Ring Assortments

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.

External and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external rings.

External, Internal, and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

These assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

E- and C-Style Side-Mount Retaining
Ring Installation and Removal Tools

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.

E-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools

Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft.

Fastening and Joining

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Heavy Duty Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Wide-Grip Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Bowed Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Side-Mount External Retaining Ring Assortments

External and Side-MountRetaining Ring Assortments

External, Internal, and Side-MountRetaining Ring Assortments

E- and C-Style Side-Mount RetainingRing Installation and Removal Tools

E-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools

External and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

External, Internal, and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

E- and C-Style Side-Mount Retaining
Ring Installation and Removal Tools