Stainless Steel Retaining Rings

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External Retaining Rings

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

Heavy Duty External Retaining Rings

Thicker than standard external retaining rings, these rings withstand greater force.

Mil. Spec. External Retaining Rings

These rings meet military specification MS 16624.

Self-Locking External Retaining Rings

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

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as E-style rings.

Low-Clearance Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as C-style and crescent rings, these rings have a small shoulder to fit in tight spaces.

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.

Heavy Duty Spiral External Retaining Rings

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

Spiral External Retaining Rings

These coiled rings can be wound into place on a shaft without tools.

Single-Turn Spiral External Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place with one twist—no tools required—for applications with high thrust loads.

Push-On External Retaining Rings

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

Push-On Retaining Caps

Use these caps to hold components in place and protect shaft ends.

Crimp-On External Retaining Rings

Also known as X-washers, place these rings into the groove and squeeze tight with pliers to form a 360° closure.

Internal Retaining Rings

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

Single-Turn Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place by hand with a single twist for applications with high thrust loads.

Heavy Duty Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

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

Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

These coiled rings can be wound into place inside a bore or housing without tools.

Push-On Internal Retaining Rings

No groove required—these rings have teeth that firmly grip the bore.

Retaining Ring Assortments

External Retaining Ring Assortments

Pull these rings open with retaining ring pliers, pass over the end of a shaft, and release to spring into a groove.

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 Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

External and Internal Spiral
Retaining Ring Assortments

Wind these retaining rings into a groove—no tools required for installation.

Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

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