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External Retaining Rings

External Retaining Rings

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

Heavy Duty External Retaining Rings

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

Mil. Spec. External Retaining Rings

Mil. Spec. External Retaining Rings

These rings meet military specification MS 16624.

Inverted External Retaining Rings

For a smooth profile and better clearance than standard external retaining rings, the lugs on these rings point inward.

Self-Locking External Retaining Rings

Self-Locking External Retaining Rings

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

Bowed External Retaining Rings

Bowed External Retaining Rings

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

Internal Retaining Rings

Internal Retaining Rings

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

Inverted Internal Retaining Rings

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

Heavy Duty Internal Retaining Rings

Heavy Duty Internal Retaining Rings

Thicker and stronger than standard internal retaining rings, these withstand greater thrust loads.

Bowed Internal Retaining Rings

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

Internal Teeth Retaining Rings

With teeth along the inside, these retaining rings hold chamfered shafts inside the housing of your equipment.

Retaining Ring Assortments

External 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.

External and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

External and Side-Mount Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external rings.

External, Internal, and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

External, Internal, and Side-Mount Retaining Ring Assortments

These assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

External and Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

External and Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

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

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