G.L. Huyett Datasheets for Retaining Rings and Snap Rings
Retaining rings and snap rings are fasteners used to axially position a component on a shaft or in a bore.
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| Product Name | Notes |
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| Upholstery Rings | Also commonly called hog rings, upholstery rings are u-shaped rings bent during installation to secure two objects together. Once installed, they feature a firm grip that is unlikely to work... |
| X-Rings | Applied to a grooved shaft, legs are squeezed shut with pliers. Heavy construction offers strong retention. X-rings are removable but not necessarily reuseable |
| Housing Rings | Axially assembled internal retaining rings are made from zinc plated spring steel that install with needle-nose pliers into a housing or bore. They have a tapered design that allows the... |
| Eaton Rings | Eaton™-style rings are a class of retaining rings popularized by the Eaton™ Corporation, a huge industrial conglomerate. These rings are wire formed and based on designs established by the automotive... |
| Crimp Rings | External Rectangular Ring Crimped |
| Hog Rings | Frequently used in the meat packing industry to seal sausage casings, to join mesh or wire cage, fasten wire or cable to chain link fence, or in the manufacture and... |
| Grip Rings | 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. |
| Split Rings | Heavy duty wire with an off-set or “kickout” to ease installation. Generally made from heavier gauge wire than circle cotters. |
| Snap Pins | Innovations in three-point pin designs have accelerated in recent years, as these devices are now available in more styles and materials than ever before. Most of the designs have been... |
| C-Form Rings | Lighter duty radially-installed external rings that tolerate wide groove tolerances. Easily fitted and removed using a standard hand tool or applicator. |
| Poodle Clips | Radially-assembled heavy duty ring with large shoulders (“ears”) and thicker material than E-clips. Install using an applicator or standard pliers and screwdriver. |
| Crescent Rings | Radially-assembled part that uses circular deformation for retention. Narrow section height provides good clearance capabilities. Absence of teeth and deep set means lower thrust load ratings than E-clips. Install using... |
| Prong Locked Rings | 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... |
| E-Clips | Stamped clips for deep grooves with three prongs that yield high thrust load capacity. |
| D Rings | The smooth, edgeless design makes D-rings a simple, sturdy, and inexpensive fastener. Excellent for cloth applications such as tarps and tents. |
| Push-On Rings | These are excellent grooveless retainers used primarily in lighter-duty applications. We offer internal, external, toothed and odd styles in a variety of materials and finishes. |
| Spiral Rings | These rings are coiled from wire. They are increasingly popular in large size and short run applications. We carry internal, external, tabbed, and dished in a variety of materials and... |
| Snap Rings | 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... |
| Interlocking Rings | Two-part radially-assembled ring with semicircular halves held together by interlocking prongs. Symmetrical shape “balances” the part to withstand high rotational speeds. Attractive appearance for exposed applications. |
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Rectangular Wire Rings
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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. |