Rotor Clip Company, Inc. 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 |
|---|---|
| Axially Assembled, External Inverted Functions like an SH ring on a shaft, only the lugs are reversed. This version reduces the distance the lugs of the standard SH extend beyond... | |
| Axially Assembled, External Reinforced The SHR is an extra thick version of a regular SH retaining ring. As such, it is stronger and can withstand greater thrust loads than its... | |
| Axially Assembled, External Tamper-Proof. The SHM also functions like an SH retaining ring, but in smaller applications. It is also a tamper proof ring which does not have any lugs... | |
| Axially Assembled, External. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove (also called a shoulder) holds an assembly in place. | |
| External, Self-Locking Push-On (Curved Rim). This ring features an outer rim with a series of prongs protruding into the center. The ends create interference with the shaft when the ring... | |
| External, Self-Locking Push-On (Flat Rim). This ring features an outer rim with a series of prongs protruding into the center. The ends create interference with the shaft when the ring... | |
| External, Self-Locking Radial Grip. The RG makes indentations on either side of the groove once installed which significantly increases its holding power. It can also be installed directly against the... | |
| Internal, Self-Locking Push-On The internal version of the TY featuring a series of prongs protruding outward. The ends create interference with the housing when the ring is installed and a... | |
| Internal, Spiral, Inch. The waves in this spiral ring compensate for accumulated tolerances. | |
| Radially Assembled Retaining Rings | |
| Radially Assembled, External E Perhaps the most popular and widely used radial retaining ring is the E (so named because it is shaped like the letter E.) Three prongs make... | |
| Radially Assembled, External Poodle. The PO ring features wide ears (resembling those of a poodle dog, thus the name) which offer extra retention surface against the retained part. PO rings... | |
| Radially Assembled, External Reinforced E. The RE retaining ring is a reinforced version of the E ring, which will accommodate higher thrust loadings and RPM. RE rings function in the... | |
| Snap Ring, External, Inch Round Section. Once installed in the groove of a shaft the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. | |
| Snap Ring, External, Inch. A light-duty ring designed for needle bearings, once installed in the groove of a shaft the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an... | |
| Snap Ring, External, Metric. For Grooves in Outer Tracks of Ball or Roller Bearings. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the... | |
| Snap Ring, External, Metric. For SAE Standard Metric Bearings. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in... | |
| Snap Ring, Internal, Inch. Once installed in the groove of a housing/bore, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove holds an assembly in place. |
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