Radially Assembled, External E, ANSI Metric. 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 contact with the bottom of the groove and provide a shoulder for effective retention of assemblies.
| Rotor Clip Company, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Retaining Rings and Snap Rings |
| Product Number | ME-1 |
| Product Name | Radially Assembled Retaining Rings |
| Ring Type | External |
| Ring Style | Radially Assembled |
| Design Units | Metric |
| Ring Load | 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg) |
| Material | Beryllium Copper; Stainless Steel; Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090), Stainless Steel (PH15-7 Mo, PH17-7), Beryllium Copper, Special Material Grades |
