When installing a retaining ring you must first consider the application.
Radial external retaining ring.
Radial vs axial retaining ring installation methods.
Fasten assemblies on shafts or in housing bores.
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They are installed into a groove creating a shoulder that retains the assembly.
The first retaining rings of other than plain wire construction were patented in germany in 1928 by seeger orbis and were known as sicherungsringes which literally translated means safety rings.
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Bore retaining rings are categorized as internal retaining rings since they are installed inside the bore.
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We have a large assortment of retaining and spiral rings in carbon steel stainless and beryllium copper.
Retaining rings also known as bearing retaining rings securely position locate and retain parts of an assembly.
Shaft retaining rings however fit within the external retaining rings category as they are installed on the outside of the shaft.
Retaining rings type external radial direction retaining rings and other rings are usually used to fasten parts such as bearings to prevent them from coming off.
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Retaining ring applicators help to install standard redial retaining rings on a shaft without a turning tool.
Because there is no groove the part may be adjusted on the shaft to take up end play.
The first stamped retaining ring designs were the basic internal 5000 and basic external 5100 series.
They are attached using special tools such as snap ring pliers.
Retaining ring assortments include components for the proper internal external or e style retaining rings.
Radial external grip retaining ring radial external grip snap ring grip rings are stamped grooveless retainers that are radially applied using an applicator.
