E-Rings | McMaster-Carr

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	For OD For OD

	Retaining Ring Style Retaining Ring Style

Side Mount

Standard

	For Groove Diameter For Groove Diameter

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Beryllium Copper

	Finish Finish

Black Phosphate

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Zinc-Chromate Plated

	Retaining Ring Type Retaining Ring Type

	External
	Internal

	Ring OD Ring OD

	Ring Thickness Ring Thickness

	For Groove Width For Groove Width

	Magnetic Properties Magnetic Properties

Magnetic

Nonmagnetic

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Minimum Hardness Minimum Hardness

	Thrust Load Capacity Thrust Load Capacity

Less than 1,000 lbs.

1,000 to 1,999 lbs.

2,000 to 9,999 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 lbs. or greater

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

DIN

ASME

	Side-Mount External Retaining Rings Included Side-Mount External Retaining Rings Included

For 1/16" OD (200 Pieces)

For 3/32" OD (300 Pieces)

For 7/64" OD (150 Pieces)

For 1/8" OD (30 Pieces)

For 1/8" OD (150 Pieces)

For 9/64" OD (100 Pieces)

For 5/32" OD (20 Pieces)

For 5/32" OD (100 Pieces)

For 11/64" OD
(100 Pieces)

For 3/16" OD (30 Pieces)

For 3/16" OD (55 Pieces)

For 3/16" OD (100 Pieces)

For 7/32" OD (20 Pieces)

For 7/32" OD (25 Pieces)

For 7/32" OD (50 Pieces)

For 7/32" OD (60 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (25 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (30 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (50 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (90 Pieces)

For 9/32" OD (25 Pieces)

For 5/16" OD (25 Pieces)

For 5/16" OD (30 Pieces)

For 5/16" OD (50 Pieces)

For 5/16" OD (75 Pieces)

For 3/8" OD (25 Pieces)

For 3/8" OD (30 Pieces)

For 3/8" OD (50 Pieces)

For 3/8" OD (85 Pieces)

For 7/16" OD (25 Pieces)

For 7/16" OD (50 Pieces)

For 7/16" OD (60 Pieces)

For 1/2" OD (20 Pieces)

For 1/2" OD (25 Pieces)

For 1/2" OD (40 Pieces)

For 1/2" OD (50 Pieces)

For 5/8" OD (15 Pieces)

For 5/8" OD (20 Pieces)

For 5/8" OD (25 Pieces)

For 5/8" OD (30 Pieces)

For 5/8" OD (40 Pieces)

For 3/4" OD (10 Pieces)

For 3/4" OD (15 Pieces)

For 3/4" OD (25 Pieces)

For 7/8" OD (5 Pieces)

For 7/8" OD (15 Pieces)

For 7/8" OD (20 Pieces)

For 63/64" OD (15 Pieces)

For 1 3/16" OD
(12 Pieces)

For 3 mm OD (20 Pieces)

For 3 mm OD (40 Pieces)

For 4 mm OD (20 Pieces)

For 4 mm OD (40 Pieces)

For 5 mm OD (20 Pieces)

For 5 mm OD (40 Pieces)

For 6 mm OD (20 Pieces)

For 6 mm OD (40 Pieces)

For 7 mm OD (20 Pieces)

For 7 mm OD (30 Pieces)

For 8 mm OD (20 Pieces)

For 8 mm OD (30 Pieces)

For 9 mm OD (20 Pieces)

For 10 mm OD
(10 Pieces)

For 10 mm OD
(20 Pieces)

For 11 mm OD
(20 Pieces)

For 12 mm OD
(10 Pieces)

For 13 mm OD
(10 Pieces)

For 16 mm OD (5 Pieces)

For 20 mm OD (5 Pieces)

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

	For Rings that Fit OD For Rings that Fit OD

	Handle Style Handle Style

Straight

Screwdriver

	Container Type Container Type

Plastic Box

Plastic Carrying Case

	For Ring OD For Ring OD

366 Products

Fastening and Joining

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as E-style rings.

Heavy Duty Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

These rings are reinforced to withstand faster rotation than other side‐mount retaining rings. Also known as reinforced E‐style rings.

Low-Clearance Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as C-style and crescent rings, these rings have a small shoulder to fit in tight spaces.

Wide-Grip Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as poodle rings, these thick rings have "ears" that form a large retaining surface to withstand stronger forces than other side-mount retaining rings.

Bowed Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as bowed E-style rings, these have a curved design that works like a spring, taking up play for a tight hold.

Side-Mount External Retaining Ring Assortments

Also known as E-Style and C-style rings, slide these into the groove from the side of the shaft. They provide a wider shoulder than other external retaining rings for a larger retaining surface.

External and Side-Mount Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external rings.

External, Internal, and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

These assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

E- and C-Style Side-Mount Retaining
Ring Installation and Removal Tools

The spring on one end of the tool holds the retaining ring in position for installation and the hook on the other end is for removal.

E-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools

Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft.