Hog Rings | McMaster-Carr

	Material Material

Stainless Steel

Beryllium Copper

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

	Clinched Diameter Clinched Diameter

	Opening Size Opening Size

	For OD For OD

	Retaining Ring Style Retaining Ring Style

	Retaining Ring Type Retaining Ring Type

	External
	Internal

	Wire Diameter Wire Diameter

	For Groove Diameter For Groove Diameter

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Width Width

	Finish Finish

Black Phosphate

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Zinc-Chromate Plated

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

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

REACH Compliant

	Ring Thickness Ring Thickness

	Ring OD Ring OD

	For Groove Width For Groove Width

	Magnetic Properties Magnetic Properties

May Be Mildly Magnetic

	Thrust Load Capacity Thrust Load Capacity

Less than 10,000 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 to 29,999 lbs.

30,000 to 39,999 lbs.

40,000 lbs. or greater

	Minimum Hardness Minimum Hardness

	Ring ID Ring ID

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

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Hog Rings

Hog Rings

Hog Rings

Squeeze these rings closed for use as sack closures, in tagging applications, and for repairing fences.

Hog Rings for Auto-Feed Pliers

These rings come in a strip for less frequent reloading in auto-feed pliers.

Fastener Assortments

Hog Ring Assortments

Hog Ring Assortments

External and Side-Mount Retaining Ring Assortments

External and Side-Mount Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external rings.

Side-Mount External Retaining Ring Assortments

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, Internal, and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

External, Internal, and Side-Mount Retaining Ring Assortments

These assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

External and Internal Spiral Retaining Ring Assortments

External and Internal Spiral Retaining Ring Assortments

Wind these retaining rings into a groove—no tools required for installation.

Retaining Rings

Single-Turn Spiral External Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place with one twist—no tools required—for applications with high thrust loads.

Heavy Duty Spiral External Retaining Rings

Thicker than standard spiral rings, these rings withstand greater forces.

Spiral External Retaining Rings

These coiled rings can be wound into place on a shaft without tools.

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 Rings

Also known as E-style rings.

Wide-Grip Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

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.

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.

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.

Single-Turn Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place by hand with a single twist for applications with high thrust loads.

Heavy Duty Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Thicker than standard spiral rings, these rings withstand greater forces.

Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

These coiled rings can be wound into place inside a bore or housing without tools.

Fastening Ring and Collar Pliers

Hog Ring Pliers

Squeeze the handles to close the rings. Pliers close one ring at a time.

Ultra-Grip Hog Ring Pliers

Ultra-Grip Hog Ring Pliers

Cushioned handles provide comfortable, long-term use.

Auto-Feed Hog Ring Pliers

Auto-Feed Hog Ring Pliers

For continuous action and less reloading, pliers hold 50 rings at a time.

Ultra-Grip Auto-Feed Hog Ring Pliers

Ultra-Grip Auto-Feed Hog Ring Pliers

Cushioned handles provide comfortable, long-term use.

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.

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Pedestal (35" Ht. x 4" Wd. x 4" Dp.)