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    High-Load Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Rings. High-Load Side-Mount External Retaining Rings.
    Also known as poodle rings, these have thick "ears" to withstand high force. Compared to other side-mount rings, they have more than double the thrust load capacity, but leave less space for surrounding parts. Push into the groove with a side-mount retaining ring tool.
    Ring OD is measured with the ring uninstalled.
    Phosphate-Coated Carbon Steel—The most popular choice, these are strong and wear resistant. Their finish adds some corrosion resistance, but only to minimal dampness.
    15-7 PH Stainless Steel—Combine strength with corrosion resistance. While harder than most stainless steel rings, these will dent and scratch easier than carbon steel ones.
    Retaining Rings
    Pliers
    For
    Groove
    Ring
    For
    OD
    Dia.
    Wd.
    OD
    Thk.
    Thrust Load
    Cap., lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Phosphate-Coated Carbon Steel
    5/32"0.12"0.039"0.32"0.035"450Rockwell C4710098420A1190000005733A1000000
    3/16"0.148"0.039"0.4"0.035"600Rockwell C4710098420A118000005733A200000
    1/4"0.21"0.039"0.482"0.035"910Rockwell C4710098420A120000005733A300000
    5/16"0.272"0.046"0.588"0.042"1,320Rockwell C475098420A13200005733A400000
    3/8"0.331"0.046"0.68"0.042"1,570Rockwell C475098420A13400005733A500000
    7/16"0.39"0.056"0.752"0.05"2,230Rockwell C475098420A13600000———0
    1/2"0.44"0.056"0.826"0.05"2,530Rockwell C475098420A138000005733A700000
    5/8"0.531"0.056"0.966"0.05"3,040Rockwell C475098420A14000000———0
    3/4"0.632"0.068"1.095"0.062"4,660Rockwell C472598420A15200000———0
    1"0.86"0.086"1.415"0.078"7,610Rockwell C471098420A15700000———0
    1 1/4"1.09"0.103"1.8"0.093"11,100Rockwell C47198420A1610000———0
    1 1/2"1.317"0.12"2.05"0.109"15,500Rockwell C47198420A1670000———0
    1 3/4"1.48"0.139"2.3"0.125"20,800Rockwell C47198420A1750000———0
    2"1.73"0.139"2.65"0.125"23,800Rockwell C47198420A18200000———0
     
    15-7 PH Stainless Steel
    5/32"0.12"0.039"0.32"0.035"450Rockwell C431094751A75100005733A100000
    3/16"0.148"0.039"0.4"0.035"600Rockwell C431094751A75400005733A200000
    1/4"0.21"0.039"0.482"0.035"910Rockwell C431094751A75700005733A300000
    5/16"0.272"0.046"0.588"0.042"1,320Rockwell C431094751A761000005733A400000
    3/8"0.331"0.046"0.68"0.042"1,570Rockwell C431094751A764000005733A500000
    7/16"0.39"0.056"0.752"0.05"2,230Rockwell C43594751A7670000———0
    1/2"0.44"0.056"0.826"0.05"2,530Rockwell C43594751A77100005733A700000
    5/8"0.531"0.056"0.966"0.05"3,040Rockwell C43594751A77300000———0
    3/4"0.632"0.068"1.095"0.062"4,660Rockwell C43194751A7780000———0
    1"0.86"0.086"1.415"0.078"7,610Rockwell C43194751A78200000———0
    1 1/4"1.09"0.103"1.8"0.093"11,100Rockwell C43194751A78500000———0
    1 1/2"1.317"0.12"2.05"0.109"15,500Rockwell C43194751A78800000———0
    1 3/4"1.48"0.139"2.3"0.125"20,800Rockwell C43194751A79000000———0
    2"1.73"0.139"2.65"0.125"23,800Rockwell C43194751A79300000———0
     

    Poodle-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Poodle-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. For Poodle Retaining Rings, Screwdriver Handle.
    Install rings that have wide "ears." Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft.
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    For Ring
    OD
    For Rings
    That Fit OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Plain Grip
    0.328"5/32"5"SteelPlastic5733A1000000
    0.406"3/16"5 3/4"SteelPlastic5733A200000
    0.484"1/4"5 3/4"SteelPlastic5733A300000
    0.594"5/16"5 3/4"SteelPlastic5733A400000
    0.688"3/8"6"SteelPlastic5733A500000
    0.828"1/2"6"SteelPlastic5733A700000
     
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