Open these rings, pass them over the end of a shaft, and release to spring into the groove.

No groove is required for these rings—their thick profile helps them grip the shaft.

The curved design of these rings works like a spring, taking up play for a tight hold.

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

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.

No groove required—press these rings onto the end of a shaft for a firm grip.

Slide these rings into a groove near the end of the shaft and the tab locks them in place.

Squeeze these rings to place them in the groove inside a bore or housing.

Thicker and stronger than standard internal retaining rings, these withstand greater thrust loads.

With teeth along the inside, these retaining rings hold chamfered shafts inside the housing of your equipment.

Also known as U-style clip on nuts, these nuts have a barrel with multiple threads for secure thread engagement.

Use these light-duty clip-on nuts in low-clearance applications.

Use these light-duty clip-on nuts in low-clearance applications.

These nuts firmly clip onto the edge of panels and stay secure.

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have large sides, so they're easy to push over threads by hand.

With flexible teeth that slide smoothly over threads of any pitch, these push nuts can be used alone for light-duty applications or as a jam nut.

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.

Pull these rings open with retaining ring pliers, pass over the end of a shaft, and release to spring into a groove.

Pull ring ends together with retaining ring pliers and place into the bore of a shaft or housing.