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    Tight-Clearance Inverted Internal Retaining Rings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Rings. Tight-Clearance Inverted Internal Retaining Rings.
    The lugs on these rings point outward, so they won't snag on other parts and have better clearance than standard internal rings. Shaped in the most common style, they are tapered so the thickest section is opposite their opening for a secure 360-degree hold. Squeeze with retaining ring pliers and release into a groove inside a bore or housing.
    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.
    Retaining Rings
    Pliers
    For
    Groove
    Ring
    For ID
    Dia.
    Wd.
    OD
    Thk.
    Thrust Load
    Cap., lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs. Met.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Phosphate-Coated Carbon Steel
    5/8"0.665"0.029"0.675"0.025"1,010Rockwell C48ASME B18.27.45090442A2990000005449A91000000
    3/4"0.796"0.039"0.808"0.035"1,670Rockwell C48ASME B18.27.45090442A346000005449A9100000
    13/16"0.862"0.046"0.877"0.042"2,630Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090442A361000005449A9100000
    7/8"0.931"0.046"0.944"0.042"2,890Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090442A371000005449A9100000
    15/16"1"0.046"1.015"0.042"3,140Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090442A383000005449A9100000
    1"1.066"0.046"1.081"0.042"3,350Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090442A509000005449A9100000
    1 1/16"1.13"0.056"1.15"0.05"4,210Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590442A52500005449A9200000
    1 1/8"1.197"0.056"1.217"0.05"4,460Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090442A115000005449A9200000
    1 3/16"1.262"0.056"1.283"0.05"4,720Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590442A53400005449A9200000
    1 1/4"1.33"0.056"1.351"0.05"4,970Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590442A54500005449A9200000
    1 5/16"1.396"0.056"1.418"0.05"5,220Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590442A63800005449A9200000
    1 3/8"1.461"0.056"1.486"0.05"5,480Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590442A649000005449A9200000
    1 7/16"1.528"0.056"1.552"0.05"5,730Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590442A656000005449A9200000
    1 1/2"1.594"0.056"1.622"0.05"5,930Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590442A668000005449A9200000
    1 9/16"1.658"0.068"1.688"0.062"7,710Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090442A71600005449A9200000
    1 5/8"1.725"0.068"1.756"0.062"8,010Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090442A71900005449A9200000
    1 11/16"1.792"0.068"1.823"0.062"8,370Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090442A85600005449A9200000
    1 3/4"1.858"0.068"1.891"0.062"8,670Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090442A86300005449A9200000
    1 7/8"1.989"0.068"2.025"0.062"9,280Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090442A90200005449A9200000
    2"2.122"0.068"2.16"0.062"9,890Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.4190442A96300005449A9200000
    2 1/2"2.648"0.086"2.7"0.078"15,500Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.4190442A11700005449A9300000
    3"3.182"0.103"3.245"0.093"22,200Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.4190442A16500005449A9300000
    3 1/2"3.71"0.12"3.78"0.109"30,300Rockwell C45ASME B18.27.4190442A25300005449A9300000
    4"4.24"0.12"4.35"0.109"34,700Rockwell C45ASME B18.27.4190442A29500005449A9400000
    12 mm12.6 mm0.7 mm13.1 mm0.6 mm400Rockwell C47DIN 4725090442A201000005449A9100000
    13 mm13.6 mm0.7 mm14.5 mm0.6 mm400Rockwell C47DIN 4725090442A202000005449A9100000
    15 mm15.7 mm0.9 mm16.1 mm0.8 mm740Rockwell C47DIN 4725090442A203000005449A9100000
    16 mm16.8 mm1.1 mm17.3 mm1 mm1,160Rockwell C47DIN 4725090442A204000005449A9100000
    17 mm17.8 mm1.1 mm18.3 mm1 mm1,300Rockwell C47DIN 4725090442A205000005449A9100000
    18 mm19 mm1.1 mm19.5 mm1 mm1,410Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A20600005449A9100000
    19 mm20 mm1.1 mm20.5 mm1 mm1,480Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A20700005449A9100000
    20 mm21 mm1.1 mm21.5 mm1 mm1,570Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A20800005449A9100000
    21 mm22 mm1.1 mm22.5 mm1 mm1,660Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A20900005449A9100000
    22 mm23 mm1.1 mm23.5 mm1 mm1,680Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A21000005449A9100000
    24 mm25.2 mm1.3 mm25.9 mm1.2 mm3,250Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A21100005449A9100000
    25 mm26.2 mm1.3 mm26.9 mm1.2 mm3,320Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A21200005449A9100000
    26 mm27.2 mm1.3 mm27.9 mm1.2 mm3,430Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A213000005449A9200000
    27 mm28.4 mm1.3 mm29.1 mm1.2 mm3,370Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A214000005449A9200000
    28 mm29.4 mm1.3 mm30.1 mm1.2 mm3,430Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A215000005449A9200000
    30 mm31.4 mm1.3 mm32.1 mm1.2 mm3,340Rockwell C47DIN 4722590442A216000005449A9200000
    32 mm33.7 mm1.3 mm34.4 mm1.2 mm3,160Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A21700005449A9200000
    33 mm34.7 mm1.3 mm35.5 mm1.2 mm3,100Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A21800005449A9200000
    34 mm35.7 mm1.6 mm36.5 mm1.5 mm5,390Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A21900005449A9200000
    35 mm37 mm1.6 mm37.8 mm1.5 mm5,930Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A22000005449A9200000
    36 mm38 mm1.6 mm38.8 mm1.5 mm6,180Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A22100005449A9200000
    38 mm40 mm1.6 mm40.8 mm1.5 mm6,290Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A22200005449A9200000
    40 mm42.5 mm1.85 mm43.5 mm1.75 mm10,220Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A223000005449A9200000
    42 mm44.5 mm1.85 mm45.5 mm1.75 mm10,220Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A224000005449A9200000
    45 mm47.5 mm1.85 mm48.5 mm1.75 mm9,890Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A225000005449A9200000
    48 mm50.5 mm1.85 mm51.5 mm1.75 mm10,790Rockwell C47DIN 4721090442A226000005449A9200000
    50 mm53 mm2.15 mm54.2 mm2 mm15,510Rockwell C44DIN 472190442A22700005449A9200000
    52 mm55 mm2.15 mm56.2 mm2 mm14,940Rockwell C44DIN 4721090442A228000005449A9200000
    58 mm61 mm2.15 mm62.2 mm2 mm14,380Rockwell C44DIN 472190442A22900005449A9200000
     

    Tight-Clearance Inverted External Retaining Rings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Rings. Tight-Clearance Inverted External Retaining Rings.
    The lugs on these rings point inward, so they won't snag on other parts and have better clearance than standard external rings. Shaped in the most common style, they are tapered so the thickest section is opposite their opening for a secure 360-degree hold. Open with retaining ring pliers, pass over the end of a shaft, then release them to spring into a groove.
    Ring ID 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.
    Retaining Rings
    Pliers
    For
    Groove
    Ring
    For OD
    Dia.
    Wd.
    ID
    Thk.
    Thrust Load
    Cap., lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs. Met.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Phosphate-Coated Carbon Steel
    1/2"0.468"0.039"0.461"0.035"1,110Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090213A105000005449A81000000
    5/8"0.588"0.039"0.579"0.035"1,420Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090213A10600005449A8100000
    3/4"0.704"0.046"0.693"0.042"2,530Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090213A107000005449A8100000
    7/8"0.821"0.046"0.81"0.042"2,890Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090213A108000005449A8100000
    1"0.94"0.046"0.925"0.042"3,350Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.45090213A109000005449A8100000
    1 1/16"0.998"0.056"0.982"0.05"4,210Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590213A11100005449A8200000
    1 1/8"1.059"0.056"1.041"0.05"4,460Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590213A112000005449A8200000
    1 3/16"1.118"0.056"1.098"0.05"4,720Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590213A113000005449A8200000
    1 1/4"1.176"0.056"1.156"0.05"4,970Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590213A114000005449A8200000
    1 5/16"1.232"0.056"1.214"0.05"5,220Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590213A115000005449A8200000
    1 3/8"1.291"0.056"1.272"0.05"5,480Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590213A116000005449A8200000
    1 7/16"1.35"0.056"1.333"0.05"5,730Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.42590213A117000005449A8200000
    1 1/2"1.406"0.056"1.387"0.05"5,930Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090213A11800005449A8200000
    1 9/16"1.468"0.068"1.446"0.062"7,710Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090213A11900005449A8200000
    1 5/8"1.529"0.068"1.503"0.062"8,010Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090213A12100005449A8200000
    1 25/32"1.669"0.068"1.637"0.062"8,620Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090213A12200005449A8200000
    1 13/16"1.708"0.068"1.675"0.062"8,980Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090213A12300005449A8200000
    1 31/32"1.857"0.068"1.819"0.062"9,690Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.41090213A12400005449A8200000
    2"1.886"0.068"1.85"0.062"9,890Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.4590213A12500005449A8200000
    2 1/2"2.36"0.086"2.313"0.078"15,500Rockwell C47ASME B18.27.4190213A10100005449A8300000
    3 1/2"3.316"0.12"3.237"0.109"30,300Rockwell C45ASME B18.27.4190213A10300005449A8300000
    4"3.792"0.12"3.7"0.109"34,200Rockwell C45ASME B18.27.4190213A10400005449A8400000
    12 mm11.5 mm1.1 mm11 mm1 mm1,010Rockwell C47DIN 4715097213A101000005449A8100000
    13 mm12.4 mm1.1 mm11.9 mm1 mm1,230Rockwell C47DIN 4715097213A102000005449A8100000
    14 mm13.4 mm1.1 mm12.9 mm1 mm1,340Rockwell C47DIN 4715097213A103000005449A8100000
    15 mm14.3 mm1.1 mm13.8 mm1 mm1,460Rockwell C47DIN 4715097213A104000005449A8100000
    16 mm15.2 mm1.1 mm14.7 mm1 mm1,570Rockwell C47DIN 4712597213A10500005449A8100000
    17 mm16.2 mm1.1 mm15.7 mm1 mm1,820Rockwell C47DIN 4712597213A10600005449A8100000
    18 mm17 mm1.3 mm16.5 mm1.2 mm3,320Rockwell C47DIN 4712597213A107000005449A8100000
    20 mm19 mm1.3 mm18.5 mm1.2 mm3,280Rockwell C47DIN 4712597213A108000005449A8100000
    22 mm21 mm1.3 mm20.5 mm1.2 mm3,190Rockwell C47DIN 4711097213A10900005449A8100000
    23 mm22 mm1.3 mm21.5 mm1.2 mm3,140Rockwell C47DIN 4711097213A11000005449A8100000
    24 mm22.9 mm1.3 mm22.2 mm1.2 mm3,140Rockwell C47DIN 4711097213A11100005449A8100000
    25 mm23.9 mm1.3 mm23.2 mm1.2 mm3,160Rockwell C47DIN 4711097213A11200005449A8100000
    26 mm24.9 mm1.3 mm24.2 mm1.2 mm3,160Rockwell C47DIN 4711097213A11300005449A8200000
    30 mm28.6 mm1.6 mm27.9 mm1.5 mm6,180Rockwell C47DIN 4711097213A114000005449A8200000
    32 mm30.3 mm1.6 mm29.6 mm1.5 mm6,060Rockwell C47DIN 4711097213A115000005449A8200000
    35 mm33 mm1.6 mm32.2 mm1.5 mm5,970Rockwell C47DIN 4711097213A116000005449A8200000
    38 mm35.8 mm1.85 mm34.5 mm1.75 mm9,440Rockwell C47DIN 4711097213A117000005449A8200000
     
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