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Retaining Ring Style

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Material

Groove Width

Ring OD

Ring ID

Finish

Corrosion-Resistant Coated

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Specifications Met

Color

Thrust Load Capacity

10,000 lbf to 19,999 lbf

20,000 lbf to 99,999 lbf

100,000 lbf to 199,999 lbf

200,000 lbf or greater

Not Rated

Magnetic Properties

Magnetic

May Be Mildly Magnetic

RoHS

REACH

DFARS Specialty Metals

Compliant

Exempt

Not Compliant

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

Passivation

Passivated

Unpassivated

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings Included

For 1 3/16" OD (12 Pieces)

For 1/16" OD (200 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 1/4" OD (25 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (30 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (50 Pieces)

For 1/4" OD (90 Pieces)

For 1/8" OD (150 Pieces)

For 1/8" OD (30 Pieces)

For 3 mm OD (20 Pieces)

For 3 mm OD (40 Pieces)

For 3/16" OD (100 Pieces)

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2,467 Products

External Retaining Rings

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

Heavy Duty External Retaining Rings

Thicker than standard external retaining rings, these rings withstand greater force.

Mil. Spec. External Retaining Rings

These rings meet military specification MS 16624.

Inverted External Retaining Rings

For a smooth profile and better clearance than standard external retaining rings, the lugs on these rings point inward.

Self-Locking External Retaining Rings

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

Bowed External Retaining Rings

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

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as 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.

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.

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.

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.

Single-Turn Spiral External Retaining Rings

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

Push-On External Retaining Rings

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

Push-On Retaining Caps

Use these caps to hold components in place and protect shaft ends.

Flanged Push-On External Retaining Rings

The wide flange provides better load distribution than standard external push rings and can be used to cover oversized holes. Also known as thread cutting nuts.

Rectangular Push-On External Retaining Rings

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have a large surface to distribute loads better than standard and flanged external push rings.

Speared Ends External Retaining Rings

Often used with small engines, heavy equipment, and power transmission, these external retaining rings have speared ends to help you install and remove them.

Clip-On External Retaining Rings

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

Crimp-On External Retaining Rings

Also known as X-washers, place these rings into the groove and squeeze tight with pliers to form a 360° closure.

Low-Clearance External Retaining Rings

Also known as constant-section rings, these rings have open ends and a profile that does not taper like other external retaining rings. Use them with linear bearings on support rail shafts.

Internal Retaining Rings

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

Inverted Internal Retaining Rings

For a smooth bore and better clearance than standard internal retaining rings, the lugs on these rings face outward.

Heavy Duty Internal Retaining Rings

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

Bowed Internal Retaining Rings

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

Internal Teeth Retaining Rings

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

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.

Push-On Internal Retaining Rings

No groove required—these rings have teeth that firmly grip the bore.

Fastener Assortments

External Retaining Ring Assortments

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

External and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external rings.

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

These assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

External and Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

External and Internal Spiral
Retaining Ring Assortments

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

Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

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

External Push Ring Assortments

Internal Push Ring Assortments

Nuts

Round Push Nuts

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.

Rectangular Push Nuts

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

Rectangular Push Nuts for Tapping Screws

Flanged Push Nuts

A flange distributes the load over a large area and reduces stress where the nut meets the material surface.

Hex Speed Nuts

Hex speed nuts can be gripped with a wrench for ease of removal.

Socket Retaining Rings

One-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

The pin on these retainers is permanently connected to the ring, so they're less likely to dislodge when used with an impact wrench compared to two-piece retaining rings.

Two-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

Stretch-Fit One-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

Stock fewer sizes of retaining rings—these stretch to fit a range of socket diameters.

External Retaining Rings

External Retaining Rings

Heavy Duty External Retaining Rings

Mil. Spec. External Retaining Rings

Inverted External Retaining Rings

Self-Locking External Retaining Rings

Bowed External Retaining Rings

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Low-Clearance Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Heavy Duty Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Wide-Grip Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Bowed Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Heavy Duty Spiral External Retaining Rings

Spiral External Retaining Rings

Single-Turn Spiral External Retaining Rings

Push-On External Retaining Rings

Push-On Retaining Caps

Flanged Push-On External Retaining Rings

Rectangular Push-On External Retaining Rings

Speared Ends External Retaining Rings

Clip-On External Retaining Rings

Crimp-On External Retaining Rings

Low-Clearance External Retaining Rings

Internal Retaining Rings

Internal Retaining Rings

Inverted Internal Retaining Rings

Heavy Duty Internal Retaining Rings

Bowed Internal Retaining Rings

Internal Teeth Retaining Rings

Single-Turn Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Heavy Duty Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Push-On Internal Retaining Rings

Fastener Assortments

External Retaining Ring Assortments

External and Side-MountRetaining Ring Assortments

Side-Mount External Retaining Ring Assortments

External, Internal, and Side-MountRetaining Ring Assortments

External and Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

External and Internal SpiralRetaining Ring Assortments

Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

External Push Ring Assortments

Internal Push Ring Assortments

Nuts

Round Push Nuts

Rectangular Push Nuts

Rectangular Push Nuts for Tapping Screws

Flanged Push Nuts

Hex Speed Nuts

Socket Retaining Rings

One-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

Two-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

Stretch-Fit One-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

External and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

External, Internal, and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

External and Internal Spiral
Retaining Ring Assortments