Heavy Duty External Retaining Rings

Thicker than standard external retaining rings, these rings withstand greater force. Open them with retaining ring pliers (sold separately), pass them over the end of a shaft, and release to spring into the groove. Ring ID is measured with the ring uninstalled.
1060-1090 spring steel rings are an economical choice with good strength.
A black-phosphate finish is mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments.
A zinc yellow-chromate plated finish is mildly corrosion resistant in wet environments.
15-7 PH stainless steel rings are high strength with good corrosion resistance. Rings are passivated for added protection against corrosion.
Thrust load capacity, also known as PR, is based on using a shaft that is harder than the ring.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Groove | Ring | ||||||||||
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For OD | Dia. | Wd. | ID | Thick. | Min. Hardness | Thrust Load Capacity, lbs. | Magnetic Properties | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Black-Phosphate 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
1/2" | 0.468" | 0.056" | 0.46" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 3,950 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 0.588" | 0.056" | 0.575" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 4,870 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.704" | 0.086" | 0.689" | 0.078" | Rockwell C47 | 9,130 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | 0.821" | 0.086" | 0.804" | 0.078" | Rockwell C47 | 10,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 0.938" | 0.086" | 0.906" | 0.078" | Rockwell C47 | 11,600 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/16" | 0.998" | 0.103" | 0.978" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 15,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/8" | 1.059" | 0.103" | 1.036" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 16,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 3/16" | 1.111" | 0.103" | 1.087" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 16,700 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | 1.174" | 0.103" | 1.15" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 17,700 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 5/16" | 1.234" | 0.103" | 1.208" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 18,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 3/8" | 1.291" | 0.103" | 1.268" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 19,700 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 1.406" | 0.12" | 1.38" | 0.109" | Rockwell C47 | 24,800 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 9/16" | 1.468" | 0.12" | 1.437" | 0.109" | Rockwell C47 | 26,300 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 1.65" | 0.12" | 1.608" | 0.109" | Rockwell C47 | 29,400 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 15/16" | 1.826" | 0.139" | 1.782" | 0.125" | Rockwell C47 | 37,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1.88" | 0.139" | 1.84" | 0.125" | Rockwell C47 | 38,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
1/2" | 0.468" | 0.056" | 0.46" | 0.05" | Rockwell C48 | 3,950 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 0.588" | 0.056" | 0.575" | 0.05" | Rockwell C48 | 4,870 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.704" | 0.086" | 0.689" | 0.078" | Rockwell C47 | 9,130 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | 0.821" | 0.086" | 0.804" | 0.078" | Rockwell C47 | 10,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1" | 0.938" | 0.086" | 0.906" | 0.078" | Rockwell C47 | 11,600 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/16" | 0.998" | 0.103" | 0.978" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 15,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 1/8" | 1.059" | 0.103" | 1.036" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 16,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 3/16" | 1.111" | 0.103" | 1.087" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 16,700 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | 1.174" | 0.103" | 1.15" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 17,700 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 3/8" | 1.291" | 0.103" | 1.268" | 0.093" | Rockwell C47 | 19,700 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 1.406" | 0.12" | 1.38" | 0.109" | Rockwell C47 | 24,800 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 9/16" | 1.468" | 0.12" | 1.437" | 0.109" | Rockwell C47 | 26,300 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 3/4" | 1.65" | 0.12" | 1.608" | 0.109" | Rockwell C47 | 29,400 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 15/16" | 1.826" | 0.139" | 1.782" | 0.125" | Rockwell C47 | 37,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1.88" | 0.139" | 1.84" | 0.125" | Rockwell C47 | 38,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 00000000 | 0000 |
15-7 PH Stainless Steel | |||||||||||
1/2" | 0.468" | 0.056" | 0.46" | 0.05" | Rockwell C44 | 3,950 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 0.588" | 0.056" | 0.575" | 0.05" | Rockwell C44 | 4,870 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.704" | 0.086" | 0.689" | 0.078" | Rockwell C44 | 9,130 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | 0.821" | 0.086" | 0.804" | 0.078" | Rockwell C44 | 10,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 0.938" | 0.086" | 0.906" | 0.078" | Rockwell C44 | 11,600 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/16" | 0.998" | 0.103" | 0.978" | 0.093" | Rockwell C44 | 15,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/8" | 1.059" | 0.103" | 1.036" | 0.093" | Rockwell C44 | 16,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 3/16" | 1.111" | 0.103" | 1.087" | 0.093" | Rockwell C44 | 16,700 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 1.174" | 0.103" | 1.15" | 0.093" | Rockwell C44 | 17,700 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 5/16" | 1.234" | 0.103" | 1.208" | 0.093" | Rockwell C44 | 18,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 3/8" | 1.291" | 0.103" | 1.268" | 0.093" | Rockwell C44 | 19,700 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 1.406" | 0.12" | 1.38" | 0.109" | Rockwell C44 | 24,800 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 9/16" | 1.468" | 0.12" | 1.437" | 0.109" | Rockwell C44 | 26,300 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 1.65" | 0.12" | 1.608" | 0.109" | Rockwell C44 | 29,400 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 15/16" | 1.826" | 0.139" | 1.782" | 0.125" | Rockwell C44 | 37,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 1.88" | 0.139" | 1.84" | 0.125" | Rockwell C44 | 38,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
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. Use a side-mount retaining ring tool (sold separately) to push them into the groove from the side of the shaft. Ring OD is measured with the ring uninstalled.
1060-1090 spring steel rings are an economical choice with good strength. A black-phosphate finish is mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments, while a zinc yellow-chromate plated finish is corrosion resistant in wet environments.
15-7 PH stainless steel rings are high strength with good corrosion resistance. Rings are passivated for added protection against corrosion.
Thrust load capacity, also known as PR, is based on using a shaft that is harder than the ring.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Groove | Ring | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For OD | Dia. | Wd. | OD | Thick. | Min. Hardness | Thrust Load Capacity, lbs. | Magnetic Properties | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Black-Phosphate 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
1/8" | 0.106" | 0.02" | 0.165" | 0.015" | Not Rated | 80 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
5/32" | 0.135" | 0.02" | 0.205" | 0.015" | Not Rated | 100 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | 0.165" | 0.02" | 0.244" | 0.015" | Not Rated | 130 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7/32" | 0.193" | 0.029" | 0.275" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 260 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
15/64" | 0.208" | 0.029" | 0.295" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 280 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.22" | 0.029" | 0.311" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 290 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
9/32" | 0.247" | 0.029" | 0.346" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 330 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0.276" | 0.029" | 0.376" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 370 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.335" | 0.029" | 0.448" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 440 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
13/32" | 0.364" | 0.029" | 0.486" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 480 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0.393" | 0.029" | 0.517" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 520 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0.45" | 0.039" | 0.581" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 840 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
9/16" | 0.507" | 0.039" | 0.653" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 940 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 0.563" | 0.039" | 0.715" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 1,040 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
11/16" | 0.619" | 0.046" | 0.784" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 1,720 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.676" | 0.046" | 0.845" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 1,870 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
13/16" | 0.732" | 0.046" | 0.915" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 2,040 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7/8" | 0.789" | 0.046" | 0.991" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 2,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
15/16" | 0.843" | 0.046" | 1.058" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 2,350 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.9" | 0.046" | 1.13" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 2,510 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/8" | 1.013" | 0.056" | 1.267" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 3,370 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 1.126" | 0.056" | 1.415" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 3,730 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 3/8" | 1.237" | 0.056" | 1.555" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 4,110 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 1.35" | 0.056" | 1.691" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 4,480 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 5/8" | 1.483" | 0.068" | 1.853" | 0.062" | Rockwell C47 | 5,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 3/4" | 1.576" | 0.068" | 1.975" | 0.062" | Rockwell C47 | 6,520 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1.8" | 0.068" | 2.257" | 0.062" | Rockwell C47 | 7,410 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Zinc Yellow-Chromate-Plated 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
1/8" | 0.106" | 0.02" | 0.165" | 0.015" | Not Rated | 80 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/32" | 0.135" | 0.02" | 0.205" | 0.015" | Not Rated | 100 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | 0.165" | 0.02" | 0.244" | 0.015" | Not Rated | 130 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7/32" | 0.193" | 0.029" | 0.275" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 260 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
15/64" | 0.208" | 0.029" | 0.295" | 0.027" | Rockwell C47 | 280 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.22" | 0.029" | 0.311" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 290 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
9/32" | 0.247" | 0.029" | 0.346" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 330 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5/16" | 0.276" | 0.029" | 0.376" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 370 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.335" | 0.029" | 0.448" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 440 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
13/32" | 0.364" | 0.029" | 0.486" | 0.027" | Rockwell C47 | 480 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0.393" | 0.029" | 0.517" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 520 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.45" | 0.039" | 0.581" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 840 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
9/16" | 0.507" | 0.039" | 0.653" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 940 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 0.563" | 0.039" | 0.715" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 1,040 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
11/16" | 0.619" | 0.046" | 0.784" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 1,720 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.676" | 0.046" | 0.845" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 1,870 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
13/16" | 0.732" | 0.046" | 0.915" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 2,040 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | 0.789" | 0.046" | 0.991" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 2,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
15/16" | 0.843" | 0.046" | 1.058" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 2,350 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 0.9" | 0.046" | 1.13" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 2,510 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/8" | 1.013" | 0.056" | 1.267" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 3,370 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | 1.126" | 0.056" | 1.415" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 3,730 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 3/8" | 1.237" | 0.056" | 1.555" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 4,110 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 1.35" | 0.056" | 1.691" | 0.05" | Rockwell C47 | 4,480 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 5/8" | 1.483" | 0.068" | 1.853" | 0.062" | Rockwell C47 | 5,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 3/4" | 1.576" | 0.068" | 1.975" | 0.062" | Rockwell C47 | 6,520 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1.8" | 0.068" | 2.257" | 0.062" | Rockwell C47 | 7,410 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
15-7 PH Stainless Steel | |||||||||||
1/8" | 0.106" | 0.02" | 0.165" | 0.015" | Not Rated | 80 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/32" | 0.135" | 0.02" | 0.205" | 0.015" | Not Rated | 100 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/16" | 0.165" | 0.02" | 0.244" | 0.015" | Not Rated | 130 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/32" | 0.193" | 0.029" | 0.275" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 260 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
15/64" | 0.208" | 0.029" | 0.295" | 0.025" | Rockwell C44 | 280 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.22" | 0.029" | 0.311" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 290 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
9/32" | 0.247" | 0.029" | 0.346" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 330 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0.276" | 0.029" | 0.376" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 370 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.335" | 0.029" | 0.448" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 440 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
13/32" | 0.364" | 0.029" | 0.486" | 0.025" | Rockwell C44 | 480 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7/16" | 0.393" | 0.029" | 0.517" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 520 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.45" | 0.039" | 0.581" | 0.035" | Rockwell C43 | 840 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
9/16" | 0.507" | 0.039" | 0.653" | 0.035" | Rockwell C43 | 940 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 0.563" | 0.039" | 0.715" | 0.035" | Rockwell C43 | 1,040 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
11/16" | 0.619" | 0.046" | 0.784" | 0.042" | Rockwell C43 | 1,720 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.676" | 0.046" | 0.845" | 0.042" | Rockwell C43 | 1,870 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
13/16" | 0.732" | 0.046" | 0.915" | 0.042" | Rockwell C43 | 2,040 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | 0.789" | 0.046" | 0.991" | 0.042" | Rockwell C43 | 2,200 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
15/16" | 0.843" | 0.046" | 1.058" | 0.042" | Rockwell C43 | 2,350 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.9" | 0.046" | 1.13" | 0.042" | Rockwell C43 | 2,510 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/8" | 1.013" | 0.056" | 1.267" | 0.05" | Rockwell C43 | 3,370 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | 1.126" | 0.056" | 1.415" | 0.05" | Rockwell C43 | 3,730 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 3/8" | 1.237" | 0.056" | 1.555" | 0.05" | Rockwell C44 | 4,110 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 1.35" | 0.056" | 1.691" | 0.05" | Rockwell C43 | 4,480 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 5/8" | 1.483" | 0.068" | 1.853" | 0.062" | Rockwell C44 | 5,500 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 1.576" | 0.068" | 1.975" | 0.062" | Rockwell C44 | 6,520 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1.8" | 0.068" | 2.257" | 0.062" | Rockwell C44 | 7,410 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Heavy Duty Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as reinforced E-style rings, these rings are reinforced to withstand faster rotation than other side-mount retaining rings. Use a side-mount retaining ring tool (sold separately) to push them into the groove from the side of the shaft. They fit in the same grooves as standard E-style rings. Ring OD is measured with the ring uninstalled.
1060-1090 spring steel is an economical choice with good strength. Rings with a black-phosphate finish are mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments. Rings with a zinc yellow-chromate plated finish have some corrosion resistance in wet environments.
15-7 PH stainless steel rings are high strength with good corrosion resistance. Rings are passivated for added protection against corrosion.
Beryllium copper rings conduct electricity and have excellent corrosion resistance. Do not use beryllium copper rings in direct contact with acetylene.
Thrust load capacity, also known as PR, is based on using a shaft that is harder than the ring.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Groove | Ring | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For OD | Dia. | Wd. | OD | Thick. | Min. Hardness | Thrust Load Capacity, lbs. | Magnetic Properties | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Black-Phosphate 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
3/32" | 0.074" | 0.02" | 0.206" | 0.015" | Rockwell C47 | 50 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | 0.095" | 0.02" | 0.27" | 0.015" | Rockwell C47 | 70 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5/32" | 0.116" | 0.029" | 0.335" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 150 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | 0.147" | 0.029" | 0.375" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 180 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7/32" | 0.188" | 0.029" | 0.446" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 220 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.21" | 0.029" | 0.516" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 250 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0.25" | 0.029" | 0.588" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 300 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.303" | 0.039" | 0.66" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 520 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0.343" | 0.039" | 0.746" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 600 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.396" | 0.046" | 0.81" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 830 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
9/16" | 0.437" | 0.046" | 0.87" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 940 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Zinc Yellow-Chromate-Plated 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
3/32" | 0.074" | 0.02" | 0.206" | 0.015" | Rockwell C47 | 50 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | 0.095" | 0.02" | 0.27" | 0.015" | Rockwell C47 | 70 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5/32" | 0.116" | 0.029" | 0.335" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 150 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | 0.147" | 0.029" | 0.375" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 180 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7/32" | 0.188" | 0.029" | 0.446" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 220 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.21" | 0.029" | 0.516" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 250 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0.25" | 0.029" | 0.588" | 0.025" | Rockwell C47 | 300 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.303" | 0.039" | 0.66" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 520 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7/16" | 0.343" | 0.039" | 0.746" | 0.035" | Rockwell C47 | 600 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.396" | 0.046" | 0.81" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 830 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
9/16" | 0.437" | 0.046" | 0.87" | 0.042" | Rockwell C47 | 940 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
15-7 PH Stainless Steel | |||||||||||
3/32" | 0.074" | 0.02" | 0.206" | 0.015" | Rockwell C43 | 50 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/8" | 0.095" | 0.02" | 0.27" | 0.015" | Rockwell C43 | 70 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/32" | 0.116" | 0.029" | 0.335" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 150 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/16" | 0.147" | 0.029" | 0.375" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 180 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/32" | 0.188" | 0.029" | 0.446" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 220 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.21" | 0.029" | 0.516" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 250 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0.25" | 0.029" | 0.588" | 0.025" | Rockwell C43 | 300 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.303" | 0.039" | 0.66" | 0.035" | Rockwell C43 | 520 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0.343" | 0.039" | 0.746" | 0.035" | Rockwell C44 | 600 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0.396" | 0.046" | 0.81" | 0.042" | Rockwell C43 | 830 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
9/16" | 0.437" | 0.046" | 0.87" | 0.042" | Rockwell C43 | 940 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Beryllium Copper | |||||||||||
3/16" | 0.147" | 0.029" | 0.375" | 0.025" | Rockwell C34 | 130 | Nonmagnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7/32" | 0.188" | 0.029" | 0.446" | 0.025" | Rockwell C34 | 160 | Nonmagnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.21" | 0.029" | 0.516" | 0.025" | Rockwell C34 | 190 | Nonmagnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.303" | 0.039" | 0.66" | 0.035" | Rockwell C34 | 390 | Nonmagnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
For Groove | Ring | ||||||||||
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For OD, mm | Dia., mm | Wd. | OD, mm | Thick., mm | Min. Hardness | Thrust Load Capacity, lbs. | Magnetic Properties | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Black-Phosphate 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
4 | 3 | 0.7mm | 8.5 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 130 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
5 | 3.9 | 0.7mm | 9.5 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 170 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
6 | 4.9 | 0.7mm | 11.35 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 220 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7 | 5.4 | 0.7mm | 13.1 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 240 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
8 | 6.4 | 0.7mm | 14.95 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 290 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
10 | 7.8 | 1mm | 16.75 | 0.9 | Rockwell C48 | 530 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
11 | 8.8 | 1mm | 18.95 | 0.9 | Rockwell C48 | 600 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
13 | 10.2 | 1.2mm | 20.55 | 1.1 | Rockwell C48 | 870 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
14 | 11.2 | 1.2mm | 22.1 | 1.1 | Rockwell C48 | 940 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Zinc Yellow-Chromate-Plated 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
4 | 3 | 0.7mm | 8.5 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 130 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5 | 3.9 | 0.7mm | 9.5 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 170 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
6 | 4.9 | 0.7mm | 11.35 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 220 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
7 | 5.4 | 0.7mm | 13.1 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 240 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
8 | 6.4 | 0.7mm | 14.95 | 0.6 | Rockwell C48 | 290 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
10 | 7.8 | 1mm | 16.75 | 0.9 | Rockwell C48 | 530 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
13 | 10.2 | 1.2mm | 20.55 | 1.1 | Rockwell C48 | 870 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
14 | 11.2 | 1.2mm | 22.1 | 1.1 | Rockwell C48 | 940 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
15-7 PH Stainless Steel | |||||||||||
4 | 3 | 0.7mm | 8.5 | 0.6 | Rockwell C44 | 130 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5 | 3.9 | 0.7mm | 9.5 | 0.6 | Rockwell C44 | 170 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
6 | 4.9 | 0.7mm | 11.35 | 0.6 | Rockwell C44 | 220 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7 | 5.4 | 0.7mm | 13.1 | 0.6 | Rockwell C44 | 240 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
8 | 6.4 | 0.7mm | 14.95 | 0.6 | Rockwell C44 | 290 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
10 | 7.8 | 1mm | 16.75 | 0.9 | Rockwell C44 | 530 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
11 | 8.8 | 1mm | 18.95 | 0.9 | Rockwell C44 | 600 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
13 | 10.2 | 1.2mm | 20.55 | 1.1 | Rockwell C44 | 870 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
14 | 11.2 | 1.2mm | 22.1 | 1.1 | Rockwell C44 | 940 | Magnetic | ASME B18.27.2 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |