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Retaining Ring Style Retaining Ring Style |
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Finish Finish | Show |
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Ring Thickness Ring Thickness |
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For ID For ID |
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Ring OD Ring OD |
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Ring ID Ring ID |
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RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction ofHazardous Substances) |
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DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense AcquisitionRegulations Supplement) |
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Magnetic Properties Magnetic Properties |
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REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration,Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) |
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Thrust Load Capacity Thrust Load Capacity |
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Container Features Container Features |
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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. All are magnetic.
Steel retaining rings are an economical choice with good strength. In wet environments, zinc yellow-chromate plated finishes have some corrosion resistance, and zinc-chromate plated finishes have good corrosion resistance.
External Retaining Rings

Open these rings, pass them over the end of a shaft, and release to spring into the groove. Ring ID is measured with the ring uninstalled. Use retaining ring pliers (sold separately) to install and remove rings.
1060-1090 spring steel rings are an economical choice with good strength. In wet environments, a zinc yellow-chromate plated finish has some corrosion resistance, and a zinc chromate plated finish has good corrosion resistance.
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 | |||||||||||
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For OD, mm | Dia., mm | Wd., mm | ID, mm | Thick., mm | Min. Hardness | Thrust Load Capacity, lbs. | Magnetic Properties | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Zinc-Chromate-Plated 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
5 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 4.7 | 0.6 | Rockwell C47 | 220 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
6 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 5.6 | 0.7 | Rockwell C47 | 320 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 6.5 | 0.8 | Rockwell C47 | 580 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
8 | 7.6 | 0.9 | 7.4 | 0.8 | Rockwell C47 | 670 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
9 | 8.6 | 1.1 | 8.4 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 780 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
10 | 9.6 | 1.1 | 9.3 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 890 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
11 | 10.5 | 1.1 | 10.2 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,010 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
12 | 11.5 | 1.1 | 11 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,120 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
13 | 12.4 | 1.1 | 11.9 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,300 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
14 | 13.4 | 1.1 | 12.9 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,430 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
15 | 14.3 | 1.1 | 13.8 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,550 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
16 | 15.2 | 1.1 | 14.7 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,660 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
17 | 16.2 | 1.1 | 15.7 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,790 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
18 | 17 | 1.3 | 16.5 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,820 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
19 | 18 | 1.3 | 17.5 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,820 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
20 | 19 | 1.3 | 18.5 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,840 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
21 | 20 | 1.3 | 19.5 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,770 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
22 | 21 | 1.3 | 20.5 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,790 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
23 | 22 | 1.3 | 21.5 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,730 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
24 | 22.9 | 1.3 | 22.2 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,610 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
25 | 23.9 | 1.3 | 23.2 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,640 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
26 | 24.9 | 1.3 | 24.2 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,610 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
27 | 25.6 | 1.3 | 24.9 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,680 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
28 | 26.6 | 1.6 | 25.9 | 1.5 | Rockwell C47 | 7,210 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
29 | 27.6 | 1.6 | 26.9 | 1.5 | Rockwell C47 | 7,140 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
30 | 28.6 | 1.6 | 27.9 | 1.5 | Rockwell C47 | 7,210 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
32 | 30.3 | 1.6 | 29.6 | 1.5 | Rockwell C47 | 7,010 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
34 | 32.3 | 1.6 | 31.5 | 1.5 | Rockwell C47 | 7,030 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
35 | 33 | 1.6 | 32.2 | 1.5 | Rockwell C47 | 6,920 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
36 | 34 | 1.85 | 33.2 | 1.75 | Rockwell C47 | 11,100 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
38 | 36 | 1.85 | 35.2 | 1.75 | Rockwell C47 | 11,100 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
40 | 37.5 | 1.85 | 36.5 | 1.75 | Rockwell C47 | 11,400 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
45 | 42.5 | 1.85 | 41.5 | 1.75 | Rockwell C47 | 11,000 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
50 | 47 | 2.15 | 45.8 | 2 | Rockwell C44 | 16,400 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
55 | 52 | 2.15 | 50.8 | 2 | Rockwell C44 | 16,000 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
60 | 57 | 2.15 | 55.8 | 2 | Rockwell C44 | 15,500 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
65 | 62 | 2.65 | 60.8 | 2.5 | Rockwell C44 | 30,300 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
70 | 67 | 2.65 | 65.5 | 2.5 | Rockwell C44 | 30,100 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
75 | 72 | 2.65 | 70.5 | 2.5 | Rockwell C44 | 29,200 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
80 | 76.5 | 2.65 | 74.5 | 2.5 | Rockwell C44 | 28,700 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
85 | 81.5 | 3.15 | 79.5 | 3 | Rockwell C44 | 48,300 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
90 | 86.5 | 3.15 | 84.5 | 3 | Rockwell C44 | 48,700 | Magnetic | DIN 471 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Push-On External Retaining Rings

No groove required—press these rings onto the end of a shaft. Use them on unhardened shafts that are softer than the push ring. The ring bites into the metal to form an interference grip. Styles A, B, and C have teeth that dig into the shaft material, so expect minor scratching. Use a push nut installation tool (sold separately) to install rings, or install them manually.
1050 spring steel and 1060-1090 spring steel rings are an economical choice with good strength. In wet environments, a zinc yellow-chromate plated finish has some corrosion resistance, and a zinc chromate plated finish has good corrosion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.


Ring | |||||||||
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Style | For OD, mm | OD, mm | Thick., mm | Min. Installation Dp., mm | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Zinc-Chromate-Plated 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||
A | 3 | 8 | 0.25 | 1.5 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
A | 4 | 9 | 0.25 | 2 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
A | 5 | 10 | 0.25 | 2 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
A | 6 | 11 | 0.25 | 2.5 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
A | 7 | 12 | 0.25 | 2.5 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
A | 10 | 16 | 0.3 | 3 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
A | 12 | 18 | 0.3 | 3 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
A | 16 | 24.5 | 0.4 | 3 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
A | 20 | 29 | 0.5 | 3.5 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
A | 22 | 31 | 0.5 | 3.5 | Rockwell C45 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as E-style rings, these rings have three prongs that make contact with the shaft and provide a wider shoulder than other external rings for a larger retaining surface. 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 and spring steel rings are an economical choice with good strength. In wet environments, a zinc yellow-chromate plated finish has some corrosion resistance, and a zinc-chromate plated finish has good corrosion resistance.
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, mm | Dia., mm | Wd., mm | OD, mm | Thick., mm | Min. Hardness | Thrust Load Capacity, lbs. | Magnetic Properties | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Zinc-Chromate-Plated 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
2.5-3 | 1.9 | 0.54 | 4.4 | 0.5 | Rockwell C46 | 70 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3-4 | 2.3 | 0.64 | 5.9 | 0.6 | Rockwell C46 | 110 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 100 | 000000000 | 0000 |
4-5 | 3.2 | 0.64 | 6.9 | 0.6 | Rockwell C46 | 140 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 100 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5-7 | 4 | 0.74 | 8.85 | 0.7 | Rockwell C46 | 210 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 100 | 000000000 | 0000 |
6-8 | 5 | 0.74 | 10.85 | 0.7 | Rockwell C46 | 250 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 100 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7-9 | 6 | 0.74 | 11.8 | 0.7 | Rockwell C46 | 300 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 100 | 000000000 | 0000 |
8-11 | 7 | 0.94 | 13.8 | 0.9 | Rockwell C46 | 400 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
9-12 | 8 | 1.05 | 15.75 | 1 | Rockwell C46 | 560 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
10-14 | 9 | 1.15 | 18.2 | 1.1 | Rockwell C46 | 670 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
11-15 | 10 | 1.25 | 19.7 | 1.2 | Rockwell C46 | 780 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
13-18 | 12 | 1.35 | 22.7 | 1.3 | Rockwell C46 | 1,050 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
16-24 | 15 | 1.55 | 28.7 | 1.5 | Rockwell C46 | 1,750 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
20-31 | 19 | 1.8 | 36.5 | 1.75 | Rockwell C46 | 2,470 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
25-38 | 24 | 2.05 | 43.5 | 2 | Rockwell C46 | 3,370 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
32-42 | 30 | 2.55 | 51.3 | 2.5 | Rockwell C46 | 5,170 | Magnetic | DIN 6799 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Internal Retaining Rings

Squeeze these rings to place them in the groove inside a bore or housing. Ring OD is measured with the ring uninstalled. Use retaining ring pliers (sold separately) to install and remove rings.
1060-1090 spring steel rings are an economical choice with good strength. In wet environments, a zinc yellow-chromate plated finish has some corrosion resistance, and a zinc chromate plated finish has good corrosion resistance.
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 ID, mm | Dia., mm | Wd., mm | OD, mm | Thick., mm | Min. Hardness | Thrust Load Capacity, lbs. | Magnetic Properties | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Zinc-Chromate-Plated 1060-1090 Spring Steel | |||||||||||
8 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 8.7 | 0.8 | Rockwell C47 | 450 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
9 | 9.4 | 0.9 | 9.8 | 0.8 | Rockwell C47 | 450 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
10 | 10.4 | 1.1 | 10.8 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 890 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
11 | 11.4 | 1.1 | 11.8 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 890 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
12 | 12.5 | 1.1 | 13 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 890 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
14 | 14.6 | 1.1 | 15.1 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,010 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
15 | 15.7 | 1.1 | 16.2 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,120 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
16 | 16.8 | 1.1 | 17.3 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,230 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
17 | 17.8 | 1.1 | 18.3 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,340 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
18 | 19 | 1.1 | 19.5 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,460 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
19 | 20 | 1.1 | 20.5 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,520 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
20 | 21 | 1.1 | 21.5 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,610 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
21 | 22 | 1.1 | 22.5 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,700 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
22 | 23 | 1.1 | 23.5 | 1 | Rockwell C47 | 1,790 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
23 | 24.1 | 1.3 | 24.6 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 1,790 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
24 | 25.2 | 1.3 | 25.9 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,120 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
25 | 26.2 | 1.3 | 26.9 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,280 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
26 | 27.2 | 1.3 | 27.9 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,100 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
28 | 29.4 | 1.3 | 30.1 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 2,990 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
30 | 31.4 | 1.3 | 32.1 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,080 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
32 | 33.7 | 1.3 | 34.4 | 1.2 | Rockwell C47 | 3,100 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
34 | 35.7 | 1.6 | 36.5 | 1.5 | Rockwell C47 | 5,890 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
36 | 38 | 1.6 | 38.8 | 1.5 | Rockwell C47 | 5,930 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
38 | 40 | 1.6 | 40.8 | 1.5 | Rockwell C47 | 6,340 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
40 | 42.5 | 1.85 | 43.5 | 1.75 | Rockwell C47 | 10,000 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
45 | 47.5 | 1.85 | 48.5 | 1.75 | Rockwell C47 | 9,680 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
50 | 53 | 2.15 | 54.2 | 2 | Rockwell C44 | 13,600 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
55 | 58 | 2.15 | 59.2 | 2 | Rockwell C44 | 13,500 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
60 | 63 | 2.15 | 64.2 | 2 | Rockwell C44 | 13,700 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
65 | 68 | 2.65 | 69.2 | 2.5 | Rockwell C44 | 27,200 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
70 | 73 | 2.65 | 74.5 | 2.5 | Rockwell C44 | 26,700 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
75 | 78 | 2.65 | 79.5 | 2.5 | Rockwell C44 | 26,500 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
80 | 83.5 | 2.65 | 85.5 | 2.5 | Rockwell C44 | 26,900 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
85 | 88.5 | 3.15 | 90.5 | 3 | Rockwell C44 | 45,100 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
90 | 93.5 | 3.15 | 95.5 | 3 | Rockwell C44 | 44,700 | Magnetic | DIN 472 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |