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Retaining Rings

Makers and sellers of retaining rings.
Retaining Rings
Manufacturer and Distributor of hard to find and make industrial fasteners including Retaining Rings. Will beat any published distributor price.
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Smalley Steel Ring Co.: Retaining Rings
Spiral retaining rings have No Ears To Interfere? and interchange with snap ring grooves. 5,000 stock sizes in carbon & stainless, specials .2" - 90".
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GlobalSpec.com: Retaining Rings
Provides database of suppliers for Retaining Rings. Browse catalogs and view technical information.
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Retaining Ring
Spiral retaining rings are coiled, not stamped. No Ears to Interfere.
www.Smalley.com
S & M Retaining Rings
Quality Rings in stainless, carbon &copper. Quick quotes $15.00 order.
www.smretainingrings.com
Retaining Rings Your Way
Quality, Low Cost Manufacturer Fast Quotes, Friendly Service
www.ring-masters.net
Retaining Rings
Internal, External, E-Type, C-Type Constant Section, Groovless
www.apexfasteners.com
Konzuk
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Rings,Clamps,Pins,Kits
Your single source for Quality Fasteners, whatever your needs are.
www.prospectfastener.com
Material Services
Sand And Gravel Deliveries Competitive Pricing!
materialservicescorp.com
Retaining Rings
Door Seals & Industrial Sealants Thomas Register Is Now Thomas Net
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www.Newport.com

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Acme-Monaco Corp.
Manufacturer of retaining rings, orthodontic hardware, medical guidewires and custom compression springs and stampings. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.acmemonaco.com
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GlobalSpec.com: Retaining Rings
Provides database of suppliers for Retaining Rings. Browse catalogs and view technical information.
www.globalspec.com
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Retaining Rings
Manufacturer and Distributor of hard to find and make industrial fasteners including Retaining Rings. Will beat any published distributor price.
www.huyett.com
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Kaydon Corporation
The Group's principal activity is to manufacture bearing systems and components and filters and filter housings. The products also include custom rings, shaft seals, specialty retaining rings and more.
www.kaydon.com
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SDP/SI Online
Supplier of retaining rings, e-rings, bowed rings and more.
www.sdp-si.com
Smalley Steel Ring Co.
Manufacturer of spiral retaining rings, seal rings, wave springs, crest to crest wave springs and compression springs. Products are sold to OEMs.
www.smalley.com
Smalley Steel Ring Co.: Retaining Rings
Spiral retaining rings have No Ears To Interfere? and interchange with snap ring grooves. 5,000 stock sizes in carbon & stainless, specials .2" - 90".
www.smalley.com
Retaining Ring
Spiral retaining rings are coiled, not stamped. No Ears to Interfere.
www.Smalley.com
S & M Retaining Rings
Quality Rings in stainless, carbon &copper. Quick quotes $15.00 order.
www.smretainingrings.com
Retaining Rings Your Way
Quality, Low Cost Manufacturer Fast Quotes, Friendly Service
www.ring-masters.net

Guide to Retaining Rings

Keep your shafts and pins in place with retaining rings


Retaining rings are one of two types of fasteners that fix axial position. An external retaining, or snap ring, secures shafts or pins. An internal retaining ring fits into a bore. Most snap rings stay in place by "snapping" into a groove on the shaft.

A retaining ring manufacturer usually produces industrial retaining rings from spring or stainless steel, but specialty rings come in other materials, or have coatings, plating or finishes. Some retaining rings require retaining ring pliers or other special tools for application or removal. There are many types of retaining rings:

1. Circlip retaining rings are very common. On either side of a small gap, they have holed tabs or ears that accept pins on a special application tool.

2. Radial snap rings are for external assembly only.

3. Wire-formed snap rings, or Eaton style, rings have no ears.

4. Grooveless, or self-locking, retaining rings grasp a shaft that has no groove.

5. A spiral retaining ring has a coil shape, rather than a gap for widening.

6. Bowed retaining rings have a spring effect that compensates for play in a shaft.

7. An interlocking retaining ring has two halves that fit externally on the end of a shaft.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get the part with the right specifications from an industrial retaining ring company When buying external snap rings, consider your shaft diameter and the thickness of the groove. When it comes to internal retaining rings, you'll want to consider the housing diameter and depth. These rings also come in a range of maximum load ratings; the rating is known as ring shear.

I recommend:  Truarc Company, LLC has multiple styles of internal and external retaining rings. They carry many sizes up to 10 inches and even some up to 50 inches. They also carry assembly tools. Arcon is another good source for retaining rings. They include metric circlips in their stock.

Find very small or very large parts from snap ring distributors Most snap ring distributors will cover the range of sizes, but some are better than others at hitting the extremes.

I recommend:  Small Parts, Inc. does well at the tiny end for snap rings, down to 1/16 inch. American Ring & Tool Co., however, is an all-around good place to find the right fit for your application. They clearly publish there product specifications with full detail, and they carry a wide range of sizes.

Buy hard-to-find retaining rings and specialty retaining ring distributors Some part sources are industry-specific. Others carry a wider range of hard to find or less common retaining ring types.

I recommend:  Newport Corporation carries retaining rings that are best suited to labs and optical applications. Rotor Clip Company, Inc. is the place to go for the full range of shapes and styles, including spiral retaining rings and even wave springs.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • In cases when a retaining clip must conduct electricity, choose beryllium copper-composed rings.

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How-To Guide from WORK.COM

By W. Aiman Mueller
Keep your shafts and pins in place with retaining rings.
Retaining rings are one of two types of fasteners that fix axial position. An external retaining, or snap ring, secures shafts or pins. An internal retaining ring fits into a bore. Most snap rings stay in place by "snapping" into a groove ... Read more


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