Retaining ring for light-duty applications

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Product description
Retaining ring wire circlips feature a uniform, constant section, meaning the material has the same width at any point along the ring circumference. They cost less than tapered and spiral retaining rings and provide three point contact with the groove.

Applications
Commonly used in hydraulic systems (cylinders for securing packing, hydraulic couplers, hydraulic pumps) and in pneumatic systems (actuators, compressors, couplers) to secure components where axial retention is required.

Materials

• Carbon steel
• Carbon spring steel
• 302 stainless steel
• 316 stainless steel
• Phosphor bronze
• Beryllium copper
• Inconel
• Elgiloy
• Hastelloy
• Other specialty alloys on request

Advantages of retaining ring wire circlips

• No assembly/disassembly lugs = space saving in radial direction
• Edges with radius, no stamping burrs
• Square edge wire for sharp-edged installations
• No special tooling for exotic materials
• No special tooling for installing and removal necessary
• Conform to DIN 471/472
• Higher ring shear
• Special ends for specific applications
• Heavy duty sections for higher rotational capacities

Design features of retaining ring wire circlips

• No Lug Interference — uniform cross-section with no lugs that interfere with mating components; provides a full 360° support surface
• Cost-Effective — formed from flat stock with no scrap; allows consideration of alloys without high scrap costs
• Easy disassembly — includes a built-in disassembly notch enabling removal with simple tools
• Multiple ring end shapes — available in a variety of sizes, materials and gauges (including stainless steel, carbon steel, nichrome, beryllium copper)

Design & selection notes
The critical selection details are whether the groove is on the shaft (external) or in the hole (internal) and the diameter of that shaft or hole. If the ring will be subjected to axial thrust loads, check the ring specification to determine light, medium or heavy duty requirements. Material selection should be based on the corrosive environment and mechanical requirements.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• SKU: 06bbb2b169d6
• Category: Constant Section Retaining Ring
• Section type: Constant (uniform) section
• Contact: Three point contact with groove
• Typical applications: Hydraulic cylinders (packing retention), hydraulic couplers, hydraulic pumps, pneumatic actuators and compressors
• Available materials: Carbon steel; Carbon spring steel; 302 stainless steel; 316 stainless steel; Phosphor bronze; Beryllium copper; Inconel; Elgiloy; Hastelloy; other alloys
• Duty classes: Light, medium, heavy (depending on axial thrust/load requirements)