Constant section retaining ring

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Product description
The font section retaining ring features a uniform, constant cross-section: the material used to make the ring is the same width at any point along the circumference. These rings typically cost less than tapered and spiral retaining rings and provide three-point contact with the groove.

Common retaining ring types

• Spiral retaining ring – for non-separable designs
• Solid retaining ring with notches (cuts) – for non-separable designs
• Robust retaining ring (uncut) – for high pressure and high temperature applications
• Profiled retaining rings – for critical applications up to 400 bar (where O-rings can be severely deformed)

Applications
Retaining rings are used across many industries, especially in static mechanical and static sealing applications such as hydraulic cylinders, injection molding machines, mining equipment, marine hydraulics, loading platforms, cranes and other heavy equipment. They are also used in wind turbines, exercise equipment, bearing fixtures, door handles, bicycles, gas stations, office furniture and more.

Advantages of font retaining ring

• No assembly/disassembly lugs = space saving in radial direction
• Edges with radius, no stamping burrs
• Square edge wire available for sharp-edged installations
• No special tooling required for exotic materials
• No special tooling for installing and removal necessary
• Conform to DIN 471/472
• Higher ring shear
• Special ends available for specific applications
• Heavy duty sections for higher rotational capacities
• Available for both static and dynamic applications
• Suitable for use with pistons and piston rods
• Wide choice of materials
• Easy to install and remove

Definition / Function
A retaining ring (circlip or snap ring) is a metal fastener that fits in a groove on a shaft or in a bore or housing to retain a component. It provides a compact shoulder to stop a component or subassembly from falling out of the housing hole or shaft and requires less machining compared to other fastening techniques.

Design / Selection considerations
Engineers typically distinguish font retaining rings based on:

• Installation and disassembly requirements
• Expected force load on the ring
• Operating conditions and environment
• Cost
• Speed

Size range
The size can vary widely, from around 1 mm to 1 m in diameter, with many combinations of shapes, styles, sizes and materials to meet varied application needs.

Material
Common base materials and surface treatments:

• Carbon steel (standard where corrosion is not a concern)
• Stainless steel options (for corrosive environments)
• High-temperature alloys (Elgiloy, Hastelloy, Inconel) for elevated temperature applications
• Surface treatments and coatings: black oxide, cadmium plating, oil immersion, passivation, zinc phosphate, vapor degreasing, shaker or hand deburring

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Product name: Font section retaining ring
• Model / denomination: Font section retaining ring
• Brand: Lisheng Spring
• SKU: 7b4795fb5e8c
• Category: Constant Section Retaining Ring
• Availability: In stock
• Price (HT): 0.00
• Currency: USD
• Section: Constant (uniform cross-section)
• Contact points with groove: three-point contact
• Diameter range: ~1 mm to 1 m
• Standards: Conforms to DIN 471/472 (where specified)
• Typical materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel grades, Elgiloy, Hastelloy, Inconel
• Typical surface treatments: black oxide, cadmium plating, passivation, zinc phosphate, oil immersion, vapor degreasing