Smalley Spiral Retaining Rings::
- These Spirolox retaining rings are ideal for thrust-bearing applications that require a deep groove or a high load withstanding capacity.
- The no-gap and no-protruding ear design facilitates a 360-degree retaining surface without interfering with the mated components.
- The brand's WHM & WSM Series retaining rings feature Imperial groove dimensions in the internal bore & external shafts, respectively.
- They can be installed / removed easily using their 2-turn spiralling mechanism.
Texas Pneumatic Tools Retaining Rings:
- These circlips are semi-flexible retaining rings with open ends that act as a self-locking mechanism for spring tension.
- They are snapped into a machined groove to allow rotation of shafts or dowel pins, but prevent sideways movement.
- Most of these retaining rings have small holes at either end for installation or removal using the circlip plier tips.
Rotor Clip E-Style Retaining Rings:
- These side-mount external retaining rings have three prongs that form an E-shaped design for optimum contact with the shaft
- These rings are made of stainless steel or carbon steel with yellow zinc or black phosphate finish.
- They are installed by pushing them into the shaft groove.
Rotor Clip Poodle Retaining Rings:
- These wide-grip, side-mount external retaining rings are similar to E-style retaining rings but have ears on their sides (resembling those of a poodle dog) for larger surface contact.
- They fit shaft diameters ranging from 3/8 to 1 inch and have carbon steel construction with black phosphate finish.