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Retaining ring
Also called: snap ring, e-clip, circlip
A ring that fits into a groove on a shaft or in a bore to keep parts from sliding off.
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When you'd need this
- A part keeps sliding off its shaft
- A tiny ring sprang off and vanished
Measure and check before you buy
- For shaft types, shaft and groove diameter
- For bore types, bore and groove diameter
- Groove width and depth
- Ring thickness
- E-type or C-type
Safety: Caution: wear safety glasses so a flying ring can't hit your eye.