Retaining Rings

Usages for Retaining Rings

Retaining rings are used to retain bearings, bushings, gears, pulleys, and pins against axial displacement in rotating and reciprocating assemblies. External retaining rings seat in a groove on a shaft or pin, preventing a component from sliding off the end; internal retaining rings seat in a bore groove to retain a bearing, bushing, or pin from being pushed through. Common applications include gearboxes, electric motors, pumps, hydraulic cylinders, automotive drivetrain components, conveyors, agricultural equipment, and industrial machinery.

Retaining Rings for all Industries

Retaining rings are used across industrial machinery manufacturing, automotive and truck drivetrain production, agricultural and construction equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic system assembly, electric motor production, pump and compressor manufacturing, and general mechanical assembly. Mechanical engineers and production assemblers specify retaining rings as standard retention components wherever axial load must be reacted without threaded fasteners or welded stops. Blue Ribbon Fastener provides retaining rings in the styles, materials, and diameter ranges that cover most standard mechanical assembly requirements.

Retaining Rings Features for Engineers & Buyers:

• External (shaft) retaining rings for axial retention on shafts and pins
• Internal (bore) retaining rings for retention inside bores and housings
• Spiral and E-ring configurations available for alternative groove geometries
• Carbon steel, stainless steel, and beryllium copper materials stocked
• DIN 471/472 and ASME B18.27 standard ring dimensions
• Shaft diameters from 1/4" through 3" and bore diameters in standard sizes
• Volume pricing for production programs — call or request a quote