page_title: Retaining ring
section_title: Radially assembled
hierarchical_section_title: Retaining ring / Tapered section retaining rings / Radially assembled
caption_attribution_description: English: A collection of the most common types of radially installed retaining rings
context_page_description: A retaining ring is a fastener that holds components or assemblies onto a shaft or in a housing/bore when installed - typically in a groove - for one time use only. Once installed, the exposed portion acts as a shoulder which retains the specific component or assembly. Circlips are a type of retaining ring.
  Circular push-on retaining rings may be installed in applications where there is no groove.
  Retaining rings are typically made from carbon steel, stainless steel or beryllium copper and may feature a variety of finishes for aesthetics and corrosion protection depending on the type of environment in which they are used.
context_section_description: Radially assembled retaining rings are installed externally into machined grooves on a shaft.  These rings have no lug holes and must be installed using applicators.
caption: Radially installed e-clips and retaining rings
exif: {}