A retaining ring is a fastener that holds components or assemblies onto a shaft or in a housing/bore when installed in a groove. Once installed, the exposed portion acts as a shoulder which retains the specific component or assembly.
Self-locking retaining rings may be installed in applications where no groove exists.
Retaining rings are typically made from carbon steel, stainless steel or beryllium copper and may feature a variety of finishes for corrosion protection depending on the type of environment in which they are used.
Read more about Retaining Ring: Types, Tapered Section Retaining Rings, Constant Section Retaining Rings, Spiral Retaining Rings, Protective Finishes, See Also
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