E-Style External Retaining Ring, Tapered Section, Radial Assembly, DIN 1.4122 Stainless Steel, Passivated Finish, Meets DIN 6799 Specifications, 8mm Shaft Diameter, 0.7mm Thick, Made in US (Pack of 50)

The E-style external retaining ring has a tapered section, assembles radially, is made of passivated stainless steel, meets Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) 6799 specifications, and is made in USA. The ring's E-style shape has three points of contact with the shaft for retention when installed. The tapered section style provides the ring with flexibility to facilitate installation and typically withstands higher thrust loads than constant section and spiral rings. The ring installs by sliding it onto a shaft from the side, also called radial assembly. Often used when the shaft end is not reachable, radial assembly rings enable quicker installation than axially installed rings but may require deeper grooves. The stainless steel material is made to DIN 1.4122 specifications, resists corrosion, and may be magnetic. It has a passivated finish to enhance the natural corrosion resistance of stainless steel.Retaining rings attach to a shaft (external) or install in a bore (internal), creating a shoulder to maintain component positioning within an assembly. While most rings install into a machined groove either on the inside or outside diameter of a shaft, self-locking rings attach to a shaft by using friction from means such as teeth and notches to maintain placement. Retaining rings should fit tightly enough into the groove or onto the shaft so they won't experience any movement.

• E-style shape connects with the shaft in three places for retention
• Tapered section construction provides flexibility to facilitate installation
• Ring installs radially by sliding onto the shaft from the side
• DIN 1.4122 stainless steel provides corrosion resistance, and the passivated finish enhances its natural corrosion resistance
• Meets DIN 6799 specifications, and is made in USA