- Product Overview: Standard External Retaining Ring designed for reliable performance and durability. - Material: Constructed from high-quality stainless steel, ensuring resistance to corrosion and longevity. - Compatibility & Fit: - Shaft Diameter: Specifically engineered for a shaft diameter of 9/32 inches. - Free Inner Diameter: 0.256 inches, providing an optimal fit. - Groove Compatibility: - Fits groove diameter of 0.261 inches (+/- 0.002 inches tolerance). - Suitable for groove width of 0.029 inches (+0.003 inches tolerance). - Designed to fit groove depth of 0.010 inches. - Performance Specifications: - Thickness: 0.025 inches with a tolerance of +/- 0.001 inches, ensuring a precise fit that minimizes movement. - Clearance Diameter (Expanded): 0.490 inches, allowing for easy installation and removal. - Key Benefits: - Provides a secure hold on components, preventing dislocation and ensuring stability in various applications. - Ideal for use in automotive, machinery, and industrial settings where component retention is critical. - Use Scenarios: - Automotive Applications: Use in securing bearings or components within engines or transmissions. - Machinery Assembly: Perfect for holding parts together in conveyor systems or manufacturing equipment. - DIY Projects: Great choice for home improvement tasks requiring reliable component retention. This retaining ring is an essential component for anyone needing dependable performance in their mechanical assemblies.