Constant Section Retaining Ring Pliers

Constant section retaining rings.

Constant section retaining ring pliers.

These cost less than tapered and spiral retaining rings and provide only three point contact with the groove as shown below. Also known as eaton style constant section and horseshoe snap rings. Flat tip retaining ring pliers hold open retaining rings without holes such as flat and pointed tip lock rings. Axially assembled internal retaining rings are made from zinc plated spring steel that install with needle nose pliers into a housing or bore.

The constant cross section gives spiral retaining rings a lug free design making them suitable where available radial space is limited. Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft. Double x pliers 7 double x external snap ring 1 double x internal snap ring 1 end nipper 1 external ring 1 flat nose 1 fuel line clip pliers 1 heavy duty diagonal cutting 1 heavy duty powergrip clamp removal tool 1 hog ring pliers 1 hose clamp plier 1 hose pinch pliers 1 internal ring 1 internal external snap ring 2. Eaton snap rings for internal.

Spring and stop eliminates overspreading of external rings and speeds the assembly removal of internal rings. Instead spiral rings are wound one turn at a time into a groove. Flat tip retaining ring pliers hold open retaining rings without holes such as flat and pointed tip lock rings. Many material and finish choices are available and custom designs typically do not require any custom tooling so specials are very economical to produce.

Standard duty fixed tip retaining ring pliers feature stop screws for positive location and return springs for ease of operation. They are typically rectangular wire created with carbon spring steel or stainless steel. This process yields a retaining ring that supports high thrust loads. This means that the material used to make the ring is the same width at any point along the circumference of the ring.

Constant section retaining rings feature a uniform constant section. Our eaton retaining ring selection includes internal external rings with a variety of gap styles. Also known as eaton style constant section and horseshoe snap rings. The eaton snap ring also known as a constant section ring or eaton retaining ring is known for having a wide wall with proportioned thickness.

They have a tapered design that allows the ring to maintain constant pressure against axles gears and bearings inside. Constant section retaining rings are manufactured by coiling heavy section wire. Plier type tools are available to ease installation on some series of rings.