- Series E Radially Assembled Retaining Ring
- 0.438 in Shaft Size
- 0.035 in Thick
- Carbon Steel
- Phosphate Finish
description
- Radially assembled, external ‘E’
- Perhaps the most popular and widely used radial retaining ring is the “E” (so named because it is shaped like the letter “E”.) Three prongs make contact with the bottom of the groove and provide a shoulder for effective retention of assemblies.
features
- Radially installed into machined grooves on shafts (external)
- Accommodate lower thrust loadings than axial retaining rings
- Do not have lug holes: Easy to install using retaining ring applicators
- Provide protruding “shoulders” for effective retention of assemblies
- Economical alternative to Axially Assembled external tapered section rings
| Type | Radially Assembled |
| Edge Margin | 0.094 in |
| Tape Length of Stack | 8.75 in |
| Plating | Phosphate |
| Finish | Phosphate |
| Series | E |
| Thrust Ring Safety Factor of 3 Pr Lb | 842 lbf |
| Tape Width | 1.25 in |
| Shaft Dia. | 0.438 in |
| Limiting Speed | 16500 rpm |
| RPM Limit | 16500 rpm |
| Thickness | 0.035 in |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Groove Depth | 0.047 in |
| Load Capacity [Max] | 830 lbs |
| Length of Stack | 8.75 in |
| Package Type | Stacked |
| Tape Rings Stack | 250 |
| Clearance Installed in Groove | 0.71 in |
| Inch/Metric | Inch |
| Outside Dia. | 0.687 in |
| Thrust Groove Safety Factor of 2 Pg Lb | 480 lbf |
| Weight | 0.013 LB |
| EAN or UPC | 721717030837 |

