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
Shaft Dia.
5 mm
Groove Depth
0.55 mm
Package Type
Stacked
Outside Dia.
8.5 mm
Limiting Speed
27000 rpm
Type
Radially Assembled
Inch/Metric
Metric
Material
Carbon Steel
Thickness
0.6 mm
Series
ME
Clearance Installed in Groove
8.9 mm
Load Capacity [Max]
0.9 lbs
Plating
N/A
Weight
0.001 LB
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