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Metric Axially Assembled
Metric axial retaining rings are designed for axial installation into machined grooves. These rings are either internal for installation in housings and bores, or external, for assembly on shafts. Once installed, they provide a protrusion or “shoulder” for retaining parts.
DHO – Internal Housing Ring
Once installed in the groove of a housing/bore, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove (also called a “shoulder”) holds an assembly in place.
DSH – External Shaft Ring
Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove (also called a “shoulder”) holds an assembly in place.
DHI – Internal Housing Inverted Ring
Functions like an HO ring in a housing/bore, only the lugs are “reversed.” This version reduces the distance the lugs of the standard DHO extend into the inner circumference of the housing/bore and allows for another assembly to pass through unimpeded.
DSI – External Shaft Inverted Ring
Functions like an SH ring on a shaft, only the lugs are “reversed.” This version reduces the distance the lugs of the standard DSH extend beyond the circumference of the shaft. The shaft can then be used in an application where clearance in minimal.
DHR – Internal Housing Reinforced Ring
A thicker version of the DHO featuring a larger radial width than this ring. Once installed in the groove of a housing/bore, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove (also called a “shoulder”) holds an assembly in place.counterpart.
DSR – External Shaft Reinforced Ring
The DSR is an extra thick version of a regular DSH retaining ring. As such, it is stronger and can withstand greater thrust loads than its standard counterpart.
DHT – Internal Housing Teeth Ring
Similar in design to the DHO internal ring, this features several “teeth” equally distributed along the circumference of the ring. The increased shoulder offered by the teeth is particularly effective in retaining applications with large radii or chamfers.
DST – External Shaft Teeth Ring
Similar in design to the DSH external ring, this features several “teeth” equally distributed along the circumference of the ring. The increased shoulder offered by the teeth is particularly effective in retaining applications with large radii or chamfers.
