Rings for End-Play Takeup
Rotor Clip bowed retaining rings are designed to compensate for accumulated tolerances in assemblies. Once snapped into the groove, bowed rings exert a force or "preload" on the retained parts made to the low side of the tolerances "snugging" everything up. They also act like a spring and "give" when parts made to the high side of the tolerances extend too far into the groove.
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EL - External Bowed Locking Ring
Another variation of a bowed E ring is the EL. In addition to the bowed design for eliminating "play" in an assembly, it also features two prongs, which extend from the inner circumference to the open end locking the ring firmly into place.
Size Range: .092 - .375 inches |
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