This 42mm internal diameter outer circlip (also known as external retaining ring or snap ring) is a precision-engineered mechanical fastener designed to secure components onto shafts by fitting into a pre-machined groove. Manufactured from high-grade carbon steel with consistent dimensional accuracy, it provides reliable axial retention for bearings, gears, pulleys and other rotating or sliding components in industrial machinery.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Outer Circlip (External Retaining Ring) |
| Internal Diameter (ID) | 42 mm |
| Material | High Carbon Spring Steel |
| Surface Treatment | Phosphate / Oxide Finish |
| Standard Compliance | DIN 471 / ISO 843 |
| Application Type | Shaft Mounting Retention |
Outer circlips are widely used across industrial sectors for securing components on externally grooved shafts. Common applications include gearboxes, electric motors, pumps, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, automotive assemblies, material handling systems and general mechanical engineering installations where reliable axial positioning of bearings, gears, sprockets and pulleys is required.