The process produces rings that have no protruding ears or burrs to interfere with performance. Standard versions are carbon steel in 1/2 to 11-in. diameters. Special designs in diameters from 0.200 ...

Spiral-wound retaining rings expand the design envelope of conventional snap rings. Snap rings locate and retain components in a wide range of applications, from rotating equipment to valve bodies.

If you’re a hobbyist or work in your home garage, you’re probably not going to run into snap rings or C-clips daily. But when you do: You better be prepared. You can shell out big bucks for a set from ...