Collection: Retaining Rings - External - Spiral Rings - Light Duty - Stainless Steel

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  • Includes series CE / VS / US - Stainless Steel.
  • Light duty single turn rings used in low clearance applications.
  • Also used as a positioning point for light loads.
  • Radius notch on one end for removal.
  • Narrow radial wall yields moderate thrust loads.
  • Equivalent to Associated Spring: CE, Smalley: VS, Spirolox and Ramsey: US
Additional resources:
Spiral Rings and Snap Rings PDF
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Shaft Diameter (Ds) Clip Thickness (T) Groove Dia. (Dg) Approx. Loose Circlip ID (A) Radial Wall (S) min/max Groove Width (W) Indicative
Image
Shaft Diameter (Ds)
12.70
mm

(0.5 in.)
Clip Thickness (T)
0.46
mm
+/- 0.04
(0.018 in.)
Groove Dia. (Dg)
11.99
mm

(0.472 in.)
Approx. Loose Circlip ID (A)
12.07
mm
+ 0.00 / - 0.33
Radial Wall (S) min/max
1.14
mm
+/- 0.10
Groove Width (W)
0.59
mm
+/- 0.05
External Retaining Rings - 12.7x0.46x11.99 mm - Stainless Steel 302/304 Similar to A2, 18-8
Material: Stainless Steel 302/304 (Similar to A2, 18-8)    Approx. Loose Clip OD: 14.35 +/- - 0.03   Groove Depth (d): 0.36   
Part Number: US-050-S02 (678 Pcs) External Retaining Rings - 12.7x0.46x11.99 mm - Stainless Steel 302/304 Similar to A2, 18-8
Out of Stock | Backorder Now | Orders can be expected around Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Regular price $1,198.14 AUD
Regular price Sale price $1,198.14 AUD
Per 678
Shaft Diameter (Ds) Clip Thickness (T) Groove Dia. (Dg) Approx. Loose Circlip ID (A) Indicative
Image
Shaft Diameter (Ds)
12.70
mm

(0.5 in.)
Clip Thickness (T)
0.46
mm
+/- 0.04
(0.018 in.)
Groove Dia. (Dg)
11.99
mm

(0.472 in.)
Approx. Loose Circlip ID (A)
12.07
mm
+ 0.00 / - 0.33
External Retaining Rings - 12.7x0.46x11.99 mm - Stainless Steel 302/304 Similar to A2, 18-8
Material: Stainless Steel 302/304 (Similar to A2, 18-8)    Radial Wall (S) min/max: 1.14 mm +/- 0.10    Groove Width (W): 0.59 mm +/- 0.05   Approx. Loose Clip OD: 14.35 +/- - 0.03   Groove Depth (d): 0.36   
Part Number: US-050-S02 (678 Pcs) External Retaining Rings - 12.7x0.46x11.99 mm - Stainless Steel 302/304 Similar to A2, 18-8
Out of Stock | Backorder Now | Orders can be expected around Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Regular price $1,198.14 AUD
Regular price Sale price $1,198.14 AUD
Per 678
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