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Installing a Retaining Ring: Radial vs Axial
When installing a retaining ring, you must first consider the application. Bore retaining rings are categorized as internal retaining rings since they are installed inside the bore. Shaft retaining rings, however, fit within the external retaining rings category as they are installed on the outside of the shaft.
There are two types of retaining ring installation methods, axial installation and radial installation. Axial is the installation standard where the retaining ring is installed along the axis.
Radial installation is a suitable solution when access to the axis is not possible. Another reason for the radial method is when assembly/disassembly speed is important. The C retaining ring or E retaining ring are ideal for radial installation due to their partial open side retaining ring design.
As a global leader among retaining ring manufacturers, Arcon Ring provides both standard and custom retaining rings. Our custom retaining rings are design engineered and fabricated to meet your exact specifications. Arcon Ring’s quality management system is ISO 9001:2015 compliant.
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Retaining Ring Failure and How to Avoid It
Retaining ring failure can cause major issues if not detected and addressed right away. The two most common sources of retaining ring failure tends to occur in generators and vehicles.
Below, we’ve have advised on the reasons for failure in each application.
Retaining Ring Failure in Generators
Retaining ring failure in generators is often an issue since generators are subject to high exposure to tangential and axial force. This level of pressure, combined with exposure to water or moist environments can cause other retaining rings to develop corrosion cracks. Eventually, these cracks can spread across the tolerance threshold of the fastener. The force generated from the spreading crack can cause the retaining ring to break apart.
Retaining Ring Failure in Vehicles
Retaining ring failure in vehicles is usually caused by throttle load fluctuations. If the snap ring moves or detaches from its grove it can bend under the pressure, causing the ring to break.
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