CHAPTER

26
R E T A I N I N G RINGS A N D CIRCLIPS
SYMBOLS
a

Ch
Chmax

@
d
D

f
Frt
Fir
F~
F"
trr

F~r
!
n
nmax

q
t"
rmax

t
T
W

(Wa)g
(Wa)r
Xo

asy
O'sa w

acceleration of retained parts, m/s 2 (ft/s 2 or in/s 2)

actual chamfer, m (in)
listed maximum allowable chamfer, m (in)
conversion factor (refer to Table 26-1)
depth of groove, m (in)
shaft or housing diameter, m (in)
frequency of vibration, cps
allowable static thrust load on the groove wall, kN (lbf)
allowable impact load on groove, kN (lbf)
allowable static thrust 10ad of the ring, kN (lbf)
allowable impact load on a retaining ring, kN (lbf)
listed allowable assembly load with maximum corner radius or
chamfer, k N (lbf)
allowable assembly load when cornor radius or chamfer is less
t h a n the listed, kN (lbf)
allowable thrust load exerted by the adjacent part, kN (lbf)
allowable sudden load an groove, kN (lbf)
allowable sudden load on ring, kN (lbf)
distance of the outer groove wall from the end of the shaft or
bore as shown in Fig. 26-2, m (in)
factor of safety (about 2 to 4 may be assumed)
maximum safe speed, rpm
reduction factor from Fig. 26-1.
actual corner radius or chamfer, m (in)
listed maximum allowable corner radius, m (in)
ring thickness, m (in)
largest section of the ring, m(in)
weight of retained parts, kN (lbf)
allowable vibratory loading on groove, kN (lbf)
allowable vibratory loading on ring, kN (lbf)
amplitude of vibration, m (in)
tensile yield strength of groove material, Table 26-2, MPa (psi)
maximum working stress of ring during expansion or
contraction of ring, MPa (psi)
shear strength of ring material, MPa (psi) (refer to Table 26-3)
coefficient of friction between ring and retained parts whichever
is the largest.

26.1

26.2

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

Note: a and 7- with subscript s designates strength properties of material used in

the design which will be used and observed throughout this Machine Design Data
Handbook. Other factors in performance or in special aspects are included from
time to time in this chapter and, being applicable only in their immediate context
are not given at this stage.
Particular

Formula

RETAINING RINGS AND CIRCLIPS"

(Figs. 26-1 to 26-28 and Tables 26-1 to 26-13)
Load Capacities of Retaining Rings:
CFDdTrasy

Allowable static thrust load on the groove

Ftg ---

Allowable static thrust load on ring which is subject

to shear

C FD tTrrs
FIT -

The allowable thrust load exerted by adjacent part

At

It
r i

(26-2)

O'sa w t

Ftrr <_
Allowable assembly load when the corner radius or
chamfer is less than the listed (F" < F'r)

(26-1)

nq

T2

(26-3)

18#D

F[rmax

for radius

(26-4)

F[ Chmax
Ch

for chamfer

(26-5)

Dynamic Loading:
Allowable sudden load on ring

Fsr ~

0.5Err

(26-6)

Allowable sudden load on groove

Fsg < 0.5Ftg

(26-7)

Allowable vibration loading on ring

(Wa)r <_ 540Frr a

(26-8)

Allowable vibration loading on groove

(Wa)g <_ 400Ftg a

(26-9)

Acceleration of retained parts for harmonic oscillation

a ,~ 40Xof 2

(26-10)

Allowable impact loading on groove

Fig = Fred~2

(26-11)

Allowable impact loading on ring

An empirical formula for maximum safe speed with
standard types of rings

F i r ---

(26-12)

FrTt/2

nmax = 5000000/D

nmax -- 20000/D

a Note: Actual tests should be conducted because of repeated or cyclic condition.

where D in mm

(26-13)

where D in inches

(26-14)

RETAINING RINGS AND CIRCLIPS

Particular

26.3

Formula

F o r dimensions of external circlips--Type A - - l i g h t

series

Refer to Table 26-5 and Fig. 26-3.

F o r dimensions of external circlips--Type A - - h e a v y

series

Refer to Table 26-6 and Fig. 26-4.

Refer to Table 26-7 and Fig. 26-5.

F o r dimensions of internal circlips--Type B - - l i g h t

series
Refer to Table 26-8 and Fig. 26-6.
F o r dimensions of internal circlips--Type B - - H e a v y
series
Refer to Table 26-9 and Fig. 26-7.
F o r dimensions of external circlip--Type C
F o r dimensions, allowable static thrust load, allowable corner radii, chamfers, housing diameter and
ring thickness of retaining rings--basic internal,
bowed internal, beveled internal, inverted internal,
double beveled internal, crescent-shaped, bowed Ering, reinforced, locking prong in grooved housing
and on grooved shafts, self locking and triangular
self locking ring etc.

Refer to Tables 26-10 to 26-13 and Figs. from 26-1 to

26-28.

Refer to Fig. 26-1.

F o r q reduction factor

T A B L E 26-1
Conversion or correction factor C~ for calculating Fr~
and Ftg for use in Eqs. (26-1) and (26-2)
Conversion or correction factor CF

q6
4
3

\
\

Ring type

Ring: Fr-,-

Basic, bowed internal

Beveled internal
Double-beveled internal
Inverted internal, external
Basic, bowed external
Beveled external

1.2
1.2

Groove: Ftg

1.2
1.2
Use d/2 instead of d
2/3
1/2
1
1
1
1
Use d/2 instead of d
Crescent-shaped
1/2
1/2
Two-part interlocking
3/4
3/4
E-ring, bowed E-ring
1/3
1/3
Reinforced E-ring
1/4
1/4
Locking-prong ring
See manufacturer's 1.2
specifications
Heavy-duty external
1.3
2
High-strength radial
1/2
1/2
Miniature high-strength See manufacturer's specifications
Thinner-gage high-strength 1/2
1/2
radial

FIGURE 26-1

,~l/d

Reduction curve

FIGURE 26-2

Edge margin

T A B L E 26-2
Tensile yield strength of groove material

Tensile yield strength, crsy

Groove material

MPa

lbf/in 2

Cold-rolled steel
Hardened steel (Rockwell C40)
Hardened steel (Rockwell C50)
Aluminum (2024-T4)
Brass (naval)

310
1034
1380
276
210

45,000
150,000
200,000
40,000
30,000

T A B L E 26-3
Shear strength of ring material for use in Eq. (26-2)

Shear strength, rs
Ring
material
Carbon
spring
steel (SAE
10601090)

Ring type

Ring thickness
mm (in)

26.4

lbf/in 2

Basic, bowed, beveled, inverted

internal and external rings and
crescent-shaped

Up to and including
0.9 (0.035)

827

120,000

Double-beveled internal rings

1.07 (0.042) and over

1034

150,000

Heavy-duty external

0.90 (0.035) and over

1034

150,000

Miniature high-strength

0.510 (0.020) and

0.635 (0.025)

827

120,000

0.9 (0.035) and over

1034

150,000

Two-part interlocking, reinforced E-ring, high-strength

radial

All available

1034

150,000

Thinner high-strength radial

All available

1034

150,000

E-ring, bowed E-ring

0.254 (0.010) and

0.380 (0.015)

690

100,000

0.635 (0.025)

827

120,000

1034

150,000

0.9 (0.035) and over

Beryllium
copper
(CDA
17200)

MPa

Locking-prong

All available

896

130,000

Basic external

0.254 (0.010) and

0.380 (o.o 15)
sizes 12 through 23

758

110,000

Bowed external

0.380 (O.Ol5)
sizes 18 through 23

758

110,000

E-ring

0.254 (0.010)
(size 4 only)

662

95,000

T A B L E 26-4
M a x i m u m working stress of ring during expansion or contraction

Maximum allowable working stress,

Ring material

MPa

lbf]in 2

Carbon spring steel (SAE 1075)

Stainless steel (PH 15-7 Mo)
Beryllium copper (CDA 17200)
Aluminum (Alclad 7075-T6)

1724
1724
1380
482

250,000
250,000
200,000
70,000

O'sa w

Courtesy: 1964, 1965, 1973, 1981 Waldes Kohinoor, Inc., Long Island City, New York, 1985.
Edward Killian, "Retaining Rings", Robert O. Parmley, Editor-in-Chief "Mechanical Components
Handbook", McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New York, USA.
T A B L E 26-5
Dimensions for external circlipsmtype A m l i g h t series

_(

/" f "

"~.

~.

/
.

'

~--"

Unexpanded

~.

Expanded for Assembly

m I

For d I up to 9
Detail at X

!'"

For d 1 = 10 to 165
Detail at X

Direction of Load

For dl = 170 and above

Detail at X

Standard Seating

Circlip (Retaining Ring)

Groove for Shaft Subject
to Axial Load

FIGURE 26-3

All dimensions in millimeters

Circlip
Shaft
Dia
dl

Axial force
s
hll

a
Max.

b
Approx. d3

Tol. on
d3

d4
d5
Expanded Min.

0.8

3.2

1.5
1.7

+0.09
-0.18
+0.15

15.2
16.4

10

7.4
8.4
9.3

3.3
11
12
13

Shaft groove

3.4

10.2
11
11.9

7.6
8.6

m1
a13

m2
Min.

0.9

1.0

n
Min.

lbf

1180
1360

265
305

1500

340

2060
2270
2940

460
510
660

0.6
17.6

-0.30
1.8

1.2

de

Tol. on
d2

9.6
1.5

18.6
19.6
20.8

10.5
11.5
12.4

hll

1.1

1.2

0.75

26.5

26.6

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

T A B L E 26-5
Dimensions for external cirelipsmtype A - - l i g h t series

(Contd.)

All dimensions in millimeters

Shaft groove

Circlip
Shaft
Dia
dl
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
24
25
26
28
29
30
32
34
35
36
38
40
42
45
48
50
52
55
56
58
60
62
63
65
68
70
72
75
78
80
82
85
88
90

Axial force
s
hll

a
Max.

3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
~ 3 . 9

1.2

1.5

4
4.1
4.2
4.4
4.5
4.7
4.8
5
5.2
5.4
5.6

5.8
6
6.5
6.7
6.9
6.9
7
7.2
7.3

2.5

7.4
7.5
7.6
7.8
8
8.1
8.2
8.4

1.75

8.6
8.7
8.8
3

b
Approx. d3

Tol. on
d3

d4
d5
Expanded Min.

2.1

+0.18
-0.36

22
23.2
24.4
25.6
26.8
27.8
29
30.2
31.4
33.8
34.8
36
38.4
39.6
4.1
43.4
45.8
47.2
48.2
50.6
53
56
59.4
62.8
64.8
67
70.4
71.6
73.6
75.8
78
79.2
81.6
85
87.2
89.4
92.2
96.2
98.2
101
104
107
109

2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
3
3.1
3.2
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.8
3.9
4
4.2
4.4
4.5
4.7
5
5.1
5.2
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.8
6
6.2
6.3
6.5
6.6
6.8
7
7.3
7.4
7.6
7.8
8
8.2

12.9
13.8
14.7
15.7
16.5
17.5
18.5
19.5
20.5
22.2
23.2
24.2
25.9
26.6
27.9
29.6
31.5
32.2
33.2
35.2
36.5
38.5
41.5
44.5
45.8
47.8
50.8
51.8
53.9
55.8
57.8
58.8
60.8
63.5
65.5
67.5
70.5
73.5
74.5
76.5
79.5
82.5
84.5

+0.21
-0.42

+0.25
-0.25

+0.39
-0.78

+0.46
-0.92

+0.46
-0.92

1.7

2.5

Toi. on
d2
13.4
14.3
15.2
16.2
17
18
19
2O
21
22.9
23.9
24.9
26.6
27.6
28.6
30.3
32.3
33
34
36
37.5
39.5
42.5
45.5
47
49
52
53
55
57
59
6O
62
65
67
69
72
75
76.5
78.5
81.5
84.5
86.5

ml
H13

m2
Min.

n
Min.
0.9
1.1
1.2

1.5

1.3

1.4
1.7

2.1

1.6

1.7
2.6

h12
1.85

2.15

2.3

3.8

4.5

4.5
2.65

2.8

3.15

3.3

h12

5.3

lbf
3190
3920
4809
5100
6770
7110
7550
7900
8300
9900
10400
10790
14710
15300
15890
20590
21770
26180
27070
28540
37360
39230
42170
45110
55900
5835O
61780
62760
65210
67665
69625
71100
73550
76880
78940
81395
84336
88260
104930
107870
111795
116700
118660

720
880
1080
1150
1520
1600
1700
1780
1860
2230
2335
2425
3310
3440
3570
4630
4890
5890
6085
6415
8400
8820
9480
10140
12565
13120
13890
14110
14660
15210
15650
15985
16535
17285
17748
18300
18960
19840
23590
24250
25130
26236
26675

R E T A I N I N G R I N G S A N D CIRCLIPS

T A B L E 26-5
Dimensions for external circlipsmtype AMlight series

26.7

(Contd.)

All dimensions in millimeters

Circlip
Shaft
Dia
dl
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
155
160
165
170
175
180
185
190
195
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300

Shaft groove
Axial force

s
hll

a
Max.

b
Approx. d3

9.4
9.6
9.9
10.1
10.6
11
11.4
11.6
11.8
12
12.2
13

8.6
9
9.3
9.6
9.8
10.2
10.4
10.7
11
11.2
11.5
11.8
12
12..2
12.5
12.9
Max
13.5
Max

13.3
13.5

14
Max

5
16
Max

89.5
94.5
98
103
108
113
118
123
128
133
138
142
146
151
155.5
160.5
165.5
170.5
175.5
180.5
185.5
190.5
198
208
218
228
238
245
255
265
275
285

Tol. on
d3

+0.54
-1.08

+0.63
-1.26

+0.72
-1.44

+0.81
-1.62

d4
d5
Expanded Min.

a2

115
121
126
132
138
143
149
155
160
165
171
177
182
188
193
197
202
208
213
219
224
229
239
249
259
269
279
293
303
313
323
333

91.5
96.5
101
106
111
116
121
126
131
136
141
145
150
155
160
165
170
175
180
185
190
195
204
214
224
234
244
252
262
272
282
292

3.5

Tol. on
d2

ml
H13

m2
Min.

n
Min.

4.15

4.3

7.5

h13

9
5.15

5.3

12

lbf
125525
132390
158865
166712
174555
181422
189265
197110
204958
212800
220650
283410
294200
304000
313810
322640
331460
341270
331460
328520
320675
312830
478560
502095
524650
518770
493270
533480
514846
498175
491505
463850

28220
29764
35716
37490
39244
40785
42550
44315
46080
47840
49606
63716
66140
69346
70550
72535
74520
76724
74520
73858
72094
70330
107590
112880
117950
116630
110900
119936
115748
112000
108250
104280

26-6
Dimensions for external circlipsmtype A m h e a v y series
TABLE

Unexpanded

Expanded for Assembly

2
Standard Seating

Direction of Load
Circlip Groove for Shaft
Subject to Axial Load

Alternate Shape of Lug

FIGURE 26-4
All dimensions in millimeters
Circlip
Shaft
Dia
dl
15
16
17
18
20
22
24
25
28
30
32
34
35
38
40
42
45
48
50
52
55
58
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
100

Shaft groove
Axial force

s
hll

a
Max.
4.8
5

1.5

1.75

5.1
5.5
6
6.3
6.4

2
6.5

2.5

6.6
6.7
6.8
7
7.2
7.5
7.8
8
8.2
8.5
8.8
9
9.3
9.5
9.7
9.8
10
10.2
10.5

b
Approx. d3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
3
3.1
3.2
3.4
3.5
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.7
5
5.1
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6.3
6.6
7
7.4
7.8
8.2
9

13.8
14.7
15.7
16.5
18.5
20.5
22.2
23.2
25.9
27.9
29.6
31.5
32.2
35.2
36.5
38.5
41.5
44.5
45.8
47.8
50.8
53.8
55.8
60.8
65.5
70.5
74.5
79.5
84.5
94.5

Tol. on
d3

+0.18
-0.36

+0.21
-0.42

+0.25
-0.50

+0.39
-0.78

+0.46
-0.92

+0.54
-1.08

d4
ds
Expanded Min.

d2

25.5
27.5
28.5
29.5
32.5
35.5
38
39
42.5
44.5
46.5
49
50
53
55.5
58
61.5
65
68
70
73.5
77
79
85
90.5
96
101
106.5
112
124

14.3
15.2
16.2
17
19
21
22.9
23.9
26.6
28.6
30.3
32.3
33
36
37.5
39.5
42.5
45.5
47
49
52
55
57
62
67
72
76.5
81.5
86.5
96.5

2.5

3.5

Tol. on
d2

ml
HI3

m2
Min.

n
Min.
1.1

hll

1.6

1.7

1.85

1.2
1.5

1.7
2.15

2.3

2.1
2.6
3

2.65

2.8
3.8

h12

3.15

3.3
4.5

4.15

4.3
5.3

N
3922
4805
5100
6765
7550
8286
9905
10395
14710
15896
20594
21770
25890
28242
37658
39226
42168
45110
55898
58350
61780
65214
67665
70550
78942
84336
104930
111795
118660
132390

lbf
882
1080
1146
1520
1698
1862
2226
2336
3310
3570
4630
4895
5820
6350
9466
8820
9480
10140
12566
13118
13990
14660
15212
16535
17744
19956
23590
25134
26676
29764

Designation: A circlip of light series in type A for shaft diameter d I equal to 50 mm shall be designated as: Circlip, Light A 50 IS: 3075, 1965.

26.8

T A B L E 26-7
Dimensions for internal circlips--type B---light series

._i

LS

~
X
Uncompressed

For d1up to 165

Compressedfor Assembly

-~n[l~m~Sharp edge

Sharp edge

Standard Seating

For dI =40 and above

Detail at X

~~l..ml

Directionof Load
Circlip Groove for Bore
Subject to Axial Load

For d1= 170 and above

Detail at X

Detail at X

FIGURE 26-5
All dimensions in millimeters
Circlip

Bore groove
Axial force

Shaft
Dia

dl

hll

Max.

b
Approx. d3

8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
24
25
26
28
30
32
34
35
36
37
38
40
42

0.8

2.4
2.5
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.6
3.7
3.8

1.1
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.7
1.8
1.9
2

3.9
4.I

2.1
2.2

4.2

1.2

4.4
4.5
4.7
4.8

5.4
1.5
5.5
5.8
5.9

2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.9
2.9
3.0
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.9
4.1

8.7
9.8
10.8
11.8
13.0
14.1
15.1
16.2
17.3
18.3
19.5
20.5
21.5
22.5
23.5
25.9
26.9
27.9
30.1
32.1
34.4
36.5
37.8
38.8
39.8
40.8
43.5
45.5

Tol. on
d3

+0.36
-0.18

+0.42
-0.21

+0.50
-0.25

+0.78
-0.39

Tol. on
d2

d4
ds
Compressed Min.
2.8
3.5
3.1
3.9
4.7
5.3
6
7
7.7
8.4
8.9
9.8
10.6
11.6
12.6
14.2
15
15.6
17.4
19.4
20.2
22.2
23.2
24.2
25
26
27.4
29.2

1
1.2
1.5

1.7

8.4
9.4
10.4
11.4
12.5
13.6
14.6
15.7
16.8
17.8
19
2O
21
22
23
25.2
26.2
27.2
29.4
31.4
33.7
35.7
37
38
39
4O
42.5
44.5

ml
H13

m2

Min.

Min.

0.6

0.':/5

0.9

Hll
1.1

1.2

1.1
1.2

1.5

1.8

1.3

1.4
2.1
2.6

1.6

1.7

lbf
1255
1412
1570
1725
2353
3080
3295
4138
5050
5364
7110
7492
7894
8286
8650
11375
11769
12258
15495
16572
21575
22750
27655
28440
29224
30106
39716
41678

282
318
352
389
530
692
740
930
1135
1205
1598
1684
1775
1862
1943
2558
2645
2756
3485
3726
4850
5115
6216
6394
6570
6768
8930
9370

26.9

T A B L E 26-7
Dimensions for internal circlipsmtype B m l i g h t series

(Contd.)

All dimensions in millimeters

Bore groove

Circlip
Shaft
Dia
dl
45
47
48
50
52
55
56
58
60
62
63
65
68
70
72
75
78
80
82
85
88
90
92
95
98
100
102
105
108
110
112
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
155
160
165
170
175
180

26.10

Axial force
s
hll

a
Max.

1.75 6.2
6.4
6.5
6.7
6.8
2
6.9
7.3
7.6
7.8
2.5

b
Approx. d3
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.8
6.1
6.2
6.4
6.6
6.8

8.5

8.6
3

8.7
8.8
9
9.2
9.5
10.4
10.5

11
11.2
11.4
12
4
13

7.0
7.2
7.4
7.6
7.8
8.1
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.7
9
9
9.1
9.3
9.7
10
10.2
10.5
10.7
10.9
11.2
11.4
11.6
11.8
12.2
Max
12.7
Max
13.2

48.5
50.5
51.5
54.2
56.2
59.2
60.2
62.2
64.2
66.2
67.2
69.2
72.5
74.5
76.5
79.5
82.5
85.5
87.5
90.5
93.5
95.5
97.5
100.5
103.5
105.5
108
112
115
117
119
122
127
132
137
142
147
152
158
164
169
174.5
179.5

Toi. on
d3

+0.92
-0.46

+1.08
-0.54

+1.08
-0.54

+1.26
-0.63

Tol. on
d2

m1
H13

m2
Min.

n
Min.

47.5
49.5
50.5
53
55
58
59
61
63
65
66
68
71
73
75
78
81
83.5
85.5
88.5
91.5
93.5
95.5
98.5
101.5
103.5
106
109
112
114
116
119
124
129
134
139
144
149
155
160
165
170
175

H12

1.85

3.8

2.15

2.3

180

H13

d4
d5
Compressed Min.

a~

31.6
33.2
34.6
36
37.6
40.4
41.4
43.2
44.4
46.4
47.4
48.8
51.4
53.4
55.4
58.4
60
62
64
66.8
69.8
71.8
73.6
76.4
79
81
82.6
85.6
88
88.2
9O
93
97
102
107
112
117
122
125
130
133
138
145

184.5

149

189.5

153

2.5

3.5

185

4.5

2.65

2.8

5.3

H12

3.15

3.3

5.3

4.15

4.3

lbf

44325
46286
47268
59526
61780
65214
66195
68646
71098
73354
74334
76688
80120
82572
84826
88260
91690
109834
112775
116699
120620
123562
126505
130428
134350
137292
159849
164750
169654
172596
175538
180440
188286
195150
202996
210940
219686
226532
226532
294198
312830
322936
332444

9965
10406
10626
13382
13766
14660
14882
15442
15984
16490
16712
17240
18012
18564
19070
19700
20614
24692
25354
26236
27118
27790
28440
29322
30205
30866
35936
37040
38142
38902
39465
40566
42330
43874
45238
47400
49165
50930
50930
66142
70330
72535
74740

341270

76724

338328

76062

T A B L E 26-7
Dimensions for internal circlipsmtype B - - l i g h t series

(Contd.)

All dimensions in millimeters

Bore groove

Circlip
Shaft
Dia
dl

185
190
195
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300

Axial force
s
hi1

a
Max.

b
Approx. d3
Max
13.7
Max
13.8
Max

14
Max

16
Max

Tol. on
d2

ml
H13

m2
Min.

n
Min.

Tol. on
d3

d4
ds
Compressed Min.

d2

194.5

+1.44

157

190

343230

77165

199.5
204.5
209.5
222
232
242
252
262
275
285
295
305
315

-0.72

162
167
171
181
191
201
211
221
227
237
247
257
267

195
200
205
216
226
236
246
256
268
278
288
298
308

333424
323618
318715
488368
511904
538392
514846
495232
529556
507980
490330
472678
456006

74960
72755
71652
109795
115096
121040
115748
111338
119055
114205
110236
106268
102520

+1.62
-0.81

5.15

5.3
12

lbf

26.11

TABLE 26-8
Dimensions for internal circlipsmtype Bmheavy series

0 .

or,,0resse0,or,,ssern0,,
,

.,,,

Uncom )ressed
~

,-

,,ar0e00e.,

Standard Seating

ar0e00e

Direction of Load
Circlip Groove for Shaft
Subject to Axial Load

Alternate Shape of Lug

For dI =40 and above
F I G U R E 26-6

All dimensions in millimeters

Circlip
Shaft
Dia
dl
20
22
24
25
26
28
30
32
34
35
37
38
40
42
45
47
50
52
55
60
62
65
68
70
72
75
80
85
90
95
100

26.12

Bore groove
Axial force

s
hll

1.5

1.75

2.5

a
Max.

b
Approx.

4.5
4.7
4.9
5 "l
5.1J~
5.3
5.5
5.7
5.9
6
6.2'~
6.3/
6.5
6.7
7
7.2
7.5
7.7
8
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
9
9.2
9.3
9.5
9.7
10
10.3
10.5

2.4
2.8
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.1
4.3
4.4
4.6
4.7
5
5.4
5.5
5.8
6.1
6.2
6.4
6.6
7
7.2
7.6
8.1
8.4

d3

Toi. on
d3

d4
Compressed

21.5
23.5
25.9
26.9
27.9
30.1
32.1
34.4
36.5
37.8
39.8
40.8
43.5
45.5
48.5
50.5
54.2
56.2
59.2
64.2
66.2
69.2
72.5
74.5
76.5
79.5
85.5
90.5
95.5
100.5
105.5

10
11.6
13.2
14
14.8
16.4
18
+0.50
19.6
-0.25
21.2
22
23.6
~ 2 4 " 4
+0.78
26
-0.39
27.6
30
31.6
34
35.6
38
+0.92
42
-0.46
43.8
46.6
49.4
51
52.6
55.5
60
+1.08
64.6
-0.54
69
73.4
78

d5
Min.

+0.42
-0.21

2.5

3.5

dz
21
23
25.2
26.2
27.2
29.4
31.4
33.7
35.7
37
39
40
42.5
44.5
47.5
49.5
53
55
58
63
65
68
71
73
75
78
83.5
88.5
93.5
98.5
103.5

Tol. on
d2

ml
H13

1.6

m2
Min.

1.7

Min.

lbf

1.5

7895
8650
11375
11768
12259
15495
16572
21575
22750
27655
29224
30106
39716
41678
44325
46286
59526
61782
65214
71098
73354
76688
80120
82570
84926
89260
109834
116698
123564
130429
137292

1775
1945
2558
2646
2755
3484
3726
4950
5115
6218
6590
6768
8930
9370
9965
10406
13382
13890
14660
15984
16490
17240
18017
18564
19070
19942
24692
26236
27780
29322
30966

1.8
2.1
2.6

1.85

2
3

2.15

2.3

2.65

2.8

3.8

H12

4.5
3.15

3.3

4.15

4.3

5.3

T A B L E 26-9
D i m e n s i o n s for external c i r c l i p s - - t y p e C

.-Jn~ l..-m

.,

Unexpanded

Circlip Groove for shaft

Expanded

FIGURE 26-7
All dimensions in millimeters
Cirelip

Shaft Groove

Nominal
size dl

d4
Expanded

a
H10

0.8
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.3
3.2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
15
19
24

2
3
4
4.5
6
7
9
11
12
14
16
18.5
20
23
29
37
44

0.58
1.01
1.28
1.61
1.94
2.70
3.34
4.11
5.26
5.84
6.52
7.63
8.32
10.45
12.61
15.92
21.88

0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.75
2.0

Tol. on
s

+0.02

+0.03

To

d3
hll

From

d3

1
1.4
2
2.5
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
16
20
25

1.4
2
2.5
3
4
5
7
8
9
11
12
14
15
18
24
31
38

0.8
1.2
1.5
1.9
2.3
3.2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
15
19
24

0.24
0.34
0.44
0.54
0.64
0.64
0.74
0.74
0.74
0.94
1.05
1.15
1.25
1.35
1.55
1.80
2.05

Tol. on
m

+0.02

4-0.03

-+-0.06

n
Min

0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1
1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.5
1.8
2
2
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0

IS: 3075, 1965

REFERENCES

1. Lingaiah K., Machine Design Data Handbook, M c G r a w - H i l l Publishing C o m p a n y , N e w York, 1994.

2. Waldes K o h i n o o r , Inc., Long Island City, N e w York, U.S.A, 1985.
3. E d w a r d Killian, Retaining Rings, Waldes K o h i n o o r , Inc., L o n g Island City, N e w York, U.S.A, 1985 and
Robert O. Parmley, Editor-in-Chief, Mechanical Components Handbook, M c G r a w - H i l l Publishing C o m p a n y
N e w York, 1985.
4. IS: 3075, 1965, Circlips.
5. Industrial Fasteners Handbook, 2nd Edition, T r a d e and Technical Press Limited, M o r d e n Surrey, England,
1980.
6. "General Purpose Uniform Cross-section Spiral Retaining Rings", A N S I , B27.6, 1972 (R 1977)
7. "General Purpose Tapered and Reduced Cross-section Retaining Rings (Metric)", A N S I B 27.7, 1977.
8. "General Purpose Metric Tapered and Reduced Cross-section Retaining Rings" A N S I B27.8M, 1978.
9. Joseph E. Shigley, "Unthreaded Fasteners", and Shigley, J. E., and Mischke, C. R., Standard Handbook of
Machine Design, M c G r a w - H i l l Publishing C o m p a n y , N e w York, 1996.
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TABLE

RINGS AND CIRCLIPS

26.19

26-13

Radially assembled external retaining rings

FIGURE 26-25

FIGURE 26-24

Reinforced
external self-locking ring

External

F I G U R E 26-26 Internal
self-locking ring

self-locking ring

F I G U R E 26-27 T r i a n g u l a r
self-locking ring

Allowable static thrust load, when rings abut parts with

sharp corners a

Housing diameter or shaft diameter

From

Through

Nominal
ring
thickness

Ring type

mm

in

mm

in

mm

in

Reinforced
self-locking
external
on shafts,
no grooves

2.388
2.388
11.125

0.094
0.094
0.438

91525
9.525
25,400

0.375
0.375
1.000

0.254
0.380
0.380

0.010
0.015
0.015

Self-locking
external
on shafts,
no grooves

2.388
11.125

0.094
0.438

9.525
25.400

0.375
1.000

0.254
0.380

0.010 b
0.015

Self-locking
internal
in housing,
no grooves

7.925
19.050

0.312
0.750

15.875
50.300

0.625
2.000 c

0.254
0.380

0.010
0.015

Triangular
retainer
on shafts,
no grooves

1.575
1.575
4.388
4.388
4.775
9.525
11.231

0.062
0.062
0.094
0.094
0.188
0.375
0.437

0.156
0.156
0.312
d

0.254
0.380
0.254
0.380
0.380
0.509
0.6351

0.010
0.015
0.010
0.015
0.015
0.020
0.025

10/32
10/32
1/4-28
1/4-28

0.381
0.508
0.508
0.635

0,015
0.020
0.020
0.025

Triangular nut
on threaded,
parts

4.761
4.761
6.35-20
6.35--20

6/32
6/32
1/4--20
1/4-20

3.962
3.962
7.925
d
7.939
7.938
6.35--28
6.35--28

Groove material having

minimum tensile yield
strength of 1034 MPa
(150,000 Ibf[in 2)
From
N

lbf

Through
N

lbf

---

622
890
978
978

140
200
220
220

Groove material having

minimum tensile yield
strength of 310 MPa
(45,000 lbf[in 2)

756
978

170
220
m
--

From
N

Through

lbf

lbf

120
200
534

27
45
126

289
534
622

65
120
140

58
222

13
50

200
289

45
65

356
334

80
75

200
245

45
55

Ill
178
266
256
622
1112
1200

25
40
60
80
140
250
270

334
534
890

75
120
200

622
800
978
978

140
180
220
220

645
845

145
190

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CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

TABLE 26-13
R a d i a l l y a s s e m b l e d e x t e r n a l retaining rings (Contd.)

F I G U R E 26-28

Radial clamp ring

Allowable static thrust load e

Shaft diameter
From
mm

Shaft without groove

Through

in

mm

in

Nominal ring
thickness
mm

in

From
N

lbf

Shaft with groove,

310 MPa (45,000 lbf/in 2)

Through
N

lbf

From
N

lbf

Through
N

lbf

Tapered-section self-locking clamp ring on shafts with or without grooves

Inch type

Millimeter type

2.388
4.750
7.925
11.100
15.875

0.094
0.187
0.312
0.437
0.625

3.962
6.350
9.525
12.700
19.050

0.156
0.250
0.375
0.500
0.750

0.635
0.890
1.066
1.270
1.575

0.025
0.035
0.042
0.050
0.062

45
111
200
266
378

10
25
45
60
95

98
156
266
289
400

22
35
60
65
90

2.006
5.004
5.994
8.992
13.538

0.079
0.197
0.236
0.354
0.533

2.947

0.118
-0.276
0.394
0.590

0.610
0.913
0.990
1.194
1.500

0.024
0.032
0.039
0.047
0.059

45
133
155
222
334

10
30
35
50
75

66
-178
245
356

15

2.362
4.750
7.925

0.093
0.187
0.312

3.962
6.350
9.525

0.156
0.250
0.375

0.635
0.889
1.066

0.025
0.035
0.042

36
80
142

8
18
32

58
98
187

13
22
42

1.981
5.004
7.925

0.078
0.197
0.312

3.962
7.900
9.962

0.156
0.276
0.393

0.660
0.889
1.092

0.024
0.035
0.043

30
85
147

7
19
33

53
102
218

12
23
49

7.010
10.005
14.986

40
55
80

489
1290
2535

110
290
570

400
90
800 180
1 7 3 5 390
3780 850

178
311
579
1512

40
70
130
340

445 100
756 170
1 6 4 5 370

Radially applied sel~locking clamp rings on shafts without grooves

Inch type

Millimeter type

Courtesy: 1964, 1965, 1973, 1991 Waldes Kohinoor, Inc., Long Island City, New York, 1985.
Where rings are of immediate size--or groove materials have intermediate tensile yield strengths--loads may be obtained by interpolation.
b Ring for shaft 6.096 mm (0.240 in) diameter is available only in 0.380 mm (0.015 in) thickness: allowable thrust load = 178 N (40 lbf).
c Ring for housing 34.925 mm (1.375 in) diameter is available only as reinforced ring having an allowable thrust l o a d - 667 N (150 lbf).
d Round and hexagonal shafts.
e Grooved shafts are recommended only for rings used on shafts 0.197 in (5.0 mm) or larger.
Courtesy: Edward Killian, "Retaining Rings", Robert O. Parmley, Editor-in-Chief"Mechanical Components Handbook", McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company, New York, USA, 1985
a