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Installed by mechanical assemblers, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals working on motors, pumps, and rotating shaft assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis retaining ring is suited for use in small-shaft applications across HVAC equipment, pump assemblies, motors, and other rotating machinery where precise axial component retention is required. The three-prong E style design allows installation without special pliers in many configurations, making it practical for field service and production-line assembly alike. Its phosphate finish offers a baseline level of corrosion resistance appropriate for protected indoor mechanical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowed profile generates axial thrust load to reduce component play on the shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-prong E style design for straightforward installation on 3\/16 inch shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAE 1060-1090 steel construction for consistent hardness and spring characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate finish provides basic corrosion resistance for indoor mechanical use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroove width of 0.030 inches and groove depth of 0.020 inches for precise fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets SAE 1060-1090, UNS G10600-G10900, and ISO 13485:2015 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style external retaining ring for 3\/16 inch diameter shafts with a 0.147 inch groove diameter. Confirm groove width, groove depth, and shaft diameter against application specifications before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation should be performed by a qualified mechanical technician or assembler. Always de-energize and lock out equipment before servicing any shaft assembly. E style retaining rings are typically seated by pressing the ring prongs into the groove; verify groove dimensions match ring specifications to avoid improper seating. Inspect the ring for deformation or damage before and after installation, and never reuse a ring that has been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: External Bowed E Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/16 inches (0.1875 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroove Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.147 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroove Diameter Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.000 to 0.002 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.145 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Outside Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.335 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroove Width\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.030 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroove Width Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.000 to 0.003 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroove Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.020 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.015 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Thickness Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: -0.002 to 0.002 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Prongs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: SAE 1060-1090 Steel (UNS G10600-G10900)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 84.5-87 HR15N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e: SAE 1060-1090, UNS G10600-G10900, ISO 13485:2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem of Measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: ROTOR CLIP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: BE-18ST PA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ROTOR CLIP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51719369031986,"sku":"BE-18ST PA","price":1161.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/ce4642d7831c2d970186b020fb4cd529_d4b19241-71f1-4a9c-b6c0-14ee6160461e.jpg?v=1788559069","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/rotor-clip-be-18st-pa-bowed-e-retaining-ring-3-16-in","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}