Value Collection 75942086 External Snap Retaining Ring

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 75942086 is an external snap retaining ring designed to secure components on shafts in mechanical assemblies. Manufactured from spring steel with a phosphate finish, this ring seats in a precision-cut external groove to prevent axial movement of gears, bearings, pulleys, and similar parts. With a shaft diameter of 3/16 inches and a groove diameter of 0.175 inches, it is dimensionally precise for reliable retention. The phosphate finish provides a base layer of corrosion resistance and improves lubrication retention. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and assembly workers install these rings using standard snap ring pliers in production and repair applications.

This external snap retaining ring is suited for light-duty shaft assemblies in industrial machinery, power transmission equipment, and general mechanical assemblies. The 3/16-inch nominal size makes it appropriate for small-diameter shaft applications where compact, low-profile retention hardware is required. It is sold in a package quantity of 50 units, making it practical for production line use or maintenance stock replenishment.

Key Features

• External snap ring design seats in a machined groove on the outside of a shaft
• Spring steel construction provides consistent radial tension and long service life
• Phosphate finish improves corrosion resistance and lubricant adhesion
• Shaft diameter: 3/16 inches with groove diameter of 0.175 inches
• Ring thickness of 0.015 inches with a tolerance of -0.002 to +0.002 inches
• Groove width of 0.018 inches with a tolerance of 0.000 to 0.002 inches

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard component for mechanical assemblies requiring external snap ring retention on 3/16-inch diameter shafts machined to the corresponding groove specification.

Installation Notes

Installation and removal require external snap ring pliers sized for the 3/16-inch application. Ensure the shaft groove is clean and free of burrs before seating the ring. Always wear eye protection during installation, as snap rings can release under tension. Confirm the ring is fully seated in the groove before resuming operation of the assembly.