Value Collection 79529590 External Snap Retaining Ring

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 79529590 is an external snap retaining ring designed to secure components on shafts by seating into a machined groove. Built from spring steel with a phosphate finish, this ring delivers reliable retention force and basic corrosion resistance in mechanical assemblies. It fits a 1-7/16 inch shaft diameter with a groove diameter of 1.35 inches and a groove width of 0.056 inches. Ring thickness measures 0.05 inches. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and assembly professionals install this type of retaining ring as a low-profile alternative to threaded fasteners or press-fit collars wherever axial load retention is required.

This external snap retaining ring is suited for use in industrial machinery, power transmission assemblies, pump shafts, gear drives, and general mechanical equipment requiring shaft component retention. The phosphate finish provides mild surface protection and helps the ring seat cleanly in the groove. It is appropriate for both OEM production assembly and MRO replacement applications across a wide range of industries where inch-series retaining rings are specified.

Key Features

• External snap ring design seats in shaft groove for positive axial retention
• Spring steel construction provides consistent snap force and fatigue resistance
• Phosphate finish offers basic corrosion resistance and clean seating
• Groove diameter of 1.35 inches and groove width of 0.056 inches for precise fitment
• Ring thickness of 0.05 inches with tight tolerance range of -0.002 to 0.002 inches
• Inch-series sizing compatible with standard retaining ring groove specifications

Compatibility

Designed for use on 1-7/16 inch diameter shafts with a machined external groove conforming to the dimensions listed in the technical specifications below.

Installation Notes

External snap retaining rings are typically installed and removed by qualified maintenance technicians or assembly personnel using snap ring pliers sized for external rings. Always power down and de-energize equipment before servicing any shaft assembly. Verify that the shaft groove dimensions match the ring specifications before installation to prevent improper seating or ring ejection under load. Do not reuse a ring that has been overstressed, visibly deformed, or shows signs of fatigue cracking.