Value Collection 79529616 External Snap Retaining Ring

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 79529616 is an external snap retaining ring designed to secure components on shafts in a wide range of mechanical assemblies. Manufactured from spring steel with a phosphate finish, this ring seats into a precision groove on the shaft outside diameter, holding bearings, gears, collars, and similar components axially in place. The shaft diameter is 1-9/16 inches, the groove diameter measures 1.468 inches, and the ring thickness is 0.062 inches. The phosphate finish provides a base layer of corrosion resistance and surface lubricity suited to industrial and mechanical service environments. Installation and removal are performed with standard external snap ring pliers.

This retaining ring is appropriate for use in industrial machinery, power transmission assemblies, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and general mechanical equipment where external shaft retention is required. It is sized for a 1-9/16 inch nominal shaft and follows inch-system dimensioning, making it a direct fit for equipment designed to that standard. Machinists, millwrights, maintenance technicians, and assembly professionals regularly specify this ring type for OEM and MRO applications alike.

Key Features

• External snap ring design retains components on the outside diameter of a 1-9/16 inch shaft
• Spring steel construction provides consistent radial spring force and long service life
• Phosphate finish offers baseline corrosion resistance and improved lubricity
• Groove diameter of 1.468 inches with a groove width of 0.068 inches for precise seating
• Free diameter of 1.446 inches allows controlled installation into machined shaft grooves
• Inch-system dimensioning compatible with standard external snap ring plier sets

Compatibility

Designed as a standard external snap retaining ring for 1-9/16 inch nominal shafts machined to inch-system groove specifications. Verify groove diameter, groove width, and ring thickness against shaft drawings before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation requires external snap ring pliers sized for the ring free diameter. Ensure the shaft groove is clean and free of burrs before seating the ring. Wear eye protection during installation and removal, as snap rings can release under spring tension. Confirm the ring is fully seated in the groove on all sides before returning the assembly to service.