Value Collection 79529624 External Snap Retaining Ring

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 79529624 is an external snap retaining ring designed to secure components on shafts in mechanical assemblies. Made from spring steel with a phosphate finish, it provides reliable axial retention where a standard external groove is cut into the shaft. The ring seats into a 1.529-inch groove diameter on a 1-5/8-inch nominal shaft and holds its position under load. Ring thickness is 0.062 inches and free diameter is 1.053 inches. The phosphate finish offers moderate corrosion resistance and improves lubrication retention in service environments. This part is sold in a package quantity of 5.

External snap retaining rings of this type are used across a wide range of industrial and mechanical applications including gearboxes, pumps, motors, actuators, and drive assemblies. They are appropriate for both OEM assembly and maintenance and repair operations wherever a 1-5/8-inch shaft with a standard external groove is present. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians commonly use these rings during shaft assembly and component replacement work.

Key Features

• External snap ring design for standard external shaft grooves
• 1-5/8 inches nominal shaft diameter with 1.529-inch groove diameter
• Spring steel construction for consistent radial tension and retention force
• Phosphate finish for corrosion resistance and lubrication compatibility
• 0.062-inch ring thickness with tolerance range of -0.003 to 0.003 inches
• Groove width of 0.068 inches with tolerance of 0.000 to 0.004 inches

Compatibility

Designed for use on 1-5/8-inch nominal shafts with a standard external retaining ring groove measuring 1.529 inches in groove diameter and 0.068 inches in groove width.

Installation Notes

External snap retaining rings require snap ring pliers with the correct tip size for safe installation and removal — using improvised tools risks ring distortion or ejection injury. Power down and de-energize any equipment before servicing shaft assemblies. Confirm groove dimensions match the ring specifications before installation to ensure proper seating. Do not reuse a ring that has been visibly distorted or overstressed during removal.