Value Collection 79529632 External Snap Retaining Ring

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 79529632 is an external snap retaining ring designed to secure components onto shafts in a wide range of mechanical assemblies. It fits a 1/4-inch shaft diameter and seats in a groove with a 0.23-inch diameter. The ring is manufactured from spring steel with a phosphate finish that provides baseline corrosion resistance. At 0.025 inches thick and 0.029 inches wide at the groove, this is a precision fastener element suited to close-tolerance shaft retention applications. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and assembly professionals working in HVAC, pump, motor, and general mechanical systems will encounter this ring frequently.

This external snap retaining ring is appropriate for use in residential and light commercial equipment where 1/4-inch shaft retention is required. Typical applications include small motor shafts, pump assemblies, fan blade retention, and gearbox components. The phosphate finish makes it suitable for indoor and sheltered mechanical environments. It is sold in a package quantity of 50 units, making it practical for shop stock or field service kits where multiple units may be needed across a service run.

Key Features

• External snap ring design for 1/4-inch shaft diameter retention
• Groove diameter of 0.23 inches with a groove width of 0.029 inches
• Spring steel construction provides reliable snap retention and reusability
• Phosphate finish for baseline corrosion protection in sheltered environments
• Ring thickness of 0.025 inches for consistent seating in standard groove profiles
• Sold in a quantity of 50 units per package

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service stock snap ring for mechanical assemblies using a 1/4-inch shaft with a 0.23-inch groove diameter and 0.029-inch groove width.

Installation Notes

External snap retaining rings of this type are installed and removed using snap ring pliers designed for external rings. Always power down or de-energize the equipment and relieve any mechanical load from the shaft before servicing. Eye protection is required during installation, as the ring can spring free under compression. Follow applicable equipment manufacturer guidelines and general mechanical assembly standards when specifying ring reuse after removal.