Value Collection 79529715 External Snap Retaining Ring

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 79529715 is an external snap retaining ring designed to secure components on shafts in mechanical assemblies. Made from spring steel with a phosphate finish, it fits a 15/32 inch shaft diameter and seats in a groove measuring 0.443 inches in diameter and 0.029 inches wide. Ring thickness is 0.025 inches. The phosphate coating provides baseline corrosion resistance and helps with lubrication retention. This type of fastener is commonly installed by machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians working on rotating equipment, pumps, motors, and general industrial machinery.

External snap rings of this size are used in light-duty to medium-duty mechanical assemblies where axial retention of gears, bearings, pulleys, or collars on shafts is required. This ring suits applications calling for a 15/32 inch nominal shaft size with standard groove geometry. The inch-standard dimensions make it appropriate for domestic OEM equipment and aftermarket repair across industrial, agricultural, and general mechanical service environments.

Key Features

• External snap ring style for shaft-mounted axial retention
• Shaft diameter: 15/32 inch (0.4375 inches nominal)
• Groove diameter: 0.443 inches
• Groove width: 0.029 inches with a tolerance of 0.000 to 0.003 inches
• Ring thickness: 0.025 inches with a tolerance of -0.002 to 0.002 inches
• Spring steel construction with phosphate finish for corrosion resistance and lubrication retention
• Free diameter: 0.428 inches

Compatibility

Designed as a standard external snap retaining ring for mechanical assemblies requiring a 15/32 inch shaft diameter with matching groove geometry per inch-standard specifications.

Installation Notes

External snap rings require snap ring pliers with the correct tip size to expand the ring for installation or removal. Always power down and de-energize the machine before servicing any rotating assembly. Inspect the shaft groove for wear or damage before installing a new ring to ensure proper seating and retention. Do not over-expand the ring during installation, as this can compromise the spring steel and reduce retention force.