Description
Overview:
The 16mm External Circlip is a robust retaining ring for securing components on a grooved shaft, preventing lateral movement under load and vibration. Made from hardened spring steel with a protective black finish, it delivers high strength and dependable retention in demanding environments. It is suitable for a wide range of construction and garden machinery, from compactors and generators to mowers and pumps, where gears, bearings, sprockets, and pulleys need to be held in position. Designed for straightforward fitting with circlip pliers, it helps keep assemblies tight, safe, and serviceable. Sold individually for precise maintenance jobs. Size refers to the shaft diameter. Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 903 1233. Also available in other sizes from 12mm to 25mm to match different shaft diameters.
Key Features:
- 16 mm external circlip sized for a 16 mm shaft groove
- Hardened spring steel construction for high tensile strength and fatigue resistance
- Blackened finish for basic corrosion protection in workshop and site conditions
- Prevents axial (side-to-side) movement of components on shafts
- Chamfered lugs for a secure grip with standard circlip pliers, aiding quick installation and removal
- Reliable performance in machinery subject to vibration and shock loads
- Precise fit helps maintain alignment of bearings, gears, pulleys, and sprockets
- Sold individually to match exact service requirements and reduce waste
- Available range from 12 mm to 25 mm covers common shaft sizes in plant and garden equipment
- Practical choice for both professional workshops and DIY maintenance
- Quick dispatch from stock to minimise downtime
Typical Applications:
Used to retain bearings on motor shafts, locate gears in gearboxes, hold sprockets or pulleys in place, and secure couplings or spacers on drive shafts. Common across plate compactors, generators, pressure washers, lawn mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, pumps, and mixers. Suitable wherever a grooved shaft requires a positive stop to control axial movement.
Also known as:
External snap ring, external retaining ring, C-clip (external type), shaft retaining clip, shaft circlip, shaft ring, retaining clip for shaft, mechanical retaining ring. These terms refer to the same type of ring that seats in a groove on the outside of a shaft to provide axial retention.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 903 1233 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | Each |
| Size | M16 |
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