Custom Retaining Rings

Retaining rings are either round or rectangular wire that is wound into a circular shape. They can be made from carbon, stainless, or any of the “red” metals. While retaining rings are relatively simple in appearance the wide range of applications with unique requirements means manufacturing these rings anything but simple. Hardware Products has mastered the technique.

The most common use of retaining rings is in holding a coaxial wire to a connector, in connecting the cable wire to a TV set or VCR. The retaining ring fits over the coaxial wire and snaps the connector into place, so that it cannot loosen or fall off.

Additionally, retaining rings are used in a wide variety of applications from jump rope handles and engine components, to tank tread links and escalator assemblies.

Custom Designed Retaining Rings

The spring specialists at Hardware Products can assist you in the design of your unique retaining rings. We will focus on your application and enter your parameters into our official Spring Manufacturer’s Institute spring design program. Our precision recommendation will be sent to you for final adjustments and approval.

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One of the attributes that has made Hardware Products a success for nearly 150 years, is our dedication to one-on-one communication with our customers.

The spring specialists at Hardware Products can assist you in the design of all your unique springs. We will focus on your application and enter your parameters into our official Spring Manufacturer’s Institute spring design program. Our precision recommendation will be sent to you for final adjustments and approval.

If you have an idea, or if you have an unusual spring application, just contact us. With years of experience and computer- aided design capabilities, we can get your design perfected and produced in record time. Designs Verified by Spring Mfg. Institute (SMI) Software

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Retaining Rings Specifications 

Material Shape: Flat, Round, Square, Shaped
Material Thickness: .002″ to .062″
Material Width: 3/32″ to 6.00″
Gap Tolerance: +/- .003″
End Radius: .001″ on all 4 corners
Configurations: Wound on flat, Wound on edge
Materials: Over 35 alloys, including: Rectangular Phosphor Bronze, Square Phosphor Bronze, Shaped Phosphor Bronze, Rectangular Beryllium Copper, Square Beryllium Copper, Shaped Beryllium Copper, Round Stainless, Square Stainless, Round Music Wire and Square Music Wire.

Complete Materials List 

Typical Wire Form Applications