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Description

What It Does:

A snap ring is a springy, C-shaped metal ring that "snaps" into a machined groove on a shaft or inside a housing. It acts like a mechanical stop, preventing parts from sliding off or moving out of position.

Types:

1. External Snap Ring – Fits around the outside of a shaft.

2. Internal Snap Ring – Fits inside a bore or housing.

Used In:

• Automotive transmissions and engines

• Bearing assemblies

• Power tools

• Heavy machinery

• Anything with rotating parts that need to stay in place