installing retaining rings

[bluesboy]

Anyone know a trick for installing retaining rings. The kind that look like a lock washer. To hot to be chasing it around the shop. What are this type called?

Thanks Jim

 

[Shadowdog500]

I can think of a couple that may look like a lock washer.

You have a photo?

If the item is small you can do it in a really big freezer bag so the clip don't fly across the room.

Chris

 

[spy604]

like these?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#retaining-rings/=d28869

Just twist them and they will slide down the bore into place

 

[bluesboy]

This one is about 1/8 thick with a 5/8 bore looking exactly like a lock washer. Has small gap no over lap and a slight spiral twist. Sorry no photos

 

[spy604]

gap or not you should still be able to twist it on, sometimes you may need a hammer and a punch to 'encourage' it to turn

 

[CrashTestDummy]

Is it going around a shaft? If so, try a deep socket that just fits over the shaft to use to guide the ring on with the light tap of a hammer. That'll keep it from popping and flying.

Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas

 

[bluesboy]

That did it. Thanks Crashtest. just the trick I needed felt like I needed three hands. Good to know I can rely on GJ

 

[rburke65]

Do they call these a "spring nut"?