Circlips
Circlips keep bearings, pins, and gears in place. You can buy them as a set or an assortment. Choose internal rings for bores and external rings for shafts. The sizes cover common dimensions, so you’ll likely find what you need. Check the number of pieces and the material. A plated or black-oxide finish adds corrosion resistance. Use a ring pliers to install them.
External Circlip Assortment | Ø 3 - 32 mm | 300 pcs.
Internal Circlip Assortment | Ø 3 - 32 mm | 300 pcs.
External Circlip Assortment | Ø 8 - 19 mm | 78 pcs.
Internal Circlip Assortment | Ø 8 - 19 mm | 78 pcs.
E-Clip Assortment | 3 - 15 mm | 94 pcs.
Metric E-Clip Assortment | 1.5 - 22 mm | 300 pcs.
Circlips for Every Job
Which size and type?
Circlips hold bearings, pins and gears in place. You choose internal circlips for use in a bore. External circlips fit on a shaft. Sizes range from small for light applications to large for heavy loads. Check the diameter and thickness of the ring. They must match the groove in the shaft or bore.
Where ordering goes wrong
A common mistake is picking the wrong type. An external circlip on a shaft works differently from an internal circlip in a bore. Always check whether you need internal or external. Size matters too. Measure the shaft or bore accurately. A ring that does not fit properly can come off under load. Choose a set with multiple sizes. Then you always have the right ring on hand.
Why special pliers?
Fit circlips with special pliers. Ordinary pliers damage the ring or let it fly off. That creates dangerous situations. Use the correct pliers for internal or external rings. This makes fitting quick and safe. Chrome-plated or blackened rings resist rust. That extends their life, even in a damp workshop.
Circlips fall under consumables, just like the springs and split pins you come across on the same shaft or pin. If a connection has to absorb vibrations, also look at sealing rings and O-rings or fixing clips. To secure the bolt or nut that holds the shaft in place, go to bolts, nails and nuts.