External standard retaining ring - Function and benefits - Provides axial retention for components on a shaft, securing pulleys, gears, bearings, or collars in place. - Stainless steel with a plain finish offers corrosion resistance in varied environments. - Precise fit to standard groove and shaft dimensions ensures reliable seating and reduced movement. - Material and strength - Material: Stainless steel - Surface treatment: Plain - Meets/exceeds ASME tensile strength: 150,000 psi - Dimensions and compatibility - Shaft diameter: 2-5/8 in - Internal diameter (ID): 2.428 in - Bore diameter: -Free - Thickness: 0.078 in - Thickness tolerance: +/- 0.003 in - Suitable groove diameter: 2.481 in - Groove diameter tolerance: +/- 0.006 in - Suitable groove width: 0.086 in - Practical applications - Retaining a pulley on a drive shaft in automotive or industrial equipment. - Securing a bearing, gear, or sprocket on a shaft in pumps, motors, or gearboxes. - Use in outdoor or corrosive environments where stainless steel and plain surface are advantageous.