When engineers think of fasteners, they usually think along traditional lines: screws, nuts, bolts, cotter pins and washers, rivets, etc. But if these same engineers are tasked with reducing costs, they look outside of their comfort zone for a fastener that will do the job and meet their reduction targets. That is why engineers are increasingly turning to retaining rings to replace traditional fasteners and deliver savings in labor, materials, and overall costs. This is by no means a complete list. Take the time to look around your space (home, office, gym, etc.). You are sure to find more examples in addition to the ones described here one or more retaining rings holding something together that you need and use without giving it a second thought. Here are a few products that use a retaining ring as a fastening component.
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Nice blog
Very nicely explained the importance of retaining rings and fasteners in every machinery from Auto-mobile to industrial machinery everywhere some type of retaining rings are used.
Thank you
Nice blog
Very nicely explained the importance of retaining rings and fasteners in every machinery from Auto-mobile to industrial machinery everywhere some type of retaining rings are used.
Thank you
Very informative! Very well explained about these types of a retaining ring as I was looking for these types of information. Keep posting.