Shaft Retainers

Retainer Options & Functions ( PDF ): How they work; styles available.

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Standard Internal Shakeproof Retainers & Style A Retainers: These internal tooth retainers slip easily over unthreaded shafts, rods and studs. The internal teeth flex as the retainer is pushed on, engaging the full circumference of the shaft and setting up a strut action that strongly resists back-off force. Eliminates costly grooving or notching of shafts.

Internal Shakeproof Retainers

Internal Tooth Retainers Strip Form Retainers: Simplifies fast, repetitive installations.

Internal Tooth-Strip Form Retainers

Application Tools: Specifications for creating a simple push-on installation tool.

Application Tools

Bearing Retainers: The internal projections, or teeth, on these retainers assure that bearing is securely nested but free to rotate.

Bearing Retainers

Push-On Bolt Retainers: Position and securely retain a bolt or screw until a nut is applied at a later stage to complete the assembly. When tightened down, the teeth on the retainer set up a strut action that resists any loosening or back-off rotation.

Push-On Bolt Retainers

Internal Tooth-Wide Rim Retainers: Securely grip unthreaded shafts or rods while distributing load over wide area to protect soft or fragile bearing surfaces. Also effectively span oversized or elongated holes.

Internal Tooth-Wide Rim Retainers

External Tooth Retainers

External tooth retainers function as spacers or retaining collars when inserted into
recesses or tubular parts. The external teeth flex, engaging the full circumference of the recess wall to resist any pull-out forces. Ideal for retaining knob inlays or other inserts.

Solid I.D./O.D. Retainers

These slightly dished,smooth I.D. retainers provide full 360° contact with shafts,studs or other round projections. They do not work off or collapse under shock or vibration. their low profile and small O.D. make them ideal for restricted areas.

External Tooth & Solid I.D./O.D. Retainers