National Item Identification Number
00-008-0661
National Stock Number
Item Name
RING,RETAINING
Federal Supply Class
5325
Description
A resilient metal item, circular or nearly circular, which is designed to be inserted into an internal or external groove and retained by its own spring action, or it may have external prongs or projections designed to be inserted into a hole and retained by spring action of the prongs which grip by imbedding into the material. For items having internal prongs which perform the same function, see PUSH ON NUT. It is used to keep and/or lock a part(s) in position, as a ball bearing on a shaft or in a housing. See also CLIP, RETAINING and PIN, LOCK. Excludes RING, CONNECTING, ROUND.
Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)
62983
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
88954
Required Categories
MATERIAL
STRENGTH RATING
MATERIAL HARDNESS RATING
CASEHARDENING INDICATOR
RI
Required Description
STEEL,SAE 1065-1090
NOT RATED
69.5 ROCKWELL SUPERFICIAL 30-N MINIMUM AND
73.0