National Item Identification Number

01-438-3305

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)

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26741

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
DIV MTI INSTRUMENTS
431 NEW KARNER RD
ALBANY
NY
12205
518-218-2550

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

788C364G1

Required Categories

MATERIAL
STRENGTH RATING
MATERIAL HARDNESS RATING
CASEHARDENING INDICATOR
RI

Required Description

STEEL, FED STD 66, COMP 316
NOT RATED
NOT RATED
NOT CASEHARDENED
A1 STRAIGHT