National Item Identification Number

01-464-8978

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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11083

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11083

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NSN (National Stock Number) 5325-01-464-8978, 5325014648978 NIIN (National Identification Number) 01-464-8978, 014648978

Part Numbers (Reference Numbers)

MS16625-475
0673161
673161

Required Categories

MATERIAL
CASEHARDENING INDICATOR
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE
USAGE DESIGN
SP

Required Description

STEEL,SAE 1065 TO 1090
NOT CASEHARDENED
D6 ROUNDED CORNERS
INTERNAL
96906
M