National Item Identification Number
00-598-7702
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)
24446
79136
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
M9603024PC3
12Z5016-88
5018-87W
682065PC3
Required Categories
MATERIAL
STRENGTH RATING
MATERIAL HARDNESS RATING
CASEHARDENING INDICATOR
RI
Required Description
STEEL FED FED STD 66A TYPE NO. 420
NOT RATED
NOT RATED
NOT CASEHARDENED
A45