M48 M50 M52 Carbon Steel Mn65 C Type External Retaining Ring for 48mm 50mm 52mm Shafts Key benefits - Quick and straightforward installation: open the ring, pass it over the end of the shaft, and release to spring into the groove for fast assembly. - Secure axial retention: C type external retaining rings provide reliable capture of components on the shaft, helping prevent axial movement. - Durable material for everyday use: Mn65 carbon steel delivers solid strength and fatigue resistance in common mechanical applications. - Size-specific compatibility: designed for shafts with outside diameters of 48 mm, 50 mm, and 52 mm, ensuring proper fit and performance. Specifications and features - Type: C Type external retaining ring (circlip) for outside shaft use - Material: Mn65 carbon steel - Sizes: fits shafts with 48 mm, 50 mm, and 52 mm outside diameters - Function: retains components in a groove on the shaft to prevent axial displacement - Installation method: open the ring, slide over the end of the shaft, and release to engage in the groove Compatibility and fit - Suitable for applications where an external retaining ring is needed on shafts with 48 mm, 50 mm, or 52 mm diameters - Intended for grooves designed to accommodate C Type external circlips - Ensures reliable retention in a range of mechanical assemblies and equipment Installation guidance - Ensure the shaft end is clean and free of burrs - Open the retaining ring just enough to pass over the shaft - Position over the target groove on the shaft and release to secure Common use scenarios - Automotive and vehicle components: securing pulleys, gears, or bearings to shafts in drive or transmission assemblies - Industrial machinery: retaining sprockets, pulleys, or gears on conveyors, gearboxes, or motor shafts - General machine maintenance: replacing worn or damaged external retaining rings in serviceable equipment to restore proper shaft retention Notes - Verify shaft outside diameter and groove specifications match the 48 mm, 50 mm, or 52 mm sizing - Use appropriate handling tools to minimize ring deformation during installation - Inspect rings for signs of wear or damage before reuse to ensure reliable performance This description maintains the original product scope and function: M48 M50 M52 carbon steel Mn65 C type external retaining rings for 48 mm, 50 mm, and 52 mm shafts, installed by passing over the shaft end and releasing into the groove to provide secure retention.