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E Clips – How to measure E Clips!

Caleb Components has been selling high quality E Clips for many years and are now available to buy online through our online store.

When it comes to ordering E Clips it can be difficult to know exactly which size to order, so here is some information on how to measure the correct size.

Metric E Clips (D1500 / DIN6799) are always listed by the groove size they’re fitting in to on the shaft. For example if you have a 5mm groove on your shaft, you will need to order a 5mm E Clip, this should then fit a shaft size of between 6mm – 8mm. Alternatively if you know the shaft size then we can also identify which E Clip you need.

Imperial E Clips (N1500) on the other hand, are always measured by Shaft size. For example if you have a 5/32″ shaft you will need a 5/32″ E Clip.

Both Metric and Imperial E Clips are available to buy online, here is the link: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/e-clips/

Belleville Washers – DIN 2093

Belleville Washers (also known as Disc Springs) are conical shaped washers.

These Washers have the unique advantage of offering a high force in a confined space compared with that of a coiled type Compression Spring.

The Belleville Washers we supply are manufactured to DIN 2093 specifications and start from as small as M3.

You can purchase these Washers through our online store. Next day delivery also available. Please use the link below to view the range:

Belleville Washers: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/disc-springs/disc-springs-belleville-washers/

Spring Pins – What size do I order?

Spring Pins can also be known as Roll Pins or Tension Pins.

These kinds of pins are universally used, economical shear-type fastener models, which possess self-locking capabilities. When they are created, they are manufactured to an oversize dimension. This is done so that once the pin has been placed inside a hole radial forces are exerted, holding the spring in position.

Typical uses of the spring tension pins include spacers, hinge and stop, and dowels in countless non-precision and demanding industrial applications.

Finding the right size of Spring Pin couldn’t be easier, Spring Pins are always listed by the hole size the Pin is fitting into. For example, if you need a pin to fit a 6mm hole, you would order a 6mm Spring Pin and then choose the appropriate length of Pin you require.

To view our full range of Spring Pins (technical information included) please use this link: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/engineering-pins/spring-tension-pins-din1481/

External Circlips for Shafts

External Circlips are designed to be fitted onto shafts with grooves. The circlips can be used as securing device to ensure that either the shaft is not displaced or items upon the shaft are secured in place.

The easiest way to measure an External Circlip is by measuring the shaft size the Circlip is fitting on to. For example if you have a 20mm shaft, you will need a 20mm External Circlip. External Circlips are listed by the shaft size they’re fitting on to.

Alternatively, you can measure the INSIDE diameter of the circlip, and we can then help identify which Circlip you require for your shaft.

Our External Circlips are available in Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel.

Please use the links below to view the range:

Carbon Steel – https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/circlips-din-471-external/

Stainless Steel – https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/circlips-din-471-external-st-steel/

Internal Circlips – Circlips for Bores

Here at Caleb Components, we have been selling Internal Circlips for over 17 years, with full technical assistance available and great stocks, you will not be disappointed with our service.

A common question we are asked is how to know the correct size of Circlip to order. Internal Circlips are listed by the bore size your Circlip is fitting in to. For example, if you require a Circlip for a 15mm bore, you would require a 15mm Internal Circlip. Or if you don’t know the bore size, and you have an existing Circlip, please measure the OUTSIDE diameter of the Circlip and then we can help you find the exact Circlip you need.

Our Internal Circlips are available online in Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel. Please use the links below to view the range:

Carbon Steel – https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/circlips-din-472-internal/

Stainless Steel – https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/circlips-din-472-internal-st-steel/

Shim Washers – Everything you need to know!

Caleb Components is one of the main UK Shim Washer suppliers, offering a fantastic range of sizes and great prices.

Our Shim Washers are made from high quality Carbon Spring Steel and manufactured to DIN 988 specifications.

Shim Washers are used in various different applications to take up excess play or space.

Our online range starts from as small as 3mm x 6mm up to 100mm x 120mm (larger sizes available upon request). Please click this link to view the full range: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/shimsupport-washers-din-988/

Flat Washers – All you need to know…

Flat Washers are designed to be used in conjunction with a nut and bolt. Flat Washers are designed to sit in between the nut and the contact surface, this is to enable the pressure of the nut to be evenly spread across the washer, and therefore reducing the risk of damage to the surface of the material.

Our Flat Washers are produced to DIN 125 specifications and are made with a Bright Zinc Plated finish for reduced corrosion resistance.

Our Flat Washers are available to buy online, with next day delivery and same day collection available. Please use this link to view our range: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/flat-washers-din-125-bzp/

E Clips – How to measure an E Clip…

E Clips (also known as E Type Circlips) are a basic form of a Circlip. They have the advantage that they can be inserted form the side of the shaft rather than inserting from the end. Also, each E-Clip has flexibility on the shaft size that it will suit.

How measure an E Clip:

A metric E Clip is always measured by the Groove size. For example a 6mm E Clip will suit a 6mm groove on a shaft size between 7 – 9mm. Alternatively if you know the shaft size it’s fitting on to, here at Caleb Components we can tell you exactly which E Clip you need. Our metric E Clips are available in carbon steel and stainless steel.

An imperial E Clip is always measured by the Shaft size. For example if you a 1/2″ E Clip will suit a 1/2″ shaft.

To view our full range of E Clips, with technical information on each part, please use this link: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/e-clips/