An E Clip is a basic form of a Circlip. They have the advantage that they can be inserted from 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.

 

Metric E Clips are always listed by the groove size, for example, if you have a shaft with a 5mm groove, you will need a 5mm E Clip.

 

316 (A4) Stainless Steel

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