Smalley's new Hoopster Retaining Rings offer an innovative way to retain mechanical components when space is a problem. Hoopsters have a minimal radial projection and a shallow groove depth.
The low profile Hoopsters are ideal for applications with thin wall cylinders. The ring ends flex for simplified assembly and removal with no special tools required.
Standard in Carbon and 302 Stainless Steel
No-Tooling-Charges™ for Specials
Coiled From Flat Wire, Not Stamped
Suitable for Medium or Light Loads
Smalley offers two series of Hoopster rings from stock:
- HH Series
Internal, Housing Rings available from .375" to 3" in carbon and 302 stainless steel. Internal rings have a bent-end for simplified removal.
- HS Series
External, Shaft Rings available from .375" to 3" in carbon and 302 stainless steel.
In this application a shaft Hoopster ring (HS series) retains the handle on the shaft. The low profile ring clings tightly to the shaft while retaining the handle and providing an unobtrusive shoulder.
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