Circlips & Retaining Rings Manufacturer
Circlips (retaining rings) lock components in place on a shaft or inside a bore, preventing axial movement. GL Springs manufactures internal, external, and E-clip retaining rings to DIN 471, DIN 472, and DIN 6799 standards — as well as fully custom sizes — in spring steel and stainless steel.
Core Specifications
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Type: Internal Circlips (Snap Rings), External Circlips (E-Clips), C-Clips, R-Clips
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Shaft Diameter (External Circlips): 2mm – 100mm
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Bore Diameter (Internal Circlips): 5mm – 120mm
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Material: Stainless Steel (304, 316), Carbon Steel (65Mn), Spring Steel, Brass, Phosphor Bronze
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Thickness: 0.2mm – 5mm
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Surface Treatment: Zinc Plating, Nickel Plating, Black Oxide, Passivation, Chrome Plating
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Standards: ISO 3056, DIN 471, DIN 472, JIS B2804, ASTM
Applications
Our circlips are widely used for retaining and fastening components in various industries, including:
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Automotive: Transmission systems, engines, axles, bearings, steering components
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Electronics: Motors, pumps, fans, household appliances, power tools
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Industrial Machinery: Bearings, shafts, gears, conveyor systems, hydraulic equipment
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Medical Equipment: Motors, pumps, diagnostic devices, surgical instruments
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Types of Circlips & Retaining Rings We Manufacture
- Internal Circlips (Bore Retaining Rings) — fit into a groove inside a bore or housing to retain bearings, bushings, and shafts; made to DIN 472.
- External Circlips (Shaft Retaining Rings) — fit into a groove on the outside of a shaft to locate gears, pulleys, and bearings; made to DIN 471.
- E-Clips (E-Rings) — push-on retaining rings for small shafts and grooves; fast to assemble, made to DIN 6799.
- C-Clips (C-Rings) — heavy-duty, axially-assembled rings for higher thrust loads.
- R-Clips & Custom Snap Rings — spring-steel retaining clips and fully custom snap rings to your drawing.
Need a non-standard size or material? We produce custom circlips, retaining rings, and snap rings to your exact dimensions and standard.
Consistent Quality You Can Rely On
Circlips fail when clamping force or dimensions vary between batches. We supply circlips with consistent, repeatable quality through:
- Precision stamping & heat treatment — uniform clamping force and spring-back, ring to ring.
- 100% dimensional inspection — gap, thickness, and diameter checked against spec.
- Material certification & batch traceability — full records for every production run.
- IATF 16949 quality management — automotive-grade process control on every order.
This is why buyers who need circlips with consistent quality control for automotive, medical, and industrial applications choose GL Springs.
Get a quote on custom circlips
Send us your standard (DIN 471 / 472 / 6799 or other), shaft/bore size, material, and quantity — or a sample to match. Our engineers will quote fast, with samples available before mass production.
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