Classification and composition of retaining rings

Flat retaining ring is classified according to its function: a separable substantially flat washer, the inner or outer part of which is used as a radial cylindrical roller bearing outer or inner ring rib. Oblique retaining ring: a separable ring with an 'L'-shaped section, the outer part of which acts as an inner rib of a radial roller ball bearing. Intermediate Ring: A separable ring in a two or more row roller bearing that separates and guides each row of rollers. Ribs are narrow shoulders that protrude from the raceway surface parallel to the rolling direction and are used to support and guide the rolling elements and keep them in the bearing. The detailed classification of retaining rings are: taper pin locking retaining ring, screw locking retaining ring, screw locking retaining ring with locking ring, steel wire retaining ring, retaining ring for holes-A type, retaining ring for holes-B type , Shaft retaining ring-A type, shaft retaining ring-B type, screw fastening shaft end retaining ring, bolt fastening shaft end retaining ring, wire retaining ring for hole, wire retaining ring for shaft, etc.