The standard material for spiral-wound retaining rings is carbon spring steel. Some rings are available in other materials such as 302, 316, and 17-7 PH/C stainless steel, NS A286 alloy, beryllium ...

Authored by: Darryl McBride Engineering Manager Smalley Steel Ring Co. Lake Zurich, Ill. Edited by Kenneth J. Korane [email protected] Key points: • Hoop-style retaining rings are well suited ...