Buy Circlips Online in Australia
Circlips at AIMS Industrial. We list 43 circlip products: Finer Power Transmissions internal and external circlips (including stainless steel and heavy duty), Champion circlips, assortment kits and refills in metric, imperial and stainless steel, Work Shop Buddy and GJ Works grab kits, and circlip pliers sets. A circlip is a sprung ring that seats in a groove on a shaft or in a bore to hold a component in place. Our Circlip Guide covers types, sizes and installation.
What's in the range
| Type | What the range includes |
|---|---|
| External circlips (shaft) | Finer Power Transmissions external circlips for 3 to 60mm shafts (packs of 5), a stainless steel version for 4 to 55mm shafts, a heavy duty version for 12 to 100mm shafts, and a 61 to 200mm range. Champion SSD1400-8 external circlips (6 to 22mm) and N1400-7 steel external circlips 7/16 inch (100/pack). |
| Internal circlips (bore) | Finer Power Transmissions internal circlips for 8 to 60mm bores (packs of 5), a stainless steel version for 10 to 55mm bores and a 61 to 200mm range. Champion SSD13 internal circlips in 316/A4 (10 to 25mm). |
| Metric kits | Champion CA1760 (155 pieces, internal and external), CA2010 (260 pieces, internal 8 to 50mm), CA2015 (external master kit), CA5010 (internal), CA5015 (external), and GJ Works GKA110 (120 pieces, internal and external). Work Shop Buddy grab kits FD-2015CE (external, 6 to 50mm) and FD-2015CI (internal, 10 to 52mm), 360 pieces each. |
| Imperial kits | Champion CA155 (155 pieces, internal and external), CA2030 (internal, 240 pieces), CA2035 (external, 240 pieces), CA5030 (internal), CA5035 (external) and GJ Works GKA115 (115 pieces, internal and external). |
| Stainless steel kits | Champion CA1861 (80 pieces, internal), CA1862 (120 pieces, external) and CA1824 (325 pieces, E-circlip, metric). |
| Refills | Champion assortment refills for internal, external, stainless and E-type circlips in metric and imperial. |
| Pliers sets | Stahlwille circlip pliers set (4 pieces) and a Trax internal/external circlip set (12 pieces). See retaining ring pliers for more. |
Choosing a circlip
Decide first whether the ring goes on a shaft (external) or in a bore (internal). Then match the shaft or bore diameter and check the groove the ring will sit in. Metric and imperial rings are not interchangeable, so measure before you buy. Choose stainless steel where the part will be wet or washed down. A kit is the easiest way to cover a range of sizes for maintenance, and a pack of 5 suits regular replacement. You also need circlip pliers made for the ring type and size, and a damaged or distorted ring should be replaced, not reused. Our Circlip Pliers Guide explains the plier types.
Always check the data sheet. Confirm the ring size, groove, material and any standard you need before ordering.
Related ranges
See retaining rings (including E-clips and socket retaining clips), retaining ring pliers, bearings and shaft collars. Brands: Champion and Finer Power Transmissions.
Order from AIMS Industrial
Need a particular size, a bulk quantity or help identifying a ring? Call us on (02) 9773 0122, contact our team or request a quote. We have supplied Australian industry since 1988 and can help match a ring, kit or pliers to the job.
Circlip FAQs
What is a circlip?
A circlip is a sprung metal ring that seats in a groove on a shaft or inside a bore, holding a bearing, gear or other part in place. It is also called a retaining ring or snap ring.
What is the difference between internal and external circlips?
An external circlip fits on a shaft and seats in a groove on the outside. An internal circlip fits inside a bore and seats in a groove on the inside. They are not interchangeable and need the matching pliers.
How do I choose the right circlip size?
Measure the shaft or bore diameter the ring is for and check the groove it seats in. If you are replacing a worn ring, measure the groove or the shaft, not the distorted ring. Metric and imperial rings are not interchangeable.
Do you have stainless steel circlips?
Yes. We list Finer Power Transmissions stainless steel circlips, Champion stainless circlips and 316/A4 circlips, and Champion stainless kits.
What is the difference between a circlip, snap ring and retaining ring?
They are largely different names for the same type of ring. Circlip is the common Australian and UK term, snap ring is the US term and retaining ring is the general engineering term.
Can I buy a circlip kit?
Yes. We list Champion, GJ Works and Work Shop Buddy kits in metric and imperial, plus refills for the Champion assortments.
Do you list circlip pliers?
We list a Stahlwille circlip pliers set and a Trax circlip set in this collection, and more in our retaining ring pliers range.