{"title":"Retaining Washers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRetaining Washer Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining washers = small spring-steel components securing shafts + pins + assemblies WITHOUT the precision groove a circlip requires. Speed clips + push-on retainers + external star washers = everyday solutions for fast assembly where machined groove not viable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRetaining Washer Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush-On Retaining (Speed Clip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain shaft retention — no groove needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush-On Cap (Closed End)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft end + finish + decorative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush-Nut (Conical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick fastener on stud or shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Star Retaining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop quick-fix retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Star Retaining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBore retention without groove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelleville Retaining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring force + retention combined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Steel (Standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop economical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless 304 \/ 316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-on retainers = ONE-TIME use — removing typically destroys the retainer. For SERVICEABLE assembly use circlip + machined groove instead. Speed clips work on plain (un-grooved) shafts only — tight tolerance shaft = strong retention; loose tolerance = retainer slides. For heavier loads use circlips. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/circlips-and-retaining-rings\"\u003ecirclips + retaining rings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/fasteners\"\u003efasteners\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/spring-lock-washers\"\u003espring lock washers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/product-guides\/circlip-guide\"\u003ecirclip guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRetaining Washers for Australian Engineering and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining washers are the small spring-steel components that secure shafts, pins, and assemblies in place without the precision groove that a circlip requires. Speed clips, push-on retainers, and external star washers are the everyday solutions for fast assembly where machined grooves are over-engineering. AIMS Industrial stocks retaining washers in the styles and sizes Australian fabricators, manufacturers, and assembly workshops actually use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe retaining washer types we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed clips (push-on retainers)\u003c\/strong\u003e — push onto a smooth shaft and grip via friction; ungrooved-shaft retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal star washers\u003c\/strong\u003e — internal teeth that bite into a shaft for vibration-resistant retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE-clips (external grooving rings)\u003c\/strong\u003e — fit into machined grooves on shafts, smaller than circlips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-on cap nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e — combined retainer and finished face for protruding shaft ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriction-grip retainers\u003c\/strong\u003e — for soft-shaft applications where teeth would damage the shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere retaining washers earn their place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToy and consumer product assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast, low-cost retention without machined grooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight machinery and appliance manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e — production-line speed of assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall mechanical assemblies\u003c\/strong\u003e — fan blades on motor shafts, pulleys on light shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepair and maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — quick retention solutions where original circlips are unavailable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeed clips versus circlips — when to choose which\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirclips need a precision-machined groove on the shaft and provide secure, removable retention rated for higher loads. Speed clips push onto a smooth shaft, grip by friction, and provide cheaper but lower-rated retention. For load-bearing applications and repeatable disassembly, use circlips (and the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/retaining-ring-pliers\"\u003ecirclip pliers\u003c\/a\u003e). For low-load, single-assembly applications, speed clips and push-on retainers are the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and finishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost retaining washers are spring steel with a zinc-plated or black-oxide finish — adequate for indoor and protected applications. Stainless steel options are available for marine, food-grade, and corrosive environments. For very small or precision applications, beryllium copper provides a non-magnetic alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing — match to shaft diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed clips are sized by the shaft diameter they fit. Standard sizes range from 3mm through 25mm in metric, with imperial sizes also available. The clip's bore is slightly smaller than the nominal shaft diameter — friction does the work. Star washers are similarly sized by the shaft they grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrands and pack quantities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining washers are stocked from quality fastener manufacturers in trade pack quantities and bulk packs for production use. Hobson and Bremick cover the standard size range; specialty styles are sourced through our distribution channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion ranges at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining washers sit alongside our broader fastener and washer range — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/safety-washers\"\u003esafety washers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/mudguard-washers\"\u003emudguard washers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/schnorr\"\u003eSchnorr safety washers\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/pins\"\u003eindustrial pins\u003c\/a\u003e for the related products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help matching retaining washers to a specific application? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll match by shaft size, load, and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"20-x-0-5mm-metric-holding-washer-natural-nylon-pack-of-100","title":"20 x 0.5mm Metric Holding Washer Natural Nylon - Pack of 100","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eSpreads clamping load and prevents pull-through on soft substrates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eManufactured to ISO, DIN and AS engineering standards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eSuits standard Metric, UNC, UNF and BSW bolted joints\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eBuilt for trade and industrial fastening, 20 Metric Holding Washer Natural Nylon spreads load under bolted joints, prevents pull-through on soft substrates and oversized holes, and suits roofing, cladding, plumbing and general workshop assembly work. 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