Circlip External 3 mm Shaft, Pack of 5, 1400-3

External circlips for shafts, 56 sizes from 3 to 60 mm shaft diameter, sold in packs of 5. An external circlip snaps into a groove machined in the shaft and holds a bearing, gear or other component against axial movement.

Groove diameter, groove width, ring thickness and the ring dimensions are listed for every part number, with the dimensions the catalogue gives for fitting the circlip with external circlip pliers.

Where this product is used

• Retaining bearings on shafts and in housings
• Locating gears, pulleys and sleeves on a shaft
• Holding pins, rollers and spacers in place
• Maintenance and repair where a circlip is lost or damaged

Features

• External circlips for shafts
• 56 sizes, 3 to 60 mm shaft diameter
• Packs of 5
• Groove diameter, groove width and ring thickness listed for every size
• Dimensions match the DIN 471 normal type circlip table

Key specifications

Sizes available

Selecting and fitting

Choose the circlip from the shaft diameter and machine the groove to the diameter G and width W listed for that size. The edge distance n (min) is the least distance between the groove and the end of the shaft, and the lug hole h (min) is the hole size for the circlip pliers.

Fit and remove with external circlip pliers, and check the circlip is fully seated in the groove.

Other circlips: Circlip External, 61 to 200 mm Shaft; Circlip External Stainless Steel, 4 to 55 mm Shaft, Packs of 5; Circlip External, Heavy Duty, 12 to 100 mm Shaft; Circlip Internal, 8 to 60 mm Bore, Packs of 5.

The catalogue lists these dimensions to the DIN 471 normal type table for shafts.

Dimensions are as listed in the manufacturer catalogue and are for reference. Contact AIMS to confirm a measurement if it is critical to your application.