Look up: circlip

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   Circlip
   Photograph courtesy of Draper.co.ukA clip that fits in a groove on a shaft and locates the shaft axially in one direction.Circlip PliersPhotograph courtesy of Draper.co.ukPliers with a round bar at the end of each jaw that fit in the holes of a circlip so that it may be sprung open to fit or remove from the workpiece.
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   circlip
   intended to be placed in a groove,either around a shaft or inside a cylindrical bore,to prevent the relative movement of parts Category: Mechanical engineering
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   Circlip
   A `circlip`, or ``snap ring``is a type of fastener consisting of a semi-flexible metal ring with open ends which can be snapped into place, into a machined groove on a dowel pin or other part to permit rotation but to prevent lateral movement. There are two basic types: internal and external, referring to whether they are fitted into a tube or over a shaft. Circlips are often used to secure pinned connections. Circlips which are fitted may be re...
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