
A circlip (a portmanteau of circle and clip), also known as a C-Clip,Seeger, snap ring or Jesus clip, is a type of fastener or retaining ring 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 ...
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a circular clip or snap ring that fits into a groove, used to locate or retain a shaft or component.
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http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/gear-up/motorcycle-terms-and-glossary

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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