An External Retaining Ring is used to secure components onto a shaft or in a groove. It is designed to fit around the outside diameter of a shaft or inside a groove and exert radial pressure to hold the components in place.Attributes:• Designed to keep the components in place and prevent them from sliding off• Manufactured to precise specifications and are built for durability and reliabilityApplications: An External Retaining Ring prevents the components from sliding off the shaft or out of the groove.