National Item Identification Number

99-740-1365
997401365
5365-99-740-1365
5365997401365

National Stock Number

Item Name

RING,RETAINING

Federal Supply Class

5365

Description

A resilient metal item, circular or nearly circular, which is designed to be inserted into an internal or external groove and retained by its own spring action, or it may have external prongs or projections designed to be inserted into a hole and retained by spring action of the prongs which grip by imbedding into the material. For items having internal prongs which perform the same function, see PUSH ON NUT. It is used to keep and/or lock a part(s) in position, as a ball bearing on a shaft or in a housing. See also CLIP, RETAINING and PIN, LOCK. Excludes RING, CONNECTING, ROUND.

Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

MD31623-3164

Required Categories

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