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Radial Retaining Ring Calculator

Standard radially-assembled ring. Uses same stress equation as axial rings.
d₁ Shaft diameter
mm
d₃ Unstressed inner ⌀
mm
d₃ < d₁ for shaft rings. DIN 6799: groove ⌀ = d₁, so d₃ is the ring's natural inner ⌀.
b Radial width
mm
s Thickness
mm
Load capacity for radially assembled rings is determined experimentally and given in the manufacturer’s catalogue. No design formula exists — this calculator covers assembly stress only.
Module D — Radially assembled rings. For axially assembled rings use Module A. Assembly stress check only — results update live.

Enter ring dimensions on the left — results update instantly.

Radial retaining ring calculator for ST rings, DIN 6799 rings and crescent rings — assembly stress and gap calculations for radially-assembled retaining rings. Developed by AbarTech Ltd, Dyserth, North Wales.