company news about Differences and application scenarios between circlips and spiral retaining rings

The circlip and spiral retainer ring are both mechanical parts that serve to secure and prevent looseness on bearings or other connections.
Although they are all anti loosening fixed parts, there are significant differences in structure, installation method, scope of application, and anti loosening effect.
First of all, the circlip usually adopts an elastic sheet structure, while the spiral retainer is a circular spiral part. The purpose of this structural design is to make the snap spring have good elasticity and be able to produce certain deformation when the connector is subjected to external forces, thereby playing a role in fixing and preventing loosening.
The spiral retaining ring increases its friction and resistance through a spiral structure, thereby achieving the purpose of fixation and anti loosening.
Secondly, the circlip is generally installed on the bearing or connecting piece by pressing or clamping, while the spiral retainer needs to be screwed on the shaft or in the hole. This different installation method also leads to different usage scenarios.
The snap ring is suitable for situations with light loads and low speeds because its fixation force is relatively small and it is prone to looseness or failure. The spiral retaining ring is suitable for high-speed and heavy-duty applications because its spiral structure can increase its friction and resistance, effectively preventing the connection from loosening.
Finally, the locking effect of the snap ring is relatively poor, and it is prone to looseness or failure; The spiral retaining ring has a good anti loosening effect, which can effectively prevent the connection from loosening.
This is mainly due to the different structural design between the two. The elastic sheet like structure of the clip spring is prone to plastic deformation, thereby reducing its fixing force; The spiral structure of the spiral retaining ring can increase its friction and resistance, thereby ensuring that its fixation force does not decrease.
To sum up, although both the circlip and the spiral retainer are fixed parts for preventing loosening, there are significant differences in structure, installation method, scope of application, and prevention effect. The selection of suitable fixed parts requires judgment and selection based on actual needs.