Stainless Steel External Circlips DIN 471 — 6mm, 8mm, 10mm Retaining Rings
Precision-engineered stainless steel external circlips to DIN 471 standard. Available in 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm shaft sizes with 20-pack or 50-pack options. Ideal for engineers, mechanics, and DIY enthusiasts working with rotating shafts and axles.
Available Sizes
| Shaft Size |
Thickness |
Clip ID (Before Install) |
Standard |
| 6mm |
0.7mm |
5.6mm |
DIN 471 |
| 8mm |
0.8mm |
7.4mm |
DIN 471 |
| 10mm |
1.0mm |
9.3mm |
DIN 471 |
Key Features
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Material: Stainless steel — corrosion-resistant, marine-suitable
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Standard: DIN 471 (external circlip / retaining ring)
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Type: External (fits onto shafts) — NOT internal (DIN 472)
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Pack sizes: 20-pack (small jobs) or 50-pack (trade / bulk)
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Application: Retains bearings, gears, pulleys, sprockets on shafts
💡 What Is a DIN 471 Circlip?
DIN 471 external circlips (also called snap rings or retaining rings) are spring-steel clips that fit into a groove on a shaft to prevent axial movement of components like bearings, gears, and pulleys. Stainless steel versions resist rust in marine, outdoor, and wet environments.
Common Applications
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Automotive: Wheel bearings, drive shafts, clutch assemblies
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Motorcycle: Chain sprockets, kick starter shafts, wheel axles
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Machinery: Pulley retention, bearing lock, gear positioning
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Marine: Boat trailer axles, outboard motor shafts (stainless = rust-free)
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Agriculture: PTO shafts, implement pivots, wheel bearings
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Home DIY: Lawnmower shafts, power tool axles, hand tool repairs
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Industrial: Conveyor belt rollers, pump shafts, motor assemblies
How to Choose the Right Size
Match the circlip size to the shaft diameter, not the groove diameter. For example, a 6mm shaft uses a 6mm DIN 471 circlip. Check your existing circlip stamping if replacing.
Installation Tips
- Use internal circlip pliers (compress the clip to fit into the groove)
- Ensure the shaft groove is clean and burr-free
- Don't over-spread the clip — it can lose spring tension
- Once fitted, verify the clip sits fully in the groove
Why Stainless Steel?
Regular carbon-steel circlips rust in wet/outdoor environments within months. Stainless steel circlips resist corrosion for years — ideal for marine, coastal, agricultural, and outdoor applications where reliability matters.
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Why Choose SpringFix UK?
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