Ring Applicators & Dispensers

Quality Tools for Quality Work

Install or remove standard inch and metric radial retaining rings according to your preferences. To find the method best suit your ring and application, select and download the spec sheets below.

Retaining ring applicator

Retaining Ring Applicators

Applicators are designed to install standard inch and metric radial retaining rings on a shaft. Applicators are made for a perfect fit with C, E/SE/YE, BE, RE, PO/POL, EL, DE, DC, ME, and JE rings.

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Heavy duty retaining ring dispenser

Heavy-Duty Dispensers (D)

Featuring replaceable parts, these dispensers can attach permanently to a workstation. For use with Rotor Clip C, E/SE/YE, RE, PO/POL, DE, DC, ME and JE rings.

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Spring rail retaining ring dispenser

Spring Rail Dispensers (SD)

Durable and competitively priced spring rail dispensers offer more rail capacity and a powder metal coating for a no-rust finish. C, E/SE/YE, RE, PO/POL, DE, DC, ME and JE rings.

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rod-stacked retaining ring dispenser

Rod-Stacked Dispensers (RD)

This compact dispenser suits metric (DIN 6799) DE rings that come packaged on rods, and it mounts to your work surface.

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tx ring applicator

TX Applicator “Easy Guide”

This palm-sized applicator for Rotor Clip’s TX self-locking retaining rings features a spring-loaded magnet to securely hold a retaining ring in place.

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rkj retaining ring applicator gun

Rotor Kick Jr. (RKJ)

Automated Assembly Retaining Ring Tool for RG-31 Rings. Combining efficient automated assembly with operator convenience and comfort, this hand-held tool operates by air pressure to eliminate the repetition and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) injuries. Provides efficient, trouble-free operation with electrical connections.

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xxl retaining ring installation tool

XXL Retaining Tool

Perfect wherever large shafts and bearings transmit very high forces and torque, this high-strength tool uses self-locking precision spindle action to securely open, close and hold rings in one operation. Suitable with any internal or external retaining ring with a diameter from 15 to 40 inches.

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Technical Advantages

  • Dispenser design allows for easy stacking.
  • Rings eject one-at-a-time using an applicator.
  • Applicators allow for installation without turning the tool. The ring “snaps” when properly seated in the groove.
  • Part and tool numbers are stamped on the dispenser to identify the tool and the corresponding ring.
  • Rotor Clip supplies a special dispenser for metric (DIN 6799) DE rings that are packaged on rods.
  • Spring rail dispensers feature a powder metal coating for a durable no-rust finish.

Specifications

  • Dispensers offer quick, easy loading and precise, single-ring ejection.
  • The part and tool number are stamped on the dispenser for fast easy identification of the tool and corresponding ring.
  • Applicators install standard inch and metric radial retaining rings on a shaft.

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