USC-55
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Specifications
Part Data
- Housing or Shaft Shaft
- Axial or Radial Axial
- Shaft Diameter Ds 0.551 inches
- Ds mm 14.300 mm
- Groove Diameter Dg 0.522 - 0.526 - inches
- Groove Width W 0.039 - 0.042 - inches
- Groove Depth D 0.013 inches
- Free Diameter Df 0.489 - 0.514 - inches
- Section S 0.045 - 0.051 - inches
- Thickness T 0.033 - 0.037 - inches
- Free Gap A 0.051 - 0.062 - inches
- Hardness ST 42.000 - 53.000 - HRC
Performance Data
- Allowable Static Thrust Load 480.000 lbs.
Product SKUs
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| Item SKU | Style | Material | Finish | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC-55ST PD | Internal/Housing Constant Section | Carbon Steel SAE 1070-1090 | Phosphate & Oil | Quote |
Materials and Finishes
Materials
- Carbon Steel (SAE 1060-1090)
Finishes
***For plated rings, add .002" (.05 mm) to the listed maximum thickness.
- PA - Phosphate, Carbon Steel
- PD - Phosphate and Oil, Carbon Steel
- PAL - Phosphate with Sealer, Carbon Steel
- HPD - Heavy Phosphate and Oil, Carbon Steel
- ZF - Zinc Bright, Carbon Steel
- ZDL - Zinc Dichromate with Sealer, Carbon Steel
- HZDL - Heavy Zinc Dichromate with Sealer, Carbon Steel
- Z3X - Trivalent Chromate over Zinc, Carbon Steel
- ZFF - Zinc Flash, Carbon Steel
- CF - Copper Flash, Carbon Steel
- OIL - Oil over Steel, Carbon Steel
- ZD - Zinc Dichromate, Carbon Steel
Documentation
Description
USC retaining rings are external snap rings and are part of Rotor Clip’s constant section retaining ring family. Once installed in the groove of a shaft, the portion of the ring protruding from the groove acts as a shoulder to hold an assembly in place and maintain external axial retention.
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