Lock Ring - Component Catalog

Part Family: Mechanical Hardware

Manufacturers: Lock rings are made by manufacturers such as Bright Lights USA, General Electric, Texas Instruments, Philips, and many others.

Functionality of Lock Rings:

A lock ring is a type of threaded washer used to hold components in place during rotation and intense vibration. They are cylindrical in shape and usually have flat bodies with a center hole. Lock rings can hold a bolt against a substrate and maintain friction while slightly loose where a plain ring will not. In the aerospace industry, spring steel and stainless steel materials are most commonly used.

FSG: Ring Locks are categorized under FSG 53: Hardware and Abrasives

FSC: Ring Locks are categorized under FSC 5365: Bushings, Rings, Shims and Spacers

Common Applications:

Lock rings and rings in general are found throughout aircraft and the aerospace industry as a whole. They are used in lighting systems, HVAC systems, seating mechanisms, gear retention, communications equipment, instruments & controls, hydraulic equipment, door handles, seat belts, electronic equipment, and motors.

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