E-clips — DIN 6799
E-clips to DIN 6799 push on from the side of a shaft rather than over the end, which makes them the practical choice where a shaft is captive or the end is obstructed. The nominal size quoted is the shaft groove diameter, so it is measured at the bottom of the groove, not across the shaft. They are common on linkages, small spindles and light assemblies.
Also sold as E-rings, retaining washers, E-type circlips, shaft clips, DIN 6799 retaining rings.
- DIN 6799
- 1.5 mm to 10 mm
- £5.10 per pack of 25
All e-clips
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| Pack | Add to basket | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5mm1.5 | 25 | £8.35 | |
| 1.9mm1.9 | 25 | £9.10 | |
| 2.3mm2.3 | 25 | £10.25 | |
| 3.2mm3.2 | 25 | £10.85 | |
| 4mm4 | 25 | £11.65 | |
| 5mm5 | 10 | £5.10 | |
| 6mm6 | 10 | £5.50 | |
| 7mm7 | 10 | £5.90 | |
| 8mm8 | 10 | £6.50 | |
| 9mm9 | 10 | £7.35 | |
| 10mm10 | 10 | £8.75 |
All dimensions in millimetres, from the tables at /reference, each of which names its source. The pack and price shown are the ones we hold; every size is also available in packs of 10, 25 and 50 — choose on the part's own page. No VAT charged. Retaining rings are dimension-critical — check the groove against your drawing before ordering.
We publish no product photography. A photograph of a 12 mm circlip is indistinguishable from one of a 14 mm circlip, so the dimensions above are the thing that tells you whether a line is the one you want — and every figure in the table names its source at /reference.
Common questions
What size E-clip do I need?
E-clips to DIN 6799 are listed by the groove diameter, measured at the bottom of the groove rather than across the full shaft. A clip listed as 4 mm suits a 4 mm groove, which will have been cut into a larger shaft.
What is the difference between an E-clip and a circlip?
An E-clip is pushed on radially, from the side of the shaft, rather than passing over the shaft end. That makes it the practical choice where the shaft end is captive or obstructed. It carries less thrust than an equivalent DIN 471 circlip, so it is not a like-for-like substitute on a loaded joint.
Are E-clips and E-rings the same thing?
Yes. E-clip, E-ring and retaining washer all describe the same DIN 6799 part.
Do you supply sizes that are not listed?
Yes. Imperial sizes, obsolete references and production quantities are handled through the trade desk. Send the groove diameter and quantity and we will identify the part.
Guides
Reference notes on specifying and fitting e-clips.
DIN 471, DIN 472 and DIN 6799 explained
Three standards cover almost every metric retaining ring you will meet. Picking the wrong one is usually a matter of measuring the wrong surface, not of choosing the wrong part.
How to measure for a circlip
The ring you pulled out is the least reliable thing to measure. Measure the feature it sits in, and the size falls out of the standard.
Circlip materials and finishes
Carbon spring steel does almost every job. The cases where it does not are predictable, and they are worth knowing before the assembly is closed up.
Other families
Cannot find the size?
Send the shaft, bore or groove dimensions and the quantity you need. Imperial sizes, older references and parts identified from a drawing or sample are all handled through the trade desk.
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