Awl --

It looks, in principle, like a "single wire hose clamp", with two "ears" you
squeeze with a pliers -- essentially a one-loop torsion spring.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVS...00000078342284
is an example.

But, the one I'm looking for (I've seen'em) has multiple turns, for
retaining shafts, altho not in motors. You've seen a type used on barballs,
as well.
They grab very well, without requiring the shaft to be grooved, but can be
easily released.

I'm looking for small ones, to retain 1/2" to 5/8" rod sticking out of 2"
tube.

What are they called? Can't find them in msc, McM, Spaenauer, Century or
Lee spring, etc.

Appreciate any leads, clues.

--

Mr. PV'd

Mae West (yer fav Congressman) to the Gangster (yer fav Lobbyist):
Hey, Big Boy, is that a wad (of cash) in yer pocket, or are you just
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On Dec 12, 12:11*pm, "Proctologically Violated©®"
wrote:
Awl --

It looks, in principle, like a "single wire hose clamp", with two "ears" you
squeeze with a pliers -- essentially a one-loop torsion spring.http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVS...00000078342284
is an example.

But, the one I'm looking for (I've seen'em) has multiple turns, for
retaining shafts, altho not in motors. *You've seen a type used on barballs,
as well.
They grab very well, without requiring the shaft to be grooved, but can be
easily released.

I'm looking for small ones, to retain 1/2" to 5/8" rod sticking out of 2"
tube.

What are they called? *Can't find them in msc, McM, Spaenauer, Century or
Lee spring, etc.

Appreciate any leads, clues.

Try these search terms in McMaster Carr and see if they come close
"Split Ring", "Cotter Ring". The Cotter Rings are intended to have a
hole for an anchor. Split Rings are pretty much the same thing as a
key ring.

Tim.

On Dec 12, 10:11*am, "Proctologically Violated©®"
wrote:
Awl --

It looks, in principle, like a "single wire hose clamp", with two "ears" you
squeeze with a pliers -- essentially a one-loop torsion spring.http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVS...00000078342284
is an example.

But, the one I'm looking for (I've seen'em) has multiple turns, for
retaining shafts, altho not in motors. *You've seen a type used on barballs,
as well.
They grab very well, without requiring the shaft to be grooved, but can be
easily released.

I'm looking for small ones, to retain 1/2" to 5/8" rod sticking out of 2"
tube.

What are they called? *Can't find them in msc, McM, Spaenauer, Century or
Lee spring, etc.

Appreciate any leads, clues.

--

Mr. PV'd

I'd be inclined to call them spring retaining clips or something like
that. They're springy, but not springs. I know what you're speaking
of. I don't think I've even seen them in the oddball hardware dept.
of the best hardware store in town. Let us know if you find them.

Stan

wrote:
On Dec 12, 10:11 am, "Proctologically Violated©®"
wrote:
Awl --

It looks, in principle, like a "single wire hose clamp", with two "ears" you
squeeze with a pliers -- essentially a one-loop torsion spring.http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVS...00000078342284
is an example.

But, the one I'm looking for (I've seen'em) has multiple turns, for
retaining shafts, altho not in motors. You've seen a type used on barballs,
as well.
They grab very well, without requiring the shaft to be grooved, but can be
easily released.

I'm looking for small ones, to retain 1/2" to 5/8" rod sticking out of 2"
tube.

What are they called? Can't find them in msc, McM, Spaenauer, Century or
Lee spring, etc.

Appreciate any leads, clues.

--

Mr. PV'd

I'd be inclined to call them spring retaining clips or something like
that. They're springy, but not springs. I know what you're speaking
of. I don't think I've even seen them in the oddball hardware dept.
of the best hardware store in town. Let us know if you find them.

Stan

Possibly a "spring clutch"
Used to drive a shaft only in one direction
Copy machines, printers, etc is where I have seen them.

Howard Garner

Howard R Garner wrote:

Possibly a "spring clutch"
Used to drive a shaft only in one direction
Copy machines, printers, etc is where I have seen them.

And tension reels for counterbalancing loads for operator comfort.

Wes

"jeff" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:11:30 -0500, "Proctologically Violated©®"
wrote:

Awl --

It looks, in principle, like a "single wire hose clamp", with two "ears"
you
squeeze with a pliers -- essentially a one-loop torsion spring.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVS...00000078342284
is an example.

But, the one I'm looking for (I've seen'em) has multiple turns, for
retaining shafts, altho not in motors. You've seen a type used on
barballs,
as well.
They grab very well, without requiring the shaft to be grooved, but can be
easily released.

I'm looking for small ones, to retain 1/2" to 5/8" rod sticking out of 2"
tube.

What are they called? Can't find them in msc, McM, Spaenauer, Century or
Lee spring, etc.

Appreciate any leads, clues.


I beleive that the item at the bottom left of this page is what your
after.

http://www.norma.de/docs/index.aspx?...30597&m4=30665

Yes, very close!
Except I think this is probably for hose, don't know how well it would grab
on a bare aluminum shaft. It's def'ly a lead, tho. Now to find out what
it's called in English.....
--

Mr. PV'd

Mae West (yer fav Congressman) to the Gangster (yer fav Lobbyist):
Hey, Big Boy, is that a wad (of cash) in yer pocket, or are you just
glad to see me??

"Proctologically Violated©®"
was looking for a spring...

I'm not sure I've ever heard a specific name for that device except
"retainer spring" or "retainer clip".

It's nothing but a torsion spring with looped ends, and the coil sized
to fit snug on a certain size rod.

You can work backwards. McMaster lists their torsion springs by the
largest rod they can work on without interference. Their springs
don't have looped ends, but a pencil torch, needle-noses, and a quick
quench could solve that.

Pick one just a tad too small for the rod/tube/shaft you're working
with.

LLoyd

"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:

You can work backwards. McMaster lists their torsion springs by the
largest rod they can work on without interference. Their springs
don't have looped ends, but a pencil torch, needle-noses, and a quick
quench could solve that.


McMaster also makes special order springs.

Wes

"Proctologically Violated©®" wrote in message
...
Awl --

It looks, in principle, like a "single wire hose clamp", with two "ears"
you squeeze with a pliers -- essentially a one-loop torsion spring.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVS...00000078342284
is an example.

But, the one I'm looking for (I've seen'em) has multiple turns, for
retaining shafts, altho not in motors. You've seen a type used on
barballs, as well.
They grab very well, without requiring the shaft to be grooved, but can be
easily released.

I'm looking for small ones, to retain 1/2" to 5/8" rod sticking out of 2"
tube.

What are they called? Can't find them in msc, McM, Spaenauer, Century or
Lee spring, etc.

Appreciate any leads, clues.



Torsion spring clamps?


http://www.hogparts.co.uk/catalog/1224/pg_0001.htm

You have not stated the application, but if you expect to couple torque, be
advised that they are unidirectional and limited in force to the deformation
force of the spring wire used.
Steve

"Proctologically Violated©®" wrote in message
...
Awl --

It looks, in principle, like a "single wire hose clamp", with two "ears"
you squeeze with a pliers -- essentially a one-loop torsion spring.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/GSDRVS...00000078342284
is an example.

But, the one I'm looking for (I've seen'em) has multiple turns, for
retaining shafts, altho not in motors. You've seen a type used on
barballs, as well.
They grab very well, without requiring the shaft to be grooved, but can be
easily released.

I'm looking for small ones, to retain 1/2" to 5/8" rod sticking out of 2"
tube.

What are they called? Can't find them in msc, McM, Spaenauer, Century or
Lee spring, etc.

Appreciate any leads, clues.

--

Mr. PV'd

Mae West (yer fav Congressman) to the Gangster (yer fav Lobbyist):
Hey, Big Boy, is that a wad (of cash) in yer pocket, or are you just
glad to see me??