Circlips can help to protect cylinders better far than you think. Open them with retaining ring pliers (sold separately), pass them over the end of a shaft, and release to install. Ring ID is measured with the ring uninstalled.1060-1090 spring steel has good strength. A black-phosphate finish is mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments. A zinc yellow-chromate plated finish is mildly corrosion resistant in wet environments.15-7 PH stainless steel has high strength with good corrosion resistance. These rings are passivated for extra protection against corrosion.
