3mm snap ring?
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3mm snap ring?
Hi, I need to repair an item and I need a stainless steel 3mm snap ring and washer. Do you have any idea where I could go to ask for one or two? Big box stores do not even carry such small size... any "creative" idea would be appreciated
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Computer shop that works on printers or business equipment (copiers, fax, printer) repair shop. Possibly a vending or amusement machine (pinball machines) repair place.
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Unless your willing to buy a box of them, your going to be super lucky to find a stainless steel one.
Someplace that repairs power tools may have some that small, just not in stainless.
Someplace that repairs power tools may have some that small, just not in stainless.
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The piece belongs to a Swiss Army water jug and it's part of the mechanism to pour more water. This part will be in contact, or submerged, with drinking water. I tried to look online even for full boxes, but I haven't found stainless steel ones. Do you think printers use stainless steel hardware Gunguy54? joecaption1, where do I buy a box of those?
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In the link below..... Graingers has the snap rings. I don't know if they will sell to just anyone online. To buy in the stores you need an account.
GRAINGER Retain Ring, Ext, Dia 3mm, PK 10 - Retaining Rings - 5DA32|DE-2.3SA
Here's a whole boatload for less. Not sure of the quality.
100pcs 3mm Stainless Steel E Clip Snap Ring Circlip | eBay
Washers too. Also found 3mm washers there too.
Flat Washer A4 Stainless Steel Plain Fits M3 ID 3 2mm OD 7mm PK 100 | eBay
GRAINGER Retain Ring, Ext, Dia 3mm, PK 10 - Retaining Rings - 5DA32|DE-2.3SA
Here's a whole boatload for less. Not sure of the quality.
100pcs 3mm Stainless Steel E Clip Snap Ring Circlip | eBay
Washers too. Also found 3mm washers there too.
Flat Washer A4 Stainless Steel Plain Fits M3 ID 3 2mm OD 7mm PK 100 | eBay
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Thank PJmax, I am looking for the type of retaining ring that has the two holes for the pliers and makes almost a 360 degrees contact. I will search again online starting from your pointers, thanks!
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I think those are called circlip or retaining ring snap rings. No where near as many venders of this style in metric. I did find several large commercial supply companies but the lot size was gigantic. One is below.
Try searching for "3mm stainless steel retaining snap rings"
American Ring and Tool - Specializing in snap rings
Try searching for "3mm stainless steel retaining snap rings"
American Ring and Tool - Specializing in snap rings