RENCOL® Flanged Ring

HV ring with flanged end (a protruding rim that surrounds the circumference of
the material) used for axial load control or limiter, for example in steering column
collapse mechanisms.

Specification

Engineered Fastening

RENCOL® Precision Locating Rings offer a simple, reliable solution for joining cylindrical components made from dissimilar materials. By eliminating the need for adhesives, secondary assembly operations, or machining features such as splines and threads, they help reduce manufacturing complexity and overall production costs.

Positioned between two mating parts, RENCOL® Precision Locating Rings create a secure mechanical connection while ensuring accurate alignment and consistent assembly performance.

Criteria	Snap Ring	Threaded Fastener	Interference Fit	Adhesive Bonding	RENCOL® Precision Locating Ring
Reworkability	✓	✓			✓
Mating Component Tolerance Compensation					✓
Total Solution Cost					✓
Dissimilar Materials	✓				✓
Alignment Accuracy	✓		✓	✓	✓

✓ = Suitable

Axial Sliding

In axial sliding applications, RENCOL® Precision Locating Rings can be used to connect two components that are required to move together in a coordinated manner.

The axial sliding force is controlled by the design characteristics of the Precision Locating Ring. The ring can be engineered to provide a consistently smooth axial sliding force or to allow movement only when a predetermined breakaway force is reached.

Criteria	Ball Bearing	Injection-Molded Bushing	Spring Clip / Retainer	RENCOL® Precision Locating Ring
Assembly Tolerance Compensation				✓
Assembly Cost	✓			✓
Ease of Assembly			✓	✓
Operating Temperature Range			✓	✓
Axial Sliding Performance		✓		✓
Space-Saving Design	✓	✓		✓
Reduced Component Count	✓	✓		✓

✓ = Suitable