RENCOL® Crown Ring
A crown ring can be a SV or HV style ring with fingers instead of waves, these
fingers are designed to withstand large tolerances and absorb
vibrations/movement. This type of ring is generally used for large radial clearances of less than or equal to 3mm.
Specification
Engineered Fastening
RENCOL® Precision Locating Rings provide a simple and consistent method for joining cylindrical components made from different materials. They eliminate the challenges and costs commonly associated with adhesives, secondary assembly operations, and machining processes such as splines or threads.
Installed between two mating components, RENCOL® Precision Locating Rings deliver secure fastening while ensuring precise alignment and positioning. This innovative fastening solution helps reduce assembly complexity, improve manufacturing efficiency, and lower overall system costs.
Key Benefits
- Secure fastening of cylindrical components
- Compatible with dissimilar materials
- Eliminates the need for adhesives
- Reduces secondary assembly operations
- Avoids costly machining such as splines and threading
- Ensures precise alignment and positioning
- Simplifies assembly and improves consistency
- Helps reduce total system cost
| Criteria | Snap Ring | Threaded | Interference Fit | Adhesive Bonding | RENCOL® Precision Locating Ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of Machining | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tolerance Compensation Between Mating Components | ✓ | ||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | ✓ | ||||
| Compatibility with Dissimilar Materials | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Alignment Precision | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ = Recommended / Suitable