spiral retaining clips (or circlips) where to source in small numbers

[Burnham Bob]

Spares for my arco winches are now available from australia. I need to remount the rubber jaw which involves removing the spiral clips. These are spring steel and called circlips in the spares list but are not the type you can open with circlip pliers - they simply feed on as you turn them. With post and packing they want $50 US - $20 of which is postage.

Anyone know where I can get stainless clips in the UK without ordering from a manufacturer who want a minumum order?

 

[Freebee]

Screwfix or machine mart sell assortment boxes quite cheap!!!

 

[Freebee]

But they won't be stainless I suspect!!

 

[macd]

Yes, they're commonly used on winches. I believe the correct term is spiral retaining rings, which might help you google.
IIRC, an American company has its own branded name for them, which I might remember when this senior moment passes :ambivalence:

 

[pvb]

Spares for my arco winches are now available from australia. I need to remount the rubber jaw which involves removing the spiral clips. These are spring steel and called circlips in the spares list but are not the type you can open with circlip pliers - they simply feed on as you turn them. With post and packing they want $50 US - $20 of which is postage.

Anyone know where I can get stainless clips in the UK without ordering from a manufacturer who want a minumum order?

Try searching for "spiral retaining rings", eg here - http://www.sdproducts.co.uk/circlips-spiral-retaining-rings-and-wave-springs

 

[macd]

Further to post #4: got it: 'Spirolox' (made by Smalley).
http://www.smalley.com/retaining-rings/spirolox
They make 'em in stainless.

 

[ghostlymoron]

These are the same as the ones on my Gibb winches. https://www.springmasters.com do all sorts of springs but you might have to buy a few. They are fairly local to me.

 

[wklein]

Last time I looked (about 5 years ago now) Smalley will send you 5 rings of your choosing as a free sample.