Whats it called - push on retainer clip for bearing

It _might_ stay in position if there's never any end load at all while running, but if it's important the first solution is the right one; use a snap ring would be my recommendation.

I strongly doubt it. Those and the twin V style are usually considerably larger in OD, likely as large as the outer race.

Consider trying some Loctite. 680 and 640 might work. (I've never tried this.)

Yeah, "bearing retainers".

Thanks Larry, I think. ;)

Here's a rough sketch of the arrangement:

Maybe the best idea is to try and source some of the push on retainers and just try it. We've just done a batch that will last six months so there is no time real urgency.

Rotor Clip TY-25 or TX-25. McMaster carries the the TX in stainless.

There are also retaining rings with an extra heavy cross section meant to grip the shaft without a groove. I used to buy them form WM Berg. Rotor Clip p/n SHF-25.

Can you just press it on?

Tinnermanc15226ss-010 is .45" diameter and fits 1/4" shaft or stud (.246 to .252" diameter) 10 thou thick. or change the last 3 digits to

Better yet, try the tinnerman t99220ss-82-576 grooveless retainer ring

- only .312inch OD and .025 inch deep, made of .010 thick stainless steel.. The latter would be my choice for the application shown in the drawing.

Press the bearing onto the shaft?

No - shaft is 1/4" to suit compoenents that are fitted to either end. Knurling the seating locations of the bearings may work but I'm trying to eliminate as much machining as I can hence the push on retainers.

Thanks.

Thanks Ned, both the TX & TY parts look worth trying out. I just need to find a supplier down here in Australia. Thanks.

Thanks for the lead - I had not heard of Tinnerman, I'll check them out.

If you can't find them I have a source just down the road - I can price them out and ship them by post to OZ if that helps you out. I can take PayPal