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What is this part called?

What is this part called?

What is this part called?

(OP)
Good Morning,

I am trying to find the proper name for the part often found on ratcheting screwdrivers that holds a bearing ball in place. It is some kind of bearing ball retaining clip. I have included links to 2 pictures showing what I mean. In the first picture it is the black ring around the bottom of the socket holder. The second link is a picture of the part itself - the website calls it a sheath spring clip, but apparently no one else does. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Example 1
Example 2

Thanks

RE: What is this part called?

Ball retaining clip / sheath / sleeve

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RE: What is this part called?

(OP)
Hi guys,

Thanks for your responses. Spirol was a good lead, but I called them and they neither carry the part nor know what it is called. I have called several other manufacturers with similar results.

I agree that the part should be called a ball retaining clip/sheath/sleeve, but I have googled every combination of those words, and many more, without finding anyone who carries them, or even any pictures of them (apart from the one I linked).

I am beginning to think that no one really carries them off-the-shelf and they are only made to order, although I would be thrilled to be proven wrong.

RE: What is this part called?

I would call it a type of split-ring.

RE: What is this part called?

Ball retaining split ring.
Why would you expect anyone to manufacture and stock such an item that would be manufactured specifically for this piece of equipment?

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RE: What is this part called?

As a repair part, perhaps...

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RE: What is this part called?

sealyt51,

Smalley makes and stocks similar parts, but without the holes. They might be able to add holes without too much trouble.

pylfrm

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