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
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?
Check out Spirol to see if anything matches in their catalog:
http://www.spirol.com/library/main_catalogs/SPIROL...
Kyle
RE: What is this part called?
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
RE: What is this part called?
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?
http://www.advancecomponents.com/products/advance-...
Try http://www.asbg.com/products/stampings/custom-stam...
or http://www.bokers.com/
RE: What is this part called?
http://xdi.me
RE: What is this part called?
RE: What is this part called?
Why would you expect anyone to manufacture and stock such an item that would be manufactured specifically for this piece of equipment?
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
RE: What is this part called?
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RE: What is this part called?
Smalley makes and stocks similar parts, but without the holes. They might be able to add holes without too much trouble.
pylfrm