Definitions

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  • noun A type of fastener consisting of a semi-flexible metal ring with open ends which can be snapped into place

Etymologies

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From circle + clip

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Examples

  • Also, features such as circlip grooves do not appear to contain tolerancing information - so on the one hand, by using the shaft generator I am 'saving' myself time, but then when it comes to drawing the shaft up I loose the gained time because I now have to manually apply tolerancing to keyways and circlip grooves (which then of course is not linked to the model data).

    All Discussion Groups: Message List - root 2009

  • Also, features such as circlip grooves do not appear to contain tolerancing information - so on the one hand, by using the shaft generator I am 'saving' myself time, but then when it comes to drawing the shaft up I loose the gained time because I now have to manually apply tolerancing to keyways and circlip grooves (which then of course is not linked to the model data).

    All Discussion Groups: Message List - root 2009

  • The Power-Torque drive side bearing system is the same as on Ultra-Torque cranks, including the circlip that holds the crank from moving laterally by anchoring the bearing (which is attached to the spindle) in the external bearing cup.

    Campagnolo CX cyclocross wheels and cranks, and other Campagnolo news 2010

  • Once you have pressed the pins through, install a new circlip to the other side of each piston — install them by pushing one side of the clip in with your finger and chasing the rest in with a small flat blade screwdriver.

    Workshop: Top-End Check Up 2007

  • With cheaper-specced trailers, the adjuster extending from the ram to the brake drums is on a splined shaft and the only way to adjust is to remove the circlip (which often involves getting the gas torch out).

    FWi - All News 2010

  • With cheaper-specced trailers, the adjuster extending from the ram to the brake drums is on a splined shaft and the only way to adjust is to remove the circlip (which often involves getting the gas torch out).

    FWi - All News 2010

  • This is because my current turbo, which does have an FP cartridge, is using their exhaust housing, oil & water fittings, clamp, circlip and actuator.

    NASIOC BoboTheMonkey 2010

  • Why when placing a circlip groove am I asked to specify dimension 'x' which is from the end of the shaft rather than specifying the active length 'LF' ....... surely LF is the one that you want to be tying up (eg bearing width).

    All Discussion Groups: Message List - root 2009

  • Why when placing a circlip groove am I asked to specify dimension 'x' which is from the end of the shaft rather than specifying the active length 'LF' ....... surely LF is the one that you want to be tying up (eg bearing width).

    All Discussion Groups: Message List - root 2009

  • A good rummage through my collection of windvane spare parts told me that the one thing I didn’t have was a circlip to fit.

    True Spirit Jessica Watson 2010

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