E-clips are used to restrict the loosening of the components due to the rapid rotational motion. They are inserted into grooves placed on shafts to create a shoulder that retains the assembly.
Common E-Clip Uses:
- Carburetor Jet Needle
- Carburetor Linkage
- R/C Hobby Cars, Boats and Airplane Linkage
- Autonomic toy linkage
- Anywhere a shaft must be retained
- Anywhere lever must be held onto a shaft