American Ring to Exhibit at Fastener Fair USA 2025

American Ring is excited to announce our participation in Fastener Fair USA 2025, the premier exhibition for fastener and joining technology, taking place May 28–29, 2025 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. This event brings together manufacturers, distributors, engineers, and industry professionals from across North America to explore the latest innovations in fastener […]

Published on 5.23.25

Snap Rings Versus Retaining Rings

Snap ring or retaining ring? The answer depends on the specific application, as these two solutions are designed for different purposes.

Published on 4.29.25

Your Source for Custom Retaining Rings 

For nearly 50 years, American Ring has been producing high-quality retaining rings that consistently meet or exceed customer requirements. Whether locking massive bearings on wind turbines, securing gym equipment weights, attaching knobs to car radios, or holding vehicle half shafts together, our retaining rings are engineered to perform reliably.

Published on 4.29.25

American Ring Acquires Ringmasters LLC

American Ring, a family-owned and operated company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ringmasters LLC and Alternative Surface Grinding. Ringmasters, formerly known as Eaton Ring, is a manufacturer of snap rings based in Massillon, OH. This acquisition furthers American Ring’s desire to improve and increase capabilities and efficiencies for it’s ever-expanding customer base, while […]

Published on 11.8.24

American Ring Acquires S&M Retaining Ring

American Ring, a family-owned and operated manufacturer and supplier of retaining rings, snap rings, and Belleville disc springs, is pleased to announce the acquisition of all tooling, dies, equipment, and intellectual property of S&M Retaining Ring. Founded in 2001 by Michael O’Shea Sr, S&M Retaining Ring produced tapered section retaining rings, stamped out of carbon […]

Published on 11.8.24