The shaft bearing snap ring (391-2686-063) is a critical internal fastening component located within the front shaft end cover or mounting flange assembly of the Parker PGP330 series. While small, it plays a vital structural role in high-pressure hydraulic circuits:
Component Blowout Prevention: It serves as a mechanical safety barrier, keeping the shaft assembly locked in place even when the hydraulic system encounters sudden pressure spikes or extreme shock loads.
Axial Load Retention: External gear pumps driven by mechanical gears, pulleys, or inline Power Take-Off (PTO) shafts experience severe forward and backward thrust forces. The snap ring locks the outboard drive shaft bearing securely inside its housing groove, absorbing these heavy axial thrust vectors.
Shaft Alignment Protection: By preventing the input shaft and bearing assembly from shifting axially, the snap ring ensures that internal components—such as the gear set, thrust plates, and high-pressure lip seals—remain perfectly aligned. This minimizes localized friction and uneven wear.
G101/102 C101/102
101 SNAP RING
391-2681-487
391-2681-493
C ONLY RETAINER RING
391-3782-126
C ONLY SNAP RING
391-2688-003
102 SNAP RING
391-2686-063
391-2686-065
PGP020/021
SHAFT BEARING SNAP RING
391-2686-063
CONTINENTAL SHAFT BRG. RETAINER SNAP RING
391-2685-011
PGP030/031
CONTINENTAL SHAFT BRG.RETAINER SNAP RING
391-2685-011
PGP050/051
SHAFT BRG.SNAP RING
391-2686-065
CONTINENTAL SHAFT BRG. RETAINER SNAP RING (MAY NOT BE REQ)
391-2685-040
PGP075/076
SHAFT BRG. SNAP RING
391-2686-025
CONTINENTAL SHAFT BRG.RETAINER SNAP RING
391-2685-029
PGP315
SEAL RETAINER SNAP RING MOTOR ONLY
391-2686-016
CONTINENTAL SHAFT BRG.RETAINER SNAP RING
391-2685-011
PGP330
SHAFT BRG.SNAP RING
391-2686-063
CONTINENTAL SHAFT BRG.RETAINER SNAP RING
391-2685-011
PGP350
SHAFT BRG.SNAP RING
391-2686-065
CONTINENTAL SHAFT BRG.RETAINER SNAP RING
391-2685-040
PGP365
SHAFT BRG.SNAP RING
391-2686-025
PIGGYBACK CONNECTING SHAFT BEARING SNAP RING
391-2686-019
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Company Profile
Ruichen Hydraulic Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., established in 2000, is a global provider of high-quality hydraulic solutions. Located in Hebei Province, China, our 55,000 m² factory employs over 300 staff, including 15 engineers and 5 senior engineers. We specialize in cast iron gear pumps, gear motors, and hydraulic control valves, widely used in construction machinery, agricultural equipment, mining, and industrial applications.