A Retaining Washer is used to keep components of an assembly in place. It is also known as an anti-loss washer or retention washer. These Washers are designed to fit with shafts or yokes that are subjected to vibration or other forces that could cause them to move or come loose.

Attributes:
Prevents excess movement of the components
Provides reliable retention for the components
Direct hardened to increase the strength and wear resistance.

Applications:
A Retaining Washer is used to reduce the risk of loosening components due to embedment in the Bevel Gear, Differential, and Fan Drive, this is widely used in Cat® 561C, 572C, 572D, 572E, 572F, 572G, 583C, 583E, 583H, 583K, 594 and 594H Pipelayer, 815, 825B, 825C, 825G, 825H, 825K and 835 Compactor, 824B and 834 Wheel Type Tractor (For Dozer), 910, 910E, 910F, 922A, 922B, 922B, 926, 926E, 936, 936E, 950, G910, IT12 and IT12B, IT12F Wheel Loader, 931, 931B, 931C, 931X, 933, 935B, 935C, 935X, 939, 941, 951, 951B and 951C Track Loader, 951B, D3, D3B, D3C, D3X, D4B, D4C, D4D, D4E, D4X, D5, D5B, D5C, D5E and D6C Track Type Tractor, D346, D348, D349, D375D, D379A, D379B, D379B, D397D, D398A, D398B, G346, G348, G349, G379A and G398A Engine (Piston), D379B and D398B Generator Set.