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TYPES OF TOLERANCE RINGS:
BN TYPE (to fit something onto a shaft)
The corrugations face outwards on BN tolerance rings (like petals on a flower). The shaft diameter is variable (SV).
BN dimension chart - for dimensions of the mating parts and the torque transfer capability
AN TYPE (to fit something into a housing)
The corrugations face inwards on AN tolerance rings. The housing diameter is variable (HV).
AN dimension chart - for dimensions of the mating parts and the torque transfer capability
PART NUMBERS
Prefix (BN or AN), then RING DIAMETER, then MATERIAL (5= Stainless 0= Carbon Steel), then RING WIDTH.
Example BN12-506
Type = BN, Diameter 12mm , Material Stainless steel, Ring Width 6mm