Reel to Reel Circlips

Reel to reel circlips are critical mechanical components used in open reel tape recorders to secure shafts, axles, gears, reels, brakes, and transport assemblies in precise positions. Correctly sized circlips are essential for maintaining mechanical accuracy, smooth tape transport, and long-term reliability of reel to reel mechanisms.

This category includes a wide range of circlips for reel to reel tape machines, covering many shaft diameters and thicknesses commonly found in vintage and professional open reel recorders. These retaining clips are typically used in reel tables, capstan shafts, idler assemblies, tension arms, brake systems, and internal drive mechanisms, where axial stability and precise positioning are required.

Alongside metal circlips, this category also includes precision metal washers and rubber washers used for spacing, damping, insulation, and vibration control within reel to reel transports. Rubber washers help reduce mechanical noise and vibration, while metal washers provide accurate spacing and load distribution in high-precision assemblies.

All circlips and washers in this category are intended for technical repair, restoration, and maintenance of reel to reel tape recorders. They are suitable for replacing missing, worn, or damaged retaining components during servicing of vintage audio equipment. Proper installation helps prevent axial play, misalignment, tape path instability, and premature wear of mechanical parts.

This collection is aimed at technicians, restorers, and experienced users who require exact mechanical components to preserve original performance, mechanical integrity, and long-term reliability of reel to reel tape machines.