The ARS—unlike other similar products—is NOT an arthritic shank. It is a mechanism consisting of a simple hinge and lock system that’s installed in the shank of the existing ring. No part of the ring shank is cut off and replaced. The existing shank is cut on both sides about halfway down the ring to separate the top and bottom half; a small groove is made on the inside of the shank and the lock is soldered in it’s place. On the other side the two halves of the hinge are soldered onto the top and bottom half of the shank. Both halves are rejoined together and the finished result is virtually undetectable!
Below is an animation showing in detail how the system works and it’s various applications
It’s important to understand the proper way to open/close the ARS to avoid any damage. Watch the video below to see how to avoid any unfortunate accidents!
In some cases, 2 hinges may be needed in the bottom half of the ring to allow it to open properly. This requires a bit of a finer touch to open/close. See how it’s done in the video below!
If you still have questions, please reach out via our contact page and we’ll be happy to assist you!