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Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

Install and remove rings inside a bore or around a shaft.

Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.

Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.

Adjustable handle stop prevents you from over-expanding or contracting retaining rings.

For Internal Retaining Rings

Straight Tips

Internal Ring

45° Tips

90° Tips

Cushion Grip
For Rings that Fit ID	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Features	Choose a Tip Angle		Each
1/4"-5/16" (6-8 mm)	0.025"	5 1/2"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Straight, 45°, 90°	00000000	000000
3/8"-1 3/8" (10-35 mm)	0.038"	5 1/2"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Straight, 45°, 90°	00000000	00000
5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm)	0.047"	5 1/2"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Straight, 45°	00000000	00000
5/8"-2" (16-51 mm)	0.070"	6 1/2"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Straight, 45°, 90°	00000000	00000
1 13/16"-3" (46-76 mm)	0.090"	9"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Straight, 45°, 90°	00000000	00000

Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

Straight Tips

90° Tips

The forged construction provides high strength for durability and long life.

Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.

For Internal Retaining Rings

Internal Ring

		Straight Tip			90° Tip
For Rings that Fit ID	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.		Each	Overall Lg.		Each
5/16"-1/2" (8-13 mm)	0.035"	5 1/2"	0000000	000000	5 1/4"	0000000	000000
1/2"-1" (12-25 mm)	0.053"	5 1/2"	0000000	00000	5 1/4"	0000000	00000
3/4"-2 3/8" (19-60 mm)	0.070"	7"	0000000	00000	6 3/4"	0000000	00000
1 9/16"-3 15/16" (40-100 mm)	0.090"	9"	0000000	00000	8 1/2"	0000000	00000
3 3/8"-5 1/2" (85-140 mm)	0.126"	12 3/4"	0000000	00000	11 3/4"	0000000	00000

Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

Straight Tips

External Ring

Internal Ring

90° Tips

The forged construction provides high strength for durability and long life.

Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.

Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft. They have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.

For Internal and External Retaining Rings
Number of Pliers	Includes		Each
2	5 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers with 0.053" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1/2"-1" (12-25 mm) ID 5 1/2" Lg. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD	0000000	000000
2	7" Lg. Internal Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/4"-2 3/8" (19-60 mm) ID 7" Lg. External Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/4"-2 3/8" (19-60 mm) OD	0000000	00000
4	5 1/4" Lg. Internal Pliers with 0.053" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 1/2"-1" (12-25 mm) ID 5 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers with 0.053" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1/2"-1" (12-25 mm) ID 5 1/2" Lg. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD 5" Lg. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD	0000000	000000
4	5 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers with 0.053" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1/2"-1" (12-25 mm) ID 7" Lg. Internal Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/4"-2 3/8" (19-60 mm) ID 5 1/2" Lg. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD 7" Lg. External Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/4"-2 3/8" (19-60 mm) OD	0000000	000000

Nonsparking Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. They're also nonmagnetic.

Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.

For Internal Retaining Rings

Internal Ring

For Rings that Fit ID	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Tip Angle		Each
5/16"-1" (8-25 mm)	0.050"	5 1/2"	Manual	Straight	0000000	0000000
3/4"-2 3/8" (19-60 mm)	0.070"	7"	Manual	Straight	0000000	000000
1 9/16"-3 15/16" (40-100 mm)	0.090"	8 3/4"	Manual	Straight	0000000	000000
3 5/16"-6 1/2" (85-165 mm)	0.125"	11 1/2"	Manual	Straight	0000000	000000

Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

Cushion Grip

Plain Grip

The handle can be locked in place to hold rings open or closed for easier installation and removal. Change tips to use a different size or angle (installation tool is not included). 9 1/2" to 19" long pliers require a #2 slotted screwdriver. 29" long pliers require a 5/32" hex key.

Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.

For Internal Retaining Rings

Internal Ring

Cushion Grip
For Rings that Fit ID	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Tip Angle		Each
2 7/16"-4 1/4" (62 mm-108 mm)	0.108"	9 1/2"	Straight	0000000	000000
2 7/16"-4 1/4" (62 mm-108 mm)	0.120"	9 1/2"	Straight	0000000	00000
Plain Grip
3 1/16"-6" (78 mm-152 mm)	0.120"	16"	Straight	0000000	00000
6 1/4"-10" (159 mm-254 mm)	0.150"	29"	Straight	0000000	000000

Tips

	Straight Tip		15° Tip		45° Tip		90° Tip
Tip Dia.		Pair		Pair		Pair		Pair
For Cushion Grip Pliers
0.108"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
0.120"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
For Plain Grip Pliers
0.120"	0000000	00000	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.150"	0000000	00000	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.170"	0000000	00000	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

The handle can be locked in place to hold rings open or closed for easier installation and removal. Change tips to use a different size or angle. For sets with one or three pairs of pliers, use the included hex key. Sets with two pliers require a #2 slotted screwdriver (not included).

Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.

Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft.

Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets


15° Tip	External Ring	Internal Ring
90° Tip	Straight Tip	45° Tip

For Internal and External Retaining Rings
No. of Pliers	No. of Tip Pairs	Includes	Features		Each
Manual Jaws—Cushion Grip
2	8	9 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers for Rings that Fit 2 7/16"-4 1/4" (62-108 mm) ID 9 1/2" Lg. External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1 9/16"-3 15/16" (40-100 mm) OD Two Pairs of Straight Tips (0.108" and 0.120" Dia.) Two Pairs of 15° Tips (0.108" and 0.120" Dia.) Two Pairs of 45° Tips (0.108" and 0.120" Dia.) Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.108" and 0.120" Dia.)	Locking Handle	0000000	0000000
Manual Jaws—Plain Grip
2	5	16" Lg. Internal Pliers for Rings that Fit 3 1/16"-6" (78-152 mm) ID 16" Lg. External Pliers for Rings that Fit 3 1/2"-6 1/2" (89-165 mm) OD Three Pairs of 0.120" Dia. Straight Tips One Pair of 0.120" Dia. 45° Tips One Pair of 0.120" Dia. 90° Tips	Locking Handle	00000000	000000

Tips for Pliers with Manual Jaws

	Straight Tip		15° Tip		45° Tip		90° Tip
Tip Diameter		Pair		Pair		Pair		Pair
For Cushion Grip Pliers
0.108"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
0.120"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
For Plain Grip Pliers
0.120"	0000000	00000	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.150"	0000000	00000	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
0.170"	0000000	00000	000000	00	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets


45° Tip	90° Tip	Straight Tip
Internal Ring	External Ring	15° Tip

Change tips to use a different size or angle. These tools have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles. They require a #1 Phillips screwdriver (not included) to change tips.

Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.

Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft.

Sets						Replacement Tips
Number of Pliers	Number of Tip Pairs	Includes	Features		Each		Each
For Internal Retaining Rings
1	4	6 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers for Rings that Fit 3/8"-2" (10-51 mm) ID Two Pairs of Straight Tips (0.047" and 0.070" Dia.) One Pair of 45° Tips (0.047" Dia.) One Pair of 90° Tips (0.038" Dia.)	Color-Coded Tips	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
For Internal and External Retaining Rings
2	8	6 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers for Rings that Fit 3/8"-2" (10-51 mm) ID 6 1/2" Lg. External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1/4"-2" (6-51 mm) OD Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.038", 0.047", and 0.070" Dia.) One Pair of 15° Tips (0.070" Dia.) Two Pairs of 45° Tips (0.038" and 0.047" Dia.) Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.038" and 0.047" Dia.)	Color-Coded Tips	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
2	9	6 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers for Rings that Fit 3/8"-2" (10-51 mm) ID 6 1/2" Lg. External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1/4"-2" (6-51 mm) OD Four Pairs of Straight Tips (0.038", 0.047", 0.070", and 0.090" Dia.) One Pair of 15° Tips (0.070" Dia.) Two Pairs of 45° Tips (0.038" and 0.047" Dia.) Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.038" and 0.047" Dia.)	Color-Coded Tips	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Heavy Duty Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

The forged construction provides high strength for durability and long life. Use the included hex key to change tips for a different size or angle. These tools have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles. An adjustable handle stop prevents you from over-expanding or contracting retaining rings.

Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft.

Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.


90° Tip	Straight Tip	External Ring
Internal Ring	45° Tip

For Internal and External Retaining Rings
Number of Pliers	Number of Tip Pairs	Includes	Jaw Opening Style	Features	Container Type		Each
2	5	9" Lg. Internal Pliers for Rings that Fit 1/4"-3 1/2" (6-88 mm) ID 9" Lg. External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1/4"-3 1/2" (6-88 mm) OD Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.038" and .047") Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.038", .047", and 0.07") 2 mm Hex Key	Manual	__	__	0000000	000000
2	9	6 1/4" Lg. Internal Pliers for Rings that Fit 5/16"-2 31/64" (8-63 mm) ID 6 1/2" Lg. External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1/8"-2 31/64" (3-63 mm) OD Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.035", 0.051", and 0.071" Dia.) Three Pairs of 45° Tips (0.035", 0.051", and 0.071" Dia.) Three Pairs of 90° Tips (0.035", 0.051", and 0.071" Dia.) 2.5 mm Hex Key	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Plastic Case	0000000	000000

Additional Tips

Tip Dia.	Choose a Tip Angle		Pair
0.035"	Straight, 45°, 90°	000000	00000
0.051"	Straight, 45°, 90°	000000	0000
0.071"	Straight, 45°, 90°	000000	0000