Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

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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.

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

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

For External Retaining Rings

External Ring

Cushion Grip
For Rings that Fit OD	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Tip Angle		Each
1 9/16" 3 15/16" (40 mm-100 mm)	0.108"	9 1/2"	Straight	0000000	000000
1 9/16" 3 15/16" (40 mm-100 mm)	0.120"	9 1/2"	Straight	0000000	00000
Plain Grip
3 1/2" 6 1/2" (89 mm-165 mm)	0.120"	16"	Straight	0000000	00000
6 3/4" 9 1/2" (171 mm-241 mm)	0.170"	19"	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.

Pliers for internal and external retaining rings can be used on both types—switch from one to the other by flipping the switch.

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

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

Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets


15° Tip	70° 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
Spring-Assisted Jaws—Cushion Grip
1	6	10 1/4" Lg. Internal/External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1 13/16"-4" (46-102 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-4" (32-102 mm) OD Three Pairs of 15° Tips (0.090", 0.108", and 0.120" Dia.) Three Pairs of 70° Tips (0.090", 0.108", and 0.120" Dia.) Hex Key	Locking Handle Adjustable Handle Stop Color-Coded Tips	0000000	000000
3	16	6 1/4" Lg. Internal/External Pliers w/ Adjustable Stop for Rings that Fit 1/4"-1" (7-26 mm) ID and 1/8"-1" (3-26 mm) OD 7 3/4" Lg. Internal/External Pliers w/ Adjustable Stop for Rings that Fit 3/8"-2" (10-51 mm) ID and 1/4"-2" (7-51 mm) OD 10 1/4" Lg. Internal/External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1 13/16"-4" (46-102 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-4" (32-102 mm) OD One Pair of 0.023" Straight Tips Two Pairs of 0.039" Dia. Straight Tips Two Pairs of 0.047" Dia. Straight Tips One Pair of 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips One Pair of 0.090" Dia. 15° Tips One Pair of 0.108" Dia. 15° Tips One Pair of 0.120" Dia. 15° Tips One Pair of 0.090" Dia. 70° Tips One Pair of 0.108" Dia. 70° Tips One Pair of 0.120" Dia. 70° Tips Two Pairs of 0.039" Dia. 90° Tips Two Pairs of 0.047" Dia. 90° Tips Hex Keys	Locking Handle Adjustable Handle Stop Color-Coded Tips	0000000	000000
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	000000
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

Tip Sets for Pliers with Spring-Assisted Jaws

For Part Number	Number of Tip Pairs	Includes	Features		Each
5391A91	5	Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.023", 0.039", and 0.047" Dia.) Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.039" and 0.047" Dia.)	Color-Coded Tips	0000000	00000
5391A91	5	Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.039", 0.047", and 0.070" Dia.) Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.039" and 0.047" Dia.)	Color-Coded Tips	0000000	0000
5391A91, 5391A37	6	Three Pairs of 15° Tips (0.090", 0.108", and 0.120" Dia.) Three Pairs of 70° Tips (0.090", 0.108", and 0.120" Dia.)	Color-Coded Tips	0000000	00000

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 External Retaining Rings
1	4	6 1/2" Lg. External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1/4"-2" (6-51 mm) OD 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	00000	0000000	00000
For Internal and External Retaining Rings
1	5	Hex Key Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.023", 0.039", and 0.047" Dia.) Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.039" and 0.047" Dia.) 6 1/4" Lg. Internal/External Pliers w/ Adjustable Stop for Rings that Fit 1/4"-1" (7-26 mm) ID and 1/8"-1" (3-26 mm) OD	Adjustable Handle Stop, Color-Coded Tips	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
1	5	Hex Key Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.039", 0.047", and 0.070" Dia.) Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.039" and 0.047" Dia.) 7 3/4" Lg. Internal/External Pliers for Rings that Fit 3/8"-2" (10-51 mm) ID and 1/4"-2" (7-51 mm) OD	Color-Coded Tips	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
1	5	Hex Key Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.039", 0.047", and 0.070" Dia.) Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.039" and 0.047" Dia.) 7 3/4" Lg. Internal/External Pliers w/ Adjustable Stop for Rings that Fit 3/8"-2" (10-51 mm) ID and 1/4"-2" (7-51 mm) OD	Adjustable Handle Stop, Color-Coded Tips	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
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 External Retaining Rings
Number of Pliers	Number of Tip Pairs	Includes	Jaw Opening Style	Features	Container Type		Each
1	5	13 1/2" 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", 0.047", and 0.070" Dia.) 2 mm Hex Key	Manual	__	__	0000000	000000
For Internal and External Retaining Rings
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	00000
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

Electrical-Insulating Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

90° Tip

Straight Tip

External Ring

Internal Ring

Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505. Install and remove multiple sizes of both internal and external retaining rings. Flip the switch to alternate between working inside a bore for internal retaining rings and around a shaft for external retaining rings. Change tips for a different size or angle; loosen the set screw using the included hex key. Pliers have an adjustable handle stop that prevents you from over-expanding or over-contracting retaining rings.

For Internal and External Retaining Rings
Number of Pliers	Number of Tip Pairs	Includes	Features		Each
1	5	Hex Key Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.023", 0.036", and 0.047" Dia.) Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.036" and 0.047" Dia.) 7 1/2" Lg. Internal/External Pliers w/ Adjustable Stop for Rings that Fit 1/4"-1" (7-26 mm) ID and 1/8"-1" (3-26 mm) OD	Adjustable Handle Stop, Color-Coded Tips	0000000	0000000

Screwdriver-Style Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Tools

Twist the handle to open and close the jaws. Use these tools to install and remove rings inside a bore or around a shaft. Change tips for a different size or angle using a 3/32" hex key (not included).

15° Tip

45° Tip

External Ring

Internal Ring

For Internal and External Retaining Rings
Number of Tip Pairs	Includes		Each
3	10" Lg. Internal and External Retaining Ring Tool for Rings that Fit 2 7/16"-3 1/2" (62-89 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-4" (38-102 mm) OD One Pair of 15° Tips (0.108" Dia.) Two Pairs of 45° Tips (0.108" and 0.123" Dia.) Extra Pair of Jaw Plates and Screws	0000000	000000

Tips

15° Tip

45° Tip

Number of Tip Pairs	Includes		Each
3	One Pair of 15° Tips (0.108" Dia.) Two Pairs of 45° Tips (0.108" and 0.123" Dia.) Replacement Jaw Plates and Screws	0000000	000000

T-Handle Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Tools

72° Tip

20° Tip

External Ring

Internal Ring

Working with large retaining rings is easier with a T-handle. Turn it to open and close the jaws. Use these tools to install and remove rings inside a bore or around a shaft. Change tips for a different size or angle using the included hex key.

For Internal and External Retaining Rings
Number of Tip Pairs	Includes		Each
6	7" Lg. Internal and External Retaining Ring Tool for Rings that Fit 3 1/2"-7" (90-175 mm) ID and 3 1/2"-7" (90-175 mm) OD Three Pairs of 20° Tips (0.120", 0.150", and 0.180" Dia.) Three Pairs of 72° Tips (0.120", 0.150", and 0.180" Dia.) Hex Key	0000000	0000000

Tips
Three Pairs of 20° Tips (0.120", 0.150", and 0.180" Dia.)	0000000	Each	000000
Three Pairs of 72° Tips (0.120", 0.150", and 0.180" Dia.)	0000000	Each	00000