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Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

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

For Internal Retaining Rings


Straight Tip Angle	90° Tip Angle

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

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

For External Retaining Rings


Straight Tip Angle	90° Tip Angle

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.

		Straight Tip Angle			90° Tip Angle
For Rings That Fit OD	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.		Each	Overall Lg.		Each
1/8" to 3/8" (3 mm to 10 mm)	0.035"	5 1/2"	0000000	000000	5"	0000000	000000
3/8" to 1" (10 mm to 25 mm)	0.051"	5 1/2"	0000000	00000	5"	0000000	00000
3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)	0.070"	7"	0000000	00000	6 3/4"	0000000	00000
1 9/16" to 3 15/16" (40 mm to 100 mm)	0.090"	8 1/4"	0000000	00000	8"	0000000	00000
3 3/8" to 5 1/2" (85 mm to 140 mm)	0.126"	12 3/4"	0000000	00000	11 3/4"	0000000	00000

Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

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

For Internal Retaining Rings


		Straight Tip Angle	90° Tip Angle

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

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

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

	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Features	Material	Tip Angle		Each
Cushion Grip



	1/4" to 5/16" (6 mm to 8 mm)	0.025"	5 1/2"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Steel	Straight	000000000	000000


	3/8" to 1 3/8" (10 mm to 35 mm)	0.038"	5 1/2"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Steel	90°	000000000	00000
	1 13/16" to 3" (46 mm to 76 mm)	0.090"	9"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Steel	Straight	000000000	00000

For External Retaining Rings


		45° Tip Angle	90° Tip Angle

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

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

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

	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Features	Material	Tip Angle		Each
Cushion Grip



	1/8" to 7/8" (3 mm to 22 mm)	0.047"	5 3/4"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Steel	45°	000000000	000000


	15/16" to 2" (23 mm to 51 mm)	0.070"	7"	Spring Assisted	Adjustable Handle Stop	Steel	90°	000000000	00000

For Internal and External Retaining Rings


Thumb Screw Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip	T-Knob Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip	Knob Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip	Push-Button Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip


		Straight Tip Angle

20° Tips	45° Tip Angle	90° Tip Angle

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

Thumb Screw Jaw Adjustment—For thumb screw jaw adjustment, remove the thumb screw, move the handle from one hole to the other, and retighten the screw.

T-Knob Jaw Adjustment—For T-knob jaw adjustment, give the T-knob a quarter turn, move the handle from one slot to the other, and retighten the knob.

Knob Jaw Adjustment—For knob jaw adjustment, turn the knob to convert.

Push-Button Jaw Adjustment—For push-button jaw adjustment, push the button to convert.

	For Rings That Fit OD	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Material	Choose a Tip Angle		Each
Thumb Screw Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip



	3/8" to 1" (10 mm to 25 mm)	1/4" to 3/4" (6 mm to 19 mm)	0.038"	6"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 45° , 90°	0000000	000000


	5/8" to 1 3/8" (16 mm to 35 mm)	5/16" to 7/8" (8 mm to 22 mm)	0.047"	6"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 45° , 90°	0000000	00000
	1 1/16" to 2" (27 mm to 51 mm)	7/16" to 1 7/16" (11 mm to 37 mm)	0.070"	7 1/2"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 45° , 90°	0000000	00000
	1 3/16" to 3 1/4" (30 mm to 83 mm)	1 1/2" to 3 1/2" (38 mm to 89 mm)	0.090"	9 1/4"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 45° , 90°	0000000	00000


	T-Knob Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip



			3/8" to 1" (10 mm to 25 mm)	1/4" to 3/4" (6 mm to 19 mm)	0.038"	6"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 45° , 90°	000000	00000


			5/8" to 1 3/8" (16 mm to 35 mm)	5/16" to 7/8" (8 mm to 22 mm)	0.047"	6"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 45° , 90°	000000	00000
			1 1/16" to 2" (27 mm to 51 mm)	7/16" to 1 7/16" (11 mm to 37 mm)	0.070"	7 1/2"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 90°	000000	00000
			1 3/16" to 3 1/4" (30 mm to 83 mm)	1 1/2" to 3 1/2" (38 mm to 89 mm)	0.090"	9 1/4"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 45° , 90°	000000	00000


			Knob Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip



					3/8" to 1" (10 mm to 25 mm)	1/4" to 3/4" (6 mm to 19 mm)	0.038"	6"	Manual	Steel	20° , 90°	000000	00000


					5/8" to 1 3/8" (16 mm to 35 mm)	5/16" to 1" (8 mm to 25 mm)	0.047"	6"	Manual	Steel	20° , 90°	000000	00000
					1 1/16" to 2" (27 mm to 51 mm)	7/16" to 2" (11 mm to 51 mm)	0.070"	7 1/4"	Manual	Steel	20° , 90°	000000	00000


					Push-Button Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip



							1/8" to 25/32" (4 mm to 19 mm)	3/8" to 1" (10 mm to 25 mm)	0.038"	6"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 90°	000000	00000


							5/16" to 1" (8 mm to 25 mm)	5/8" to 1 3/8" (16 mm to 34 mm)	0.047"	6"	Manual	Steel	Straight , 45° , 90°	000000	00000
							7/16" to 2" (12 mm to 50 mm)	1 1/16" to 2" (27 mm to 50 mm)	0.070"	7 1/4"	Manual	Steel	45° , 90°	000000	00000

Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets


Straight	20° Tip Angle	45° Angle Tips

90° Tips

Install and remove rings inside a bore or around a shaft. Adjust the jaw to switch from internal to external retaining ring types.

Thumb Screw Jaw Adjustment—For thumb screw jaw adjustment, remove the thumb screw, move the handle from one hole to the other, and retighten the screw.

T-Knob Jaw Adjustment—For T-knob jaw adjustment, give the T-knob a quarter turn, move the handle from one slot to the other, and retighten the knob.

Knob Jaw Adjustment—For knob jaw adjustment, turn the knob to convert.

	Tip Angle		Each
For Internal and External Retaining Rings







	Thumb Screw Jaw Adjustment

	2	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD	Cardboard Box	45°	0000000	000000


	2	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD	Cardboard Box	90°	0000000	00000
	2	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD	Cardboard Box	Straight	0000000	00000
	3	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD	—	Straight, 45°, 90°	00000000	00000
	4	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 9 1/4" Lg. Pliers with 0.090" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 3/16"-3 1/4" (30-83 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-3 1/2" (38-89 mm) OD	—	Straight	00000000	00000
	6	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD	Plastic Case	Straight, 45°	0000000	00000
	6	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD	Plastic Case	Straight, 90°	0000000	00000
	12	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 9 1/4" Lg. Pliers with 0.090" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 1 3/16"-3 1/4" (30-83 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-3 1/2" (38-89 mm) OD 9 1/4" Lg. Pliers with 0.090" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 1 3/16"-3 1/4" (30-83 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-3 1/2" (38-89 mm) OD 9 1/4" Lg. Pliers with 0.090" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 3/16"-3 1/4" (30-83 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-3 1/2" (38-89 mm) OD	Plastic Case	Straight, 45°, 90°	0000000	000000




			T-Knob Jaw Adjustment

			6	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD	Plastic Case	Straight, 90°	000000	00000


			12	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.047" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 5/8"-1 3/8" (16-35 mm) ID and 5/16"-7/8" (8-22 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 7 1/2" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD 9 1/4" Lg. Pliers with 0.090" Dia. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 1 3/16"-3 1/4" (30-83 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-3 1/2" (38-89 mm) OD 9 1/4" Lg. Pliers with 0.090" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 1 3/16"-3 1/4" (30-83 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-3 1/2" (38-89 mm) OD 9 1/4" Lg. Pliers with 0.090" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1 3/16"-3 1/4" (30-83 mm) ID and 1 1/2"-3 1/2" (38-89 mm) OD	Plastic Case	Straight, 45°, 90°	0000000	000000




					Knob Jaw Adjustment

					4	6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 20° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 6" Lg. Pliers with 0.038" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) ID and 1/4"-3/4" (6-19 mm) OD 7 1/4" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 20° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-2" (11-51 mm) OD 7 1/4" Lg. Pliers with 0.070" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-2" (11-51 mm) OD	Plastic Case	20°, 90°	0000000	000000

Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers


		Flat-Tip Constant-Section Ring

Hold open retaining rings without holes, such as flat- and pointed-tip lock rings (also known as Eaton-style, constant-section, and horseshoe snap rings). Use this tool to install and remove rings around a shaft. It has spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.

For External Retaining Rings

		Tip
	For Rings That Fit OD	Wd.	Thk.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Material		Each
Cushion Grip



		1/4" to 1 23/32" (6.35 mm to 43.82 mm)	3/32"	1/16"	9"	Spring Assisted	Steel	0000000	000000

E-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools

Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft.

For External Retaining Rings

	For Rings That Fit OD	Overall Lg.	Material	Handle Material		Each
Plain Grip



	0.156"	1/16"	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	000000


	0.188"	3/32"	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.203"	9/64"	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.234"	3/32"	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.281"	5/32"	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.313"	11/64"	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.328"	3/16"	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.375"	7/64"	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.438"	7/32"	5 1/2"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.5"	5/16"	5 1/2"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.531"	1/4"	5 1/2"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000


	0.656"	3/8"	5 1/2"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.688"	7/16"	5 1/2"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.797"	1/2"	6 1/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	0.938"	5/8"	6 1/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	1"	3/4"	6 1/2"	Steel	Plastic	000000000	00000
	5.9 mm	3 mm	5 1/4"	Steel	Plastic	00000000	00000
	6.9 mm	4 mm	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	00000000	00000
	8.85 mm	5 mm	4 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	00000000	00000
	10.85 mm	6 mm	6"	Steel	Plastic	00000000	00000
	11.8 mm	7 mm	6"	Steel	Plastic	00000000	00000


	13.8 mm	8 mm	6"	Steel	Plastic	00000000	00000

Parallel-Jaw Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

The jaws on these pliers move parallel to each other for a good grip when holding open retaining rings without holes. These pliers have a forged construction for strength, durability, and a long life. You can use them with flat- and pointed-tip lock rings (also known as Eaton-style, constant-section, and horseshoe snap rings).

For External Retaining Rings

Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Parallel-Jaw Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .

Pointed-Tip

Constant-Section

Ring

Flat-Tip

Constant-Section

Ring

		Tip
	For Rings That Fit OD	Wd.	Thk.	Angle	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Material		Each
Cushion Grip



		1/4" to 1 3/8" (7 mm to 35 mm)	1/4"	1/8"	Straight	10"	Spring Assisted	Steel	0000000	000000

E- and C-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation and Removal Tools


		For E-Style Side-Mount Retaining Rings	For C-Style Side-Mount Retaining Rings

A spring on one end of the tool holds the retaining ring in position for installation and a hook on the other end is for removal.

For External Retaining Rings

			Overall
	For Rings That Fit OD	For Ring Thk.	Lg.	Wd.	Thk.	Material		Each
Plain Grip



		5/32" to 3" (4 mm to 76 mm)	0.025" to 0.093" (0.635 mm to 2.362 mm)	6 3/4"	9/32"	1/16"	Steel	000000	000000

Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets


Straight Tip Angle	90° Tip Angle

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

For Internal and External Retaining Rings—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. Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.

	Tip Angle		Each
For Internal and External Retaining Rings







	Cushion Grip

	2	5 1/2" Lg. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD 5 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers with 0.053" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1/2"-1" (12-25 mm) ID	Plastic Pouch	Straight	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	Plastic Pouch	Straight	0000000	00000
	4	5" Lg. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD 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. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD 5 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers with 0.053" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 1/2"-1" (12-25 mm) ID	Canvas Pouch	Straight, 90°	0000000	000000
	4	5 1/2" Lg. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD 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 7" Lg. External Pliers with 0.070" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/4"-2 3/8" (19-60 mm) OD	Canvas Pouch	Straight	0000000	000000

Sliding-Arm Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Tools

The arms slide along the handle and lock into place with thumb screws. Use this tool to install and remove rings inside a bore or around a shaft.

For Internal and External Retaining Rings

				Tip
	For Rings That Fit ID	For Rings That Fit OD	Tip Dia.	Wd.	Thk.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Material		Each
Plain Grip



		1/2" to 4" (13 mm to 101 mm)	1/2" to 4" (13 mm to 101 mm)	0.036"	1/8"	1/64"	6 1/2"	Manual	Steel, Aluminum	000000	000000

Heavy Duty Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers


	Pointed-Tip Constant-Section Ring	Flat-Tip Constant-Section Ring	Straight Tip Angle	90° Tip Angle

Often used to hold open retaining rings without holes, these pliers have a forged construction for strength, durability, and a long life. You can use them with flat- and pointed-tip lock rings (also known as Eaton-style, constant-section, and horseshoe snap rings).

For External Retaining Rings

		Tip
	For Rings That Fit OD	Wd.	Thk.	Angle	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Material		Each
Cushion Grip



		1/64" to 1 25/32" (1 mm to 45.46 mm)	3/32"	1/16"	Straight	9"	Spring Assisted	Steel	0000000	000000


		1/64" to 1 25/32" (1 mm to 45.46 mm)	3/32"	1/16"	90°	9"	Spring Assisted	Steel	0000000	00000

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.

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

For Internal Retaining Rings

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

	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Material	Tip Angle		Each
Plain Grip



	5/16" to 1" (8 mm to 25 mm)	0.050"	5 1/2"	Manual	Beryllium Copper	Straight	0000000	0000000


	3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)	0.070"	7"	Manual	Beryllium Copper	Straight	0000000	000000
	1 9/16" to 3 15/16" (40 mm to 100 mm)	0.090"	8 3/4"	Manual	Beryllium Copper	Straight	0000000	000000
	3 5/16" to 6 1/2" (85 mm to 165 mm)	0.125"	11 1/2"	Manual	Beryllium Copper	Straight	0000000	000000

For External Retaining Rings

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.

	Tip Dia.	Overall Lg.	Jaw Opening Style	Material	Tip Angle		Each
Plain Grip



	3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)	0.070"	7"	Spring Assisted	Beryllium Copper	Straight	0000000	0000000

Poodle-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools

Install rings that have wide "ears." Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft.

For External Retaining Rings

	For Rings That Fit OD	Overall Lg.	Material	Handle Material		Each
Plain Grip



	0.328"	5/32"	5"	Steel	Plastic	000000	000000


	0.406"	3/16"	5 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000	00000
	0.484"	1/4"	5 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000	00000
	0.594"	5/16"	5 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	000000	00000
	0.688"	3/8"	6"	Steel	Plastic	000000	00000
	0.828"	1/2"	6"	Steel	Plastic	000000	00000