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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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For Internal Retaining Rings, Straight Tip Angle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For Internal Retaining Rings, 90° Tip Angle.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. 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"5449A650000005 1/4"5449A75000000
    1/2" to 1" (12 mm to 25 mm)0.053"5 1/2"5449A91000005 1/4"5449A9500000
    3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)0.070"7"5449A92000006 3/4"5449A9600000
    1 9/16" to 3 15/16" (40 mm to 100 mm)0.090"9"5449A93000008 1/2"5449A9700000
    3 3/8" to 5 1/2" (85 mm to 140 mm)0.126"12 3/4"5449A940000011 3/4"5449A9800000

    Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    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). 16" long pliers require a #2 slotted screwdriver. 22" and 22 1/2" long pliers require a 5/32" hex key.
    For Internal Retaining Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For Internal Retaining Rings, Cushion Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For Internal Retaining Rings, Plain Grip.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal Retaining Rings.

    Cushion Grip

    Plain Grip

    Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.
    For Rings That Fit ID
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Features
    Material
    Tip Angle
    Each
    Cushion Grip
    3 1/16" to 6" (78 mm to 152 mm)0.120"16"ManualLocking HandleSteelStraight, 45°, 90°5300A211000000
     
    Plain Grip
    4 51/64" to 12" (122 mm to 300 mm)0.140"22 1/2"ManualLocking HandleSteelStraight5300A271000000
     
    Tips for Retaining Ring Pliers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tips for Retaining Ring Pliers. Sold Individually, Straight Tip Angle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tips for Retaining Ring Pliers. Sold Individually, 45° Tip Angle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tips for Retaining Ring Pliers. Sold Individually, 90° Tip Angle.

    Straight Tip Angle

    45° Tip Angle

    90° Tip Angle

    Straight
    Tip Angle
    45° Tip Angle
    90° Tip Angle
    Tip
    Dia.
    Pair
    Pair
    Pair
    For Plain Grip Pliers
    0.120"5300A420000005300A430000005300A44000000
    0.140"5300A52100000———05300A54100000
     

    Nonsparking Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. 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
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal Retaining Rings.
    Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.
    For Rings That Fit ID
    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"ManualBeryllium CopperStraight2967N710000000
    3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)0.070"7"ManualBeryllium CopperStraight2967N72000000
    1 9/16" to 3 15/16" (40 mm to 100 mm)0.090"8 3/4"ManualBeryllium CopperStraight2967N73000000
    3 5/16" to 6 1/2" (85 mm to 165 mm)0.125"11 1/2"ManualBeryllium CopperStraight2967N74000000
     

    Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    Install and remove rings inside a bore or around a shaft.
    For Internal Retaining Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For Internal Retaining Rings.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal Retaining Rings.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Straight Tip Angle. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .

    Straight 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.
    For Rings That Fit ID
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Features
    Material
    Tip
    Angle
    Each
    Cushion Grip
    1 13/16" to 3" (46 mm to 76 mm)0.090"9"Spring AssistedAdjustable Handle StopSteelStraight57805A361000000
     

    Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. 15° Tip. Front orientation. 15° Tip Angle. Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. 45° Tip. Front orientation. 45° Tip Angle. Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.

    15° Tip

    45° Tip

    Image of Specification. 90° Tip. Front orientation. 90° Tip Angle. Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal Retaining Rings.

    90° 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.
    For Internal Retaining Rings—Pliers for internal retaining rings are used to install and remove rings inside a bore.
    No. of
    Pliers
    No. of
    Tip Pairs
    Includes
    Features
    Tip Angle
    Each
    For Internal Retaining Rings
     
    Spring-Assisted Jaws—Cushion Grip
    156 1/2" Lg. Internal Pliers for Rings that Fit 3/8"-1 3/4" (10-45 mm) ID
    One Pair of 45° Tips (0.039" Dia.)
    One Pair of 90° Tips (0.047" Dia.)
    Three Pairs of 15° Tips (0.039" Dia., 0.048" Dia., and 0.074" Dia.)    		Color-Coded Tips15°, 45°, 90°5625A26000000
     
    Tip Sets for Retaining Ring Pliers
    No. of
    Tip Pairs
    Includes
    Features
    Each
    5One Pair of 45° Tips (0.039" Dia.)
    One Pair of 90° Tips (0.047" Dia.)
    Three Pairs of 15° Tips (0.039", 0.047", and 0.074" Dia.)    		Color-Coded Tips5625A2500000
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