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    81 Products

    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
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For External Retaining Rings, Straight Tip Angle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For External Retaining Rings, 90° Tip Angle.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. 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"5449A790000005"5449A76000000
    3/8" to 1" (10 mm to 25 mm)0.051"5 1/2"5449A81000005"5449A8500000
    3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)0.070"7"5449A82000006 3/4"5449A8600000
    1 9/16" to 3 15/16" (40 mm to 100 mm)0.090"8 1/4"5449A83000008"5449A8700000
    3 3/8" to 5 1/2" (85 mm to 140 mm)0.126"12 3/4"5449A840000011 3/4"5449A8800000

    Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    Install and remove rings inside a bore or around a shaft. Switch between internal and external retaining rings by adjusting the jaw.
    For Internal and External Retaining Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For Internal and External Retaining Rings, Thumb Screw Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For Internal and External Retaining Rings, T-Knob Jaw Adjustment—Cushion Grip.

    Thumb Screw Jaw

    Adjustment—Cushion Grip

    T-Knob Jaw

    Adjustment—Cushion Grip

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal and External Retaining Rings.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal and External Retaining Rings.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Straight Tip Angle. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. 45° Tip Angle. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. 90° Tip Angle. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .

    Straight Tip

    Angle

    45° Tip Angle

    90° Tip Angle

    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.
    For Rings That Fit ID
    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"ManualSteelStraight, 45°, 90°5415A61000000
    5/8" to 1 3/8" (16 mm to 35 mm)5/16" to 7/8" (8 mm to 22 mm)0.047"6"ManualSteelStraight, 45°, 90°5415A6200000
    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"ManualSteelStraight, 45°, 90°5415A6300000
    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"ManualSteelStraight, 45°, 90°5415A6400000
     
    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"ManualSteelStraight, 45°, 90°5719A100000
    5/8" to 1 3/8" (16 mm to 35 mm)5/16" to 7/8" (8 mm to 22 mm)0.047"6"ManualSteelStraight, 45°, 90°5719A200000
    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"ManualSteelStraight, 90°5719A300000
    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"ManualSteelStraight, 45°, 90°5719A400000
     

    Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. Straight. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Straight Tip Angle. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. 45° Angle Tips. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. 45° Tip Angle. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. 90° Tips. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. 90° Tip Angle. Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.

    Straight

    45° Angle Tips

    90° Tips

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal and External Retaining Rings.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal and External Retaining Rings.
    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.
    No. of
    Pliers
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Tip Angle
    Each
    For Internal and External Retaining Rings
     
    Thumb Screw Jaw Adjustment
    26" 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 BoxStraight5415A42000000
    26" 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 Box45°5415A4300000
    26" 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 Box90°5415A4400000
    36" 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 0.038" 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    		—Straight, 45°, 90°5415A71100000
    46" 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    		—Straight5415A72100000
    66" 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 0.038" 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 0.047" 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
    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. Straight 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. 45° Tips—For rings that fit 1 1/16"-2" (27-51 mm) ID and 7/16"-1 7/16" (11-37 mm) OD    		Plastic CaseStraight, 45°5415A4100000
    66" 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 0.038" 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 0.047" 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
    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. Straight 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    		Plastic CaseStraight, 90°5415A7300000
    126" 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 0.038" 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 0.047" 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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    		Plastic CaseStraight, 45°, 90°7132A11000000
     
    T-Knob Jaw Adjustment
    66" 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 0.038" 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 0.047" 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
    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. Straight 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    		Plastic CaseStraight, 90°5719A500000
    126" 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 0.038" 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 0.047" 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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    		Plastic CaseStraight, 45°, 90°5719A51000000
     

    Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers.
    Image of Specification. Flat-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Sold Individually, Fixed Tip, Pliers Handle, Flat Tip.

    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).
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. 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
    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 AssistedSteel5773A14000000
     

    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 .
    Image of Specification. Pointed-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Sold Individually, Parallel Jaw, Pliers Handle, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.

    Pointed-Tip

    Constant-Section

    Ring

    Image of Specification. Flat-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Sold Individually, Parallel Jaw, Pliers Handle, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.

    Flat-Tip

    Constant-Section

    Ring

    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
    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"Straight10"Spring AssistedSteel4621N11000000
     

    Side-Mount E Retaining Ring Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Side-Mount E Retaining Ring Installation Tools.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Screwdriver Handle, For Side-Mount E Retaining Rings.
    Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft.
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    For Ring
    OD
    For Rings
    That Fit OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Plain Grip
    0.156"1/16"4 3/4"SteelPlastic93821A213000000
    0.188"3/32"4 3/4"SteelPlastic93821A21400000
    0.203"9/64"4 3/4"SteelPlastic93821A23400000
    0.234"3/32"4 3/4"SteelPlastic93821A21500000
    0.281"5/32"4 3/4"SteelPlastic93821A21600000
    0.313"11/64"4 3/4"SteelPlastic93821A22800000
    0.328"3/16"4 3/4"SteelPlastic93821A22900000
    0.375"7/64"4 3/4"SteelPlastic93821A22600000
    0.438"7/32"5 1/2"SteelPlastic93821A21700000
    0.5"5/16"5 1/2"SteelPlastic93821A21900000
    0.531"1/4"5 1/2"SteelPlastic93821A23800000
    0.656"3/8"5 1/2"SteelPlastic93821A22100000
    0.688"7/16"5 1/2"SteelPlastic93821A22200000
    0.797"1/2"6 1/4"SteelPlastic93821A22300000
    0.938"5/8"6 1/4"SteelPlastic93821A22400000
    1"3/4"6 1/2"SteelPlastic93821A23500000
    5.9 mm 3 mm5 1/4"SteelPlastic57905A4100000
    6.9 mm 4 mm4 3/4"SteelPlastic57905A4200000
    8.85 mm 5 mm4 3/4"SteelPlastic57905A4300000
    10.85 mm 6 mm6"SteelPlastic57905A4400000
    11.8 mm 7 mm6"SteelPlastic57905A4500000
    13.8 mm 8 mm6"SteelPlastic57905A4600000
     

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Side-Mount E and C Retaining Ring Installation and Removal Tools.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Retaining Ring Pliers. Side-Mount E and C Retaining Ring Installation and Removal Tools.
    Image of Attribute. For Side-Mount E Retaining Rings. Front orientation. For Side-Mount E Retaining Rings. Straight Handle.
    Image of Specification. For Side-Mount C Retaining Rings. Front orientation. For Side-Mount C Retaining Rings.

    For

    Side-Mount E

    Retaining Rings

    For

    Side-Mount

    C

    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
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. 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"Steel5728A2000000
     

    Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Straight Tip Angle. Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. 90° Tip Angle. Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.

    Straight Tip

    Angle

    90° Tip Angle

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal and External Retaining Rings.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For Internal and External Retaining Rings.
    The forged construction provides high strength for durability and long life. Sets include internal pliers for installing and removing rings inside a bore and external pliers for installing and removing rings around a shaft.
    No. of
    Pliers
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Tip Angle
    Each
    For Internal and External Retaining Rings
     
    Cushion Grip
    25 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    		Plastic PouchStraight5449A31000000
    27" 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 PouchStraight5449A3200000
    45 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" Lg. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. 90° Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD
    5 1/2" Lg. External Pliers with 0.051" Dia. Straight Tips—For rings that fit 3/8"-1" (10-25 mm) OD    		Canvas PouchStraight, 90°5449A52000000
    45 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    		Canvas PouchStraight5449A51000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Sliding-Arm Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Tools.
    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"ManualSteel, Aluminum5770A3000000
     

    Heavy Duty Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .
    Image of Specification. Pointed-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Pliers Handle, Sold Individually, Heavy Duty, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.
    Image of Specification. Flat-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Pliers Handle, Sold Individually, Heavy Duty, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Straight Tip Angle. Heavy Duty Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. 90° Tip Angle. 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
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. 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
    For Rings That Fit OD
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Angle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Material
    Each
    Cushion Grip
    1/4" to 1 25/32" (6.35 mm to 45.46 mm)3/32"1/16"Straight9"Spring AssistedSteel4619N11000000
    1/4" to 1 25/32" (6.35 mm to 45.46 mm)3/32"1/16"90°9"Spring AssistedSteel4619N1200000
     

    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
     
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. 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.
    For Rings That Fit OD
    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 AssistedBeryllium CopperStraight3800A430000000
     

    Poodle-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Poodle-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. For Poodle Retaining Rings, Screwdriver Handle.
    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
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    For Ring
    OD
    For Rings
    That Fit OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Plain Grip
    0.328"5/32"5"SteelPlastic5733A1000000
    0.406"3/16"5 3/4"SteelPlastic5733A200000
    0.484"1/4"5 3/4"SteelPlastic5733A300000
    0.594"5/16"5 3/4"SteelPlastic5733A400000
    0.688"3/8"6"SteelPlastic5733A500000
    0.828"1/2"6"SteelPlastic5733A700000
     
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