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    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 Ring Style. 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). 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
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    Tip
    For Rings That Fit OD
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    Thk.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Material
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    Cushion Grip
    1/4" to 2" (6.35 mm to 50.8 mm)3/32"1/16"9"Spring AssistedSteel0000000000000
     

    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 Ring Style. 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 Ring Style. Sold Individually, Parallel Jaw, Pliers Handle, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.

    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"Straight10"Spring AssistedSteel0000000000000
     

    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, Aluminum000000000000
     

    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 Ring Style. Pliers Handle, Sold Individually, Heavy Duty, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.
    Image of Specification. Flat-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Ring Style. 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.
    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"Straight9"Spring AssistedSteel0000000000000
    1/64" to 1 25/32" (1 mm to 45.46 mm)3/32"1/16"90°9"Spring AssistedSteel000000000000
     
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