Retaining Ring Tools | McMaster-Carr

	For Retaining Ring Type For Retaining Ring Type

External

Internal and External

Internal

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	For Rings that Fit OD For Rings that Fit OD

	Grip Style Grip Style


Cushion	Plain

	Tip Diameter Tip Diameter

	Tip Angle Tip Angle

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	Tip Type Tip Type

Fixed

Changeable

	Tip Shape Tip Shape

Round

Flat

	Handle Style Handle Style

	Jaw Opening Style Jaw Opening Style

Spring Assisted

Manual

	Material Material

	Overall Length Overall Length

	For Minimum Rings that Fit OD (Metric) For Minimum Rings that Fit OD (Metric)

	For Maximum Rings that Fit ID For Maximum Rings that Fit ID

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Number of Pliers Number of Pliers

	Jaw Adjustment Style Jaw Adjustment Style

	For Maximum Rings that Fit OD (Metric) For Maximum Rings that Fit OD (Metric)

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Groove Width Groove Width

	For Minimum Rings that Fit ID For Minimum Rings that Fit ID

	Cut Type Cut Type


Internal Grooving	External Grooving

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Retaining Ring Pliers

Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

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

Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

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

Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

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

Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

The pliers in these sets have a forged construction, which provides high strength for durability and long life.

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.

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.

Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

The pliers in these sets have a handle that locks in place to hold rings open or closed for easier installation and removal. Change tips to use a different size or angle.

Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

Change tips to use a different size or angle.

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.

Electrical-Insulating Changeable-Tip
Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505.

T-Handle Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Tools

Working with large retaining rings is easier with a T-handle. Turn it to open and close the jaws. Change tips for a different size or angle using the included hex key.

Screwdriver-Style Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Tools

Twist the handle to open and close the jaws. Change tips for a different size or angle using a hex key.

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.

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

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

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.

Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

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.

Sliding-Arm Fixed Tip Retaining Ring Tools

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

Turning

Internal Grooving Lathe Tools for Retaining Rings

Long-Reach Internal Grooving
Lathe Tools for Retaining Rings

An extra-long shank provides additional reach.

Internal Grooving Lathe Tools for O-Rings

Cut small grooves inside a workpiece for insertion and removal of O-rings.

Quick-Change Lathe Tools and Holders

Reduce tooling setup time—install the holder once and alternate between applications by switching out the bit.

High-Performance Grooving Carbide Inserts

These inserts can cut grooves on both the outside and inside of a workpiece depending on the holder used.