Knipex External Circlip Pliers
Knipex precision external circlip pliers for fitting and removing circlips on shafts, covering shaft sizes from 10 to 25mm in a 140mm pliers body. The precision designation reflects a genuine specification step up from standard circlip pliers — inserted spring steel wire tips that last up to 10 times longer than turned tips, a bolted zero-backlash joint for accurate control, and large contact faces that hold the circlip securely without distortion. For automotive engine work, gearbox assembly, industrial production, and any application where circlips need to go on and come off reliably and repeatably, this is the correct tool.
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Knipex External Circlip Pliers
- Inserted spring steel tips for exceptional service life — Up to 10 times longer service life in continuous operation compared to turned tips; the tips are manufactured from highly compressed spring steel wire, cold-forged into the pliers body to prevent loss, and ground with large contact faces that grip the circlip mounting holes securely — the fundamental reason these are specified for industrial production use rather than a standard circlip pliers
- Large contact faces prevent circlip distortion — Large contact faces on the tips mean no distortion of circlips and easy fitting; in applications where circlip integrity is a safety-critical requirement — brakes, gearboxes, drivetrain components — fitting without distortion is not optional, and the tip geometry here is designed specifically around that requirement
- Bolted zero-backlash joint for precision control — The bolted joint results in very smooth movement with zero backlash, particularly useful in confined installation situations and when working with small circlips; the precision of a bolted joint over a riveted one translates directly into controlled, accurate tip placement on components where there is little room for error
- Internal opening spring, protected and captive — The internal opening spring is protected and captive, keeping the pliers open and ready for the next circlip without the spring snagging, losing tension, or being lost — a detail that matters in production environments where the tool is in constant use
- Slim head for confined access — The slim head style allows use in confined areas; circlip work in engine bays, gearbox casings, and assembled machinery regularly presents exactly the kind of restricted access where a bulkier head would prevent the tips reaching the circlip mounting holes cleanly
- Chrome vanadium steel body, forged and oil-hardened — Pliers body manufactured from chrome vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened; the material and heat treatment specification behind the structural performance and service life of the tool in professional daily use
SPECIFICATION: Knipex External Circlip Pliers
DELIVERY:
We provide next day delivery service within Rep of Ireland
At present we only ship in Ireland
Free Delivery to Ireland on All orders over €100 (up to 30KG)
Rep. of Ireland weight up to 30kg cost of shipping is €10 plus VAT (Above this weight we will contact you with revised cost)
If you prefer to collect your order please contact us by phone or email and we will advise when order will be ready for collection
