Knipex External Circlip Pliers (40-100mm Shafts)
Knipex 4911A3 precision external circlip pliers for fitting and removing circlips on shafts in the 40-100mm range, in a 225mm pliers body. The A3 designation places this at the larger end of the precision circlip range, the shaft sizes it handles are encountered in agricultural equipment, commercial vehicle assembly, heavy industrial machinery, and larger drivetrain components where circlips are substantial and the consequences of a distorted or misaligned installation are significant. The inserted spring steel tips, zero-backlash bolted joint, and large contact faces that define the 4911 precision series are all present here, scaled and specified for the demands of larger shaft work.
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Knipex External Circlip Pliers (40-100mm Shafts)
- Inserted spring steel tips for industrial-grade service life — The tips are manufactured from high-density cold-formed spring steel wire, delivering up to 10 times the service life of turned tips in continuous industrial operation; at the shaft sizes the A3 handles — agricultural equipment, commercial vehicle drivelines, heavy machinery — the tip loads are substantial and the durability of the spring steel tip is what makes this a production-viable tool rather than a consumable
- 40-100mm shaft range for large-scale circlip work — Covers the substantial shaft sizes encountered in commercial vehicle and agricultural equipment assembly, industrial gearboxes, and heavy mechanical installations; the step up from the A1 at 10-25mm into the A3 range is a meaningful capability increase that opens a different category of assembly and service work
- Large contact faces prevent circlip distortion — The tip geometry presents large, straight contact surfaces behind the non-slip angled tips, distributing the installation and removal load evenly across the circlip mounting holes; on larger, heavier circlips where distortion under incorrect tip geometry causes deformation and seat integrity issues, this is a design feature with direct consequences for assembly quality
- Bolted zero-backlash joint for controlled precision at larger scale — The bolted joint delivers smooth, precise operation with zero backlash even at the greater forces involved in working with larger shaft circlips; the control this provides in confined assembly situations — where the circlip needs to be guided into its groove accurately without bouncing or over-opening — is what separates the precision series from a standard circlip pliers at any size
- Captive internal opening spring — The protected internal spring keeps the pliers open and ready between circlip installations without snagging or loss; in production and assembly environments where the A3 is typically used, a consistently ready tool that doesn't require resetting between operations contributes to an efficient working cycle
- Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened — Pliers body manufactured from chrome vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened for the strength and durability that heavy continuous industrial use demands; the grey atramentised finish protects the body in the workshop environments where this tool is most commonly deployed
SPECIFICATION: Knipex External Circlip Pliers (40-100mm Shafts)
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)
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