Circlip pliers

Circlip pliers are plier-type tools intended for installing and dismantling fasteners of CV joints, bearings, arms, etc. These tools have conical working blades with narrow tips that can be easily inserted into the recesses in the fasteners. This design allows gripping and holding the fasteners without much effort.

Types

The devices vary by the principle of operation, depending on what components they are intended for:

• External (EX). They have straight blades that open when effort is applied to the tool handles, thus stretching the fastener. These tools are usually used for working with drive shafts of vehicles.
• Internal (IN). The working elements are bent at the angle of 45° or 90°. When the handles are pressed, they close, therefore reducing the diameter of the retaining ring. These tools are most often used for removing hub bearings.

The tools differ from each other by the thickness of the tips and the maximum distance between them. The blades are usually made of chisel steel that may be coated with chromium or zinc.

Tips on using circlip pliers

1. Use the tools only for their intended purpose according to the manufacturer's instruction. In particular, they cannot replace tweezers or combination pliers.
2. Choose circlip pliers according to the size of the component handled.
3. To clean, wipe them with dry cloth. Periodically lubricate metal parts with special products.
4. Check the tools for damage. Do not use damaged tools.

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