Knipex 49 11 A3 9″ External Precision Snap Ring Pliers

Precision external circlip pliers for installing or removing circlips on shafts. For fitting snap rings on shafts, ranging from 1 37/64″ – 3 15/16″. Inserted straight tips for reliable work. Circlips are held securely, large contact faces and the position of the tips make it difficult for the circlip to fly off. Bolted joint: precise, zero-backlash operation of pliers. Heavy-duty continuous operation: up to 10 times longer service life than turned tips. Internal opening spring, protected and captive. Inserted tips: spring steel wire, drawn. Pliers body: chrome vanadium electric steel; forged, oil-hardened.