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Long silver pliers with powder-coated handles and angled tips for internal circlips

Knipex

Knipex 44 20 J61 23-1/2" internal Circlip Pliers

SKU CH-RVNX-S5MGK

23-1/2 inch internal circlip pliers remove and install retaining rings from 252mm to 400mm with a non-slip tip and internal locking device

  • Ideal for removing and installing retaining rings
  • Internal locking device releases without completing a cycle
  • Nonslip tip design grips fasteners of different sizes
  • Handles circlips from 252mm to 400mm diameter
  • Chrome vanadium steel with oil hardening for durability

Professional Internal Circlip Pliers

The Knipex 44 20 J61 is a 23-1/2" internal circlip pliers built from chrome vanadium steel with oil-hardened construction. Its non-slip tip design provides a firm grip on fasteners during removal and installation tasks. The tool handles internal retaining rings ranging from 252mm to 400mm in diameter. A built-in locking device allows release without completing a full cycle.

Workshop Integration And Handling

The extended length offers deep reach inside large assemblies such as gearboxes or hydraulic cylinders. Powder coating resists corrosion in oily workshop environments. The internal locking mechanism frees the user from maintaining constant squeeze pressure during repetitive jobs. Rolled steel tips withstand high leverage forces without deforming.

Target Users And Limitations

Suited for mechanics and technicians servicing heavy machinery, industrial equipment or large automotive components requiring internal ring service. Buyers who need external circlip removal should select a different model. The minimum 252mm capacity excludes work on smaller shafts or bores. Users requiring insulated handles for electrical work must look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Ideal for removing and installing retaining rings
  • Internal locking device releases without completing a cycle
  • Nonslip tip design grips fasteners of different sizes
  • Handles circlips from 252mm to 400mm diameter
  • Chrome vanadium steel with oil hardening for durability

Specifications

BrandKNIPEX

Questions about this item

How large a retaining ring can the 44 20 J61 handle before the tips lose their grip?

The pliers accept internal circlips from 252 mm up to 400 mm in diameter, so the limit is the 400 mm upper end of that range.

Will the chrome-vanadium steel handles become uncomfortably hot or slip during a full day of repetitive use?

The powder-coated finish and rolled-steel construction keep the handles cool to the touch and the non-slip tip design maintains grip through extended sessions.

Does the internal locking mechanism require a separate circlip compressor or spreader to operate?

No, the built-in plier-style locking device releases without completing a full cycle, so no extra compressor or spreader is needed.

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