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Knipex retaining-ring pliers, 90-degree angled tips, black chrome-vanadium steel, plastic-dipped handles

Knipex

Knipex 44 21 J01 SBA Retaining Ring Plier 90 Deg .035 Tip

SKU CH-FDB0-4XRWC

Internal retaining ring pliers with 90-degree, 0.035-inch tips made from chrome vanadium steel

  • TypePliers
  • MaterialChrome Vanadium Electric Steel
  • Color/FinishBlack
  • Internal retaining-ring removal with solid .035" tips
  • Durable chrome vanadium electric steel construction
  • 90-degree angled tips reach confined bores
  • 5 3/16" overall length gives controlled leverage
  • Plastic-dipped handles provide comfort and grip stability

Knipex 44 21 J01 SBA Retaining Ring Plier

This Knipex plier is built for technicians who remove internal retaining rings. The 90-degree angled tips reach into tight bores where straight jaws cannot. Chrome vanadium electric steel resists wear during repeated use. It is not for external ring work or for jobs needing a straight tip.

Sustained load behavior

The solid tips maintain their .046 inch diameter and .035 inch thickness under continuous pressure. Chrome vanadium electric steel prevents tip deformation when prying stubborn rings. The black finish resists corrosion during long shop sessions. Plastic dipped handles stay secure when hands get oily.

Installation and common issues

The 5 3/16 inch overall length fits most tool pouches for quick access. Users must match the 90-degree angle and .035 tip size to the ring groove exactly. Forcing an incorrect tip angle bends the precision tips. The internal plier design requires spreading handles to open tips.

Highlights

  • Internal retaining-ring removal with solid .035" tips
  • Durable chrome vanadium electric steel construction
  • 90-degree angled tips reach confined bores
  • 5 3/16" overall length gives controlled leverage
  • Plastic-dipped handles provide comfort and grip stability

Specifications

BrandKnipex
Model44 21 J01 SBA
TypePliers
MaterialChrome Vanadium Electric Steel
Color/FinishBlack

Questions about this item

Does the .035 inch tip diameter let the 90 degree jaws reach into tight bores without slipping?

The tip diameter is .046 inch and the angle is 90 degrees; the solid chrome vanadium tips are designed to grip retaining rings securely in confined spaces.

What handle style is required to operate the 44 21 J01 SBA pliers comfortably for long periods?

The pliers have plastic-dipped handles that provide comfort and stability during extended use.

Will the 5 3/16 inch overall length work alongside my existing 6 inch snap-ring pliers in the same tool tray?

At 5 3/16 inches long, this model is shorter than a 6 inch plier, so it fits in the same tray without crowding.

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