Knipex 44 31 J02 SBA Retaining Ring Plier 0.035 Tip 45 Deg

Retaining Ring Plier with 45° Tip

The Knipex 44 31 J02 SBA is a specialised hand tool for removing and inserting internal retaining rings. Its solid, angled tips measure 0.035 inches and are set at a 45-degree angle to reach circlips in confined spaces. The plier body is forged from chrome vanadium electric steel for high strength and wear resistance. Plastic-dipped handles provide a comfortable, non-slip grip during repetitive use.

Technicians Servicing Internal Circlips

This plier suits mechanics and technicians who regularly work on gearboxes, bearings or hydraulic cylinders requiring internal ring removal. The angled tips allow access where straight-tip pliers cannot reach. It is not for external retaining rings, nor for rings requiring tip diameters larger than 0.035 inches. Buyers needing a straight tip or heavy-duty leverage for large rings should look at a different tool.

0.035-Inch 45-Degree Solid Tips

The decisive specification is the tip geometry: a 0.035-inch diameter tip bent at 45 degrees with a solid, non-slotted profile. This combination determines exactly which internal circlip grooves the tool can engage without slipping or deforming the ring. Verify the circlip manufacturer’s groove dimensions match this tip size and angle before purchase.