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Knipex external retaining ring pliers, clear finish, plastic dipped handles

Knipex

Knipex 46 11 A1 SBA Retaining Ring Plier Ext .049 Tip

SKU CH-CNCG-VD0Y2

External retaining-ring pliers with solid .049 in tips for 3/8 to 1 in shafts, chrome vanadium steel and plastic-dipped handles

  • TypePliers
  • MaterialChrome Vanadium Electric Steel
  • Color/FinishClear
  • Handles 3/8 in to 1 in shaft diameters for external rings
  • Solid tips of .049 in thickness grip retaining rings securely
  • Chrome vanadium electric steel construction resists wear during heavy use
  • 5 3/4 in overall length gives leverage without hand fatigue
  • Plastic-dipped handles add comfort during extended work sessions

Knipex 46 11 A1 SBA Retaining Ring Plier

The Knipex 46 11 A1 SBA is an external retaining ring plier built for shaft diameters between three-eighths and one inch. Chrome vanadium electric steel construction provides durability for professional mechanics and technicians. The solid tip design ensures reliable engagement with external circlips. A plastic dipped handle adds comfort during extended use.

Check shaft diameter and tip clearance

Verify that the external retaining rings you service fall within the three-eighths to one inch shaft range. Confirm the .049 inch tip diameter matches the ring holes on your specific hardware. Ensure adequate access space around the fastener for the solid straight tip profile. The overall length is five and three-quarter inches, so check reach requirements in your work area.

Hand tool thermals and effort

As a hand operated tool, it generates no heat and produces no noise during operation. Chrome vanadium steel resists wear under normal mechanical loads. The plastic dipped handle reduces hand fatigue during repetitive tasks. No external power source or maintenance is required beyond occasional cleaning and lubrication of the pivot joint.

Highlights

  • Handles 3/8 in to 1 in shaft diameters for external rings
  • Solid tips of .049 in thickness grip retaining rings securely
  • Chrome vanadium electric steel construction resists wear during heavy use
  • 5 3/4 in overall length gives leverage without hand fatigue
  • Plastic-dipped handles add comfort during extended work sessions

Specifications

BrandKnipex
Model46 11 A1 SBA
TypePliers
MaterialChrome Vanadium Electric Steel
Color/FinishClear

Questions about this item

Does the 46 11 A1 SBA come with spare tips or do I need to buy them separately?

The pliers are supplied as a single unit with fixed solid tips; no spare tips are included and none are listed as accessories.

The model shows .049 tip — is that the only size available for this external plier?

The listed model 46 11 A1 SBA is specified with a .049 inch tip diameter; other tip sizes are different part numbers.

What does the 5 3/4 in overall length mean for reach inside an engine bay?

At 5 3/4 inches long the tool fits in tight engine compartments while still giving enough leverage for external retaining rings on shafts from 3/8 to 1 inch.

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