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Knipex 90-degree external circlip pliers, red plastic-dipped handles, powder-coated finish

Knipex

Knipex 46-20-A61 90° External Circlip Pliers 252-400 mm

SKU CH-1GWG-RSHH8

90° angled tips grip external circlips from 252 to 400 mm with a locking device and replaceable tips

  • MaterialHAWA
  • 90° angled tips reach circlips in tight bores
  • Locking device holds rings securely during removal
  • Replaceable tips extend the tool's service life
  • Powder-coated finish resists corrosion in workshop conditions
  • Handles 252-400 mm external circlips for large shafts

Knipex 90° External Circlip Pliers

These Knipex pliers are designed for installing and removing large external circlips on shafts from 252 mm to 400 mm diameter. The 90-degree angled tips provide clear access in confined bores or deep grooves. A built-in locking device holds the rings securely during placement, while replaceable tips extend the tool's service life. Powder-coated jaws and plastic-dipped red handles complete the professional specification.

Suited for heavy-duty external retaining rings

Mechanics and maintenance engineers working on large shafts, gearboxes or hydraulic cylinders will find the 252-400 mm capacity essential. The angled tips reach circlips that straight pliers cannot engage. Buyers who need to service internal circlips, smaller shaft diameters or who require ESD-safe handles for electronics assembly should look at other tool types. The manual jaw opening also demands two-handed operation for the largest rings.

90-degree angled tips for deep access

The fixed 90-degree tip angle is the single specification that determines whether this plier fits the work. It allows the .177 in diameter tips to enter bores and engage circlip lugs that are perpendicular to the shaft axis. If the application calls for straight tips or a different angle, this model will not reach the retaining ring..verify the groove orientation before selecting this tool.

Highlights

  • 90° angled tips reach circlips in tight bores
  • Locking device holds rings securely during removal
  • Replaceable tips extend the tool's service life
  • Powder-coated finish resists corrosion in workshop conditions
  • Handles 252-400 mm external circlips for large shafts

Specifications

BrandKnipex
MaterialHAWA

Questions about this item

How much hand force does the locking feature on the Knipex 46-20-A61 require to hold a 400 mm circlip open all day?

The pliers include a locking device that keeps the jaws open without continuous grip pressure, reducing hand fatigue during extended work on large external circlips up to 400 mm.

Do I need separate replacement tips to service the 0.177 in tips on the Knipex 46-20-A61 if they wear?

Replaceable tips are supported, so worn 0.177 in tips can be swapped without buying a new tool; the tips themselves are sold separately.

Will the 90° angled tips on the Knipex 46-20-A61 reach circlips on older shafts down to 252 mm in tight bores?

The 90° tip angle and 252–400 mm shaft range let the pliers engage external circlips on smaller legacy shafts while clearing obstructions in deep bores.

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