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Black Knipex retaining-ring pliers with 45-degree angled tips and .090 tip diameter

Knipex

Knipex 46 31 A32 SBA Retaining Ring Plier External 45 Deg .090 Tip

SKU CH-0046-WW0K6

External retaining-ring pliers with 45-degree .090 tips for 1 9/16 to 4-inch shafts

  • TypePliers
  • MaterialChrome Vanadium Electric Steel
  • Color/FinishBlack
  • Durable Chrome Vanadium Electric Steel construction
  • 45-degree angled tips reach confined spaces
  • .090 inch tip fits standard retaining rings
  • 16-inch overall length accesses deep bores
  • Solid tip design delivers secure ring grip

Precision External Ring Pliers

The Knipex 46 31 A32 SBA is a specialised hand tool for removing and installing external retaining rings. Its 45-degree angled tips and .090-inch diameter allow access to circlips on shafts between 1-9/16 and 4 inches. Mechanics and technicians use it where straight pliers cannot reach.

Angled Tip Access Limits

The 45-degree bend lets the .090 tips engage rings in recessed bores or behind obstructions. Chrome vanadium electric steel resists tip deformation under load. The fixed tip diameter means the plier cannot grip rings with grooves smaller or larger than this specification.

Shaft Range And Durability

The tool handles external retaining rings on shafts from 1-9/16 up to 4 inches. Black finish protects the chrome vanadium steel from corrosion during extended use. It is not suited for internal bore rings or for rings requiring a tip diameter other than .090 inches.

Highlights

  • Durable Chrome Vanadium Electric Steel construction
  • 45-degree angled tips reach confined spaces
  • .090 inch tip fits standard retaining rings
  • 16-inch overall length accesses deep bores
  • Solid tip design delivers secure ring grip

Specifications

BrandKnipex
Model46 31 A32 SBA
TypePliers
MaterialChrome Vanadium Electric Steel
Color/FinishBlack

Questions about this item

How do I pick between the 46 31 A32 SBA and other Knipex retaining-ring pliers?

This model is an external 45-degree plier with a .090 tip, suited for shafts from 1 9/16" to 4". Choose it when you need that angle and tip size for external rings.

What does the .090 tip size mean when I am working on a shaft?

The .090 tip fits retaining-ring holes on shafts between 1 9/16" and 4" diameter, giving secure engagement without bending.

How does the 45-degree jaw angle change the way I use the tool?

The 45-degree offset lets you reach external retaining rings in tight spots where straight jaws cannot align with the ring holes.

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