Knipex 46 21 A11 SBA External Circlip Pliers 90° 0.049 Tip

90° External Circlip Pliers for 10-25 mm Shafts

These pliers are designed to remove and install external retaining rings on shafts from 10 mm to 25 mm. The 90-degree angled tips provide access in tight spaces where straight pliers cannot reach. Professional technicians and maintenance engineers use them for gearbox, pump and general mechanical assembly work.

Upgrade from straight-tip or fixed-tip pliers

Switching to the 90-degree angled tips is worthwhile when circlip grooves are recessed or blocked by adjacent components. The spring-return action reduces hand fatigue during repetitive operations compared to non-sprung models. The phosphate-coated finish resists corrosion better than plain steel in workshop environments.

Simple one-hand operation with spring return

Squeeze the cushioned handles to open the tips, position them in the circlip holes, and release to grip the ring securely. The nonslip tip serrations help prevent the pliers from slipping out of the ring holes during expansion. The fixed 0.051 in tip diameter cannot be changed, so verify the circlip hole size matches before starting the job.