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Grey 8-inch external circlip pliers with bent tips and plastic-dipped handles

Knipex

Knipex 49 21 A31 external circlip pliers 8

SKU CH-98AZ-SCZ6Z

8-inch external circlip pliers with 90-degree bent tips and spring return for shafts up to 4 inches

  • Color and finishGray
  • Precision external circlip removal with 90° bent tips
  • Secure grip on 1-9/16 in to 4 in shafts via .093 in tips
  • Durable chrome vanadium steel construction with spring steel inserted tips
  • Reduced hand fatigue thanks to spring return and plastic dipped handles
  • Reliable screw joint mechanism meeting DIN 5254 B standard

Precision External Circlip Pliers

The Knipex 49 21 A31 is an 8 1/4 inch tool built for mechanics and technicians who install or remove external retaining rings. Fixed tips bent at 90 degrees with a 0.093 inch diameter reach rings on shafts from 1-9/16 inch to 4 inch. A screw joint keeps alignment precise during repeated use.

Thermals Noise Power

As a hand-operated tool, the pliers produce no heat, draw no power and generate only the quiet click of the spring return mechanism. Chrome vanadium steel construction resists wear without lubrication, while plastic-dipped handles stay comfortable during long sessions in the workshop.

Shaft Range Decides Fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the shaft diameter range of 1-9/16 inch to 4 inch. Buyers working on smaller shafts or internal rings need a different tool. The pliers meet DIN 5254 B and come as a single piece with spring steel wire inserted tips.

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Price $26.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 2,748 comparable items (median $20.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKNIPEX
Color and finishGray

Questions about this item

How do I fit the pliers onto a circlip with the 90-degree bent tips without slipping?

Align the 0.093 in tips with the circlip holes, squeeze the handles to spread the jaws, then release the spring return to grip the ring securely.

When will the spring-return mechanism or the screw joint need replacement?

The spring-steel inserted tips and screw joint are built for long service; replace the tool if tip wear prevents positive engagement or the spring no longer closes the jaws fully.

What stops me using these pliers continuously on the maximum 4 in shaft diameter?

The fixed 0.093 in tip diameter and 90-degree angle limit the maximum spread, so sustained use at the top of the 1-9/16 in to 4 in range increases hand effort and risks tip deformation.

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