5-1/4 SNAP RING PLIERS - Knipex

Engineered for the demands of professional automotive and industrial technicians, the Knipex 4941A01 5-1/4" Precision External Snap Ring Pliers are designed for reliable installation and removal of external circlips on shafts. Featuring 90° angled tips, this tool provides enhanced access in confined workspaces, making complex tasks more manageable. Built with professional-grade materials and construction, these pliers ensure consistent performance and exceptional durability in demanding environments.

Key Features

• Extended Service Life: Designed for heavy-duty continuous operation, these precision external circlip pliers offer up to 10 times longer service life compared to standard turned tips.
• Circlip Protection: Large contact faces on the inserted spring steel tips prevent distortion of delicate circlips, ensuring secure fitting and preventing damage during installation or removal.
• Precision Operation: A bolted joint mechanism provides precise, zero-backlash operation of the pliers, offering superior control for critical applications.
• Overexpansion Limiter: Equipped with an adjustable opening limiter via a hexagonal screw, these pliers prevent overstretching of external circlips, which is ideal for working on sensitive components like brakes or gears and for standardized industrial production.
• Enhanced Grip & Comfort: The handles feature a non-slip plastic coating for a secure grip and improved user comfort during prolonged use.
• Durable Construction: The pliers body is forged from chrome vanadium electric steel and oil-hardened for maximum strength and resilience.

Applications

These Knipex 4941A01 external snap ring pliers are an indispensable tool for mechanics and industrial maintenance professionals. They are perfectly suited for installing and removing external retaining rings (circlips) found on shafts in a variety of assemblies. Common applications include securing components in automotive systems such as transmissions, axles, and suspension components, as well as industrial machinery including bearings, gears, and hydraulic cylinders.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Knipex
• Model Number: 4941A01
• Product Name: 5-1/4" Precision External Snap Ring Pliers with Limiter
• Overall Length: 5-1/4" (130 mm)
• Weight: 0.22 lbs (102 g)
• Tip Angle: 90° Angled
• Tip Diameter: 1/32"
• External Circlip Shaft Diameter Range: 1/8" to 25/64" (3 mm to 10 mm)
• Pliers Body Material: Chrome vanadium electric steel; forged, oil-hardened
• Tip Material: Spring steel wire, drawn
• Handle Type: Non-slip plastic coating