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0? Fixed Tip Utility Retaining Ring Pliers - .047" Tip Diameter - Imperial

Part #: IR-470HU

The Imperial IR-470HU Fixed Tip Utility Retaining Ring Pliers are engineered for reliable service in professional automotive and industrial settings. Designed for internal (housing) retaining rings ranging from 1/8" to 3 1/2" in diameter, these pliers provide secure operation without a spring, stop, or grip for direct control. Their robust construction ensures durability and consistent performance for demanding applications.

Key Features

  • Fixed Tip Design: Provides enhanced stability and precision, reducing the risk of tip deformation during strenuous use.
  • Optimized Tip Diameter: Features a .047" tip diameter for a secure fit into most internal retaining ring eyelets.
  • Straight 0° Tip Angle: Ideal for accessing retaining rings in confined spaces or when a straight pull is required.
  • Internal Ring Application: Specifically designed for installing and removing internal (housing) retaining rings, common in transmissions, hydraulic cylinders, and various machinery.
  • Wide Ring Capacity: Accommodates a broad range of retaining ring sizes from 1/8" to 3 1/2" for versatile utility.
  • Professional Standard Compliance: Meets ASME B107.19 specifications, assuring quality and adherence to industry benchmarks.

Applications

These fixed-tip retaining ring pliers are an essential tool for technicians working on a variety of components requiring the removal or installation of internal retaining rings. Common applications include automotive repair, such as disassembling and reassembling transmissions, clutch assemblies, and braking systems. In industrial environments, they are ideal for maintenance on pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other machinery where internal circlips or snap rings secure components within housings.

Specifications

  • Tip Diameter: .047"
  • Tip Angle: 0° (Straight)
  • Ring Type: Internal (Housing)
  • Ring Capacity: 1/8" to 3 1/2"
  • Nominal Length: 5 1/2"

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 07 December, 2010.