4611-A4 External Straight Circlip Pliers 46 11 A4 - 320mm - Knipex

The Knipex 4611-A4 External Straight Circlip Pliers (model number knipex 4611a4) are professional-grade tools designed for robust and reliable operation on large external retaining rings. These 320mm long-reach pliers provide exceptional leverage and control, making them ideal for expanding heavy-duty circlips on shafts ranging from 85-140 mm in demanding automotive and industrial environments without slippage or twisting.

Key Features

• Forged, Non-Removable Tips: Precision-formed tips are an integral part of the plier body, ensuring secure engagement and preventing twisting or breaking during heavy-duty use. This solid forged design enhances durability and precision.
• Direct Straight Access: The straight jaw configuration offers unobstructed, in-line access to shafts and hubs, making it suitable for transmissions, axle assemblies, and industrial drives.
• Durable Chrome Vanadium Steel: Constructed from oil-hardened chrome vanadium electric steel, these pliers offer exceptional strength, wear resistance, and consistent performance for daily professional use.
• Extended Leverage: At 320 mm (12.6"), this tool (knipex 46 11 a4) provides enhanced leverage and fine control, essential for expanding substantial circlips found on wheel hubs, drive shafts, and heavy industrial machinery.
• Ergonomic Grips: Plastic-coated handles are designed for improved grip and comfort, helping to reduce hand fatigue during prolonged tasks.
• System Compatibility: This model complements other Knipex external circlip pliers, such as the knipex 4611a3, enabling technicians to cover a broad range of shaft diameters effectively, with the 4611A3 handling shafts from 40-100mm.

Applications

Ideal for automotive technicians, truck and heavy-equipment mechanics, and industrial maintenance professionals working on:

• External circlips on drive shafts, axle stubs, and hub assemblies.
• Retaining rings in manual and automatic transmissions.
• Large rings on agricultural and construction machinery.
• Industrial gearboxes, pumps, motors, and production machinery.

Specifications

• Model: 4611A4 (4611-A4 / 46 11 A4)
• Length: 320 mm (12.6")
• Weight: 505 g (1.11 lb)
• Circlip Capacity (shaft diameter): 85–140 mm (3 11/32"–5 1/2")