SNAP RING - Knipex

The Knipex 4911A4 Snap Ring Pliers are professional-grade tools designed for the precise installation and removal of external circlips on shafts. Engineered for demanding automotive, industrial, and machinery applications, these pliers combine robust construction with ergonomic design to ensure efficient and reliable operation in challenging work environments.

Key Features

• Solid Forged Construction: Built from chrome vanadium electric steel, these pliers are forged and oil-hardened for exceptional strength and extended tool lifespan under rigorous daily use.
• Precision Inserted Tips: Features heavy-duty, inserted tips made from drawn spring steel wire, offering up to 10 times longer service life than turned tips. This design ensures reliable work and prevents circlips from distorting or flying off.
• Non-Slip Tip Design: Large contact faces on the tips securely hold circlips, minimizing the risk of damage to components and enhancing user control during installation or removal.
• Bolted Joint: The bolted joint provides precise, zero-backlash operation, contributing to smooth and consistent performance.
• Ergonomic Handling: Equipped with non-slip plastic-coated handles, these pliers offer a secure grip and optimal balance, reducing hand fatigue during continuous operation.
• Slim Head Style: The slim head design allows for effective use in confined spaces, a common requirement in automotive and industrial settings.

Applications

These snap ring pliers are indispensable for professional technicians and mechanics working with external circlips in various settings. They are ideal for assembly and maintenance tasks in automotive repair, including transmissions and engine components, as well as in industrial machinery, hydraulics, and general mechanical engineering. The precision design is crucial for securing bearings, gears, and other shaft-mounted parts.

Specifications

• Range: Diameter 1/8" - 5 33/64" (3 - 140 mm). For fitting snap rings on shafts, ranging from 3 11/32" to 5 1/2".
• Material: Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged, oil-hardened pliers body with inserted tips of spring steel wire.
• Tips: Non-slip, solid, straight tips.
• Dimensions: Length 13.1" (320 mm), Width 2.68", Height 0.71".
• Weight: 1.36 lbs (599 g).
• Standard: DIN 5254 A.