PLIERS SNAP RING ANGLEDSIZ - Knipex

The Knipex 4921A31 Precision External Snap Ring Pliers are engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring reliable installation and removal of external circlips on shafts. Featuring a 90° angled head, these pliers offer superior access in confined spaces, making intricate tasks more manageable in automotive and industrial environments.

Key Features

• Precision for External Circlips: Specifically designed for fitting and removing external circlips on shafts with diameters ranging from 1 37/64" to 3 15/16" (40-100 mm).
• Angled Head Design: The 90° angled tips provide optimal accessibility and maneuverability when working in restricted areas.
• Durable Construction: Forged from oil-hardened chrome vanadium electric steel, ensuring exceptional strength and longevity under demanding conditions.
• Robust Inserted Tips: Equipped with drawn spring steel wire tips that offer up to ten times longer service life compared to conventional designs, minimizing distortion of circlips.
• Secure Circlip Handling: Large contact faces on the tips hold circlips securely, significantly reducing the risk of them flying off during operation.
• Precise, Zero-Backlash Operation: A bolted joint ensures precise, smooth movement without backlash, enhancing control and reducing hand fatigue.

Applications

These precision snap ring pliers are indispensable for a wide range of professional applications where external circlips need to be installed or removed. Common use cases include securing bearings, gears, pins, and other components on shafts in transmissions, engines, axles, and various industrial machinery. Their angled design is particularly beneficial when components or surrounding structures obstruct direct access to the circlips.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Knipex
• Model Number: 4921A31
• Pliers Length: 8 1/4" (210 mm)
• Weight: 0.58 lbs (265g / 272g)
• Tip Width: 3/32" (2.3 mm)
• Compatible Shaft Diameter: 1 37/64" to 3 15/16" (approx. 40-100 mm)
• Handle Type: Non-slip plastic coating
• Country of Origin: Germany