FIXMAN Tip External Circlip Pliers 130mm 5 Inch

Features

• External circlip tips: Purpose-designed for spreading external retaining rings during installation and removal.
• Forged and hardened construction: Manufactured from chrome vanadium steel for strength and dependable performance.
• Large contact faces: The shaped tips provide secure engagement with circlip holes.
• Slim head design: Allows the pliers to reach circlips positioned in confined areas.
• Two-tone TPE handles: Soft-grip handles provide a comfortable and controlled hold.
• Compact design: The 130mm overall length is easy to manoeuvre for detailed mechanical work.

Benefits

• Controlled circlip handling: Secure tip engagement helps reduce slipping while the retaining ring is expanded.
• Helps protect circlips: Large tip contact faces help minimise distortion during careful installation and removal.
• Improved access: The slim, compact head is well suited to components located in restricted spaces.
• Comfort during use: Soft TPE grips make the tool more comfortable to hold during workshop and maintenance tasks.
• Reliable workshop performance: Forged and hardened CR-V steel provides the durability required for regular use.

Application

• Installing external circlips onto shafts and axles.
• Removing external circlips during servicing and repairs.
• Automotive, engineering and mechanical maintenance.
• Working on machinery, equipment and component assemblies.
• Accessing external retaining rings in confined areas.

Extra Information

• These pliers are intended for external circlips, which expand when the handles are squeezed together.
• Confirm that the tip size suits the holes in the circlip before applying pressure.
• Use only enough force to expand the circlip for fitting or removal; excessive expansion may permanently distort or weaken it.
• Keep the tips clean and inspect them regularly for wear, bending or damage.

Specifications

In the box:

• 1 x Fixman Tip External Circlip Pliers 130mm 5 Inch

Safety

• Always wear safety glasses, as circlips are spring-loaded and may release unexpectedly.
• Use the correct type and size of circlip pliers for the retaining ring being serviced.
• Ensure both tips are fully seated in the circlip holes before applying pressure.
• Keep your face, hands and bystanders away from the possible path of a released circlip.
• Do not use pliers with bent, worn, cracked or damaged tips.
• Do not use the tool as general-purpose pliers, cutters, a hammer or a pry bar.
• Do not excessively expand the circlip, as this may damage or weaken the retaining ring.