External Circlip Pliers GEKO 200 mm (8") straight tips, model 15/90

External circlip pliers GEKO 200 mm (8") straight tips, model 15/90 are hand tools designed for fitting and removing external retaining rings on shafts and housings. With a 200 mm overall length and straight hardened tips, these pliers provide controlled access to circlips in tight or exposed positions. The long handles deliver mechanical advantage for easier opening and closing of rings while the straight tip geometry maintains alignment for precise placement and extraction.

Advantages

Hardened straight tips resist wear and maintain shape during repeated use, ensuring consistent engagement with external circlips. The 200 mm length balances reach and leverage, allowing operators to access rings located in deeper recesses while keeping good control. Ergonomically contoured handles reduce hand fatigue during repetitive tasks and provide a secure grip for steady operation. The simple, robust construction supports routine automotive and mechanical maintenance demands.

Suitable for

• Installing and removing external retaining rings on shafts and housings
• Automotive repair and suspension component work
• Mechanical assembly and disassembly in workshops
• General maintenance where secure ring control is required

Key specifications

• Tool type: external circlip pliers with straight tips
• Overall length: 200 mm (8")
• Tip orientation: straight tips for axial access
• Tip treatment: hardened tips for wear resistance
• Handle: long handles for improved leverage and control
• Typical applications: shafts, housings, automotive and mechanical maintenance

How to use

Select the pliers for external circlips of an appropriate size and position the straight tips into the circlip's eyelets. Squeeze the handles to open the circlip evenly until it clears the shaft or housing groove, then slide the circlip off or into place while maintaining steady control. For installation, position the ring over the groove before releasing pressure gradually to seat it correctly. Inspect the tips and the ring seating after each operation to ensure secure retention.

Usage recommendations

Use the GEKO external circlip pliers on correctly sized rings and avoid applying excessive lateral force that could deform the pliers' tips or the circlip. Keep the tips clean and periodically inspect for wear; replace the tool if tips are rounded or damaged. For tasks requiring greater reach or angled access, choose pliers with longer handles or bent tips as appropriate.