Circlip Pliers Knipex 46 10 A5 Steel 560 mm 1.77 kg

The Knipex 46 10 A5 Circlip Pliers are heavy-duty external circlip pliers designed for assembling circlips on shafts with diameters from Ø 122 to 400 mm. Constructed from high-strength rolled steel with a black powder-coated finish, these pliers combine robust mechanical strength with corrosion-resistant surface protection. The tool features replaceable, oil-hardened tempered steel tips for secure engagement with circlips and a releasable locking device to hold the pliers open or closed during work.

Advantages

These circlip pliers offer reliable, precise handling of large external circlips while minimizing slippage and wear thanks to special tool steel tips that are oil-hardened and replaceable. The rolled-steel body provides high mechanical strength and resistance to bending under load, and the black powder coating improves surface durability. The releasable locking device increases safety and convenience during assembly and disassembly tasks.

Suitable for

• Assembling and disassembling large external circlips on shafts Ø 122–400 mm
• Industrial maintenance and machine repair where heavy-duty circlip handling is required
• Workshops and production lines handling large rotating assemblies and shafts

Key specifications

• Overall length: 560 mm
• Weight: 1.77 kg
• Body material: rolled high-strength steel
• Surface finish: black powder coating
• Tips: replaceable, tempered special tool steel, oil-hardened
• Locking device: releasable for holding open or closed positions
• Application range: external circlips for shafts Ø 122–400 mm

How to use

Position the pliers so the replaceable tips engage the holes or grooves of the external circlip. Squeeze the handles to expand the circlip, then slide the circlip into position on the shaft or remove it as required. Use the releasable locking device to hold the pliers in the expanded or closed position when needed to maintain control or free the other hand. Inspect the tips before use and replace them if worn to ensure secure engagement and to avoid damage to circlips.

Usage recommendations

Use the pliers within the specified shaft diameter range (Ø 122–400 mm) and ensure tips are correctly seated in the circlip recesses to avoid slippage. Keep the tool clean and lightly lubricated at pivot points; replace tips if signs of wear or deformation appear. Store in a dry environment to preserve the powder-coated finish and tool integrity.