Internal circlip pliers NWS NW178-62-I11, bent tips, working range 12–25 mm

NWS internal circlip pliers NW178-62-I11 with bent tips are hand tools designed for installing and removing internal retaining rings with a working range of 12–25 mm. The tool is intended for use in mechanical assemblies, gearboxes and bearing housings where access is limited and precise control is required. Hardened jaws provide wear resistance during repeated use, while ergonomic handles improve grip and help reduce slippage during maintenance and repair operations.

Advantages

The bent-tip design enables easier access to internal circlips located in recesses or deep bores by allowing the operator to approach the ring at an angle. Hardened jaws increase durability and maintain a secure engagement with the ring to minimise deformation. Ergonomic handles support controlled force application and reduce hand fatigue during repeated cycles. The 12–25 mm working range covers a common span of internal retaining rings used in industrial and automotive applications.

Suitable for

• Installing and removing internal retaining rings in gearboxes and transmissions
• Maintenance of bearings and bearing housings with internal circlips
• Precision mechanical assemblies and repair work in confined spaces
• Workshop and field service tasks where access is restricted

Key specifications

• Working range: 12–25 mm
• Tip style: bent tips for angled access
• Jaw treatment: hardened jaws for wear resistance
• Handle: ergonomic design for improved grip and control
• Tool type: internal circlip pliers suitable for retaining rings

How to use

Select circlip pliers with a working range that matches the internal retaining ring. Position the bent tips into the ring’s holes or notches, then squeeze the handles gently to compress the ring until it clears the groove. Carefully remove or install the ring while maintaining steady control to avoid sudden release. Release the handles slowly once the ring is seated or removed. Inspect the ring and seating groove for wear or deformation after each operation.

Usage recommendations

Use appropriate eye protection when working with circlips, as compressed rings can snap back. Avoid using the pliers on damaged or heavily corroded rings; replace the ring if deformation is present. Keep the tips clean and free of nicks to preserve engagement accuracy, and periodically check the pliers for wear.