KNIPEX 46 31 A22 Circlip Pliers for External Retaining Rings

KNIPEX 46 31 A22 Circlip Pliers
The KNIPEX circlip pliers model 46 31 A22, size 7 inches (185 mm) with 45-degree angled tips, are professional-grade tools designed for installing and removing external circlips on shafts or steel rods from 19 - 60 mm. The 45-degree angled tips provide easy access to blind spots, deep recesses, or hard-to-reach areas during maintenance work. Forged from chrome vanadium steel and oil-hardened, the tips are strong, precise, and highly resistant to twisting forces. The pliers securely grip spring retaining rings to prevent slippage while spreading, complemented by non-slip plastic-coated handles that ensure agile control and reduced hand fatigue, meeting global professional standards from Germany.
Features
Precision-formed 45° angled tips provide firm access and grip on external circlips in confined spaces.
The pliers body is forged and hardened from chrome vanadium electric steel, durable for heavy-duty use.
Equipped with an integrated opening spring for automatic tool reset, enabling continuous expanding action with reduced fatigue.
The 7-inch (185 mm) handles are coated with non-slip plastic, providing a secure, comfortable grip and easy cleaning of oil stains.
A sturdy, precise riveted joint ensures smooth movement throughout its service life.
Applications (Suitable for)
Maintenance of machinery, automotive equipment, gearbox repairs, and automotive parts  
Used for removing and installing external snap rings on shafts or bearings sized 19 - 60 mm in confined spaces.  
Assembly work in industrial plants, pneumatic systems, and general industrial maintenance  
Specifications
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 46 31 A22
Standard: DIN 5254 B
Tip style: External Circlip Pliers, 45° Angled
Capacity for shaft diameter:  19 - 60 mm
Tips Diameter:  1.8 mm
Overall length: 185 mm (7 inches)
Weight: 132 g