RS PRO Circlip Pliers, 180 mm Overall, Straight Tip

RS PRO External Circlip Pliers, Straight Tip Introducing external circlip pliers with straight tips from our trusted and reliable own brand RS PRO, a unique type of pliers used to install and remove external circlips from a range of appliances. These long-lasting RS PRO circlip pliers are made with a durable chrome vanadium steel that includes a phosphate finish, providing corrosion resistance properties and long life. The handles on the RS PRO circlip pliers include PVC coated sleeves for enhanced grip and control. Features and benefits • Perfect for fitting and removing external circlips • Straight tips • Phosphate finish providing strong corrosion protection • PVC sleeves proving enhanced grip and control • Chrome Vanadium Steel construction providing durability and long life • Spring mechanism that assists with gripping circlips fitted externally Applications Circlip pliers are a unique type of pliers used to install and remove circlips from fixtures and appliances that contain moving or rotating parts. Circlip pliers are available in a variety sizes with straight and bent tips that are both suited to either internal or external circlips, depending on the application required. They are commonly used to install or remove circlips in applications such as: • Vehicles • Bicycles • Blenders • Washing machines Are these pliers for internal or external circlips? These specific pliers are designed to be used with external circlips, however, straight tip internal circlip pliers can be found here: (1829979) 1829979 What size circlips are these pliers suitable with? These circlip pliers can be used with circlips that range from 19 to 60 mm. What size is the tip? The straight nose is suitable for circlips that have a depth of 2.6 mm. What is the difference between internal and external? Circlip pliers designed for use with external circlips feature a spring that allows the tips to open when the handles are closed. Internal pliers do not feature a spring and do the opposite, allowing the tips to close when the handles are closed.