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Made In Wuppertal-Cronenberg, Germany. In Addition To Quality, Innovation And Performance, Other Important Cornerstones Are Sustainable Actions And Value-Guided Orientation.
From the Manufacturer
A tool designed with your hand in mind. Even more power for easier working! KNIPEX quality-engineered and manufactured in Germany. KNIPEX’s Precision Retaining Ring Pliers for internal snap rings / circlips are ideal for fitting snap rings on bore holes ranging from 8 - 140 mm in diameter. Offers a 10 times longer service life due to heavy-duty design. Features a screw joint for high precision and optimum drive. Retaining rings are held securely. KNIPEX specializes in the development and production of high-quality pliers and is Europe's leading manufacturer of these products. It all started back in 1882 when C. Gustav Putsch set up his own forge shop in Cronenberg (now a suburb of Wuppertal). We are an independent fourth-generation family company. KNIPEX concentrates our knowledge and expertise on pliers. This is the only way to justify our claim that we are the best supplier in terms of quality, innovation and efficiency. Our success is assured by 800 qualified employees and we attach the greatest importance to their basic and advanced training.
SW
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
GREAT quality; perfectly functional.
David G.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
I purchased both this forged version and the similar sized but machined 44 11 J3 version. These pliers are excellent and very stout. The day before, while servicing my Bosch demolition hammer, I managed to remove its internal retaining ring with cheap pliers and screw drivers, but couldn't reinstall it. Ordered these two knipex pliers for next day delivery. This forged version easily replaced the internal retaining ring, but when I attempted to remove it again, the thickness of this forged version was just barely too large to reach the ring holes. Tried the machined version listed above, which is very slightly thinner, but still extremely strong and well made. It fit perfect and was able to remove and also reinstall the clip easily. Keeping the machined version and returning the forged version. Both excellent though.
Allan cole
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2024
Awesome quality
Tony B
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2023
Worked perfectly for large 85mm snap ring on BMW wheel bearing.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
Had to remove some snap rings holding wheel bearings in a hub and they were too large for my cheap, universal, reversible pliers. Ordered these, and man what a difference!These are much sturdier and more confidence inspiring than the cheap ones. They don't feel like they're fighting the snap rings, even the big ones on these wheel bearings. I'll be adding other sizes as needed without question. Only downside is the tips aren't replaceable, but they are quite hard. Can't see wearing them out in my lifetime as a homegamer/amateur track car builder!
CARL KARCHER
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
Being made in Germany I had high hopes for this tool and was surprised at the difficulty encountered when using it to remove the outer c-ring (1.875" diameter) from a procon pump. It took several attempts with a steady hand and required the pump be clamped in a vise. The inner c-ring (1.25" diameter) was impossible to remove with this tool. Not only were the pins too large but there wasn't enough clearance between the tool and pump housing. I resorted to a very pointy needle nose pliers which I should have tried before purchasing this tool. It does say 40-100mm on the tool which I'm guessing is the diameter of the c-ring to be removed. Definitely a very well made tool but a bit too large in this application.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2021
Got this for doing wheel bearings. They're solid and designed well.
Keith
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
I've been using a cheap set of Harbor Freight snap ring pliers and they would slip and pop loose all the time. After launching a heavy snap ring at my face they immediately went into the garbage and I picked up these. They work flawlessly. There's no sloppy joint causing them to wiggle out of position, no slipping, no brute force required. These pliers are rock solid.
Petro Sophasath
Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2020
Best circlip plier I have ever used
Bill Williams
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2019
Excellent quality and were very sturdy in my first use on a front wheel drive wheel bearing retainer ringPleased with them - a good case of you get what you pay for - buy quality tools once and they pay off over and over
GerryK
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
I had a problem getting the snap rings on/off my bandsaw drive wheel. I decided to try this after I liked the quality of some other Knipex pliers I bought. This worked flawlessly!! Instead of struggling, it was one try off, and one try on. Another great tool from Knipex.
Ms Leaky
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
I am working on a 97 BMW E36 M3 and the snap ring holding in the rear bearing is quite large/substantial at 90 mm or 3.5 inches. None of the snap ring pliers from the local auto parts or discount tool store would open wide enough to remove this ring and were actually quite flimsy. Without any more options to remove the large snap ring, I decided to order this Knipex 4811J3. When the tool arrived I was impressed at how hefty and substantial it is. It was the perfect size and had a great feel to it. Removing the snap ring with the Knipex pliers was effortless. Although a little pricey, I would say the tool is worth it. I've heard others say that when a tool does a job that no other tool could have accomplished, the tool has paid for itself. This was totally true with this Knipex tool.
Pedantic Aussie
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2012
These are so much better than the traditional design where the tips are machined to size then bent to the right angle. These are forged from chrome vanadium steel and the tips are made from spring steel wire and inserted. As well as being much stronger, this design will last better as the hard spring steel is much more resistant to wearing round on the end from circlips slipping off like the standard ones do.These aren't all that much more expensive than the traditional design, and will last many times longer, ergo if you are going to use them much, these are far better value.
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