RETAINING RING PLIERS, RETAINING RING TOOL, SNAP RING PLIERS

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Retaining Ring Tools

Standard Duty Retaining Ring Pliers	Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers	Lock / Wire Ring Pliers
Heavy Duty Retaining Ring Pliers	T-Knob Convertible Ring Pliers	Retaining Ring Applicators
Miniature Retaining Ring Pliers	Cam-Lock Convertible Pliers	HD Applicator Handles
Universal Convertible Ring Pliers	Ratchet Retaining Ring Pliers	Retaining Ring Dispensers

Standard Duty Retaining Ring Pliers

SAE Products® Standard Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers for inch and metric internal and external retaining rings are available with straight, 45°, or 90° tips. Standard Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers feature stop screws for positive location and return springs for ease of operation. Spring and stop eliminates overspreading of external rings, and speeds the assembly/removal of internal rings. Made in USA. Click image above for picture of what our standard duty retaining ring pliers tools look like.

SAE NUMBER

(FOR INTERNAL RINGS)

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Straight Tip

45° Tip

90° Tip

Bore Dia.

Tip
Dia.

Overall
Length

SP-025I

SP-0254I

SP-0259I

6-8 mm

.025"

5-1/2"

SP-038I

SP-0384I

SP-0389I

10-35 mm

.038"

5-1/2"

SP-047I

SP-0474I

SP-0479I

16-35 mm

.047"

5-1/2"

SP-070I

SP-0704I

SP-0709I

16-51 mm

.070"

6-1/2"

SP-090I

SP-0904I

SP-0909I

46-76 mm

.090"

SAE NUMBER

(FOR EXTERNAL RINGS)

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Straight Tip

45° Tip

90° Tip

Shaft Dia.

Tip
Dia.

Overall
Length

SP-038E

SP-0384E

SP-0389E

3-22mm

.038"

6-1/4"

SP-047E

SP-0474E

SP-0479E

3-22 mm

.047"

5-3/4"

SP-011E

SP-0114E

SP-0119E

19-89 mm

.115"

9-1/4"

SP-070E

SP-0704E

SP-0709E

23-51 mm

.070"

Heavy Duty Retaining Ring Pliers

SAE Products® Heavy Duty Retaining Ring Pliers deliver super strength and long life – up to 10 times longer than standard retaining ring pliers. Heavy Duty Retaining Ring Pliers are made of hardened and tempered alloy steel, and feature non-slip grips. Large contact area on the tips eliminates twisting of the ring, and the slim head profile allows for use in confined areas. Available in straight and 90 deg. offsets. Made in USA. Click image above for picture of what our heavy duty retaining ring pliers tools look like.

SAE NUMBER

FOR INTERNAL RING SIZES

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Straight Tip

90° Tip

For Bore Dia.
(Internal Rings)

Tip
Dia.

Straight Tip
Overall Length

90 ° Tip
Overall Length

HDP-35SI

HDP-359I

8-13 mm

.035"

5-1/2"

5-1/8"

HDP-53SI

HDP-539I

12-25 mm

.053"

5-1/2"

5-1/8"

HDP-70SI

HDP-709I

19-60 mm

.070"

7-1/16"

6-11/16"

HDP-90SI

HDP-909I

40-100 mm

.090"

8-7/8"

8-7/16"

HDP-12SI

HDP-129I

85-140 mm

.126"

12-5/8"

11-13/16"

SAE NUMBER

FOR EXTERNAL RING SIZES

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Straight Tip

90° Tip

For Shaft Dia.
(External Rings)

Tip
Dia.

Straight Tip
Overall Length

90 ° Tip
Overall Length

HDP-35SE

HDP-359E

3-10 mm

.035"

5-1/2"

4-15/16"

HDP-53SE

HDP-539E

10-25 mm

.051"

5-1/2"

4-15/16"

HDP-70SE

HDP-709E

19-60 mm

.070"

7-1/16"

6-11/16"

HDP-90SE

HDP-909E

40-100 mm

.090"

8-5/16"

7-7/8"

HDP-12SE

HDP-129E

85-140 mm

.126"

12-5/8"

11-13/16"

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Miniature External Fixed-Tip Pliers

SAE Products® Miniature External Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers are designed to easily install tiny inch and metric external grip rings / friction rings. Pliers are made of carbon, heat-treated steel. Handles are plain and include a spring return for ease of operation. Available with straight, 45° or 90° tips. Made in USA. Click image above for picture of what our miniature retaining ring pliers tools look like.

SAE NUMBER

FOR EXTERNAL RING SIZE

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Straight Tip

45° Tip

90° Tip

Shaft Dia.

Tip
Dia.

Overall
Length

MEP-3S

MEP-345

MEP-390

3 mm

.023"

5-1/4"

MEP-4S

MEP-445

MEP-490

4 mm

.023"

5-1/4"

MEP-5S

MEP-545

MEP-590

5-6 mm

.023"

5-1/4"

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Universal Convertible Ring Pliers

SAE Products® Universal Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers easily convert from internal to external pliers and back again with the flip of a switch. No pins to push! Pliers feature cushioned grips and a spring loaded handle to speed the work process. Pliers Set and Replacement Tip Set includes color-coded precision-ground tips, a wrench to install the tips, and a storage pouch. Universal Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers are often called Universal Convertible Snap Ring Pliers Quick Change Snap Ring Pliers. Made in USA. Click image above for picture of what our universal convertible retaining ring pliers tools look like.

SAE NUMBER

FOR USE WITH THESE RING SIZES

INCLUDED TIPS, (DIA. IN INCHES)

Pliers Set

Repl. Tips

For Bore Dia.
(Internal Rings)

For Shaft Dia.
(External Rings)

Straight

90°

UCP-01S

UCP-01T

Up to 1.0"

.024, .038, .047

.038, .047

UCP-02S

UCP-02T

Up to 2.0"

.038, .047, .070

.038, .047

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Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers

SAE Products® Standard Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers convert from internal to external pliers and back again. To convert pliers simply reposition thumbscrew to other hole and tighten with your finger. Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers feature non-slip grips. Available in straight, 45 deg. and 90 deg. offsets. Made in USA. Click image above for picture of what our convertible retaining ring pliers tools look like.

SAE NUMBER

FOR USE WITH THESE RING SIZES

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Straight Tip

45° Tip

90° Tip

For Bore Dia.
(Internal Rings)

For Shaft Dia.
(External Rings)

Tip
Dia.

Overall
Length

SCP-38S

SCP-3845

SCP-3890

10-25 mm

3-19 mm

.038"

5-3/4"

SCP-47S

SCP-4745

SCP-4790

16-35 mm

8-22 mm

.047"

5-3/4"

SCP-70S

SCP-7045

SCP-7090

27-51 mm

11-37 mm

.070"

7-1/4"

SCP-90S

SCP-9045

SCP-9090

30-83 mm

38-89 mm

.090"

9-1/4"

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T-Knob Convertible Ring Pliers

SAE Products® T-Knob Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers quickly convert from internal to external pliers and back again. Simply rotate T-Knob a quarter turn, pull handle halves apart, and reinstall in other hole. Rotate T-Knob another quarter turn to lock. T-Knob or Quarter Turn Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers feature cushioned non-slip grips. Available in straight, 45 deg. and 90 deg. offsets. Made in USA. Click image above for picture of what our t-knob retaining ring pliers tools look like.

SAE NUMBER

FOR USE WITH THESE RING SIZES

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Straight Tip

45° Tip

90° Tip

For Bore Dia.
(Internal Rings)

For Shaft Dia.
(External Rings)

Tip
Dia.

Overall
Length

TCP-38S

TCP-3845

TCP-3890

10-25 mm

3-19 mm

.038"

5-3/4"

TCP-47S

TCP-4745

TCP-4790

16-35 mm

8-22 mm

.047"

5-3/4"

TCP-70S

TCP-7045

TCP-7090

27-51 mm

11-37 mm

.070"

7-1/4"

TCP-90S

TCP-9045

TCP-9090

30-83 mm

38-89 mm

.090"

9-1/4"

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Cam-Lock™ Convertible Ring Pliers

CAM-LOCK CONVERTIBLE RETAINING RING PLIERS

SAE Products® Cam-Lock Fixed Tip Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers convert from internal to external pliers and back again in 1 second with the turn of an adjustment knob! For 1/4" to 2” internal and external retaining rings. Cam-Lock Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers feature cushioned non-slip grips. Available in 18 and 90 deg. offsets. These pliers are also called Quick-Change Internal / External Fixed-Tip Retaining-Ring Pliers.
Made in USA. Click image above for picture of what our cam-lock convertible retaining ring pliers look like.

SAE NUMBER

FOR RING SIZES

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

18° Tip

90° Tip

For Bore Dia.
(Internal Rings)

For Shaft Dia.
(External Rings)

Tip
Dia.

Overall
Length

CCP-3818

CCP-3890

10-25 mm

6-19 mm

.038"

CCP-4718

CCP-4790

16-35 mm

8-25 mm

.047"

CCP-7018

CCP-7090

27-51 mm

11-51 mm

.070"

7 1/4"

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Ratchet Retaining Ring Pliers

SAE Products® Ratchet Retaining Ring Pliers safely assemble large retaining rings up to 10” in diameter. A ratchet lock mechanism compresses or expands large retaining rings through gradual steps and locks at the desired size. Color-coded precision tips mount to pliers and are interchangeable for internal and external use.
Ratchet Retaining Ring Pliers do not include plier tips, which must be ordered separately. Made in USA.
Click image above for picture of what our ratchet retaining ring pliers look like.

SAE NUMBER

(FOR INTERNAL RINGS)

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Plier w/out tip

Straight Tip

45° Tip

90° Tip

For Bore Dia.
(Internal Rings)

Tip
Dia.

Overall
Length

RP-108I

RP-108IT

RP-1084IT

RP-1089IT

62-108 mm

.108

9-1/2"

RP-120I

RP-120IT

RP-1204IT

RP-1209IT

62-108 mm

.120

9-1/2"

RP-12LI

RP-12LIT

RP-12L4IT

RP-12L9IT

78-152 mm

.120

16"

RP-150I

RP-150IT

RP-1504IT

RP-1509IT

159-254 mm

.150

29"

SAE NUMBER

(FOR EXTERNAL RINGS)

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Plier w/out tip

Straight Tip

45° Tip

90° Tip

For Shaft Dia.
(External Rings)

Tip
Dia.

Overall
Length

RP-108E

RP-108ET

RP-1084ET

RP-1089ET

40-100 mm

.108

9-1/2"

RP-120E

RP-120ET

RP-1204ET

RP-1209ET

40-100 mm

.120

9-1/2"

RP-12LEI

RP-12LET

RP-12L4ET

RP-12L9ET

89-165 mm

.120

16"

RP-150E

RP-150ET

RP-1504ET

RP-1509ET

171-241 mm

.170

19"

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Lock Ring Pliers / Wire Ring Pliers

SAE Products® Fixed Tip Lock Ring / Wire Ring Pliers are for external retaining rings without pickup or lug holes. Retaining Rings without pickup holes are referred to as lock rings, wire rings, or Eaton-style snap rings. Pliers are made of carbon, heat-treated steel and include cushion-grips with a spring return for ease of operation. Outside tips of lock ring / wire ring pliers are scored to prevent slipping. Made in USA. Click image above for picture of what our lock ring / wire ring pliers look like.

SAE NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

FOR

OVERALL LENGTH

LRP-SM

Small

Small light duty rings

LRP-ST

Standard

A variety of applications

8.5"

LRP-TN

Thin Nose

Limited shaft clearance

8.5"

LRP-AT

Auto Transmission

Constant section rings

9.5"

LRP-HD

Heavy Duty

Expanding thick wall rings

8.5"

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External Retaining Ring Applicators

SAE Products® External Retaining Ring Applicators are designed to install external inch and metric radial retaining rings. Radial retaining rings are often referred to as "C" or "E" rings. To install slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft. Remove rings by pulling them off the shaft. Used with retaining ring dispensers, applicators facilitate the assembly and removal process quickly and correctly. Applicators blades are made of carbon, heat-treated steel for strength. Made in USA. Also available but not listed are External Retaining Ring Applicators for Crescent rings, Bowed E-rings, and Grip rings. Click image above for picture of what our retaining ring applicators look like.

SAE NUMBER

FOR THESE RINGS

FOR RING OD

FOR RING ID

ERA-5320

External E-Style (Inch)

5/32"

1/16"

ERA-3160

External E-Style (Inch)

3/16"

3/32"

ERA-1364

External E-Style (Inch)

13/64"

9/64"

ERA-1564

External E-Style (Inch)

15/64"

3/32"

ERA-9320

External E-Style (Inch)

9/32"

5/32"

ERA-5160

External E-Style (Inch)

5/16"

11/64"

ERA-2164

External E-Style (Inch)

21/64"

3/16"

ERA-3800

External E-Style (Inch)

3/8"

7/64"

ERA-7160

External E-Style (Inch)

7/16"

7/32"

ERA-1200

External E-Style (Inch)

1/2"

5/16"

ERA-1732

External E-Style (Inch)

17/32"

1/4"

ERA-2132

External E-Style (Inch)

21/32"

3/8"

ERA-1116

External E-Style (Inch)

11/16"

7/16"

ERA-5164

External E-Style (Inch)

51/64"

1/2"

ERA-1516

External E-Style (Inch)

15/16"

5/8"

ERA-1000

External E-Style (Inch)

3/4"

SAE NUMBER

FOR THESE RINGS

FOR RING OD

FOR RING ID

ERA-590M

External E-Style (Metric)

5.9 mm

3mm

ERA-690M

External E-Style (Metric)

6.9 mm

4mm

ERA-885M

External E-Style (Metric)

8.85 mm

5mm

ERA-108M

External E-Style (Metric)

10.85 mm

6mm

ERA-118M

External E-Style (Metric)

11.8 mm

7 mm

ERA-138M

External E-Style (Metric)

13.8 mm

8 mm

SAE NUMBER

FOR THESE RINGS

FOR RING OD

FOR RING ID

ERA-2164K

Klip Ring (Inch)

21/64"

5/32"

ERA-1332K

Klip Ring (Inch)

13/32"

3/16"

ERA-3164K

Klip Ring (Inch)

31/64"

1/4"

ERA-1932K

Klip Ring (Inch)

19/32"

5/16"

ERA-1116K

Klip Ring (Inch)

11/16"

3/8"

ERA-5364K

Klip Ring (Inch)

53/64"

1/2"

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Heavy Duty Applicator Handles

HEAVY DUTY RETAINING RING APPLICATOR HANDLES

SAE Products® Heavy-Duty Applicator Handles facilitate the assembly of large External Klipring style retaining rings (sizes 60mm -100mm ) fast and efficiently. Tool includes an applicator blade attached to a comfortable and ergonomically designed plastic grip. Heavy-duty grip allows you to hold the tool safe and secure as you strike the back with a hammer or mallet to facilitate the retaining ring assembly. Made in USA. Click image above for picture of what our heavy duty retaining ring applicator handles look like.

SAE NUMBER

FOR RING SHAFT DIA.

FOR RING OD

FOR RING THICKNESS

BLADE WIDTH

HDA-58S

5/8"

.966

.050 +/-.002

1.125

HDA-34S

3/4"

1.095

.062 +/-.003

1.562

HDA-01S

1.415

.078 +/-.003

1.875

HDA-58T

5/8"

.966

.042 +/-.002

1.125

HDA-34T

3/4"

1.095

.050 +/-.002

1.562

HDA-01T

1.415

.050 +/-.002

1.875

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Retaining Ring Dispensers

SAE Products® Retaining Rings Dispensers are designed for fast, efficient, and economical handling and assembly of radial retaining rings. Radial retaining rings are often referred to as "C" or "E" rings. Once rings are added to the dispenser they can be “dispensed” one at a time using one of our retaining ring applicator tools. Retaining Rings Dispensers will accommodate both tape-stacked rings and rings which are not taped.
To many Retaining Ring Dispensers are available to list. Please call 1-800-588-8480 for more information.
Click image above for picture of what our retaining ring dispensers s look like.

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