Description
Overview:
The Blue Spot External Straight Tip Circlip Pliers are purpose-built for fitting and removing external circlips on shafts and assemblies found across automotive, machinery, and plant maintenance. Made from high-strength chrome vanadium steel for durability and wear resistance, they measure 150 mm in overall length (approx. 6 in) for controlled handling in confined spaces. The straight, chemically blackened tips help resist corrosion and provide a clear, positive seat in circlip eyelets. Cushioned, non-slip vinyl grips in Blue Spot's blue colour offer comfort and secure control during precise work. Ideal around hubs, gearboxes, pulleys, and bearings on vehicles, garden machinery, and compact construction equipment, these pliers deliver reliable performance where accurate installation and removal of external circlips is essential. Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 8704.
Key Features:
- Length: 150 mm (approx. 6 in) for access and control in tight areas
- Designed specifically for external circlips with straight tips for direct, in-line access
- Chrome vanadium steel construction for strength and long service life
- Chemically blackened tips to resist corrosion and reduce glare
- Cushioned, non-slip vinyl handles for comfort and a secure grip
- Precise tip profile helps prevent circlip distortion or slippage
- Smooth pivot action for consistent, accurate operation
- Compact form suits tool rolls and on-the-go maintenance kits
- Brand: Blue Spot | MPN: 8704
Typical Applications:
Installing and removing external circlips on shafts in wheel hubs, bearings, gearboxes, pulleys, mower blade assemblies, and similar rotating equipment. Well suited to workshop, roadside, and on-site maintenance for cars, motorcycles, plant, agricultural kit, and garden machinery where reliable circlip control is needed in restricted access areas.
Also known as:
Snap ring pliers, retaining ring pliers, circlip tool, external snap-ring pliers, Seeger ring pliers, ring expander pliers, external retaining ring tool. These terms describe tools used to expand and fit external circlips onto shafts safely and accurately.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | B/S8704 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Spot |
| OEM No. | 8704 |
| Machine Type | Handheld Construction Tools |
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