Description
Overview:
The Sealey AK84542 Circlip Pliers are external, straight-nose pliers designed for accurate installation and removal of circlips on shafts, hubs, and bearings. Built from hardened and tempered Chrome Vanadium steel, they provide strong jaw integrity and long service life under regular workshop use. A phosphate finish helps resist corrosion, while vinyl-dipped red handles give a secure, comfortable grip. The spring-loaded action aids control during repetitive tasks. At 180 mm (7 in), they offer a balanced size for general mechanical, engineering, and automotive work, from gearbox servicing to pulley and hub assemblies. Suitable for professional workshops and DIY users alike, the AK84542 delivers reliable handling of external circlips where precision and consistent performance are essential.
Key Features:
- 180 mm overall length (7 in) for versatile general-purpose use
- Hardened and tempered Chrome Vanadium steel construction for durability
- Phosphate finish for improved corrosion resistance and easier maintenance
- Straight-nose jaws for direct, controlled access to external circlips on shafts
- Spring-loaded return for smoother operation and reduced hand fatigue
- Forged, non-slip tips to grip circlips securely and reduce the risk of slippage
- Precisely aligned jaws to help maintain clip shape during fitting and removal
- Vinyl-dipped red handles for comfort, grip, and quick tool identification
- Compact form factor that fits easily in a toolbox or service roll
- Trade-quality build suitable for regular workshop and site use
Typical Applications:
Removing and installing external circlips on shafts and collars in engines, gearboxes, hubs, pulleys, pumps, compressors, and general machinery. Useful in vehicle servicing, plant maintenance, agricultural equipment repair, and garden machinery upkeep where secure, repeatable circlip handling is required.
Also known as:
External snap ring pliers, external retaining ring pliers, straight-nose circlip pliers, shaft circlip pliers, ring expander pliers, C-clip pliers (external), circlip insertion/removal pliers, external ring pliers.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | SEAAK84542 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sealey |
| OEM No. | AK84542 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Size | Height: 223mm x Width: 71mm x Depth: 16mm |
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