• Spreads Retaining Rings for Installation or Removal – The flat tips fit between the ends of external retaining rings to spread them open for installation or removal in various automotive and machine equipment applications • Serrated Tips Hold Rings Securely – The tips have deep, waffle-pattern serrations that help grip each end of the ring and hold it securely while spreading it open • Spring Action Closes the Jaws – The jaws reset to a closed position using an external spring that is located between the handles to keep the jaws as long and lean as possible for tight access situations • Slim Jaws – The long jaws spread wide to open rings further for easier removal • Vinyl Grips – Slim single-layer vinyl grips offer a smooth, nonslip surface that is easy to clean
Tekton lock ring pliers allow you to spread retaining rings for installation or removal. The flat tips fit between the ends of external retaining rings to spread them open for installation or removal in various automotive and machine equipment applications. The tips have deep, waffle-pattern serrations that help grip each end of the ring and hold it securely while spreading it open. The jaws reset to a closed position using an external spring that is located between the handles to keep the jaws as long and lean as possible for tight access situations. Slim single-layer vinyl grips offer a smooth, nonslip surface that is easy to clean.