Retaining Ring Tools

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Made in USA.

Ratchet Retaining Ring Pliers do not include plier tips, which must be ordered separately.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Too many Retaining Ring Dispensers are available to list. Please call 1-800-588-8480 for more information.