Best Ergonomic Pliers in 2026

OTC's heavy-gauge, tempered steel snap ring pliers feature a simple thumbscrew for conversion from internal to external snap rings

Includes two stainless steel handled picks and a sturdy blow molded plastic storage case

Set contains: No. 4512-1 Straight Pliers with .090 inch tip, No. 4512-2 90 Degree Pliers with .090 inch tip, No. 4512-3 Straight Pliers with .070 inch tip

Versatile 8 inch long pliers will reliably twist safety wire rapidly and consistently

Right hand twist mechanism features an automatic spring return

Features tapered jaws for confined areas and mated cutters to cut safety wire

Ruggedly built pliers designed to spread and remove horseshoe style lock rings

Commonly used on hydraulic brakes, differentials, transmissions, and CV joints

Durable, tempered steel construction

12 of the most popular retaining ring pliers

Most popular sizes for automotive applications

Tips include straight 45 degree and 90 degree angles in four different sizes.038.047.070 and.090 inch diameter

Allows for removal of deep set internal snap rings found in hydraulic master cylinders

Removes and installs small to medium snap rings at up to a 2-1/8 inch depth

Other snap ring applications include transmission gear locators, bearing and oil seal retainers, and fork seal retaining rings

.038 inch diameter, 45 degree angled tip, convertible snap ring pliers - simple thumbscrew allows conversion from internal to external snap ring configuration

Fits standard lug internal rings sized 37 to 56, bore sizes 3/8 to 9/16 inch and reverse lug internal rings sized 75 to 100, bore sizes 3/4 to 1 inch

Also fits standard lug external rings sized 12, 15, 25 to 66, shaft sizes 1/8 to 21/32 inch

Includes 2 in a pack

Internal and external use

Weight 2 oz.

Convertible - simple thumbscrew allows conversion from internal to external retaining/snap ring configuration

Use with standard and reverse lug retaining/snap rings

Durable, tempered steel construction

External Snap Ring Pliers

Straight Tip Design

Shaft bore diameter range 15/16 inch to 2 inch

Features and benefits: for internal or external snap rings

Made of heavy-gauge tempered steel

Also available as part of the 4512 snap ring Pliers set

Heat treated steel "circlip" pliers for large equipment repair are 16 inches long overall with a 12-1/2 inch handle length - big and strong for the toughest heavy equipment jobs out there

Rugged design features replaceable tips and a spring ratchet locking mechanism to securely hold against snap ring tension

External pliers are capable of removing and installing snap rings from 3-1/2 inches to 6-1/2 inches (89 mm to 165 mm) in diameter

Fits standard lug internal rings sized 37 to 56, bore sizes 3/8 to 9/16 inch and reverse lug internal rings sized 75 to 100, bore sizes 3/4 to 1 inch

Also fits standard lug external rings sized 12, 15, 25 to 66, shaft sizes 1/8 to 21/32 inch and reverse lug external rings sized 50 to 78, shaft sizes 1/2 to 25/32 inch

Durable, tempered steel construction

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Includes internal and external retaining ring pliers

Four 90 degrees tips .038 inch diameter

Four 45 degrees tips .047 inch diameter