With the Knipex 45 11 170 retaining ring pliers, you can easily install and remove horseshoe-shaped retaining rings and circlips without grip holes directly on shafts. Featuring straight tips suitable for rings with a minimum split gap of 3.6 mm, you gain complete control during assembly, preventing rings from bending or flying off. The integrated opening spring resets the jaws automatically, speeding up repetitive installations and reducing hand strain. Forged from oil-hardened chrome vanadium steel with a burnished finish and plastic-coated handles, this tool provides reliable durability and a secure grip for maintenance, gearbox overhauls, and automotive workshop jobs.