Plier snap ring inside

A snap ring pliers is a hand tool used for installing and removing snap rings. Snap rings are a great way to rapidly mount your bearings and have them adequately located axially in your application. They are often used in external applications to secure parts on grooved shafts, pins, or studs. External circlips are designed to ensure a tight fit into a grove around the outside of a shaft or rod. They are used in many applications including retaining the bearings on axles and in gear assembly inside the transmission. On the other hand, internal snap rings are retaining rings that are installed inside a bore or housing to keep assemblies or components from coming out.