Spirolox Retaining Ring Removal Tool

Flat tip retaining ring pliers hold open retaining rings without holes such as flat and pointed tip lock rings.

Spirolox retaining ring removal tool. The vh vs and the vhm vsm series spirolox retaining ring are specified for light duty low clearance applications or where axial positioning rather than load carrying is the principal function. Once inserted the ring end may be pulled out radially and up. Retaining ring removal tool smalley s spirolox retaining ring removal tool part number rt 108 fits between the layers of a multiple turn retaining ring in order to access the removal notch. This new spirolox retaining ring removal tool fits precisely between the ring layers to access the removal notch.

Once the tool is secured pull it out radially and upwards to remove the ring. The rings are edgewound to any custom diameter. Here are the three types of wire wrist pin locks. The right retaining ring for your application.

Note the tang on the upper style to help with installation. The end of the tool bit is slotted for the tip of the notch end to pass through. Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft. This effectively eliminates slipping as you pull the ring s free end out radially and up for removal.

Once inserted the ring end may be pulled out radially and up. When slipped in place the tool completely surrounds and encapsulates the removal notch. This new spirolox retaining ring removal tool fits precisely between the ring layers to access the removal notch. Smalley s spirolox retaining ring removal tool can be used to fit between ring layers in order to access the removal notch.

The end of the tool bit is slotted for the tip of the notch to pass through. This effectively eliminates slipping as you pull the ring s free end out radially and up for removal. Smalley s spirolox retaining rings serve as a removable shoulder that helps secure components in an assembly while also creating a pleasant aesthetic look. Also known as eaton style constant section and horseshoe snap rings.

Simply start at the gap end of the ring and fit the slotted end of the tool flat side down. There are different styles of the round wire clip often called a circlip. When slipped in place the tool completely surrounds and encapsulates the removal notch.