Circlip pliers set

The ELORA circlip pliers set range

A circlip pliers set covers fitting and removal of retaining rings on machine components. This ELORA product group gathers kits of four to eight pieces. Each kit divides between internal and external circlips. Typical use spans mechanical work, maintenance tasks and equipment assembly. Vinatools acts as an authorised ELORA distributor in Vietnam, supplying items with clear origin and full warranty coverage for workshop and service buyers.

Four-piece kits form the compact end of the range. 304-S4 pairs internal and external pliers with red soft-plastic dipped handles. Its jaws taper gradually towards the tip. MS-25 follows a similar split, with two pliers for external rings and two for internal rings. Both straight and bent tip forms appear in the MS-25 kit.

Steel, handles and surface finish

The pliers bodies use ELORA-Chrome-Vanadium steel 31 CrV3 / 1.2208. The material carries high hardness and good load-bearing capacity, as stated by the maker. Handle treatment differs across the range, so buyers can match grip preference to the job. Some kits arrive with soft plastic dipped handles. Others keep bare metal handles without any coating. Neither handle type is described as insulated, so treat all pieces as non-insulated tools.

Red soft-plastic dipped handles appear on 304-S4 and MS-25, giving a padded surface during repeated squeezing. The eight-piece 304-S8 uses classic PVC handle sleeves in a simple, widely used style. Plain handle versions suit users who prefer direct metal contact. 404-S41 carries a bright nickel-plated finish that improves resistance to wear on the tool surface.

Classification by piece count and tip shape

Two sizes of kit define this product group. Four-piece kits handle the common internal and external ring work in a small package. Eight-piece kits add more tip variations and, in one case, two body lengths. Tip geometry splits into straight jaws and jaws bent at 90°. Straight tips reach rings on open faces. Bent tips reach rings set inside recesses or behind obstructions on the assembly.

Four-piece kits

The four-piece format keeps two pliers for internal rings and two for external rings. 404-S41 ships in a sturdy carton box with plain handles throughout. 304-S4 also uses carton packaging, with dipped handles and tapering jaws. MS-25 adds straight and bent tips inside the same four-piece count, widening access angles without increasing the kit size.

Eight-piece kits

Eight-piece kits split evenly between internal and external ring duty. 404-S8 covers two body sizes, 140 mm and 170 mm. Each size includes external straight, external bent, internal straight and internal bent pliers. 304-S8 follows the same straight and bent pattern for internal and external rings. JUBI 403-S8 keeps all eight pieces on plain handles, with straight and 90° bent tips.

Packaging and storage formats

Packaging varies across the group and affects how kits travel between jobs. Carton boxes suit stock storage and light transport. Dedicated pouches fold like a booklet and keep each plier in its own slot. Plastic cases with foam inserts hold pieces in fixed positions, which helps when checking that nothing is missing. Buyers who move between sites regularly may prefer a pouch or case over a carton box.

404-S8 arrives in a plastic case with black foam, holding all eight pieces across the two size groups. 304-S8 uses a booklet-style pouch, marked as a limited version and made in Germany. 403-S8 is kept in a dedicated pouch as well, released to mark ELORA's 100th anniversary.

How to choose a set

Start with the ring types you handle most often. Internal rings sit inside bores, while external rings sit on shafts, so both plier directions are usually needed. Then check access. Confined housings often call for bent tips rather than straight ones. Next, consider plier length, since a longer body reaches deeper. Finally, weigh handle preference and the packaging format your storage system can accommodate.

For a small service kit, the four-piece options remain the simplest starting point. 304-S4 suits users wanting dipped handles in a carton box. 404-S41 answers the plain-handle preference with a nickel-plated surface. Where a job mixes open and recessed rings, MS-25 brings straight and bent tips inside a four-piece layout.

Workshops covering a wider range of ring sizes usually move to an eight-piece kit. 404-S8 supplies two body lengths, 140 mm and 170 mm, across four tip configurations each. JUBI 403-S8 is produced in Germany and keeps every handle bare. Collectors and buyers interested in limited runs may look at 403-S8, the anniversary edition of the eight-piece layout.

Care and safe handling

Match the plier tip diameter to the circlip eye before applying force. Oversized or worn tips can slip out and damage the ring groove. Keep the jaws aligned when opening or closing a ring. Wipe the pliers after use and store them back in their pouch, case or box. Chrome-vanadium steel still benefits from a dry storage location, especially in humid workshop conditions.

None of the kits in this group is described as insulated, so avoid using them on live electrical work. Bare handle versions such as 404-S41 and JUBI 403-S8 carry no coating at all. Inspect tips periodically for bending or wear. Replace any plier whose tip no longer seats fully into the circlip eye.

Browse the kits above by piece count, tip shape and handle type to match your routine work. For stock availability, warranty terms or help selecting between four-piece and eight-piece formats, contact the Vinatools team.