{"product_id":"snap-ring-pliers","title":"Vortek Snap Ring Pliers Set","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.vp{--o:#ff6500;--m:#c7c7c7;max-width:1100px;margin:auto;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;background:#090909;color:#fff!important;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.65}.vp *{box-sizing:border-box}.vp section{padding:56px 24px}.vp .alt{background:#121212;border-top:1px solid #292929;border-bottom:1px solid #292929}.vp .label{display:block;text-align:center;color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h2,.vp h3,.vp h4,.vp strong,.vp summary{color:#fff!important}.vp h2,.vp h3{text-align:center}.vp h2{font-size:44px;line-height:1.05;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h3{font-size:32px}.vp h2 span,.vp h3 span{color:var(--o)!important}.vp p{color:var(--m)!important}.vp .lead{max-width:760px;margin:auto;text-align:center;font-size:18px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;max-width:980px;margin:28px auto 0}.vp .card,.vp .review{padding:22px;border:1px solid #2c2c2c;border-radius:17px;background:#151515}.vp table{width:100%;max-width:850px;margin:auto;border-collapse:collapse}.vp th,.vp td{padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #292929;text-align:left}.vp th{width:38%;background:#151515}.vp td{background:#0d0d0d;color:#c5c5c5}.vp .placeholder{color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:10px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase}.vp details{max-width:850px;margin:0 auto 10px;border:1px solid #2b2b2b;border-radius:14px;background:#121212}.vp summary{padding:18px}.vp .answer{padding:0 18px 18px;color:#bdbdbd}.vp .cta{text-align:center}.vp .cta-box{max-width:650px;margin:26px auto 0;padding:23px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff7600,#db4300)}@media(max-width:760px){.vp section{padding:44px 17px}.vp h2{font-size:33px}.vp h3{font-size:27px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp th,.vp td{display:block;width:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vp\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eInstall And Remove Selected Circlips More Correctly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Internal Or External Pliers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear Eye Protection Against Spring Release.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eThe Vortek Snap Ring Pliers are intended for selected automotive circlips and retaining rings. Tip size, plier type, ring condition and working angle must suit the application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore controlled retaining-ring work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for bearings, shafts and automotive assemblies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePurpose-Built Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngage compatible circlip holes more securely than improvised tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAutomotive Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful for selected hubs, shafts, gearboxes and mechanical assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorkshop Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports careful compression or expansion of compatible rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details that\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnap-ring and circlip pliers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelected internal and\/or external retaining rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip Types\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs shown or marked in the supplied set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on ring size, hole size and access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual controlled compression or expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs shown in product images\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eCustomer Feedback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat customers love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabout it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\" style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The switchable internal\/external function is brilliant — one tool covered every circlip on a gearbox rebuild. The tips seat properly in the holes so the ring doesn't ping off across the workshop. Solid build and a good range of tip sizes. Exactly what this fiddly job needed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarius van der Merwe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eBloemfontein, Free State  ·  Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\" style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Good set that made a bearing retaining-ring job far easier than the screwdriver-and-swearing method I used before. Tips are sharp and hold well. Do wear safety glasses — circlips are under spring tension and will fly if you lose control. Works well once you pick the right tip.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZanele Mahlangu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eDurban, KwaZulu-Natal  ·  Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\" style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Practical addition to the mechanical tool kit and it handles both internal and external rings. Comfortable to use for a good few clips in a row. Only small niggle is the very smallest tips can bend if you force a stubborn ring — take it gently and they last. Overall good value.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAshley Petersen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eCape Town, Western Cape  ·  Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything you need\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto know.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill one pair fit every circlip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Ring type, diameter and hole size must match the pliers and tips.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan ordinary needle-nose pliers be used instead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eImprovised tools may slip or damage the ring; use suitable circlip pliers.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a circlip fly out during removal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eYes. Wear eye protection and control the ring throughout the movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan bent or stretched circlips be reused?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eReplace damaged retaining rings with the correct specification.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould excessive force be applied?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Stop if the tips slip, bend or do not seat correctly.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes ring orientation matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eYes. Follow the component or vehicle service procedure during refitting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eHandle Retaining Rings With Better Control\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch the tool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl the ring and protect your eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortek Snap Ring Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirclip handling for selected automotive and mechanical repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46153874440378,"sku":null,"price":849.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2848\/3514\/files\/IMG-6529.png?v=1785003872","url":"https:\/\/vortek.co.za\/products\/snap-ring-pliers","provider":"Vortek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}