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johnnyclack · 02-21-2015, 01:18 PM

Thanks for your response. I can't really tell by your PIC, but lock-rings do not holes in the ends, they are heavier but very similar to cir-clips

They serve the same function as snap rings but are used in applications where more strength is required, a lot of industrial shafts & gears see their use.Think of snap-rings as light duty and lock-rings as "heavy duty".

After using my new pliers last night I believe the notch is for greater visibility when attempting to grasp the ends of the lock-ring.

02-21-2015, 01:18 PM	#3
johnnyclack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: On the banks of the Clackamas River, Eagle CreeK Oregon Posts: 387	Re: Lock-Ring pliers, why is there a notch on one side of the tip Thanks for your response. I can't really tell by your PIC, but lock-rings do not holes in the ends, they are heavier but very similar to cir-clips They serve the same function as snap rings but are used in applications where more strength is required, a lot of industrial shafts & gears see their use.Think of snap-rings as light duty and lock-rings as "heavy duty". After using my new pliers last night I believe the notch is for greater visibility when attempting to grasp the ends of the lock-ring.