Circlip

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A clip that fits in a groove on a shaft and locates the shaft axially in one direction.

Circlip Pliers

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Pliers with a round bar at the end of each jaw that fit in the holes of a circlip so that it may be sprung open to fit or remove from the workpiece.

See also: Pliers.

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