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Circlips & Circlip Pliers

Our Straight Bent Circlip pliers are supplied to suit both External Circlips (DIN 471) & Internal Circlips (DIN 472). Circlip Pliers makes the insertion Circlips easier to do.
You can also purchase Bent Nose Circlip Pliers, which are available upon request. Please get in touch should you require these. (To be added to our online shop soon!)

In the meantime, please use the below link to check out our Circlip Pliers.
External Circlip Pliers: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/pliers/external-circlip-pliers/
Internal Circlip Pliers: https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/pliers/internal-circlip-pliers/

You can also purchase standard External Circlips & Internal Circlips! Links are below:
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/circlips-din-471-external/
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/circlips-din-471-external-st-steel/
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/circlips-din-472-internal/
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/circlips-din-472-internal-st-steel/

Mixed Pliers 33mm Int Circlip DIN 472 BAG QTY: 25 PCS 155mm Ext Circlip DIN 471 ST STEEL BAG QTY: 1 PC

The job of a Shim Washer

Our Shim Washers are manufactured to the DIN 988 specification and are available in a Carbon Steel, Plain Finish.
Shim Washers are used to fill up excess gaps. By filling in the space, a Shim Washer can reduce wear and protect both the objects. Our standard Shim Washers begin from 0.1mm thick up to 1mm thick, and from 1.5mm thick are classed as Support Washers. Choosing the thickness of a Shim is done by measuring the gap between the two objects. For example if the gap between your object is 0.5mm thick, you would generally need a 0.5mm thick Shim Washer.
Why not check out our full range of Shim Washers using the link below:
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/washers/shimsupport-washers-din-988/
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Looking for Split Cotter Pins?

Caleb Components are stockists of DIN 94 Split Cotter Pins in Bright Zinc Plate finish.
Please note, we can also offer our SPlit Cotter Pins in Plain Mild Steel, 304 Stainless Steel and 316 Stainless Steel, please let us know if we can offer a quotation for these options.
For our BZP Split Cotter Pins, please use link below.
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/pins/split-cotter-pins/
If you require an Assorted Kit of Split Cotter Pins, please use link below.
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product/split-cotter-pin-bzp-kit-metric-qty-1-box/
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What is a Grub Screw?

Grub Screws are also commonly known as Socket Set Screws. These type of screws are generally used to secure an object against or within another object (not usually using a Nut). These can be used to secure parts like, Shafts, Pulleys and Gears.
We stock a wide range of Grub Screws (Socket Set Screws) in Cup Point form to DIN 916 specification.
Material: A2 Stainless steel
Why not check out our range! https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/screws/grub-screws-set-socket-screws-iso-4026-a2-stainless/
Cant find what you’re looking for, please let us know and will be happy to help you.
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Lightweight Slotted Spring Tension Pins

You can now purchase online Lightweight Slotted Spring Tension Pins to ISO 13337 (DIN 7346) Standard.
Our standard parts are supplied in Carbon steel. We can offer our pins in Stainless Steel so please let us know if you require these pins in this material.
Advantages of a Lightweight Spring Tension Pin:
* Easier insertion
* Larger Inside Diameter
* Lighter Weight
To see our range of Lightweight Slotted Spring Tension Pins, please use link below.
Please Note! We can offer the full range of Pins, if you can’t see the size you’re looking for online, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/pins/light-weight-spring-tension-pins-din-7346-iso-13337/
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Retaining Pins (R Clips)

Caleb Components are stockists of Single Coil Retaining Pins, available in a Bright zinc plate finish.
Retaining Pins (also knows as R CLips) have a similar function to that of a Split Cotter Pin or Linch Pin, however they are easier to remove and are able to be re-used.
Some types of R Clips are available with a straight back edge, if you require any of these type of Clips please get in touch! This also applies if you are looking for R Clips in Stainless Steel.
Why not check out our range of R Clips (Retaining Pins). Can’t find what you’re looking for? Please let us know and we will be happy to help you find what you need.
We also supply Double Coil Retaining Pins, again, please get in touch if you require a quotation for these parts.
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/pins/retaining-pins-single-coil-r-clips-bright-zinc-plated/
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Why use a Heavy Duty Circlip?

Our Heavy Duty External Circlips are available in both Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel and are supplied to DIN 1460 Standard. (Please note! Internal Heavy Duty Circlips DIN 1360 are available upon request, please contact us if you have any enquiries for this part).
A Heavy Duty External Circlip is known for its larger thickness of that of a standard External DIN 471 Circlip, even though it does follow the same design. Having an greater thickness increases the strength of the Circlip significantly and is ideal where Heavy Duty applications are required.
Also available are the N1460 Range. These are Heavy Duty External Circlips but with imperial measurements. Again, if you require this product, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our contact details can be found at the top of this page, or under our “Contact” page.
If you are looking for our standard DIN 1460 Range of Circlips, please use below links.
DIN 1460 CARBON STEEL – https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/heavy-duty-ext-circlips-din1460/
DIN 1460 STAINLESS STEEL – https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/hduty-ext-circlips-din1460-st-stl/
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Shakeproof Washers (Tooth Lock Washers)

We now supply both External Tooth Lock Washers & Internal Tooth Lock Washers. These type of Washers can also be known as Shakeproof Washers.
These type of Washers are supplied to DIN 6797 and are finished in a Bright Zinc Plate.
Internal Shakeproof Washers are great where appearance warrants teeth to be hidden. They are also useful and work at their best with smaller screw heads.
External Shakeproof Washers work best with larger screw heads and provide maximum torsional resistance.
Both the external and internal type Washers are available to purchase online. Links below!
External – https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/washers/external-tooth-lock-washers-din-6797/
Internal – https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/washers/internal-tooth-lock-washers-din-6797/
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Advantages of a Circlip

At Caleb Components we offer a wide range of Circlips. For example, standard Internal & External Circlips, heavy Duty External Circlips, Increased Abutment Circlips, Inverted Lug circlips, Crescent rings etc.
Circlips are generally lightweight and are usually easy to install. They are able to function in small spaces. Some circlips are capable of retaining components in bores (Internal) and shafts (External).
Our standard DIN 471 & DIN 472 Circlips are available to purchase in both Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel (420 Grade) as well as our Heavy Duty DIN 1460 Circlips.
We also offer Imperial Circlips (N1300 & N1400 Range). Stainless steel parts available upon request.
Why not use the below link to check out our full range of Circlips.
https://springfasteners.co.uk/product-category/circlips/
** Please note, Circlip Pliers are also available online for both External and Internal Circlips **
Heavy Duty Circlips New Carbon21mm Int Circlip DIN 472 BAG QTY: 30 PCSd2100 new