{"id":51713,"date":"2026-09-11T06:12:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T04:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/aplicadores-dispensadores-y-alicates-para-anillos-elasticos-como-elegir-la-herramienta-adecuada\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T17:03:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T15:03:57","slug":"retaining-ring-applicators-dispensers-and-pliers-how-to-choose-the-right-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/retaining-ring-applicators-dispensers-and-pliers-how-to-choose-the-right-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Retaining\u00a0ring\u00a0applicators,\u00a0dispensers\u00a0and\u00a0pliers:\u00a0how\u00a0to\u00a0choose\u00a0the\u00a0right\u00a0tool\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51713\" class=\"elementor elementor-51713 elementor-51660\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62663f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62663f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b16ba5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b16ba5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92fd924 elementor-widget__width-inherit animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92fd924\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Retaining ring applicators, dispensers and pliers: how to choose the right tool <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d1ecb8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d1ecb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ae8efb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ae8efb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa75a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4fa75a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8c34aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d8c34aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f54fde elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f54fde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Retaining rings are essential components for the axial retention of parts on shafts and in bores. Although their operating principle is simple, incorrect installation may cause deformation, assembly difficulties or even premature failure of the assembly. For this reason, using the correct tool is just as important as selecting the appropriate retaining ring.<\/p><p>Depending on the type of ring, installation frequency and working conditions, there are three main tool families: retaining-ring dispensers, applicators and pliers. Each performs a specific function and is designed to improve speed, accuracy and safety during installation and removal operations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46341e8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"46341e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .yt-wrap{\r\n    position:relative; width:100%; max-width:1000px; margin:0 auto;\r\n    aspect-ratio:16\/9; overflow:hidden;\r\n    border:1px solid #216EB2;                 \/* borde negro de 2 px *\/\r\n    border-radius:20px;                    \/* esquinas de 20 px *\/\r\n    box-sizing:border-box;                 \/* el borde no ensancha la caja *\/\r\n  }\r\n  .yt-wrap iframe{\r\n    position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%;\r\n    width:100.5%; height:104%;\r\n    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);\r\n    border:0;\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"yt-wrap\">\r\n  <iframe width=\"1801\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p_suq0sPEiI\" title=\"Circlip dispensers, applicators and pliers\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c60309 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c60309\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b51e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15b51e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51bbd04 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51bbd04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dispensers: the best solution for repetitive assembly operations <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74e1f2f elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74e1f2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dispensers are designed to store and present retaining rings in an orderly manner, allowing the operator to remove them one at a time and install them using a compatible applicator. Their main advantage is reduced handling time and improved repeatability in continuous assembly processes.<\/p><p>When hundreds or thousands of rings are installed each day on a production line, handling them individually can slow down the process and increase the risk of errors. Dispensers keep the rings correctly oriented and ready for installation, significantly streamlining the work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7fe99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fd7fe99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DISPENSADORES-1024x353.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51669\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DISPENSADORES-1024x353.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DISPENSADORES-300x103.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DISPENSADORES-768x265.webp 768w, 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When should a dispenser be used? <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c00d99 animated-slow elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"0c00d99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 48c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m140.204 130.267l-22.536-22.718c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L215.346 303.697l-59.792-60.277c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.069l-22.719 22.536c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.971l90.781 91.516c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l172.589-171.204c4.704-4.668 4.734-12.266.067-16.971z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">On repetitive assembly lines. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 48c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m140.204 130.267l-22.536-22.718c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L215.346 303.697l-59.792-60.277c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.069l-22.719 22.536c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.971l90.781 91.516c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l172.589-171.204c4.704-4.668 4.734-12.266.067-16.971z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">When increased productivity is required. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 48c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m140.204 130.267l-22.536-22.718c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L215.346 303.697l-59.792-60.277c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.069l-22.719 22.536c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.971l90.781 91.516c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l172.589-171.204c4.704-4.668 4.734-12.266.067-16.971z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">To reduce handling errors. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 48c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m140.204 130.267l-22.536-22.718c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L215.346 303.697l-59.792-60.277c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.069l-22.719 22.536c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.971l90.781 91.516c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l172.589-171.204c4.704-4.668 4.734-12.266.067-16.971z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">At workstations where large quantities of retaining rings are installed every day. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2120817 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2120817\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Main types of dispensers <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9efc5c1 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9efc5c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeveral dispenser types are available depending on the intended use and workstation conditions: SD models with a spring rail, RD models with a compact ergonomic design, and D models intended for heavy-duty service and intensive industrial applications. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ff269 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"72ff269\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/APLICADORES-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51673\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/APLICADORES-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/APLICADORES-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/APLICADORES-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/APLICADORES.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c449da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c449da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0858b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a0858b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a05e2b elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a05e2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applicators: fast and accurate installation of radial retaining rings <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46915a6 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46915a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Applicators are designed for the fast, controlled and repeatable installation of radial retaining rings on shafts. They are used together with dispensers, enabling the ring to be loaded and advanced into its groove without rotating the tool during the operation.<\/p><p>The applicator&#8217;s main advantage is that it guides the ring into the correct position, reducing the risk of faulty installation and improving assembly consistency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d90133 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d90133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EN-RISTRA-1024x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51679\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EN-RISTRA-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EN-RISTRA-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EN-RISTRA-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EN-RISTRA-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EN-RISTRA.webp 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2625443 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2625443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImportant: to use a dispenser and applicator combination, the rings must be purchased in a stacked or collated format specifically prepared to feed the system; loose rings do not permit fast, orderly loading. Two common supply formats are available: rings aligned and held together by removable adhesive tape, which is fed into the dispenser rail and removed before use, and rings stacked on support rods or wires, mainly used for certain models and sizes. The supply format must match the ring type and the compatible dispenser; the ring reference, stacking system, dispenser and applicator should therefore be checked together before purchase.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa9bd9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa9bd9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77e1a3e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77e1a3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96977fc elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96977fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When should an applicator be used? <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d64b32 animated-slow elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2d64b32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 48c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m140.204 130.267l-22.536-22.718c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L215.346 303.697l-59.792-60.277c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.069l-22.719 22.536c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.971l90.781 91.516c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l172.589-171.204c4.704-4.668 4.734-12.266.067-16.971z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">When installing radial retaining rings on shafts. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 48c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m140.204 130.267l-22.536-22.718c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L215.346 303.697l-59.792-60.277c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.069l-22.719 22.536c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.971l90.781 91.516c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l172.589-171.204c4.704-4.668 4.734-12.266.067-16.971z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">In repetitive production processes. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 48c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m140.204 130.267l-22.536-22.718c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L215.346 303.697l-59.792-60.277c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.069l-22.719 22.536c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.971l90.781 91.516c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l172.589-171.204c4.704-4.668 4.734-12.266.067-16.971z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">When fast and uniform placement is required. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 48c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m140.204 130.267l-22.536-22.718c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L215.346 303.697l-59.792-60.277c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.069l-22.719 22.536c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.971l90.781 91.516c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l172.589-171.204c4.704-4.668 4.734-12.266.067-16.971z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">In applications where minimising installation errors is important. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87a9c76 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87a9c76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of applicators <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c096c0 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c096c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeveral applicator types are available depending on the working method and access to the installation area. Standard models enable fast, repetitive ring installation, while lightweight versions provide a simpler solution for less intensive use. Straight, 45\u00b0 and 90\u00b0 configurations are also available for installation in confined spaces, together with offset or special versions for applications involving more demanding access, diameter or geometry requirements.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a5da11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0a5da11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ALICATES-1024x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51676\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ALICATES-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ALICATES-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ALICATES-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ALICATES-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.osn.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ALICATES.webp 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b3d903 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b3d903\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bea888d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bea888d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80eaab9 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80eaab9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pliers: the essential tool for installation and removal <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56dc3ed elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56dc3ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Retaining-ring pliers are the most versatile tool when the ring geometry does not permit the use of a dispenser or applicator. In many cases, particularly with rings featuring lugs or installation holes, installation and removal can only be performed using pliers, as these tools allow the ring to be expanded or compressed in a controlled manner for correct seating in its groove.<\/p><p>Different types of pliers are available to suit the ring and application: for internal or external retaining rings, in metric or inch sizes, with straight or angled tips, as well as reinforced, convertible or ratcheting versions for large diameters or more demanding work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84a6fb7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84a6fb7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa9e944 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa9e944\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdca25d elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdca25d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recommendations for safe and effective installation <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-393c339 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"393c339\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For best results, always select the correct tool for the ring type, diameter and working conditions. Using an unsuitable tool may cause deformation, reduced productivity or installation difficulties.<\/p><p>Safety glasses should also be worn when installing and removing retaining rings, as these components store elastic energy and may be accidentally ejected.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d34ce4f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d34ce4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dd202f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8dd202f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4384937 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4384937\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3100c2c elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3100c2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDispensers, applicators and pliers do not compete with one another; they are complementary tools. Dispensers optimise ring preparation and feeding, applicators enable fast and repeatable installation of radial retaining rings, and pliers provide maximum versatility for installation and removal tasks. Selecting the correct tool makes it possible to work faster, reduce errors, extend the service life of the rings and improve operator safety.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retaining ring applicators, dispensers and pliers: how to choose the right tool Retaining rings are essential components for the axial retention of parts on shafts and in bores. Although their operating principle is simple, incorrect installation may cause deformation, assembly difficulties or even premature failure of the assembly. For this reason, using the correct tool [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":51702,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[141],"tags":[138,139,140],"class_list":["post-51713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pour-circlips","tag-alicates","tag-aplicadores","tag-dispensadores"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51713"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51713\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52689,"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51713\/revisions\/52689"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osn.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}