Supplied with six different clamping tips The circlip is securely clamped before removal by choosing a suitable distance between the clamping tips. This means that unnecessary plier movement is avoided, and the circlip may be opened completely. The special parallel movement of the clamping tips and their recesses in the direction of the pressure applied ensure that the circlip will be clamped firmly. By using a suitably wide pairing of the pick-up tips, the ring is securely fixed before the actual tong stroke. This prevents unnecessary idle stroke and the ring can be opened completely. The special parallel movement of the clamping tips and their recesses in the direction of the pressure applied ensure that the circlip will be clamped firmly