Cotter Pin & Circlip Removal Hook Tool

Remove cotter pins and circlips from tight automotive and machinery locations with the Indigo™ 22578 stainless steel curved hook pick. Extract stuck fasteners without damaging threads or housings.

Cotter pins and circlips installed in recessed areas present extraction challenges that increase with rust, paint buildup, and limited access. Straight tools slip off curved fastener surfaces, and pliers often can't fit into confined spaces. The Indigo™ 22578's curved talon design excels at this common maintenance task; the sharp hooked tip catches cotter pin loops and circlip ends securely, allowing you to pull them free even when corroded in place. The ergonomic knurled grip provides leverage for stubborn fasteners without hand fatigue. Automotive technicians working on suspension components, aircraft mechanics servicing flight control linkages, and industrial machinery maintenance personnel all rely on this tool geometry for efficient fastener removal. The autoclavable 410-grade stainless steel resists corrosion and provides the strength needed to extract seized fasteners without bending.