The Indigo™ gasket seal remover is a dual ended stainless steel dental pick for pulling o rings or extracting tight fitting rubber seals; only $4.95.
This professional-grade O-ring removal tool features 2 different tip geometries for extracting tight-fitting O-rings and small rubber gaskets without damaging precision-machined grooves or delicate component surfaces. One end features a curved hook tip ideal for accessing O-rings in open housings and shallow grooves, while the opposite end provides an angled tip designed to reach seals in recessed areas and tight spaces where fingers cannot access
Manufactured from 410-grade stainless steel, this O-ring gasket remover offers the perfect balance of strength and surface protection; rigid enough to extract compressed seals hardened by years of pressure and fluid exposure, yet less aggressive than improvised tools that gouge soft metals and crack plastic components. The textured grip handle ensures secure control even when working with oil, fuel, or fluid contamination, while the autoclavable stainless steel construction maintains tool integrity where repeated sterilization cycles are required.
Indigo™ dental tools are made with AISI 410 German surgical grade stainless steel, not "alloy steel" recovered from rusted cars. We've been selling this grade of tool since 1998. Ours stay sharp longer & are autoclavable: see "Documentation" below for the chemical analysis certificate.
Approach Angle: Insert tip at 15-20 degree angle between O-ring and groove wall
Hook Motion: Use gentle hooking action rather than prying or scraping
Circumferential Work: Work around entire O-ring circumference rather than concentrating force in one location
Lubrication: Apply appropriate lubricant (silicone grease, penetrating oil) to severely stuck seals before extraction
Surface Protection: Avoid dragging tip across finished surfaces; focus contact on the O-ring itself
Maintenance & Care
Rinse tool with appropriate solvent after each use to remove residual fluids
Dry thoroughly to prevent water spots on stainless finish
Store in clean, dry environment away from corrosive chemicals
Inspect tips periodically for bending or wear; replace if compromised
Autoclave sterilization safe for medical or food-grade applications
Advantages Over Alternative Tools
vs. Plastic O-Ring Picks: Stainless steel are more rigid for extracting compressed seals while maintaining edge sharpness through repeated uses. Plastic picks bend and wear quickly, requiring frequent replacement.
vs. Improvised Tools (screwdrivers, knife blades): Tip geometries and polished finish reduce extraction force and limit surface damage compared to rough tool surfaces.
vs. Hardened Steel Picks: 410-grade stainless steel is hard enough for seal extraction yet softer than hardened tool steel, significantly reducing scratch and gouge risk on aluminum, brass, and plastic components.
vs. Single-Ended Tools: The dual-tip configuration provides two different approach angles and tip geometries in one tool, eliminating the need to purchase and carry multiple specialized picks.
Need an ultrafine tool to clear clogged nozzles or microfilters? Insect pins may be a practical alternative. Our unique 100 pin sampler package has 10 pins in 10 thicknesses, all made with grade 316 stainless steel.
In professional dental tool catalogs, this instrument is classified as a dental explorer featuring a curved tip known as a sickle probe (curved end) and an interproximal configuration (angled end). While originally designed for dental applications, these tip geometries have proven equally effective for mechanical seal extraction across automotive, industrial, and residential maintenance applications. The precision engineering and material quality standards required for dental instruments translate directly to superior performance in O-ring and gasket removal tasks.
Product Features
Dual-tip design: Curved and angled tips for different faucet configurations
410-grade stainless steel: Strong yet non-marring on chrome and brass
Textured grip handle: Secure control in wet conditions
Corrosion-resistant: Withstands exposure to water and cleaning chemicals
Compact size: Fits in tool bags and tight under-sink spaces
Add this Indigo™ professional O-ring gasket removal tool to your toolkit and protect expensive components from damage during routine maintenance.
The autoclavable nature of 410-grade stainless steel allows sterilization at temperatures up to 135°C (275°F), making this tool suitable for medical device maintenance, food processing equipment, and other applications requiring sanitized tools.
Material Properties: 410-Grade Stainless Steel
410-grade stainless steel is a martensitic chromium alloy offering excellent hardness, strength, and moderate corrosion resistance. This material grade is specifically chosen for tools requiring rigidity under pressure while maintaining surface finish quality. The composition typically includes (see certificate for exact values of our tools):
Chromium:11.5-13.5%
Carbon: 0.15% maximum
Manganese: 1.00% maximum
Silicon: 1.00% maximum
Phosphorus: 0.040% maximum
Sulfur: 0.030% maximum
Certificate of Analysis
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Kelli Cote Great quality products at a very reasonable price! Purchased some dental picks for my daughter's University paleontology club to help with their fossil preparation lab.
Sandra Mead I bought several stainless steel picks...strong,sharp and hold their shape; not like the ones you get on Amazon or at home depot...a good product at a good price...Thanks Indigo
