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Hook + Pick Selection — Quick Reference
Hooks + picks = ESSENTIAL hand tools for AUTOMOTIVE + MECHANICAL + general workshop. Removing O-rings + retrieving small parts + prising open cavities + scribing + cleaning grooves. Service van + workshop + maintenance.
| Hook / Pick Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| 90° Pick | Right-angle access + O-ring removal |
| Straight Pick | General poking + cleaning |
| Hook Pick | Retrieval + cable grabbing |
| Curved Pick | Curved cavity access |
| Set of 4-6 Pieces | Workshop multi-tool |
| Heavy-Duty Picks | Larger work + sustained force |
| Precision Picks (Mini) | Electronics + watchmaking |
| Magnetic Pick-Up (Adjacent) | Dropped ferrous parts |
Companion: hand tools, inspection + retrieving tools, automotive tools.
Hooks and Picks for Mechanical and Workshop Use
Hooks and picks are essential hand tools for automotive, mechanical, and general workshop applications where small components, seals, O-rings, circlips, wiring, and retaining features need to be removed, repositioned, or routed without damage. The right hook or pick allows a technician to reach into confined spaces, lift seals from grooves, and route wiring through cable clips without scratching delicate surfaces or distorting fragile components. AIMS stocks quality hook and pick sets from professional-grade tool brands suited to workshops, service vans, and maintenance teams.
Types of Hooks and Picks
Hook and pick sets are typically sold as four-piece sets covering the main profiles used in workshop applications. Straight picks are used for clearing holes, lifting components from flat surfaces, and routing. Angled (bent) picks provide access to seals and O-rings seated in grooves that a straight pick cannot approach without damaging the seating surface. Hook-profile tools allow technicians to loop around wires and hoses for routing through cable clips and bulkhead grommets. Offset picks combine angular profiles for accessing particularly awkward seal locations in complex assemblies. Some sets include a flat-bladed scriber for marking and scribing work.
O-Ring and Seal Removal
Removing O-rings and hydraulic seals without damage is one of the primary applications for picks in mechanical workshops. Using a screwdriver or other improvised tool to lever out O-rings almost always results in damage to either the seal or the seating groove, requiring replacement of both the seal and potentially the housing. Dedicated O-ring picks with smooth, rounded tips are designed to access the groove cleanly and lift the seal without scoring the bore or the groove walls. Brass-tipped picks are specified for work on aluminium housings and soft metal components where even hardened steel tips could cause scoring.
AIMS stocks hook and pick sets for immediate dispatch. For quantity purchasing or professional tool kits, contact our team.
Wiring and Routing Applications
In auto electrical, marine, and panel building work, picks and hooks are indispensable for routing wires through grommets, threading cables through bulkheads, lifting wiring loom clips off retaining pins, and pulling wire through tight conduit runs where fingers cannot reach. A set of picks in different profiles covers the range of wire routing tasks encountered in professional installation work without risking damage to insulation or connector housings. Stainless steel picks are preferred for use in environments where corrosion of chrome-plated or hardened steel tools is a concern.