Swedish pipe wrench Knipex 86 01 250

The Knipex 86 01 250 Swedish pipe wrench combines pliers and wrench functions in a single compact tool designed for plumbing and general gripping tasks. Made from high-quality chromium-vanadium steel with a black and red finish, this 250 mm tool offers infinite jaw adjustment up to 52 mm (2 inches) and a secure joint pin to prevent unintentional shifting. Smooth parallel gripping jaws hold workpieces without damaging edges or sensitive surfaces, allowing safe work on finished fittings and chrome surfaces.

Advantages

The pliers wrench multiplies applied manual force by ten through its optimized mechanics, enabling high pressing force and vice-like holding of workpieces. A push-button allows fast, direct adjustment on the workpiece, and a ratchet-like stroke of the jaws permits time-saving screwing. Two laser-cut scales (metric on the front, imperial on the back) let you pre-set gripping widths for hard-to-reach applications.

Suitable for

• Plumbing and fitting work on pipes and fixtures
• Gripping, holding and turning flat and round workpieces
• Tasks requiring damage-free handling of finished or chrome-plated surfaces
• Replaceable set of metric and imperial wrenches in maintenance and repair

Key specifications

• Brand: Knipex
• Model / MPN: 86 01 250
• Type: Swedish pipe wrench / pliers wrench
• Length: 250 mm
• Maximum gripping width: 52 mm (2 inches)
• Material: Chromium-vanadium steel
• Finish: Black and red
• Adjustment: Push-button infinite adjustment; joint pin for secure engagement
• Features: Smooth parallel jaws, 10× force amplification, ratchet-like jaw stroke, laser-cut metric and imperial scales

How to use

Open the jaws and press the push-button to adjust the gripping width; position the tool on the workpiece and release the button so the joint pin engages securely. For tightening or loosening, use short back-and-forth strokes to take advantage of the ratchet-like action. Maintain the parallel jaw alignment to avoid damage to edges and sensitive surfaces; work directly on chrome-plated fittings when needed.

Usage recommendations

Use the pliers wrench within its maximum gripping width (52 mm / 2 inches) and avoid levering beyond intended loads. Keep jaws clean and inspect the joint pin and adjustment mechanism regularly to ensure secure engagement and long service life.