Pliers Knipex 86 01 180 — length 180 mm, jaw thickness 1.2 cm, max nut size 40 mm, plastic handles

Knipex 86 01 180 pliers are compact hand pliers with an overall length of 180 mm and plastic handles. The tool features smooth jaws with a jaw thickness of 12 mm, a profile width of 43 mm and a height of 14 mm. The pliers wrench design allows a maximum nut capacity of 40 mm while maintaining a firm grip on parallel surfaces. This makes the pliers suitable for general maintenance, plumbing and assembly work where precise gripping, turning and holding of nuts, bolts and small parts is required.

Advantages

The smooth jaws grip parallel surfaces across the capacity range and provide high clamping pressure when needed. The compact 180 mm length offers good reach and access in confined spaces, while the plastic handles provide comfortable handling and electrical isolation from the metal body. The tool’s flat profile enables use in narrow gaps and its versatile action allows tasks such as tightening locknuts, applying pressure for contact adhesives, edge breaking in tile work, snapping cable ties or acting as a small vice.

Suitable for

• Gripping and turning nuts and bolts up to 40 mm
• Holding small components during assembly or repair
• Plumbing tasks in tight spaces
• Applying pressure to adhesive joints or contact adhesives
• Small workshop operations such as edge breaking and cable tie removal

Key specifications

• Overall length: 180 mm
• Jaw thickness: 12 mm
• Maximum nut capacity: 40 mm
• Profile width: 43 mm
• Profile height: 14 mm
• Handle material: plastic

How to use

Position the pliers so the smooth jaws engage the parallel sides of the nut, bolt head or workpiece within the stated capacity. Apply steady hand pressure on the plastic handles to close the jaws and maintain a firm grip. For turning, keep the wrist aligned with the handle to transfer torque efficiently while avoiding lateral strain on the tool. Use the flat profile to access narrow gaps and the compact length for confined-space operations. When using the pliers to exert pressure on adhesives or as a small vice, increase pressure gradually to avoid damage to the workpiece.

Usage recommendations

Inspect the pliers regularly for wear or damage to the jaws and handles. Do not use the tool on live electrical circuits despite insulated handles; the plastic provides basic comfort but is not certified for electrical protection. Use appropriate personal protective equipment where needed and select the correct size within the tool’s 40 mm capacity to avoid slipping or tool damage.