Swedish pipe wrench Knipex 86 01 250 Black Red Stainless steel 250 mm

The Knipex 86 01 250 Swedish pipe wrench is a multi-function pliers wrench made from high-quality chromium-vanadium steel with a black and red finish and a comfortable red handle. With overall dimensions that include a 250 mm length and a maximum gripping width up to 52 mm (2 inches), this tool combines the functions of pliers and a wrench to grip and turn pipes and fittings securely while protecting finished surfaces.

Advantages

The pliers wrench design provides mechanical amplification of manual force, enabling a firm, vice-like grip on workpieces and allowing flat or awkward items to be held and turned with high pressing force. Smooth, parallel jaws grip without damaging edges or sensitive surfaces such as chrome. A push-button adjustment allows quick, direct setting on the workpiece and the joint pin engages securely to prevent unintended shifting. Laser-cut metric and imperial scales allow pre-setting of the gripping capacity for jobs in confined or hard-to-reach locations.

Suitable for

• Plumbing tasks involving pipes and fittings
• General fastening and loosening of nuts and bolts where damage-free gripping is required
• Maintenance and repair work on finished surfaces (e.g., chrome fittings)
• DIY and professional mechanical applications requiring adjustable gripping up to 52 mm

Key specifications

• Material: chromium-vanadium steel
• Overall length: 250 mm
• Maximum gripping width: up to 52 mm (2 inches)
• Design: pliers wrench combining pliers and wrench functions
• Adjustment: push-button direct adjustment on the workpiece; infinite adjustment up to maximum width
• Jaws: smooth, parallel gripping jaws for damage-free contact
• Scale: laser-cut metric scale on the front and imperial scale on the back

How to use

Open the jaws and position them around the pipe or fitting, then press the push-button to adjust the jaw width directly on the workpiece until the jaws engage. Use the handle to apply turning force; the pliers wrench amplifies manual force to hold the workpiece securely. For repetitive screwing or limited movement, use the ratchet-like stroke of the jaws to operate with small handle movements. Release by opening the jaws and, if needed, readjust using the laser-cut scales to pre-set a required gripping width before placing the tool on the workpiece.

Usage recommendations

Use the tool within its maximum gripping width and avoid exceeding recommended loads. The smooth parallel jaws are intended for damage-free gripping of finished surfaces; avoid using them on heavily corroded or deformed parts where slipping may occur. Regularly inspect the jaws and joint pin for wear and keep the tool clean and lightly lubricated for reliable adjustment and long service life.