KNIPEX Cobra® Water Pump Pliers 87 01 180 - 180 mm

KNIPEX Cobra® Water Pump Pliers 87 01 180 - 180 mm
The KNIPEX Cobra® Water Pump Pliers Model 87 01 180, size 180 mm, is an innovative, premium water pump pliers from Germany, highly favored by professional tradespeople worldwide. Designed for gripping, fastening, and turning pipes or nuts in confined spaces with maximum stability. Features a push-button adjustment system for jaw opening with 18 fine adjustments simply by sliding the pliers directly onto the workpiece. Specially induction-hardened teeth provide self-locking capability on pipes and nuts, ensuring a tight, slip-free grip while applying force. The box-joint design delivers superior stability to withstand immense torque. Plastic coated handles offer a firm, comfortable grip without slipping during heavy use.  
Features
Push-Button Adjustment System: Easily and precisely adjust jaw size across 18 positions simply by pressing the button and sliding directly onto the workpiece  
Induction-Hardened Gripping Teeth (Self-Locking Teeth): Teeth hardness of approx. 61 HRC automatically locks onto pipes and hex nuts securely without slipping under tightening force.  
Maximum gripping capacity up to 42 mm (1-1/2 inches): Covers round pipes and hex nuts up to 36 mm within a compact tool size of just 180 mm  
Robust Box-Joint Design: Double-guided box-joint design offers high stability and handles heavy torque, preventing jaw twisting or play.  
Pinch Guard Protection: Handle profile designed to prevent operators' fingers from being pinched during gripping.  
Plastic-Coated Handles: Coated with high-quality plastic for a firm, comfortable grip, resistant to oil and chemicals.  
Applications (Suitable for)
Gripping, tightening, loosening, and installing plumbing pipes, coupling nuts, and round workpieces in tight spaces.  
Machinery maintenance, automotive repairs, HVAC system installation, and general industrial applications.  
Gripping metal parts and hexagonal nuts requiring high clamping force without slipping  
Ideal for plumbers, maintenance technicians, engineers, and professional tradespeople needing a portable water pump pliers  
Specifications
Brand: KNIPEX  
Model: 87 01 180 (Cobra®)  
Pliers type: Adjustable water pump pliers (Cobra® Water Pump Pliers / Groove Joint)  
Overall length: 180 mm (7 in)  
Max. round pipe gripping capacity: Ø 1-1/2 in (42 mm)  
Max. hex nut gripping capacity: 36 mm  
Number of adjustment positions: 18 positions  
Surface finish: Grey atramentized rust protection with polished head  
Handles: Plastic coated  
Gripping teeth hardness: Approx. 61 HRC  
Net weight: 170 g (0.170 kg)  
Standard: DIN ISO 5743  
Country of manufacture: Germany (Made in Germany)