- Alligator Water Pump Pliers.
Product Description
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KNIPEX 88 01 180 SBA Alligator Water Pump Pliers
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Grips any shaped object (view larger
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Providing more output and comfort compared to conventional water
pump pliers of the same length, the Knipex Alligator water pump
pliers offers nine adjustment positions for 30 percent more
gripping capacity and good access to the workpiece due to the
slim size in its head and joint areas. It's so versatile, it can
be used in any industry — automotive, electrical, HVACR,
industrial, and even DIY.
A serrated gripping surface on the jaws allows for gripping any
shaped object — round, square, hex, or flat. Plus, the tool's
teeth are induction hardened for wear resistance and a longer
life. A box joint provides directional stability when working in
any environment. This dual channel design offers the operator
increased confidence that the tool will not bend or break under
heavy duty working conditions. A fine adjustment enables you to
find the perfect setting for different sized workpieces.
By adjusting the handles to get the appropriate width, you can
lock the jaws into place to avoid slipping off the workpiece.
Once locked into position, you won't have to squeeze the handles
to get a greater grip. Only downward pressure on the top handle
is needed to firmly hold the object.
The Alligator also has a forged on pinch guard that prevents the
operator's fingers and hands from being pinched. Because the
guard is forged at the same time that the tool is made, it will
last as long as the tool itself.
...round, square, hex, or flat (view larger
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Quality in Every Detail
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Sometimes we give our pliers a really hard time. We try to
destroy them to find out what makes them good and long-lasting.
Because we don't want to leave anything to chance, we take a
long, careful look.
The steel Knipex uses is precisely hardened with a maximum of 0.8
percent carbon and defined parts of chromium and vanadium,
guaranteeing optimum cutting performance and service life — even
though it requires special production and costs a bit more. But
our high product demands require this.
The rivet of our high-leverage diagonal cutter also has to stand
up to a lot of stress. That's why we literally give it backup: we
forge it straight onto the pliers. This means extra effort as we
have to precision mill the rivet to a few hundredth millimeters.
But satisfied users are worth this effort.
Knipex also looks closely at the small details. The angles, the
sharpness, the hardness, the toughness of the cutting edges. The
precision and smooth movement of the joint. The handle design and
the finish. We keep reviewing these subjects, we research, we
test, and we improve our pliers.
About Knipex
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Headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Knipex is an
independently-owned family enterprise steeped in tradition and
specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality pliers. It all
started back in 1882 when C. Gustav Putsch set up his own forge
shop in Cronenberg (now a suburb of Wuppertal), and the company
is now run by a fourth generation of that family. The world's
leading brand in pliers today, Knipex is focused on the
performance, service life, and ergonomics of its tools in order
to meet the high expectations of professional users.
88 01 180 Alligator Water Pump Pliers
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At a Glance
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* Self-locking on pipes — no slipping on the workpiece and low
handforce required
* Thin head design is perfect for working in confined or
hard-to-reach areas
* Serrated gripping surface with special hardened teeth
* Grips any shaped object — round, square, hex, or flat
* Box joint design provides directional stability
* Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged and oil-hardened
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Specifications
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* Jaw capacity: Up to 1-2/2-inch for round and 1-3/8-inch for hex
* Adjustment positions: 9
* Length: 7-1/4 inches
* Weight: 6.3 ounces
* Handles: Plastic coating