8701-6 Cobra Adjustable Gripping Pliers 87 01 150 - 6 In - Knipex

The Knipex 8701-150 Cobra Adjustable Gripping Pliers are a compact yet powerful tool designed for professional technicians and mechanics across various industries. Engineered in Germany, these 6-inch high-tech water pump pliers offer precise adjustment and robust gripping capabilities for a wide range of tasks, from automotive maintenance to industrial assembly. Their self-locking action on pipes and nuts ensures efficient, low-effort operation without slipping.

Key Features

• Push-Button Adjustment: Features a fine adjustment system for optimal adaptation to various workpiece sizes, ensuring a comfortable gripping position.
• Self-Locking Jaw Design: The jaws self-clamp on pipes and nuts, preventing slippage on the workpiece and eliminating the burring of nuts. This also reduces the handforce required during use.
• Hardened Gripping Teeth: Gripping surfaces are equipped with specially hardened teeth, approximately 61 HRC (Rockwell Hardness C), providing high wear resistance and a stable, reliable grip for extended tool life.
• Box-Joint Design: The robust box-joint construction offers high stability due to its double guide, effectively preventing tilting forces under strain.
• Pinch Guard: An integrated handle guard prevents operators' fingers from being pinched, enhancing safety during intense work.
• Durable Construction: Forged from chrome vanadium electric steel and multi-stage oil-hardened, these pliers offer an ideal balance of hardness and toughness for professional durability.

Applications

The Knipex 8701-150 Cobra pliers are an indispensable tool for professionals in demanding environments. Their compact size and precise handling make them ideal for working in confined spaces, gripping pipes, nuts, and bolts in automotive repair, plumbing installations, and general industrial maintenance. They are suitable for tasks in industries such as agriculture, aviation, and electrical work where reliable gripping and fine adjustment are crucial.

Specifications

• Model Number: 87 01 150
• Length: 150 mm (6 inches)
• Weight: 145 g (0.32 lbs)
• Adjustment Positions: 11
• Capacity for Pipes (Diameter): Up to 1 1/4 inches (32 mm / 36 mm)
• Capacity for Nuts: Up to 30 mm (1 3/16 inches hex)
• Material: Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged, oil-hardened
• Handles: With non-slip plastic coating