8701-10 Cobra Pliers 87 01 250 - 10 In - Knipex

The Knipex 8701-10 Cobra Pliers (Model 8701250) are professional-grade water pump pliers engineered for secure gripping and holding across diverse applications. Designed for the rigorous demands of automotive and industrial environments, these 10-inch pliers offer rapid adjustment, robust construction, and a self-locking mechanism to enhance efficiency and reduce user effort in professional settings.

Key Features

• Self-Locking Mechanism: The pliers self-lock firmly on pipes and nuts, providing a secure grip without slipping and minimizing the handforce required during operation.
• Fine Adjustment with Push-Button: Features 25 precision adjustment positions, allowing for quick and accurate adaptation to various workpiece sizes with a simple push of a button directly on the component.
• Hardened Gripping Surfaces: The gripping teeth are specially hardened to approximately 61 HRC, ensuring high wear resistance and a consistently stable grip on flat, round, and angled components.
• Durable Construction: Forged from oil-hardened chrome vanadium electric steel, these pliers are built for exceptional strength and long-term reliability in demanding professional tasks.
• Box-Joint Design: The box-joint construction provides high stability through a double guide, preventing tilting forces when under strain and ensuring consistent performance.
• Comfortable Multi-Component Grips: Equipped with non-slip, multi-component grips that provide secure and comfortable handling, even during extended use.

Applications

These Knipex Cobra Pliers are an essential tool for professional technicians and mechanics across various fields:

• Plumbing and Pipe Installation: Ideal for gripping, holding, and turning pipes, fittings, and other cylindrical components during installation or repair.
• Automotive Maintenance: Suitable for tasks involving various fasteners, brake lines, fuel lines, and general engine bay work where secure gripping is crucial.
• Industrial Assembly and Maintenance: Effective for pressing, bending, and holding a wide range of components in manufacturing, workshop, and facility maintenance tasks.
• General Mechanical Work: Provides reliable grip for stubborn or rusted fasteners and components that require significant force without slipping.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Knipex-Werk
• Model Number: 8701250
• Product Name: 8701-10 Cobra Pliers
• Length: 10 inches (250 mm)
• Weight: 0.82 lbs (335 g)
• Max. Jaw Opening (Round Pipe): 2 inches (50 mm)
• Max. Jaw Opening (Hex Nut): 1 3/4 inches (46 mm)