12" ALLIGATOR Water Pump Pliers, Plastic Grip - Knipex

The Knipex 12" ALLIGATOR Water Pump Pliers (KN8801300SBA) are professional-grade tools engineered for demanding automotive, industrial, and plumbing applications. Featuring a self-locking design, these pliers ensure secure gripping and enhanced efficiency, reducing hand fatigue during continuous use.

Key Features

• Self-Locking Jaw Design: Provides a firm, non-slip grip on pipes and nuts, significantly reducing the hand force required for secure holding and enabling more efficient turning. This allows technicians to convert more energy directly into torque, especially useful for loosening stubborn bolted connections.
• High Gripping Capacity: Offers nine precise adjustment positions, providing up to 30% more gripping capacity compared to conventional water pump pliers of the same length. These pliers accommodate round pipes up to 2 3/4 inches (70 mm) and hex nuts up to 2 3/64 inches (60 mm).
• Slim Profile: The slender head and joint design allow for superior access in confined spaces, such as crowded engine bays or complex pipe installations.
• Durable Professional Construction: Forged from high-quality chrome vanadium electric steel and multi-stage oil-hardened, these pliers feature a robust box-joint design for exceptional stability and wear resistance in heavy industrial use.
• Induction-Hardened Gripping Teeth: Serrated gripping surfaces with induction-hardened teeth (approximately 61 HRC) ensure long-lasting wear resistance and a consistently secure bite on various materials.
• Integrated Pinch Guard: A built-in safety feature that protects the user's fingers from accidental pinching between the handles during operation.

Applications

These versatile Knipex ALLIGATOR Water Pump Pliers are essential for professional technicians across multiple sectors. They excel in plumbing and HVAC installations and repairs, providing a secure grip on pipes, fittings, and connectors. In automotive maintenance, they assist with various gripping and turning tasks, including fluid lines, hoses, and component adjustments. Their robust design also makes them suitable for general industrial maintenance, offering efficient gripping, holding, pressing, and bending capabilities, particularly for loosening stubborn bolted connections on various profiles.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Knipex-Werk
• Model Number: KN8801300SBA (88 01 300)
• Length: 12 inches (300 mm)
• Weight: 1.19 lbs (511 g)
• Material: Chrome Vanadium Electric Steel, forged and multi-stage oil-hardened
• Pliers Finish: Black atramentized
• Head Finish: Polished
• Handle: Red non-slip plastic grip
• Adjustment Positions: 9
• Gripping Capacity (Round): Up to 2 3/4 inches (70 mm)
• Gripping Capacity (Hex): Up to 2 3/64 inches (60 mm)
• Jaw Hardness: Approx. 61 HRC