RIDGID 31045 Straight Pipe Wrench, Heavy Duty, 60 Inch Length, Cast Iron

Ridgid 31045 straight pipe wrench is ideal for turning pipe fittings & threaded pipes for assembly / disassembly tasks. This 60 inch pipe wrench is suitable for plumbing, metalworking, maintenance & repair applications. Ridgid pipe wrenchesare capable of tethering, ensuring secure storage.

Working Mechanism:

• This pipe wrench has a handle section, adjustment nut and hook jaw section.
• The wrench jaw is opened by loosening the adjustment nut which in turn moves the hook jaw upwards & increases the jaw separation.
• The pipe is kept in between the jaws and the adjustment nut is tightened to grip the pipe using the wrench jaws.
• Once tightened, the wrench can be rotated in either direction to fasten / loosen the pipe / nuts.

Features:

• It features ductile iron housing to prevent the wrench handle from snapping under heavy loads.
• It has full floating forged hook jaw with tooth texture for gripping the pipe once fastened.
• This wrench features self-cleaning threads, preventing dirt & debris from accumulating on the threads.
• It features a replaceable hook for easy maintenance & replacement.

Standards and Approvals:

• GGG-W65IE

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is the difference between pipe wrenches & monkey wrenches?

A. Pipe wrenches have teeth on jaws for gripping round surfaces and are designed for loosening pipes and fixtures. Monkey wrenches have flat jaws and are ideal for opening nuts and bolts.

Q. Can Ridgid pipe wrenches be used for opening nuts & bolts?

A. Although pipe wrenches can easily open large nuts & bolts, it is still not recommended to use pipe wrenches for these applications.