Knipex 180mm Cobra Water Pump Pliers
Knipex Cobra 180mm water pump pliers, the mid-range sweet spot of the Cobra series, sitting between the compact 150mm and the full-size 250mm to deliver a gripping capacity of 42mm diameter pipes and 36mm nuts in a format that remains light, compact, and comfortable in confined spaces. The 18-position fine adjustment and push-button jaw mechanism are identical in operation to the rest of the Cobra range; one-hand adjustment directly on the workpiece, self-locking engagement, and the box-joint stability that prevents tilting under load. A versatile, well-balanced Cobra for everyday plumbing, heating, and general trade use where the 150mm reaches its limit but the 250mm is more tool than the job needs.
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Knipex 180mm Cobra Water Pump Pliers
- Push-button adjustment for one-handed jaw setting — The Cobra mechanism positions and locks the jaw directly on the workpiece with a single hand movement; in the confined spaces and awkward positions where 180mm water pump pliers are most commonly used, being able to adjust and grip with one hand while the other manages the fitting or pipe is a practical daily advantage over a conventional water pump pliers that requires two hands to preset
- Grips pipes up to 42mm and nuts up to 36mm — A gripping capacity well suited to the domestic and light commercial pipework, compression fittings, and general fastener sizes encountered in plumbing, heating installation, and trade work; the 180mm format handles these sizes comfortably without the bulk of the 250mm, making it the natural choice when the job doesn't demand the larger tool
- 18-position fine adjustment for accurate jaw fit — The 18-fold adjustment ensures the jaw seats accurately on the workpiece rather than approximating; at 180mm where the handle provides less mechanical advantage than the 250mm, an accurately fitted jaw that grips on the flats is more important for maintaining controlled torque without slipping
- Self-locking grip on pipes and nuts — The hardened gripping teeth at approximately 61 HRC set against the direction of rotation create a self-locking effect that keeps the jaw on the workpiece under load; on corroded, tight, or awkward fittings in confined spaces — the exact conditions the 180mm size is designed for — that secure grip is the feature that makes the work possible rather than just more convenient
- Box-joint design for stability in confined working positions — The double-guided box joint eliminates the tilting and flex that a single pivot produces under strain; in the working positions that 180mm pliers are most often used in — underneath sinks, inside cupboards, in heating system pipework — maintaining jaw alignment under torque is what keeps the grip secure and the fitting intact
- Compact thin-head design for tight access — The slim head profile gets into spaces that a bulkier tool cannot manoeuvre, without sacrificing the gripping capacity that makes the 180mm genuinely useful; the integrated pinch guard and reliable hinge bolt catching round out a tool that is clearly designed for real working conditions rather than ideal ones
SPECIFICATION: Knipex 180mm Cobra Water Pump Pliers
DELIVERY:
We provide next day delivery service within Rep of Ireland
At present we only ship in Ireland
Free Delivery to Ireland on All orders over €100 (up to 30KG)
Rep. of Ireland weight up to 30kg cost of shipping is €10 plus VAT (Above this weight we will contact you with revised cost)
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