Gearwrench 82169 Tongue and Groove Pliers 8 Inch 20 Position

Product Description

The GEARWRENCH 82169 is an 8-inch tongue and groove plier built for trade professionals who need a secure, repeatable grip across a wide range of fastening and gripping tasks. Constructed from alloy steel with a straight head and V-jaw profile, the 82169 features GEARWRENCH's K9 jaw design, which maintains a strong grip even when positioned at up to a 35-degree angle. The jaw opens to 1.6 inches across 20 adjustment positions, giving the user precise fit on nuts, fittings, and pipe without slipping. The dipped vinyl handle provides a firm, comfortable hold during extended use. This plier is intended for licensed plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and general tradespeople.

The 82169 is suited for residential and light commercial service work where a reliable, adjustable-jaw plier is part of the standard tool kit. Its straight jaw and straight head configuration make it well-suited for working on hex fasteners, pipe connections, and fittings in tight or open spaces. The 20-position adjustment range reduces the need to change tools when moving between differently sized components on the same job. It is packaged individually and is a common addition to service van tool sets across plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical trades.

Key Features

• K9 jaw design maintains grip at angles up to 35 degrees
• V-jaw profile for secure contact on round and hex fittings
• 20 adjustment positions with 1.6 inch maximum jaw opening capacity
• Straight head and straight jaw configuration for direct access to fasteners
• Dipped vinyl handle for grip comfort during extended use
• Alloy steel body construction for durability under trade use conditions

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tongue and groove plier for residential and commercial trade applications. No specific system or model compatibility data was provided for this SKU.

Installation Notes

Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and pipefitters are the primary users of tongue and groove pliers in service applications. Before using on live plumbing or gas lines, shut off the relevant supply and depressurize the line per local code requirements. Avoid using pliers on soft fittings where jaw marks could compromise the seal. Replace worn pliers that no longer hold their adjustment position securely.