Knipex 88 02 180 Sba Tongue and Groove Pliers 1-1/2 in

Product Description

The KNIPEX 88 02 180 SBA is a tongue and groove plier designed for gripping, turning, and holding round or flat workpieces in plumbing, electrical, and mechanical service applications. The V-jaw alligator head seats securely on pipe and fittings, and the serrated teeth maintain grip under torque. Nine adjustment positions allow the jaws to open to a maximum capacity of 1-1/2 inches, covering a wide range of fastener and pipe sizes without swapping tools. The chrome vanadium steel body is multi-stage oil-hardened for wear resistance and long service life. A comfort grip handle reduces hand fatigue during extended use. Licensed tradespeople and service technicians are the primary users.

This plier suits residential and light commercial service work across plumbing, HVAC, and general mechanical trades. The alligator jaw head with self-locking box joint provides high stability on round stock such as conduit, copper tubing, and threaded pipe. The pinch guard design reduces the risk of hand injury during jaw adjustment. At 7.09 inches in overall length, the tool fits into confined spaces common in mechanical rooms, utility chases, and panel enclosures. The quick-adjust mechanism allows single-hand repositioning between jaw positions.

Key Features

• V-jaw alligator head with serrated teeth for stable grip on round and flat workpieces
• Nine jaw positions with quick-adjust box joint mechanism for fast one-hand resizing
• Chrome vanadium steel body, multi-stage oil-hardened for high wear resistance
• Self-locking joint holds jaw position under load without slipping
• Pinch guard reduces hand injury risk during jaw adjustment
• Meets DIN ISO 8976 standard for water pump pliers

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tongue and groove plier for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical service work requiring jaw capacities up to 1-1/2 inches on round or flat stock.

Installation Notes

This tool is used by licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and electricians for hand-tightening, loosening, and holding tasks. De-energize electrical circuits and shut off water or gas supply before working on live systems. Inspect jaw teeth and the adjustment mechanism before each use and replace the tool if the joint exhibits slop or the teeth show significant wear. Do not use as a hammer or apply extension bars to the handle.