The Knipex Alligators are energy-saving, tough and slim water pump pliers which are self-locking on pipes and nuts
The Knipex 8805250 Alligator Water Pump Pliers have a Chrome plated finish and are 250mm in length. The handles have slim multi-component grips. After gripping onto the workpiece, the Knipex Alligator holds onto pipes and nuts by itself. This self-locking effect is possible thanks to the special jaw geometry developed by Knipex. The user does not need to press the handles together, but can convert all energy directly into torque. This feature pays off in particular when loosening bolted connections that have become stuck. Plumbing and heating work is often performed in confined spaces. The arched adjustment slot and slim head shape of the Knipex Alligator are an advantage here. As compact as these pliers are, the possible grip widths are surprisingly large due to the 9-step locking adjustment: pipes up to 50 mm (2 inches) and nuts up to 46 mm, which is 30 % more than with conventional water pump pliers of the same size. The Knipex Alligator with its box joint design and double guide offers very high stability for professional use. The teeth on the gripping surfaces have been induction hardened to approx. 61 HRC. This guarantees a very long tool life with an ever “biting” hold on the component. The Knipex Alligator is sturdily built, easy to clean and thus an ideal tool for working outdoors. In the 88 05 250 version, the Knipex Alligator is chrome-plated, giving the pliers ideal protection against corrosion. The chrome plating is not only an advantage when used for plumbing, such as when coming into contact with mains water. It is also useful when the pliers are kept in the vehicle of the craftsman, because the chrome plating also protects against rust caused by condensation due to changing temperatures.
Features:
- Good access to the workpiece due to slim size of head and joint area
- More output and comfort compared to conventional water pump pliers of the same length: 9-notch adjustment positioning for 30 % more gripping capacity
- With slim multi-component grips without collar for better handling and easier transport
- Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce required
- Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth, teeth hardness approx. 61 HRC: high wear resistance and stable gripping
- Box-joint design for high stability due to double guide
- Robust construction, insensitive to dirt; particularly suitable for outdoor work
- Pinch guard prevents operators' fingers from being pinched
- Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened
Specification:
- Part number: 88 05 250
- Pliers: chrome plated
- Head: chrome plated
- Handles: with slim multi-component grips
- Dimensions: 250 x 50 x 18 mm
- Standard: DIN ISO 8976
- Adjustment positions: 9
- Capacity for pipes, inches (diameter): 2
- Capacities for nuts: 46 mm
- Capacities for pipes (diameter): 50 mm
- Weight: 0.344kg