Description
The Procat water pump pliers 240 mm are adjustable pipe pliers whose jaws are set to the size of the workpiece using 19 locking positions for adjustment. The maximum jaw opening is 50 mm, so the pliers grip pipes, fittings, nuts and round workpieces without a separate set of spanners.
The body and jaws are made of CR-V steel (chrome vanadium alloy steel). The alloying increases the wear resistance and fatigue strength of the steel, which keeps the cross-cut teeth of the jaws sharp and stops the joint working loose in repeated use.
Adjustment is by a quick-lock button: pressing the button releases the joint, the jaws are moved to the required position and the button is released to lock the setting. The lock stops the jaw gap changing during squeezing, so the grip stays the same throughout the turning movement. The jaws, which set themselves parallel, transfer torque to both sides of the workpiece.
The overall length of the pliers is 240 mm and the weight 330 g. The handles are covered with rubber grips, which add friction in an oily hand and soften the squeezing grip. The dimensions put the Procat water pump pliers 240 mm model in the all-round size class, where one tool covers ordinary HVAC and plumbing connections and machine installation fixings.
Intended use and suitability:
Water pump pliers grip round and polygonal workpieces whose size varies during the work. Moving steplessly from one size class to another replaces several open-end spanners.
- HVAC and plumbing installation: opening and tightening pipe fittings, tap connections and threaded sleeves when the diameter of the connection is up to 50 mm.
- Machine installation and maintenance: holding rounded nuts and shaft ends when an open-end spanner no longer grips.
- Property maintenance: handling drain plugs, filter cups and hose clamps.
- Vehicle and machine work: holding hose connectors, fuel hose clamps and small flanges in a confined space.
- General gripping: holding bars, bolts and sheet edges while bending or straightening.
Package contents:
- 1 pcs water pump pliers 240 mm, rubber-coated handles
Features:
- CR-V steel: chrome vanadium alloy steel withstands the wear on the teeth of the jaws and the load on the joint.
- 19-position adjustment: the jaw gap is set in steps, so the opening angle of the handles stays suitable for gripping in all size classes.
- Quick-lock button: the setting changes with one hand by pressing the button, without moving a screw or pin.
- Jaw opening 50 mm: covers ordinary pipe and fitting sizes with one tool.
- Rubber grips: add grip friction and spread the squeezing pressure over the palm.
- Length 240 mm: the handle length gives leverage in a body that still fits into a confined work spot.
Technical specifications:
- Overall length: 240 mm.
- Maximum jaw opening: 50 mm.
- Adjustment positions: 19 pcs.
- Locking: push-button quick lock.
- Material: CR-V steel (chrome vanadium).
- Handles: rubber-coated.
- Jaw surface: cross-cut toothed gripping surface.
Procat water pump pliers 240 mm instructions for use:
First choose the jaw opening to suit the workpiece, lock the position and only then squeeze.
- 1. Adjustment: press the quick-lock button and slide the jaws open or closed until the jaw gap is slightly larger than the workpiece.
- 2. Locking: release the button and make sure the joint has settled into a position. Jerk the handles lightly to check that the lock holds.
- 3. Gripping: place the jaws on opposite sides of the workpiece so that the jaw surfaces are parallel. Squeeze the handles and turn.
- 4. Turning: pull the handles towards your palm; do not push. If the jaws slip, move to a setting one position smaller.
- 5. Maintenance: clean the jaws and joint after use, and oil the joint and the quick-lock mechanism with thin machine oil. Store in a dry place.
Warnings:
- Do not use the pliers on live parts: the rubber grips are not insulated and do not meet VDE requirements.
- Do not extend the handles with a pipe or other lever. Overloading can break the joint or a jaw.
- Do not use the pliers as a hammer, chisel or pry bar.
- Before use, check that there are no cracks or deformation in the joint, jaws or locking button. Take damaged pliers out of use.
- The toothed jaws leave marks on soft surfaces; protect chrome-plated and coated parts with a soft spacer.
- Wear safety glasses and gloves. A slipping grip or a joint that suddenly gives way can cause your hand to strike surrounding structures.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
How large a pipe do the water pump pliers 240 mm grip? The maximum jaw opening is 50 mm, so the pliers grip a pipe or fitting up to 50 mm in diameter.
What does 19-position adjustment mean? The joint has 19 locking positions, between which the jaw opening changes in steps. In every position, the angle between the handles stays suitable for squeezing.
Does the adjustment work with one hand? Yes. The quick-lock button is pressed with the thumb and the jaws are slid into the required position without a tool.
What does CR-V steel mean? Chrome vanadium alloy steel, in which chromium increases hardness and corrosion resistance and vanadium refines the grain structure. The combination keeps the teeth of the jaws sharp.
Can the pliers be used to tighten electrical installation parts while live? No. The rubber grips improve the grip but are not voltage insulation.
Why do the jaws slip on a shiny surface? The teeth need a surface to bite into. Reduce the opening by one position so that the jaws sit parallel against the workpiece.
How much do the Procat water pump pliers 240 mm weigh? 330 g.
Recycling instructions:
The pliers are mainly steel and at the end of their use are taken to metal collection or a municipal collection point as scrap metal. The rubber-coated handles do not need to be removed, as they are separated in the metal recycling process. Sort cardboard and carton packaging into carton collection and any plastic film into plastic collection. A tool that can still be used is not put in mixed waste.
