May 6, 2009 -
Available in 10 and 14 in. lengths with jaw capacities from ˝-2 in., Proto Grip(TM) Pipe Wrenches feature spring loaded hook jaw that automatically adjusts opening to work size and tightens as user bears down on handle. Made from forged steel, jaw includes special tooth design to tightly grip work. Ratcheting action enables one-handed operation, which is useful when turning threaded pipe fittings. Thumb trigger is used for quick removal from work.
The additions to the Proto line help make workers work faster and more efficiently with less effort.
Conyers, GA - Stanley Proto has introduced a pair of self-adjusting ratcheting pipe wrenches. The new wrenches expand the breadth of the Proto® tool lineup, and are designed to make workers more efficient while using less effort.
A traditional pipe wrench requires the user to tighten and loosen a knurled adjusting nut in order to fit the wrench to the work. The new Proto Grip(TM) Pipe wrench has no nut; instead, it has a spring-loaded hook jaw that automatically adjusts its opening to the work size and tightens as the user bears down on the handle. The jaw is made from forged steel for outstanding strength, and includes a special tooth design to tightly grip the work.
The spring loaded jaw will keep the wrench on the work even when the worker lets go of it, so that the worker can leave the wrench in place when his hands are needed for something else. A thumb trigger is used for quick removal from the work.
The jaw includes a ratcheting action. This helps make workers more efficient by allowing rapid, one-handed operation -- an especially useful feature when turning threaded pipe fittings. The ratcheting action also means that the user doesn't need to drag the teeth across the work, so the tool can be used safely on hex nuts without rounding the heads.
Proto Grip(TM) pipe wrenches come in 10 and 14 inch lengths with jaw capacities from ˝ to 2 in. The cast iron handles have a wide gripping surface for increased comfort. The wrenches include a hanging hole for storage. Replacement parts are available from Proto.
This new tool's versatility means it will earn its keep on a variety of jobs, from installing sink traps in a building to fitting pipes on an oil rig. That makes it a great addition to any tool box.
About Stanley-Proto
Stanley Proto Industrial Tools has been making durable, high-quality hand tools for over 100 years, having grown from a small machine shop to a worldwide supplier. Our tools are developed according to strict ergonomic standards, with features that let users work faster and easier, including enhanced shock absorption and reduced slip. Markets including auto, steel, and airplane manufacturing plants, chemical plants, refineries, general manufacturing, transportation, and fleet maintenance for trucking, transit, and aircraft. For more information call 800-800-TOOL, or go to www.stanleyproto.com
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