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Pipe Wrench Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Product Code : EL-MWLE-9287
Jlab Export is a leading Pipe Wrench Manufacturer,and suppliers in India

An 18 in pipe wrench gives the turning force for threaded pipe and fittings, which have no flats for a spanner to grip. Its toothed jaws bite harder as the handle is pulled. This steel wrench is made in two types. The rigid type has its jaws in line with the handle, and the offset type suits pipes close to a wall or in a corner.

Specifications

Size	18 in
Material	Steel
Types	Offset and rigid
Minimum order quantity	10 units
Dispatch time	Usually 4–6 working days
Manufacturer	JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd), Ambala, India

Plumbing Workshop Exercises

Trainees cut a length of pipe held in the Pipe Vice and thread the end with the Pipe Threading Tool. They wrap the thread with sealing tape, screw a fitting on by hand and then turn it home with the wrench. The jaws are adjusted so the pipe sits clear of the back of the hook jaw, which lets the jaw rock and bite.

Teachers show the backup method next. A second wrench holds the pipe or the fitting behind, so tightening one joint does not loosen the joint before it. Students compare the offset and rigid types on a pipe run close to a wall. They also see when a Footprint Spanner is used instead on copper and aluminium pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 18 in size refer to?
It is the length of the wrench. A longer pipe wrench gives more turning force and usually opens wider for larger pipes, while a shorter one suits small pipes and tight spaces.

What is the difference between offset and rigid types?
The rigid type is the standard straight pattern, with the jaws in line with the handle. The offset type has its jaws set at an angle to the handle. That helps on pipes close to a wall, in a corner or inside a cabinet.

Which way should the wrench be pulled?
Pull the handle towards the open side of the jaw, so the hook jaw rocks and its teeth dig in. Pulled the other way, the wrench lets go, and it can be swung back for the next stroke without being taken off the pipe.

Will it mark the pipe?
Yes, the teeth leave marks, which is normal on steel pipe that will be painted or hidden. For chrome, plastic or polished pipe, use a Strap Wrench instead.

How do I look after the wrench?
Brush the teeth clean of dirt and thread-cutting oil and put a drop of oil on the adjusting nut so it turns freely. Never slip a pipe over the handle to get more force.