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KNIPEX 180 mm Alligator Water Pump Pliers With Non-Slip Plastic Coating | 88 01 180
KNIPEX 88 01 180 Alligator water pump pliers, 180mm – non-slip plastic coating
KNIPEX 88 01 180 water pump pliers are compact Alligator-style pliers designed for a secure, self-locking grip on pipes and nuts, helping you work efficiently with less effort. The 180mm length makes them easy to carry for site work, maintenance and outdoor jobs.
Built with a box joint design and double guide for stability, this KNIPEX Alligator model uses hardened gripping teeth for a strong “biting” hold and long service life, while the non-slip multi-component grips support confident handling.
Key Features
- Box joint with double guide: Provides high stability for demanding professional use.
- Self-locking action: Helps maintain grip on pipes and nuts for controlled turning.
- Induction-hardened teeth (~61 HRC): Designed for a secure bite and long tool life.
- Wide capacity with compact size: Large grip width up to 46mm across flats and pipes up to 2 inches.
- Non-slip multi-component grips: Offers a secure hold in the hand for improved comfort and control.
- Chrome-plated finish: Helps protect against rust, useful for outdoor working conditions.
- Chrome vanadium electric steel: Forged and oil-hardened construction for durability.
- VDE tested: Suitable for work on live parts up to 1000 V, corresponding to IEC 60900 / DIN EN 60900.
Specifications at a glance
Comes with
- 1 x Water pump pliers
Technical specification table
| Manufacturer | KNIPEX |
|---|---|
| Part number | 88 01 180 |
| Product type | Water pump pliers (Alligator) |
| Length | 180mm |
| Max wrench opening | 46mm |
| Max pipe capacity | 2 in |
| Gripping teeth hardness | Approx. 61 HRC |
| Weight | 335g |
| Material | Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged, oil-hardened |
| Finish | Chrome-plated |
| Handle/grip | Non-slip, insulating multi-component grips |
| Safety rating | VDE tested; suitable for work on live parts up to 1000 V |
| Standards | IEC 60900 / DIN EN 60900 |
| GTIN (EAN) | 4003773035480 |
- Modern high performance water pump pliers
- Open at the touch of a button away from the component
- The pliers are adjusted by sliding closed using the insulated handle of the pliers
- Self-locking on pipes and nuts
- Large grip width (up to a wrench opening of 46 mm / pipes up to 2 inches) with low weight (335 g)
- Gripping teeth hardened to approx. 61 HRC using high frequency for a secure grip and a long service life
- Grips flat, round and angled components
- High level of user comfort due to constant hand-friendly gripping position resulting from fine adjustment
- Good, secure hold in the hand thanks to non-slip, insulating multi-component grips
- Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged, oil hardened
- Chrome-plated for the best rust protection
- VDE tested, suitable for work on live parts up to 1000 V, corresponds to IEC 60900 / DIN EN 60900
Only as specialists can we offer our customers top performance and survive against global competition. In over 135 years, we have accumulated a very extensive pliers and manufacturing know-how, which can be found in every single pair of KNIPEX pliers.
- In stock
- SKU:88 01 180
