KNIPEX Cobra High-Tech Water Pump Pliers 180mm | 87 01 180

KNIPEX 87 01 180 Cobra High-Tech Water Pump Pliers, 180mm

KNIPEX 87 01 180 water pump pliers are designed for fast, secure gripping on pipes and nuts, with push-button adjustment directly on the workpiece for efficient one-handed set-up. This compact 180mm Cobra-style plier is ideal for installers, maintenance engineers and tradespeople who need reliable holding power with reduced hand effort.

The 87 01 180 features a box-joint design with double guide for stability, plus hardened teeth on the gripping surfaces for durable, slip-resistant bite on common fittings and fasteners.

Key Features

• Push-button adjustment: Sets quickly on the workpiece for rapid size changes without trial-and-error.
• Fine adjustment positions: Helps achieve an optimal fit across different workpiece sizes with a comfortable grip span.
• Self-locking grip on pipes and nuts: Minimises slipping to reduce the hand force required during tightening and holding tasks.
• Hardened teeth (approx. 61 HRC): Delivers high wear resistance and consistent grip over time.
• Box-joint with double guide: Built for high stability under load.
• Secure hinge bolt capture: Helps prevent unintentional shifting during use.
• Pinch guard: Helps protect fingers from being pinched at the handles.

Specifications at a glance

Suitable applications

• Plumbing and heating installation tasks such as gripping and turning pipework and fittings
• General maintenance work on nuts, unions and rounded components where self-locking grip is beneficial
• Confined or toolbox carry use where a compact 180mm plier is preferred