Facom "Swedish" Style Adjustable Pipe Wrench with "S" jaws (121A.1P1/2) - 45 degree head angle for enhanced access. Special jaw design grips round pipe at 3 points. Forged steel body. 3 available sizes. Current stock was made in France. Future supply is made in China and subject to high tariffs.
The FACOM 121A.1P1/2 is a professional-grade Swedish-style pipe wrench with curved "S-shaped" jaws designed for a 1-1/2 inch nominal pipe capacity. Positioned as the mid-sized tier of the 121A family, it mirrors the exact physical dimensions of the flat-jawed 120A.1P1/2 but utilizes specialized curved bite-tracks optimized for hex-shaped hardware and severely rounded plumbing components.
- Jaw & Grip Capacity: Features a nominal jaw capacity of 49 mm to easily handle 1-1/2" piping layouts. The thread adjustment lets the jaws expand to a maximum physical width limit of 55 mm to 60 mm.
- Leverage Dimensions: Offers a total tool length of 450 mm (approximately 18 inches).
- Weight Profile: Heavy-duty forged construction weighing in at 1.55 kg (3.4 lbs).
- Norm Compliance: Fully manufactured and tested to meet international assembly standards under DIN 5234.
Core Advantages of the 1-1/2" S-Jaw - The unique advantage of this tool lies in the S-jaw configuration combined with its 45-degree head offset. Regular pipe wrenches struggle with hex-flanged pipe unions or smooth sleeve fittings because flat jaws only pinch parallel sides. The 121A.1P1/2 sinks its induction-hardened serrations into the workpiece at three distinct points of contact simultaneously. This eliminates the risk of jaw-slip, allowing you to loosen stubborn, rusted, or high-torque industrial pipe connections safely.
