(131.18) -Stillson Adjustable Pipe Wrench-18" (France) (5 available) ($$$)

Facom/Virax "Conventional Series" Stillson Pipe Wrench-18" (131.18) - these are the last of the French made 131 series pipe wrenches (the replacement 131A.18 is made in China and subject to high tariffs).

• Ideal for general plumbing.
• Max capacity - 2".
• Made in France.

The Facom 131.18 or 131-18) is a premium, industrial-grade 18-inch (450 mm) Stillson-pattern steel pipe wrench. Engineered by the French manufacturer FACOM, this highly robust plumbing tool is built for high-torque gripping, tightening, and turning of heavy-walled pipe installations, gas lines, and rounded industrial fittings.

Key Specifications

• Overall Tool Length: 450 mm (18 inches). 
• Maximum Jaw Capacity: Opens up to 60 mm (2 inches) for standard applications, with extended clearance capabilities accommodating larger components. 
• Jaw Hardness: The steel teeth undergo deep induction heat-treatment, hardened to 55 HRC to bite deeply and resist stripping or smoothing over decades of heavy service.
• Total Operating Weight: Optimized heavy-mass profile at approximately 1.8 kg to maximize manual leveraged crushing force on seized threads.