Facom Aluminum Offset Pipe Wrench-18" - Features a jaw opening parallel to the handle and a narrower hook jaw head for easier access in tight spots. This 18" (450mm) wrench has a maximum capacity of just over 2" (60mm). Weight = 3.2 lbs. Forged steel jaws hardened to 55 HRc. Made in France - future supply will be made in China with higher import tariffs.
Comparable to the Ridgid 31125 at half the cost. Presumably made by Virax for Facom.
The FACOM 135A.18 is a professional-grade 18-inch (450 mm) aluminum alloy 90° offset American-model pipe wrench. Manufactured by FACOM, it is explicitly engineered for plumbing, oil, and gas environments where access is highly restricted. Its unique hook jaw opens parallel to the handle rather than inline, allowing it to swing into cramped spaces that standard pipe wrenches cannot reach.
- Overall Tool Length: 450 mm (18 inches).
- Jaw Geometry: 90° offset angle configuration with the opening parallel to the main handle frame.
- Maximum Jaw Capacity: Accommodates pipe diameters up to 60 mm (2 inches), with maximum extension capabilities up to 76 mm (2.5 inches).
- Jaw Material: Forged malleable steel teeth deep induction-hardened to 55 HRC to provide deep pipe biting force without wearing down.
- Body Construction: Cast from a lightweight, ultra-high-strength light aluminum alloy.
- Operating Weight: Exceptionally lightweight at approximately 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs), drastically reducing user strain compared to heavy 18" cast-iron wrenches.
