KNIPEX Alligator® good access to the workpiece due to slim size of head and joint area. more output and comfort compared to conventional water pump pliers of the same length: 9-notch adjustment positioning for 30 % more gripping capacity. Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce required. Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth, teeth hardness approx. 61 HRC: high wear resistance and stable gripping. Box-joint design for high stability due to double guide. Robust construction, insensitive to dirt, particularly suitable for outdoor work. Pinch guard prevents operators fingers being pinched. - Adjustment positions: 9- Capacity for pipes, inches (diameter): Ø 1 1/2in- Capacities for nuts: 36mm- Capacities for pipes (diameter): Ø 42mm