KNIPEX 85 01 250 SmartGrip Water Pump Pliers with Automatic Adjustment 250mm

When a job moves from one fitting size to the next, stopping to readjust your pliers slows everything down. The KNIPEX 85 01 250 SmartGrip is built for fast, practical work on mixed-size pipes, nuts and fittings. Place the jaws on the workpiece, squeeze, and the pliers automatically adjust to the size in one hand. That makes them especially useful for plumbing, plant maintenance, site work, service vans and general workshop jobs where speed and control matter.

The self-locking action helps the jaws bite securely on round or hex profiles, so less effort is wasted fighting slip. KNIPEX uses specially hardened gripping teeth at approximately 61 HRC to improve wear resistance and maintain a dependable hold over long-term trade use. The slim head and flush joint bolt also help in tighter spaces where bulky water pump pliers can be awkward to position.

Build quality is exactly what you expect from KNIPEX. These 250 mm pliers are made from forged chrome vanadium electric steel and multi-stage oil-hardened for strength, toughness and durability. The box-joint construction improves stability under load, while the non-slip plastic-coated handles provide a confident grip in day-to-day use. A built-in pinch guard adds extra safety, and the locking lever keeps the handles closed for tidier storage in a toolbox, van drawer or site bag.

With a 32 mm pipe capacity and 36 mm nut capacity, this SmartGrip model suits a wide range of installation, repair and maintenance tasks. It is a strong choice for tradespeople who want faster size changes than a traditional groove-joint plier, without giving up the bite and durability needed for regular professional work.

• Automatic one-hand adjustment for fast size changes
• Self-locking grip on pipes and nuts for reduced slip
• Special hardened teeth at approximately 61 HRC
• Slim head and flush joint bolt for improved access
• Box-joint construction for strength and stability
• Non-slip plastic-coated handles with pinch guard
• Locking lever for compact storage
• Made in Germany to DIN ISO 8976

Technical specification:

• Article number: 85 01 250
• EAN: 4003773061304
• Length: 250 mm
• Weight: 370 g
• Finish: Grey atramentized pliers with polished head
• Handles: Non-slip plastic coating
• Pipe capacity: up to 32 mm or 1 1/4 in
• Nut capacity: up to 36 mm