RS PRO Chain Wrench, 500 mm Overall, 150mm Jaw Capacity, Metal Handle RS- 847-3822

RS 12 Inch Pro Chain Wrench

From RS PRO, this high-quality chain wrench is suitable for heavy-duty applications. With a 12-inch diameter chain, the wrench is able to attach and tighten around smooth objects to provide maximum leverage.

When you are looking for a hand tool that provides safe, reliable and powerful torque then this RS chain wrench is an excellent choice.

Features and Benefits

• Designed and sized to provide maximum leverage for the toughest of jobs
• Drop forged CR-MO for steel
• An ideal solution for oil filters and pipes

Applications

Chain wrenches are ideal for turning, loosening and tightening, large, smooth parts where it is difficult to apply conventional tools. As such, they are ideal for parts like oil filters, or for bulky pipework. Chainrenches are a useful addition to the toolbox of mechanics, plumbers or construction workers who often run into tricky torque applications.

It is important to remember that due to their shape, a chain wrench will damage soft surfaces, so are not an ideal choice when you wish to preserve the finish of certain woods or plastics.

How to use a chain wrench

Wrap the chain around the object you wish to apply torque to, making sure the teeth of the chain are facing inwards towards the object. Then, simply ratchet the handle in the direction you wish to turn it is appropriately tightened and ready to apply torque.