Ridgid 31345 5-1/2" Capacity Strap Wrench, 1-1/8"W Strap
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"Model No. 1," as I've named it. 2" with part number 31350 has a "Made in USA" label on the end of the box. In addition, the aluminum handle has "USA" molded into it, as shown in the product image. The handle on Mina is made of aluminum.
If the filter's diameter is large enough, yes. We use these strap wrenches on all the filters on our 45 and 50 litter Cummins, 3512 Caterpillar engines, semis, and pickups. Engine oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, coolant, power end filters (220w gear oil), air dryer, and all breather filters are all included. They have a diameter of 2" to 7" and are available in a variety of colors. It's also useful for holding pulleys still and working with pipe; Amazon has a much better price than the tool truck, and you can get replacement straps as well.
My product is made in the United States of America and is cast iron.
The handle is, in fact, made of aluminum.
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A lot of the reviews on here seem to suggest that this is good for changing water filters, which could be true. But I can assure you that it does not work in any other situation. To tighten plumbing fixtures or pipes, there isn't enough grip on the strap. A cheap rubber strap wrench would be preferable. The strap's coating isn't strong enough to hold on to most objects.
I chose this based on the positive reviews. In the worst-case scenario, I figured I could use a sturdy strap between the pipe and the pipe wrench. br>br>The strap has a rosin coating on it, which I assume is for better grip. It, on the other hand, makes it very easy to slip under pressure. I wasn't able to use it today, so I used a grip pad and tightened my grip. I'm not sure when I'll be able to put this to use. br>br>In addition, the handle appears to be coated aluminum rather than a nice solid piece of steel as the photo suggests. It was disappointing.
This strap wrench can twist even the most stubborn items apart; I bought it specifically to remove the impeller from the shaft of my pool pump, which is made of glass. It's filled with plastic, and you can't really grab it with a metal tool without damaging it. In the meantime, I've unscrewed the plexiglass bowl from an air pressure regulator / filter that had been stuck for a long time and had defied all other attempts, and I'm now using it to screw the whole-house together. When changing the filters in the house, turn off the water filter canisters. It's far superior to the flimsy plastic wrench that came with them. br>br>It's also the most overkill jar opener in the world. You must exercise caution because this tool can and will apply enough force to easily crush something thin-walled if you allow it to. Whether the structure is impenetrable or not, it must be able to be broken br>br>A word to the wise for prospective buyers: There are a variety of purchase options available, and the title specifies a "2 inch capacity. " You can unscrew much larger diameter objects than 2 inches if you buy the 2 with the 24" (600mm) strap. Also, keep in mind that, despite the fact that the item is shown as RIDGID red, you might receive a gray one. I did.
I used it to install and uninstall a 1. The backflow preventer for a 25-inch hand shower, as well as the shower hose that connects to it, are both under 1 inch. This thing has Hercules' grip, and you can tighten as much as you want with 1 foot of leverage, but I also felt like I could delicately determine how tight I wanted to adjust the fixtures, so there was no risk of overtightening them. And, best of all, there are no blemishes on my chrome! br>br>The tool's construction is extremely sturdy: The burly strap is attached to a solid aluminum bar with a steel pin. Adjust your slack by adding a little more strap to the circle if you're having trouble getting it to grip onto something. You should be able to see all of the straps on the cylinder you're attempting to turn. If you have a strap gap and your handle is pointing away from the cylinder, add a strap to the circle and rotate the handle more in the direction you want to rotate to engage the added strap. I can't wait to use this on my first impenetrable jar of pickles that had previously been nearly impossible to open without breaking the glass. br>br>I can't wait to use this on my first impenetrable jar of pickles that had previously been nearly impossible to open without breaking the glass. br>br>.
Apply tape to the surface. Despite the positive reviews and the manufacturer's recommendation that it be used on smooth surfaces, which I interpret as the slippery Delta shower arm I'm currently working with, this wrench was unable to grip the pipe, despite my best efforts. If you want to see a variety of approaches to the one correct way to use a tool, look up "how to use a strap wrench," and you'll see them used successfully in all of the configurations I tried. Even the two videos I found that are specifically about this wrench disagree on how to use it. I finally got lucky by putting double-sided tape on the table. stick tape under the strap and configure everything as shown in the first Rigid video that google produces.
Strap wrench is fantastic. This was purchased so that I could remove the bit from my keyless chuck drill if it became too tight. This accomplishes the task without causing damage to the chuck surface, as a regular pipe wrench would. It takes a little practice to figure out how to wrap the strap so that it grips, but once you do, it'll stay put and you can reef on the pipe or drill chuck.
I had to repair my office chair's hydraulic cylinder rotation. I had previously used a regular pipe wrench to score the cylinder (I had no idea strap wrenches existed). br>br>New cylinder, same issue; I found this to be of assistance. br>br>It took me about 2 minutes to figure out how to use it, but once I did, it worked flawlessly. There were no blemishes on the cylinder, and the wrench worked perfectly. The wrench has exceeded my expectations.
Although it is expensive, the Rigid strap wrench meets my needs. I've done a lot of work with one of these. Other strap wrenches may not be up to the task of loosening or torqueing a large threaded device. Rigid has a strap that can be used on large items. My task begins with removing and retightening a "Big Blue" filter canister, and previous experience has taught me that this wrench will have other strategic uses.
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