Crescent Pipe Wrench CIPW24 24 Inch Cast Iron 3 Inch Jaw Capacity (2-Start Fast Thread Adjustment Drop Forged Alloy Steel Jaws Plumbing Tool)

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SKU: CIPW24
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Crescent CIPW24 24 Inch Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Straight Pipe Wrench

The Crescent CIPW24 24-Inch Cast Iron Straight Pipe Wrench operates as a heavy-duty plumbing hand tool engineered to turn black iron pipe, threaded steel fittings, gas conduits, and water mains. Constructed with an industrial cast iron handle and drop-forged alloy steel jaws, this 9.5-pound wrench features a 3.0-inch maximum pipe jaw capacity, a 2-start fast adjustment thread pitch, an integrated tether-ready lanyard hole, and pre-printed jaw sizing scales. Exceeding federal torque load benchmarks by over 140%, this 24-inch tool delivers maximum leverage and slip-resistant gripping across commercial plumbing, oilfield maintenance, and mechanical contracting applications.

Best Used For:

  • Commercial Black Iron & Water Main Installation: Turning heavy 2.5-inch and 3-inch black iron pipes and water main couplings with high mechanical leverage.
  • High-Pressure Gas & Oilfield Pipeline Servicing: Assembling and dismantling threaded high-pressure gas conduits, oilfield piping arrays, and wellhead fittings.
  • Industrial MRO Machinery & Mechanical Contracting: Unthreading frozen pipe joints, large hydraulic lines, and rusted industrial fittings during facility maintenance.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • 2x Faster 2-Start Thread Pitch: Specialized adjustment ring thread pitch opens and closes the hook jaw twice as fast as standard pipe wrenches.
  • 140% Stronger Than Federal Benchmarks: Heavy-duty cast iron body and alloy jaw architecture exceed rigid federal torque specifications by over 140%.
  • Drop-Forged High-Strength Alloy Jaws: Hardened steel tooth geometry bites aggressively into round pipe surfaces to prevent slippage under load.
  • Integrated Tether-Ready Base Ring: Lanyard attachment hole at the handle base enables secure tethering when working on elevated structures.
  • High-Visibility Jaw Size Calibration: Pre-printed imperial scale markings allow operators to quickly preset jaw opening widths before fitting the pipe.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Powder Coat Finish: Protective industrial finish guards the cast iron handle against shop chemicals, moisture, and rust.

What's Included

  • (1) Crescent 24-Inch Cast Iron Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench (CIPW24)
  • (1) Factory Product Authenticity Labeling

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Crescent® Tools
Model Part Number OEM SKU CIPW24
Tool Classification Type Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench
Overall Tool Length 24.0 in. (609.6 mm)
Maximum Jaw Capacity Range 3.0 in. Outer Diameter Pipe (76.2 mm)
Handle Housing Base Material Industrial Grade Cast Iron
Jaw Structural Base Metallurgy Drop-Forged High-Strength Alloy Steel
Jaw Dimensions (L × W × T) 1.8 in. L × 1.3 in. W × 0.43 in. T (45.7 × 33.0 × 10.9 mm)
Adjustment Ring Architecture 2-Start Rapid Pitch Knurled Steel Nut
Exterior Protective Finish Corrosion-Resistant Industrial Powder Coating
Jaw Sizing Gauge Markings Pre-Printed Imperial SAE Calibration Scale
Tether Safety System Integrated Base Ring Lanyard Attachment Point
Standards & Specs Compliance Exceeds Federal Specs by >140% (ANSI / ASME Compliant)
Net Hand Tool Weight 9.50 lbs. (4.31 kg)
Manufacturer Warranty Coverage Full Lifetime Limited Warranty Protection

Pro-Tip: Leave a slight gap between the back of the hook jaw housing and the pipe surface when applying rotational force with the Crescent CIPW24. Allowing the spring-loaded hook jaw to flex slightly into the pipe circumference creates a positive three-point mechanical wedge that prevents slipping on smooth or painted black iron pipe.