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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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.
