Klein Tools 68231 quick-adjust S-jaw pipe wrench full vertical profile, showcasing the heavy-duty forged steel body, textured black-oxide finish frame, an orange size-adjustment plate, and dual plastisol dipped bright orange comfort handles isolated on a white background.
Klein Tools plumbing tool infographic titled Versatile S-Shaped Jaw, explaining capabilities that grip hex nuts up to 1-1/2-Inch and round pipe up to 2-Inch, focusing on a macro close-up view of the drop-forged curved jaw teeth and the orange metal adjustment scale.
A product feature graphic titled Easy Size Adjustment, highlighting how it combines a pump plier and traditional pipe wrench, featuring an explicit callout pointing to the fast-action button mechanism engineered for rapid jaw tracking and easy size extension.
An informative structural diagram titled Ergonomic Design, displaying the 17-inch quick-adjust plumbing wrench locked wide open to showcase the high-leverage alloy steel handles and an explicit callout pointing to the non-slip orange plastisol dipped grips for a comfortable hold.
Introducing: Klein Plumbing Tools promotional video
Klein Tools 68231 quick-adjust S-jaw pipe wrench full vertical profile, showcasing the heavy-duty forged steel body, textured black-oxide finish frame, an orange size-adjustment plate, and dual plastisol dipped bright orange comfort handles isolated on a white background.
Klein Tools plumbing tool infographic titled Versatile S-Shaped Jaw, explaining capabilities that grip hex nuts up to 1-1/2-Inch and round pipe up to 2-Inch, focusing on a macro close-up view of the drop-forged curved jaw teeth and the orange metal adjustment scale.
A product feature graphic titled Easy Size Adjustment, highlighting how it combines a pump plier and traditional pipe wrench, featuring an explicit callout pointing to the fast-action button mechanism engineered for rapid jaw tracking and easy size extension.
An informative structural diagram titled Ergonomic Design, displaying the 17-inch quick-adjust plumbing wrench locked wide open to showcase the high-leverage alloy steel handles and an explicit callout pointing to the non-slip orange plastisol dipped grips for a comfortable hold.
Introducing: Klein Plumbing Tools promotional video
KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Pipe Wrench 68231 17 Inch Quick Adjust S Jaw (2 In Round Pipe 1-1/2 In Hex Nut Capacity Forged Steel Plastisol Grip Plumbing Plier Tool)

In stock
SKU: 68231
$69.99 USD

Description

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Klein Tools 68231 17 Inch Quick-Adjust S-Jaw Pipe Wrench

The Klein Tools 68231 17-Inch Quick-Adjust S-Jaw Pipe Wrench operates as a heavy-duty hybrid plumbing tool engineered to grip, turn, and tighten threaded pipes, conduit, and hexagonal fasteners. Constructed from drop-forged alloy steel with a dual matte and glossy anti-corrosion powder finish, this 3.40-pound wrench features a push-button rapid sizing mechanism and an S-shaped jaw profile that provides three points of contact. Supporting up to 2.0-inch round pipe and 1.5-inch hex nut capacities, this 16.6-inch long tool incorporates plastisol-dipped handles to deliver non-slip leverage during commercial pipe installation and mechanical maintenance.

Best Used For:

  • Threaded Steel & Iron Pipe Assembly: Gripping 2-inch black iron and galvanized steel pipe with three-point jaw contact to cinch threaded fittings.
  • Commercial Conduit & Couplings: Turning heavy rigid metal conduit (RMC) and EMT fittings in narrow mechanical chases and overhead runs.
  • Hex Nut & Valve Fastening: Torquing 1.5-inch hexagonal valve bodies, union nuts, and structural pipe flanges without jaw slippage.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • S-Jaw Three-Point Contact Geometry: Specialized S-shaped jaw profile creates three points of physical contact on round stock to eliminate slipping under load.
  • Push-Button Rapid Adjust Mechanism: Integrated fast-action spring button replaces slow thumbscrews for quick, single-handed jaw sizing.
  • 2.0-Inch Round Pipe Jaw Capacity: Wide jaw opening grips round pipes up to 2.0 inches OD and hex nuts up to 1.5 inches across flats.
  • Drop-Forged Alloy Steel Construction: Heat-treated forged steel frame resists jaw flexing and handles heavy rotational force without cracking.
  • Plastisol-Dipped Non-Slip Handles: Orange plastisol handle coating cushions hands, absorbs vibration, and maintains grip in wet or oily conditions.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Powder Finish: Dual matte and glossy coating guards the underlying steel chassis against rust and jobsite chemical exposure.

What's Included

  • (1) Klein Tools 68231 17-Inch Quick-Adjust S-Jaw Pipe Wrench

Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Klein Tools®
Model Part Number OEM SKU 68231
Tool Classification Type Quick-Adjust S-Jaw Pipe Wrench / Plier Hybrid
Maximum Round Pipe Jaw Capacity 2.00 in. (50.8 mm Outer Diameter)
Maximum Hex Nut Gripping Range 1.50 in. (38.1 mm Across Flats)
Head Jaw Profile Architecture S-Shape Profile (Three Points of Mechanical Contact)
Core Structural Metallurgy Drop-Forged High-Tensile Alloy Steel Base
Chassis Protective Coating Matte and Glossy Anti-Corrosion Powder Coating
Handle Grip Coating Finish Dipped Orange Plastisol Comfort Sleeve
Adjustment Control Mechanism Fast-Action Push-Button Mechanical Spring Lock
Handle & Overall Tool Length 17.0 in. Handle / 16.6 in. Overall (431.8 / 421.64 mm)
Overall Tool Width & Height 4.0 in. Width × 1.0 in. Height (101.6 × 25.4 mm)
Total Assembled Tool Weight 3.40 lbs. (1.542 kg)

Pro-Tip: Press the quick-adjust button on the Klein 68231 to slide the lower jaw flush against the pipe wall before applying turning torque. Engaging the S-jaw geometry flush against the workpiece locks all three contact points immediately, stopping smooth round pipe from spinning inside the teeth.