Description
Overview
The RIDGID 31030 is a professional-grade, heavy-duty straight pipe wrench with a 24-inch overall length—designed for industrial plumbing and large-pipe applications. It features a durable cast-iron housing, an I-beam handle for maximum leverage, a full-floating forged hook jaw, and self-cleaning adjustment threads—all built to withstand rigorous job-site conditions. With a pipe capacity of up to 3 inches nominal diameter, it’s built to tackle large pipe runs efficiently.
Key Features
Heavy-duty cast-iron housing paired with an I-beam handle offers superior durability and leverage.
Full-floating forged alloy-steel hook jaw ensures strong gripping power and smooth engagement on pipe surfaces.
Self-cleaning threads help prevent debris build-up, maintaining reliable adjustment performance over time.
Replaceable hook jaw, heel jaw and spring assemblies extend tool life and reduce total cost of ownership.
Straight handle design maximizes leverage when adequate clearance is available — ideal for larger-pipe work.
Pipe capacity of up to 3″ nominal diameter ensures capability for heavy professional plumbing tasks.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 31030 |
| Length | 24 inches (≈ 600 mm) |
| Pipe Capacity | Up to 3 inches (≈ 80 mm) nominal diameter |
| Weight | Approx. 9.7 lb (≈ 4.4 kg) |
| Handle Material | Cast Iron / I-beam design |
| Jaw Material | Forged alloy steel (hook jaw) |
| Design Type | Heavy-Duty Straight Pipe Wrench |
| Adjustment Threads | Self-cleaning / quick adjust |
| Warranty | Full lifetime warranty (against defects) |
Ideal For
Professional plumbers and pipefitters working on large-diameter steel or iron pipe with up to ~3″ diameter.
Commercial/industrial maintenance teams needing strong, reliable wrench leverage for big pipe-systems.
Jobsites where durability, ruggedness and long tool life matter more than minimal weight.
Situations where straight-handle leverage is suitable and position/clearance allow full tool length use.