Water Filter Wrenches | McMaster-Carr

	Wrench Style Wrench Style

	Spanner
	Strap

	Number of Contact Points Number of Contact Points

	ID ID

3 3/4"

4 1/4"

5 3/4"

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Material Material

Plastic

Steel

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	For Maximum OD For Maximum OD

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Strap Material Strap Material

Rubber-Coated Polyester
Fabric

	Handle Material Handle Material

	Strap Width Strap Width

	For Minimum OD For Minimum OD

	Strap Length Strap Length

	Handle Length Handle Length

	Jaw Texture Jaw Texture


Serrated	Smooth

	Head Style Head Style


Standard	Flex

	Strap Replaceable Strap Replaceable

Yes

	Strap Thickness Strap Thickness

	Jaw Length Jaw Length

	Square Drive Size Square Drive Size

3/8"

1/2"

	For Manufacturer For Manufacturer

Lowell

BOA

Glenair

	For Manufacturer Model Number For Manufacturer Model Number

	Number of Jaw Positions Number of Jaw Positions

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Water Filter Spanner Wrenches

Multiple contact points grip the grooves on plastic water filter housings for loosening and removal. To estimate the diameter of your housing, measure its circumference and divide by 3.14. These wrenches are not for tightening.

ID	Number of Contact Points	Overall Lg.	Material		Each
3 3/4"	6	11 1/2"	Plastic	000000000	00000
4 1/4"	4	12"	Plastic	000000000	0000
5 3/4"	6	13"	Plastic	000000000	0000

Strap Wrenches

Iron Handle

Plastic Handle

Aluminum Handle

The nonmarring strap grips plastic pipe, tubing, hand wheels, filters, and objects with highly polished surfaces.

Wrenches
	Handle		Strap							Replacement Straps
For OD	Lg.	Material	Wd.	Lg.	Thick.	Material	Specifications Met		Each		Each
1/4"-4"	6"	Aluminum	1/2"	22"	1/32"	Polyester Fabric	__	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
1/2"-2"	12"	Iron	1 1/4"	17"	1/16"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	Fed. Spec. GGG-W-651e	000000	00000	000000	00000
1/2"-4"	6"	Plastic	1/2"	20"	1/8"	Rubber	__	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
3/4"-6 3/4"	8"	Plastic	3/4"	24"	3/16"	Rubber	__	00000000	00000	00000000	0000
3/4"-11"	8"	Aluminum	3/4"	38"	3/16"	Rubber	__	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
1 1/4"-6 1/2"	18"	Iron	1 3/4"	30"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	Fed. Spec. GGG-W-651e	000000	00000	000000	00000
2 3/8"-12"	24"	Iron	2 1/4"	54"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	__	000000	000000	000000	00000

Square Drive Strap Wrenches

3/8" Square Drive Size (Ratchet Wrench Not Included)

1/2" Square Drive Size (Ratchet Wrench Not Included)

Pair these tools with your ratchet wrench to get more leverage. The nonmarring strap grips plastic pipe, tubing, hand wheels, filters, and objects with highly polished surfaces.

Wrenches
		Handle		Strap							Replacement Straps
Square Drive Size	For OD	Lg.	Material	Wd.	Lg.	Thick.	Material	Replaceable		Each		Each
3/8"	1/2"-2"	6 1/2"	Aluminum	1/2"	12"	5/64"	Rubber/Fabric Blend	Yes	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1/2"	3/4"-6"	6"	Steel	2"	23"	1/16"	Nylon Fabric	No	0000000	00000	000000	00

Straps for Strap Wrenches

BOA

Glenair

Lowell S-6

Lowell S-12, S-18, and S-24

Lowell W-12, W-18, and W-24

	Strap
For Manufacturer Model Number	Wd.	Lg.	Thick.	Material		Each
BOA
BO11022	1/2"	20"	1/8"	Rubber	00000000	00000
BO12002	3/4"	24"	3/16"	Rubber	00000000	0000
BO13010	3/4"	38"	3/16"	Rubber	00000000	00000
Glenair
TG70	1/2"	12"	5/64"	Rubber/Fabric Blend	0000000	00000
Lowell
S-6	1/2"	23"	1/32"	Polyester Fabric	0000000	0000
S-6	1/2"	120"	1/32"	Polyester Fabric	0000000	00000
S-12	1 1/4"	18"	1/16"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	000000	00000
S-12	1 1/4"	120"	1/16"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	0000000	00000
S-18	1 3/4"	32"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	000000	00000
S-18	1 3/4"	120"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	0000000	00000
S-24	2 1/4"	55"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	000000	00000
S-24	2 1/4"	120"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	0000000	000000
W-12	1 1/4"	17"	1/16"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	0000000	00000
W-18	1 3/4"	30"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	0000000	00000
W-24	2 1/4"	54"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	0000000	00000

Flex-Head Strap Wrenches

Pivot the head to clear obstructions and turn filters and other cylindrical objects in hard-to-reach areas.

	Handle		Strap
For OD	Lg.	Material	Wd.	Material	Replaceable	Grip Material	Flex Range of Motion		Each
2 3/8"-2 5/8"	4 7/8"	Steel	1/2"	Stainless Steel	No	Plastic	180°	0000000	000000
2 7/8"-3 1/4"	4 7/8"	Steel	1"	Stainless Steel	No	Plastic	180°	0000000	00000
3 1/2"-3 7/8"	4 7/8"	Steel	1"	Stainless Steel	No	Plastic	180°	0000000	00000
4 1/8"-4 1/2"	4 7/8"	Steel	1"	Stainless Steel	No	Plastic	180°	0000000	00000

Secure-Grip Strap Wrenches

While some wrenches require you hold the strap, these have a shackle that keeps the strap closed for extra turning force and quick adjustment. They're nonmarring and grip plastic pipe, tubing, hand wheels, filters, and objects with highly polished surfaces.

Wrenches
	Handle		Strap							Replacement Straps
For OD	Lg.	Material	Wd.	Lg.	Thick.	Material	Specifications Met		Each		Each
1/2"-2"	12"	Iron	1 1/4"	17"	1/16"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	Fed. Spec. GGG-W-651e	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000
1 1/4"-6 1/2"	18"	Iron	1 3/4"	30"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	Fed. Spec. GGG-W-651e	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
2 3/8"-12"	24"	Iron	2 1/4"	54"	3/32"	Rubber-Coated Polyester Fabric	__	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Strap Wrench Sets

The nonmarring strap grips plastic pipe, tubing, hand wheels, filters, and objects with highly polished surfaces.

Wrench Sets						Replacement Straps
Number of Pieces	Includes	Handle Material	Strap Material		Each		Each
2	Strap Wrench for 1/2"-4" OD—1/2" Strap Wd. × 20" Strap Lg. × 1/8" Strap Thick. × 6" Handle Lg. Strap Wrench for 3/4"-6 3/4" OD—3/4" Strap Wd. × 24" Strap Lg. × 3/16" Strap Thick. × 8" Handle Lg.	Plastic	Rubber	00000000	000000	00000000	00000

Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Plier

Plier with 30° Head Angle

Plier with 6 Jaw Positions

Get the best possible grip on round objects, such as oil filters, connectors, and PVC pipe. Also known as cannon plug pliers, all of these pliers have curved jaws. The handles have plastic cushion grips for comfort.

For 9", 12", and 15 1/2" long pliers, slide the pivot point of the jaws to a range of positions. Those with a 30° head angle make it easier to get into hard-to-reach areas.

For 11 1/2" and 14" long pliers, use the slip joint to switch between two opening sizes.

		Jaw
Overall Lg.	For OD	Lg.	Texture	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
11 1/2"	2 1/4"-4"	3 3/4"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	000000
14"	3 5/8"-6"	5 7/8"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	00000
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip with 4 Jaw Positions
9"	1 3/4"-3"	1 3/4"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	00000
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip with 5 Jaw Positions and 30° Head Angle
12"	2 1/2"-3 3/4"	2 1/2"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	00000
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip with 6 Jaw Positions
15 1/2"	2 1/2"-4 1/2"	3 1/2"	Serrated	Steel	0000000	00000

Nonmarring Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Replaceable rubber jaw pads protect surfaces from damage. Also known as cannon plug pliers, these tools grip round objects and won't mar delicate materials, such as glass and ceramic. Slide the pivot point of the jaws to a range of positions. The handles have plastic grips for comfort.

Pliers
		Jaw							Replacement Jaw Pads
Overall Lg.	For OD	Lg.	No. of Positions	Texture	Material	Jaw Pad Material		Each		Pair
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
10"	3/4"-2 1/2"	2 1/2"	4	Smooth	Steel	Polyurethane Rubber	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Precise-Fit Pliers for Filters and Fittings

Move the curved jaws to 25 positions for fine adjustment and a firm grip on round objects, such as oil filters, connectors, and PVC pipe. Also known as cannon plug pliers, push and hold the button to adjust the jaws, and then release the button to lock them in place. The handles have plastic grips for comfort.

		Jaw
Overall Lg.	For OD	Lg.	No. of Positions	Texture	Material		Each
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip
10"	1"-3"	2"	25	Serrated	Steel	0000000	000000