FRANKE Pipe Wrench SZWED 1 Jaws S UNIOR - 1 inch Swedish Pattern, 320 mm

Plumbers and maintenance technicians reaching for a dependable pipe wrench in tight mechanical rooms will appreciate the FRANKE Pipe Wrench SZWED 1 Jaws S UNIOR. Built on the classic Swedish pattern, this 320 mm tool grips 1-inch pipes with a maximum jaw opening of 42 mm, making it a go-to for pipework, industrial maintenance, and any job where a solid bite on round stock is non-negotiable.

Key specifications

• Wrench type: Pipe wrench, Swedish pattern, S-type jaws
• Nominal pipe size: 1 inch
• Maximum jaw opening: 42 mm (1 5/8 inch)
• Overall length: 320 mm
• Body material: Chrome vanadium steel, powder coated
• Jaw material: Induction hardened chrome vanadium steel, polished
• Adjustment mechanism: Self-clamping, quick adjustment
• Standard compliance: DIN 5234 Form C
• Country of origin: Slovenia

Why choose it

The narrow S-type jaws slide into confined spaces where bulkier wrenches cannot, while the self-clamping design locks onto pipes with minimal effort. Induction-hardened jaws stay sharp longer, and the powder-coated body shrugs off workshop grime. This is a tool that rewards daily use with consistent, low-fuss performance.

Ideal use cases

• Installing and removing threaded pipe fittings in plumbing systems
• Holding round stock during assembly or disassembly in industrial maintenance
• Working in tight cabinets, behind fixtures, or in cramped mechanical spaces
• General pipework where a reliable grip on 1-inch nominal pipe is required

Good to know

FRANKE sources this wrench from Slovenia, a country with a strong tradition of forged hand tools. The DIN 5234 Form C compliance confirms it meets European dimensional and performance standards for pipe wrenches. Pair it with a matching 1-inch pipe die set for complete threading jobs.