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.