Parmelee 74111 G4 3″ IPS Girth for H4 Handle, Extra Heavy Gauge Pipe Wrench

What is the Parmelee 74111?

The Parmelee 74111 (G4 3 IPS) is a G4 girth for 3″ IPS (iron pipe size) pipe, which has a 3.500 in. outside diameter. The girth is the 3-piece head of the Parmelee pipe wrench that grips the pipe, tube or rod 360 degrees around its outside diameter. It mounts on the H4 extra heavy gauge handle (Parmelee 71004), sold separately.

The Parmelee wrench (sometimes spelled Parmalee), also called pipe tongs or a friction wrench, has no teeth: this girth closes around the work 360 degrees and does not mar polished pipe or piston rods.

The girth of the No. 4 wrench is cast high carbon alloy steel, toughened and hardened by heat treatment. Standard girths like this one have a polished finish.

Which pipe size does the Parmelee 74111 fit?

It is made for 3″ IPS pipe, which has a 3.500 in. outside diameter under the ASME B36.10 standard pipe sizes. Parmelee makes a separate girth for each diameter, and a girth cannot be used on any other diameter. For tubing or rod known by its measured outside diameter, use an OD girth.

Parmelee also lists a 3-1/2″ OD girth, Parmelee 74112, for the same H4 handle (3-1/2″ = 3.500 in., the outside diameter of nominal 3″ pipe). Tell us whether you work on nominal 3″ pipe or on tubing or rod, and we confirm which girth to quote.

This diameter is also made for the No. 3 heavy gauge wrench: G3 3″ IPS (Parmelee 73132), for the H3 handle. Pick the girth that matches the handle you own; if you are choosing a new wrench, tell us the job and we confirm which size to quote.

In the G4 family Parmelee lists 24 standard OD sizes from 3-1/4″ to 6″, 4 IPS sizes from 3″ to 5″. Nearest listed IPS sizes: 3-1/2″ (Parmelee 74113), 4″ (Parmelee 74127), 5″ (Parmelee 74144). Across the four wrench sizes, metric girths from 19 mm to 172 mm and other sizes are available on request, quoted separately.

What do you need for a complete Parmelee No. 4 wrench?

Besides this girth you need the H4 handle assembly (Parmelee 71004). Parmelee states that each wrench comes with a lock bolt (L4, 71008), adjusting nuts (N4, 71012) and a slip pin (P4, 71016), also sold as replacements. Girths and handles are sold separately; handle and girth can be shipped assembled on request, at an extra charge confirmed with the quote.

What are the specifications of the Parmelee 74111?

Part number: 74111
Parmelee model: G4 3 IPS
Part type: Girth (wrench head)
Wrench size: No. 4, extra heavy gauge
Fits handle: H4 (Parmelee 71004)
Grip size: 3″ IPS, for nominal 3″ pipe (standard pipe OD 3.500 in., 88.9 mm)
Material: cast high carbon alloy steel, heat treated
Made in: USA
Warranty: 100% Parmelee warranty, except misuse, breakage or damage by the user

Parmelee warns never to modify the wrench or fit a longer handle or a cheater extension (that damages the girth and handle and is not covered by the warranty); clean it after use, oil it lightly and store it dry.

How do I request a quote for the Parmelee 74111?

Request a quote by part number 74111 (Parmelee G4 3 IPS). Tell us the quantity and the pipe size, OD or IPS. We confirm price, availability and lead time with the quote.