Parmelee 71008 L4 Lock Bolt for No. 4 Extra Heavy Gauge Pipe Wrench

What is the Parmelee 71008?

The Parmelee 71008 is the L4 lock bolt for the No. 4 extra heavy gauge Parmelee pipe wrench. The lock bolt applies pressure to the girth and holds the girth in position while the wrench is in use; the adjusting nuts set it in the correct position.

The lock bolt of the No. 4 wrench is cast high carbon alloy steel, toughened and hardened by heat treatment.

How does the Parmelee wrench grip without marking the pipe?

The Parmelee wrench (sometimes spelled Parmalee), also called pipe tongs, friction tongs or a friction wrench, has no teeth. Its girth surrounds the pipe completely, the way a hand closes around it, and the ratchet action of the handle takes a new grip with each pull. That is why it is used on highly polished pipe and piston rods and in tight spaces where a chain or toothed wrench would mar the finish.

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

• Handle: H4 handle assembly, Parmelee 71004
• Girth: one G4 girth for each pipe diameter
• Lock bolt: L4, Parmelee 71008, comes with each wrench and is also sold as a replacement (this page)
• Adjusting nuts: N4, Parmelee 71012, come with each wrench and are also sold as replacements
• Slip pins: P4, Parmelee 71016, come with each wrench and are also sold as replacements

Girths and handles are sold separately. Parmelee states that each wrench comes with a lock bolt, adjusting nuts and a slip pin, and the same parts are sold separately as replacements. The handle and girth can be shipped assembled on request, at an extra charge confirmed with the quote.

What are the specifications of the Parmelee 71008?

Part number: 71008
Parmelee model: L4
Part type: Lock bolt (replacement part)
Wrench size: No. 4, extra heavy gauge
Fits: Parmelee No. 4 wrench: H4 handle (71004) with G4 girths
Material: cast high carbon alloy steel, heat treated
Made in: USA
Warranty: 100% Parmelee warranty, except misuse, breakage or damage by the user

How do you use and care for a Parmelee wrench?

• Use the wrench only as supplied. Parmelee warns never to modify it and never to fit a longer handle or an extension cheater for more leverage: that overstresses and damages the girth and handle, and the warranty does not cover it.
• Clean the wrench after use, apply a light coat of oil against rust and store it in a dry place.

How do I request a quote for the Parmelee 71008?

Request a quote by part number 71008 (Parmelee L4). Tell us the quantity. We confirm price, availability and lead time with the quote.