Parmelee 71001 H1 Handle Assembly for No. 1 Light Gauge Pipe Wrench

What is the Parmelee 71001?

The Parmelee 71001 is the H1 handle assembly for the No. 1 light gauge Parmelee pipe wrench. Its ratchet action grips, turns and re-grips with each pull, which speeds work where clearance is limited and does not displace or damage the piping.

The handle of the No. 1 wrench is drop forged steel, toughened and hardened by heat treatment. The handle is chosen by wrench size (H1 light, H2 medium, H3 heavy, H4 extra heavy gauge) to match the pipe diameter and the torque the job needs.

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.

Which girths fit the Parmelee 71001?

The H1 handle takes the G1 girths, one girth per pipe diameter (18 standard girths). The slip pin is removable, so one handle can be used with several girths.

Standard G1 girths: 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 7/8″, 15/16″, 1″, 1-1/16″, 1-1/8″, 1-3/16″, 1-7/32″, 1-1/4″, 1-5/16″, 1-3/8″, 1-13/32″, 1-7/16″ OD; 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″ IPS. 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. 1 wrench?

• Handle: H1 handle assembly, Parmelee 71001 (this page)
• Girth: one G1 girth for each pipe diameter
• Lock bolt: L1, Parmelee 71005, comes with each wrench and is also sold as a replacement
• Adjusting nuts: N1, Parmelee 71009, come with each wrench and are also sold as replacements
• Slip pins: P1, Parmelee 71013, 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 71001?

Part number: 71001
Parmelee model: H1
Part type: Handle assembly
Wrench size: No. 1, light gauge
Fits: Parmelee No. 1 wrench: H1 handle (71001) with G1 girths
Material: drop forged 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 71001?

Request a quote by part number 71001 (Parmelee H1). Tell us the quantity. We confirm price, availability and lead time with the quote.