Pipe & Strap Wrenches
14-inch Aluminum Pipe Wrench
2-inch opening
$22.99Price checked
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Grip. Turn. Get it done.
MAXPOWER HAND TOOLS.
From a tight fitting to a bench full of parts, find the right jaw, the right opening and the room to work.
TOOL STUDY / 01
SERRATED JAWS. ALUMINUM HANDLE.The 14-inch pipe wrench
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01 / The tool index
A TOOL FOR
YOUR NEXT MOVE.
Shop MAXPOWER tools by family, then compare the sizes and details that matter for your job.
02 / Make the right contact
START WITH
THE SURFACE.
Smooth flats
A smooth-jaw pliers wrench meets the flat sides of a nut or fitting. Choose a close fit and keep the contact faces clean.
Explore the pliers wrench ↗Round metal pipe
Serrated pipe-wrench jaws bite into suitable round stock. Pick the jaw opening and handle length that leave room to make the turn.
Compare pipe wrenches ↗Irregular shapes
A locking chain wraps around work that a pair of flat jaws cannot hold easily. Check the wrap and contact points before loading the clamp.
See chain clamps ↗
03 / Put it to work
BUILD OUT YOUR KIT.
Locking Pliers & Clamps
5-Piece Locking Pliers Set
5 pieces + pouch
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Pliers & Pliers Wrenches
7-inch Pliers Wrench
1.57-inch opening
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Sockets & Breaker Bars
11-Piece Metric Socket Set, 1/4-inch Drive
5 to 14 mm
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04 / Measure before you choose
MORE LENGTH.
MORE ROOM NEEDED.
A bigger wrench is useful only when it fits the job. Compare the opening and leave enough space for the handle to move.
| Tool | Jaw opening | Handle |
|---|---|---|
| 14-inch pipe wrench ↗ | 2 inches | Aluminum |
| 18-inch pipe wrench ↗ | 2.5 inches | Aluminum |
Choose by actual workpiece dimensions, surface and access.
A closer look in 12 seconds. A silent film made from product photographs.
05 / Look closer
THE DETAIL
IS THE DIFFERENCE.
A smooth face, a toothed jaw, a flexible chain. Our hand tools meet different surfaces in different ways. Look at the working end before choosing the handle.
MAXPOWER.
A PRACTICAL APPROACH.
Our range brings together gripping, turning and clamping tools for the workshop and everyday repairs. Compare what each tool actually does, then choose the size that belongs in your kit.
About MAXPOWER ↗06 / Compare the working details
THREE BRANDS.
ONE PRACTICAL CHOICE.
Looking for a 14-inch aluminum pipe wrench? Compare MAXPOWER with two familiar alternatives before choosing the fit for your work.
Swipe or scroll across to compare all three models.
| Working detail | MAXPOWER14-inch aluminum | RIDGID814 · 31095 | CrescentCAPW14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tool size | 14 inches | 14-inch nominal size | 14-inch overall length |
| Handle | Aluminum I-beam | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Published capacity* | 2-inch jaw opening | 2-inch nominal steel-pipe capacity | 2.375-inch jaw capacity |
| Feature to consider | Serrated straight jaws with threaded-nut adjustment | Published replacement-parts list for servicing | K9 jaws designed for access through a 30-degree arc |
| Explore the model | MAXPOWER details ↗ | RIDGID specifications ↗ | Crescent specifications ↗ |
*A jaw opening and a nominal pipe size measure different things. Compare your pipe’s outside diameter with the manufacturer’s sizing guidance; these figures are not a direct ranking of usable opening.
Published specifications, not a hands-on performance test. Choose the jaw geometry, access and service options that suit the job.
07 / The roots of MAXPOWER
FROM WENDENG.
BUILT AROUND TOOLS.
MAXPOWER began in Wendeng, China, in 1968. Its manufacturing story grew from adjustable wrenches into dedicated pipe-wrench, locking-plier and socket production.
Get to know MAXPOWER ↗
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1968
The beginning
The company is established in Wendeng.
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1973
Adjustable wrenches
Production begins on the tool that becomes central to the range.
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1994
Pipe-wrench production
A dedicated pipe-wrench factory follows.
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1998
Locking pliers
A new factory expands the gripping-tool range.
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2002
Sockets & accessories
Dedicated production extends the turning-tool family.
Brand milestones and archive photograph: MAXPOWER manufacturing history ↗.
08 / Materials, making & checking
WHAT GOES
INTO THE GRIP.
Different parts do different work. Start with the material and construction of the exact tool, then look at how the manufacturer forms, finishes and checks its range.
Aluminum handle
The 14-inch pipe wrench uses an aluminum I-beam handle to keep carrying weight down. Its serrated jaws are intended for suitable round metal pipe.
See the pipe wrench ↗Drop-forged steel
The 7-inch pliers wrench uses drop-forged chromium-vanadium steel. Smooth parallel jaws contact the flats of a nut or fitting without serrated teeth.
See the pliers wrench ↗A dedicated head material
The 24-inch breaker bar pairs a chromium-molybdenum head with a chromium-vanadium handle. Its 1/2-inch drive needs a matching socket.
See the breaker bar ↗Inside the manufacturing process
MAXPOWER’s published factory capabilities cover these stages across its tool range.
01 / Form
Cold & hot forging
The group operates both cold- and hot-forging workshops to shape metal components.
02 / Refine
Machine & heat treat
CNC tooling and heat-treatment facilities support dimensional consistency and the required material properties.
03 / Finish
Surface treatment
Published options include chrome plating, black phosphate and black oxidation. The finish depends on the product.
04 / Check
Beyond the finished surface
The manufacturer’s testing center, established in 2014, lists material analysis, torque, hardness, fatigue and service-life testing among its capabilities.
What certification tells you
MAXPOWER records ISO 9001 quality-system certification in 1996 and CNAS accreditation of its testing center in 2017. A management-system certificate and laboratory accreditation have different scopes from a certificate for an individual tool.
Choosing a tool for regulated work
The manufacturer also lists JIS, VPA/GS, KS and VDE approvals across its wider range. Match any required approval to the exact model and its documentation. Handle color or a cushioned grip does not establish an electrical-insulation rating.
Factory photographs and processes: manufacturing capabilities ↗. Testing and certification: testing center ↗ · manufacturer’s certifications ↗.
The MAXPOWER tool guide
BUY THE TOOL
THAT FITS
THE JOB.
Jaw shape, opening, handle length and drive size. A practical guide to making sense of the details before you buy.
Read the tool guide ↗
Before you order
A FEW USEFUL
ANSWERS.
How do I choose between a pipe wrench and a pliers wrench?
Start with the contact surface. Serrated pipe-wrench jaws grip suitable round metal pipe. Smooth parallel jaws are for flat-sided nuts and fittings. Compare the opening and the room around the workpiece.
Do the socket set and breaker bar fit together?
The listed socket set uses a 1/4-inch drive. The 24-inch breaker bar uses a 1/2-inch drive, so they do not connect directly. Check drive size and intended use before choosing a socket.
Where is my order completed?
The purchase button opens the selected product in a new tab. Confirm the option, final price, delivery details and seller before completing your order there.
What does “Price checked” mean?
It is the last verified price for that product option. Prices can change. Confirm the current price, taxes and shipping at checkout before placing an order.