--- product_id: 38957194 title: "RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle 7\" Strap Wrench, Red" brand: "ridgid" price: "€ 114.09" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Ridgid" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/38957194-ridgid-42478-straplock-pipe-handle-7-strap-wrench-red store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # 7-inch compact handle 150 ft-lb torque max 3-8 inch pipe capacity RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle 7" Strap Wrench, Red **Brand:** ridgid **Price:** € 114.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔩 Grip it. Lock it. Own the job. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle 7" Strap Wrench, Red by ridgid - **How much does it cost?** € 114.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/38957194-ridgid-42478-straplock-pipe-handle-7-strap-wrench-red) ## Best For - ridgid enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ridgid brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lock & Repeat:** Innovative locking design guarantees consistent, repeatable applications every time. - • **Rapid Size Shift:** Quickly adjusts between 3-inch and 8-inch pipe diameters for ultimate jobsite versatility. - • **One-Handed Efficiency:** Streamlines pipe alignment and glued joint setting for faster, solo operation. - • **Leverage in Tight Spots:** Delivers maximum torque and leverage in cramped spaces, perfect for complex installations. - • **Precision Grip, Zero Damage:** Specialized strap ensures max grip with minimal marring—even in wet or cold conditions. ## Overview The RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle is a 7-inch mechanical wrench designed for professional use on 3 to 8-inch plastic pipes. Featuring a specialized strap for superior grip without damage, an innovative locking mechanism for repeatable use, and rapid size adjustment, it delivers up to 150 ft-lb of torque. Built tough for cold, wet, and tight jobsite conditions, it simplifies pipe alignment and glued joint setting with one-handed operation, backed by RIDGID’s full lifetime warranty. ## Description Experience strength and durability with a wrench unlike any other, the 7-Inch RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle Strap Wrench (catalog number 42478). Built to perform in the harshest jobsite conditions, this 7-inch long pipe wrench provides a secure handle on hard to grip plastic pipe with a capacity of 3 inches to 8 inches, allowing force to be confidently applied in all directions. Designed for ease of use, it simplifies the installation and maintenance of large diameter plastic pipe applications by offering efficient one-man operation. It delivers superior leverage in tight quarters and easily aligns and sets glued joints, even while working in cold and wet environments. The 31-inch specialized strap provides maximum grip and significantly minimizes marring, while the innovative locking design allows for repeatable applications. Versatile and accommodating, the STRAPLOCK adjusts quickly and easily as needed to work with different pipe sizes. RIDGID is a global manufacturer of more than 300 dependable and innovative tools, trusted by the skilled trades in more than 100 countries. RIDGID products are purpose built for professionals in the evolving commercial, industrial and energy markets who install and maintain the world's infrastructure. BUILT FOR THOSE WHO KNOW. ## Features - The STRAPLOCK looks like a strap wrench, but provides a solid handle on hard-to-grip plastic pipe to easily align and set glued joints - Specialized strap for maximum grip and minimal marring even in cold and wet environments - Innovative locking design allows for repeatable applications - Rapid size adjustment allows you to quickly move between 3-inch (80 mm) and 8-inch (220 mm) diameter plastic pipe - Delivers maximum leverage in tight quarters and can be used in pairs for complex installations ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01L1DKSM4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #141,406 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #118 in Pipe Cutters | | Brand Name | RIDGID | | Chain Or Strap Head Outside Diameter | 8 Inches | | Color | Red | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,180) | | Finish Types | Painted | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00095691424785 | | Head Style | Round | | Included Components | STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle | | Item Length | 7 Inches | | Item Torque | 150 Foot Pounds | | Item Type Name | Pipe Handle | | Item Weight | 0.43 Kilograms | | Jaw Capacity | 8 Inches | | Manufacturer | Ridgid Tool Company | | Manufacturer Part Number | 42478 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | RIDGID Full Lifetime Warranty Against Material Defects & Workmanship | | Material Type | Plastic | | Measurement Standard | Metric | | Model Number | 42478 | | Operation Mode | Mechanical | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Set Name | STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle | | UPC | 095691424785 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** RIDGID - **Color:** Red - **Item Length:** 7 Inches - **Item Weight:** 0.43 Kilograms - **Material:** Plastic ## Images ![RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle 7" Strap Wrench, Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OqteP2NcL.jpg) ![RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle 7" Strap Wrench, Red - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YzI9OA3yL.jpg) ![RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle 7" Strap Wrench, Red - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Nthm4EEmL.jpg) ![RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle 7" Strap Wrench, Red - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jDbJQ2fyL.jpg) ![RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle 7" Strap Wrench, Red - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eKmZP89QL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Would this work for motorcycle filters?** A: I would think this would work well for oil filters. **Q: How much vertical weight will this tool hold?** A: The handle work perfect on a horizontal plane, it can carry a 8 inch PVC pipe easy The tool has a great holding strength it really bites on the pipe. **Q: What is the band made of? Is it just rubber?** A: Yes the band is rubber. Pretty high quality. Does not get brittle in the cold. **Q: Is this suitable for use for removing Big Blue water filter housings?** A: Yes this will work but is overkill for a water filter. If this is the only application you will be using it for I would suggest searching Amazon for “water filter wrench”. There is currently a wrench made by Pentek model sw-3 that is specifically for the big blue filter and is currently $4.70 ## Frequently Bought Together - RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle 7" Strap Wrench, Red - KEZE Waterproof Food Grade Silicone Lubricant Plumbers Grease for Valve Sealant Faucet O Rings 1 oz 1-Pack - LIBRATON Strap Wrench 2-piece Multifunctional Adjustable Wrench Tools Oil Filter, Jar Opener --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/38957194-ridgid-42478-straplock-pipe-handle-7-strap-wrench-red](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/38957194-ridgid-42478-straplock-pipe-handle-7-strap-wrench-red) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*