{"product_id":"knipex-180-mm-spring-hose-clamp-pliers-with-rotating-jaw-inserts-85-51-180-a-sba","title":"Knipex 180 mm Spring Hose Clamp Pliers with Rotating Jaw Inserts (85 51 180 A SBA)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocks On in Tight Spots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe slim head and narrow width help you reach spring hose clamps in crowded engine bays and other cramped service areas. Rotating grip inserts keep hold of the clamp even when the angle is awkward.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide Clamp Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis spring hose clamp pliers design handles standard, space-saving, wire, and spring band clamps with more than 30 mm clamping range and nominal sizes up to 50 mm. One tool covers a lot of routine hose-clamp work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Daily Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eForged chrome vanadium electric steel with oil-hardening gives you the durability expected from a Knipex service tool. Good leverage means clamps open with less hand effort during repetitive work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKnipex Spring Hose Clamp Pliers 180 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized hose clamp pliers for removing and installing spring band clamps on vehicle and equipment hose systems. This is a hose clamp pliers designed for servicing air suction, cooling, charge air, water return, thermostat, fuel, and heating lines. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003e85 51 180 A SBA\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 180 mm long, it is sized for controlled work where access matters as much as grip strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this tool useful is not just that it grabs clamps, but how it grabs them. The rotating, universal grip inserts adapt to the clamp position so you can approach from different angles and still hold securely. That matters when the clamp is buried behind a hose, under a shroud, or tucked against other components. Knipex also states the inserts can rotate under load, which helps the tool stay engaged instead of fighting the clamp position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe leverage is another big part of the story. Spring clamps can be stubborn, especially after years of heat cycles. This pliers is built to open clamps without a lot of extra effort, which means less hand fatigue and better control when you are working around plastic fittings or older hose connections. The serrated jaw adds a second jobsite benefit by helping you gently detach hoses once the clamp is out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eConstruction is what you would expect from Knipex. The tool is made from forged, oil-hardened chrome vanadium electric steel, with non-slip plastic handles for a more secure hold. It weighs about 0.37 lbs, so it is light enough to carry in a service pouch or keep in a diagnostic cart without adding bulk. The narrow head width and slim profile are there for a reason: they help the tool do real work in confined areas instead of just looking good in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, this pliers covers a broad range of clamp styles. It can be used for standard clamps, space-saving clamps, wire clamps, and spring band clamps with nominal sizes up to 50 mm, with more than 30 mm clamping range. That gives automotive techs, small engine mechanics, and general service pros one dedicated clamp tool that handles a wide mix of routine hose service tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you do cooling system work, intake service, fuel line service, or any repair where factory-style spring clamps show up regularly, this is the kind of tool that saves time every week. It is not a general-purpose pliers pretending to do clamp work. It is a purpose-built Knipex service tool for people who want cleaner access, steadier grip, and less hassle when dealing with spring hose clamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReach Clamps Without Fighting the Surrounding Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052156_1.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex Spring Hose Clamp Pliers 180 mm shown in full profile for automotive hose clamp service in tight engine-bay spaces\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eWhen access is the real problem, a slim clamp tool is worth more than brute force. This one is shaped to get into confined service areas where bulky pliers slow you down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e180 mm overall length for controlled one-hand use\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSlim head design and narrow head width for crowded hose routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHold the Clamp Securely From More Angles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052156_5.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex Spring Hose Clamp Pliers 180 mm close-up showing rotating jaw inserts used to grip spring band clamps during hose service\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe rotating jaw inserts are the feature that separates this tool from makeshift solutions. They help the jaws stay aligned with the clamp instead of forcing you into one approach angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eUniversal grip inserts reliably hold clamps in different positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eJaw inserts can rotate under load for better engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade for More Than Just Clamp Opening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052156_4.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex Spring Hose Clamp Pliers 180 mm shown with a spring band clamp for cooling and fuel hose maintenance applications\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eOnce the clamp is loose, the job is only half done. The serrated jaw gives you a controlled way to break a stuck hose free without being rough on surrounding components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eUseful for gently detaching hoses after the clamp is released\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eWorks with standard, wire, space-saving, and spring band clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(1) Knipex Spring Hose Clamp Pliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/model-number.svg\" alt=\"model-number\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e85 51 180 A SBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/length.svg\" alt=\"length\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e180 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Overall Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e180 mm x 38 mm x 14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/weight.svg\" alt=\"weight\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.37 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eChrome vanadium electric steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Handle Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eNon-slip plastic handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Clamping Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMore than 30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/made-in.svg\" alt=\"made-in\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Made In\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eClamp Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eWorks with standard clamps, space-saving clamps, wire clamps, and spring band clamps.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/diameter.svg\" alt=\"diameter\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eNominal Clamp Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSuitable for spring band clamps with nominal sizes up to 50 mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eService Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for hose systems used in air suction, cooling, charge air, water return, thermostat, fuel, and heating service work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCooling System Service\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFuel Line Service\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHVAC and Heating Hoses\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSmall Engine Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Mechanical Service\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eBefore you squeeze a clamp all the way open, let the rotating inserts settle onto the clamp ears first. On stubborn hoses, use the serrated jaw to break the hose loose after the clamp is moved back instead of twisting the hose by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n          Lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Knipex Spring Hose Clamp Pliers 180 mm Earns Its Spot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of dedicated service pliers that makes a frustrating hose-clamp job feel routine instead of annoying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automotive techs, mechanics, and serious DIYers who regularly deal with factory-style spring clamps on cooling, fuel, intake, and heating hoses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rotating inserts and slim head are the real selling points here. They let you get onto clamps from angles where standard pliers usually slip, bind, or just do not fit well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specialized clamp tool, not an all-purpose pliers. If hose-clamp service is part of your regular work, it pays for itself fast. If you only touch one clamp every few years, it is probably more tool than you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of clamps does this tool work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for standard, space-saving, wire, and spring band clamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum clamp size it is rated for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Knipex lists it for spring band clamps with nominal sizes up to 50 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it help remove stuck hoses too?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Knipex notes an additional function that lets you gently detach hoses using the serrated jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e This tool is made in Germany.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Knipex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53231572943142,"sku":"85 51 180 A SBA","price":90.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052156_1.jpg?v=1779327381","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/knipex-180-mm-spring-hose-clamp-pliers-with-rotating-jaw-inserts-85-51-180-a-sba","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}