{"product_id":"milwaukee-9-in-locking-chain-wrench-with-torque-lock-and-one-handed-release-48-22-3542","title":"Milwaukee 9-in. Locking Chain Wrench with Torque Lock and One-Handed Release (48-22-3542)","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\/torque.svg\" alt=\"torque\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaster Locking Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eMilwaukee's Torque Lock design helps the 48-22-3542 set up quickly and clamp down with more force, so you spend less time adjusting and more time turning stubborn parts.\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\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy One-Hand Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe control release is built for fast, one-handed operation. That matters when you're repositioning on pipe, fittings, or other awkward material and do not want to fight the tool.\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 Jobsite Abuse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eForged alloy steel construction, hardened jaws, and added rust protection give this locking chain wrench the durability and grip needed for daily trade 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 Milwaukee 48-22-3542 9 Inch Locking Chain Wrench is a hand tool built for gripping and locking onto round, uneven, or hard-to-hold material. This is a locking chain wrench designed for gripping bolts, nuts, pipe, and other general purpose shapes where a standard wrench or pliers will not get a secure hold. Model Number: 48-22-3542. For plumbers, mechanical trades, maintenance crews, and anyone who regularly works with awkward stock, the big advantage here is simple: the chain wraps where fixed jaws cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMilwaukee built this tool around its Torque Lock system, which is meant to speed up setup while delivering more locking force. In practical use, that means less fiddling with adjustment and a tighter hold once the wrench is set. The thumb screw geometry is designed to give you better hand leverage, and the screwdriver through-hole gives you added clearance to generate more torque when you need to cinch the tool down harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe jaw design matters too. The curved jaw is there to maximize pressure points across bolts, nuts, and general purpose applications, while the hardened jaws improve grip on jobsite material. That combination makes this a better fit for surfaces that are slick, rounded, or otherwise difficult to grab with a traditional open-end or fixed-jaw wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOn durability, Milwaukee kept it straightforward. The body uses forged alloy steel for strength, and the added rust protection helps reduce corrosion over time. That is the kind of feature that earns its keep on service trucks, in damp mechanical rooms, or anywhere tools get tossed in a bag and used hard instead of living in a clean drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eJobsite practicality is another strong point on this Milwaukee locking chain wrench. The one-handed control release makes repositioning quicker, especially when you are working overhead, in a crawl space, or with your other hand busy steadying material. Instead of fighting the release, you can unlock, move, and clamp again with less interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is not a general replacement for every wrench in the bag. It is a specialty grip tool for the jobs where shape is the problem. If you regularly deal with round stock, pipe, fittings, irregular surfaces, or seized hardware that needs more wraparound bite, this tool makes sense. If most of your work is on standard hex fasteners with easy access, you may not need a chain wrench often. But when you do need one, a compact 9 inch model like this earns its spot fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWrap Around What Standard Jaws Cannot\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:\/\/www.milwaukeetool.com\/--\/web-images\/sc\/e747d209737249bca92174cc9d2b841a?hash=46c5b87b8f9201d1e49f00643c7542c3\u0026amp;lang=en\" alt=\"Milwaukee 48-22-3542 9 Inch Locking Chain Wrench shown in a clean product view with chain and locking handle for gripping pipe, fittings, and irregular round material in shop or jobsite work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe chain design is the whole point here. Instead of relying on two jaw faces to grab a shape, the Milwaukee 48-22-3542 wraps around the work and locks down, giving you a more secure hold on material that standard pliers or wrenches tend to slip on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCurved jaw helps maximize pressure points across bolts, nuts, and general purpose applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eOne-handed control release speeds up repositioning when you need to move quickly between holds\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-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\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eLocking Chain Wrench\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eForged Alloy Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eJaw Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCurved Jaw with Hardened Jaws\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eRelease Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eOne-Handed Control Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eRust Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\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\"\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical Service\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMaintenance Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePipe and Fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRound Material Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\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\"\u003eIf the material wants to slip, take a second to seat the chain so the curved jaw lands where it can build pressure before you lock it down. That small adjustment usually gives you a cleaner bite and saves you from having to reset the wrench mid-turn.\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          Limited Lifetime Warranty.\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\u003eMilwaukee 48-22-3542 9 Inch Locking Chain Wrench Gets the Weird Grabs Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of specialty hand tool you do not reach for every hour, but when the job calls for it, nothing else in the bag does the same work as cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumbers, mechanics, service techs, and maintenance pros who deal with pipe, fittings, rounded parts, or awkward shapes that regular wrenches struggle to hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Torque Lock setup, one-handed release, hardened jaws, and forged alloy steel build make it faster to use and tougher than bargain chain wrenches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a purpose-built gripping tool, not a do-everything wrench. If your work involves standard hex fasteners only, it may stay in the drawer. If you work on round or irregular material, it will pay for itself.\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 is the main advantage of a locking chain wrench?\u003c\/strong\u003e The chain wraps around round or irregular material, giving you a more secure hold than a standard wrench or pliers on hard-to-grip shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this wrench have a quick release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Milwaukee lists a fast, easy, one-handed control release on the 48-22-3542.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The tool uses forged alloy steel construction and hardened jaws for strength and grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include corrosion protection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Milwaukee states that this locking chain wrench has rust protection to help increase tool life by reducing corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Milwaukee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53231574679846,"sku":"48-22-3542","price":38.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052126_1.jpg?v=1779327382","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/milwaukee-9-in-locking-chain-wrench-with-torque-lock-and-one-handed-release-48-22-3542","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}