Taparia Single Sided Adjustable Spanner

Product Highlights

• Manufacturer: Taparia Tools Ltd.
• Model: 1171-8 (8"/205mm) & 1172-10 (10"/255mm)
• Jaw opening: 26mm (8") / 30mm (10")
• Weight: approx. 230g (8") / approx. 390g (10")
• Material: Forged high-grade steel, heat treated
• Finish: Phosphate / chrome-plated
• Standard: Generally conforms to IS 6149-1984

Product Description

Taparia Single Sided Adjustable Spanner is a forged steel adjustable wrench built for the fast-paced world of plumbing, mechanical repair, and general fitting work. Available in the 205mm (8") and 255mm (10") sizes, it covers the two jaw-opening ranges most Indian households and workshops reach for first.

Each spanner is drop-forged from high-grade steel and heat treated for a long, trouble-free service life. A left-hand thumb screw adjusts the jaw as standard, and a precision-marked scale on the jaw lets you read the correct opening at a glance instead of eyeballing it — useful when you're matching a nut or fitting size before you start turning.

Key Features

• Forged construction: High-grade steel, heat treated for durability under repeated use
• Precision scale: Laser-marked jaw scale shows the exact opening size
• Smooth thumb-screw adjustment: Left-hand thumb screw as standard for one-handed resizing
• Corrosion-resistant finish: Phosphate or chrome plating protects against rust in humid storage

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications (Quick Reference)

Recommended Applications

Where this product fits best

• Plumbing fittings: Tightening and loosening pipe couplings, taps, and unions
• Furniture & fixture assembly: Nuts and bolts of varying sizes without a full socket set
• Vehicle maintenance: General nut and bolt work where a fixed spanner won't fit
• Electrical panel work: Cabinet and enclosure fasteners
• General home DIY: One tool covering a wide range of nut/bolt sizes

FAQs

1) What's the difference between the 8-inch and 10-inch versions?

The 8" (205mm) model has a 26mm maximum jaw opening and weighs about 230g, while the 10" (255mm) model opens wider to 30mm and weighs about 390g. Choose the 10" if you regularly work with larger nuts, pipe fittings, or need more leverage.

2) What jaw opening size do I need for standard plumbing fittings?

Most residential plumbing fittings and standard nuts fall within the 26–30mm range covered by these two sizes. If you're unsure, the 10" (30mm) gives you more headroom for larger fittings while still handling smaller ones.

3) How do I adjust the jaw correctly?

Turn the thumb screw (left-hand movement as standard) to widen or narrow the jaw, using the precision-marked scale on the jaw to match your fastener size before applying torque.

4) How is this different from a fixed-size spanner or a pipe wrench?

Unlike a fixed spanner, the adjustable jaw lets one tool cover a range of nut and bolt sizes instead of just one. Unlike a pipe wrench, it's designed for hex nuts and bolts with smooth jaw faces, not for gripping round pipe surfaces.

Returns & Exchange Policy

1. Return within 24 hours of delivery for:
   • Damaged or defective product
   • Wrong or missing item
2. Product cannot be returned once installed or used
3. Refer to Refund Policy for complete details