Extra-Capacity Adjustable Wrench, 12-Inch
O50712 - spec sheet
Warnings
- Do NOT extend handle length.
- Do NOT push or hammer wrench.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
Features
- Made with alloy steel to handle the torque and wear of tough jobs
- Extra-Capacity Jaw; Forged Steel; Laser Engraved SAE and Metric Scales; Soft Dipped Grips; Hang Holes
- Contoured dipped handle for extra grip and comfort
- Forged heat-treated alloy steel ensures maximum strength and lightness for optimum performance
- Easy to adjust knurls for smooth, single-handed operation
- Chrome plated for maximum rust resistance
- Adjustable Wrench with extra capacity and smaller size for jobs in confined spaces
- Large loop hole in the handle for tethering or hanging on a peg
O50712 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Adjustable Wrench
- Handle Color:
- Orange Pantone 165C
- Product Details:
- Adjustable Wrench
- Product Subgroup:
- Hammers & Wrenches
- Handle Finish:
- Plastisol Dipped
- Product Material:
- 6140 Forged Steel
- Reversible:
- Yes
- Standards:
- ASME B107.100
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
Klein Tools O5078 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Klein Tools extra-capacity adjustable wrench safe to use on live electrical work?
No. The Klein extra-capacity adjustable wrench is NOT insulated. The plastisol dipped handle is there for grip and comfort, not shock protection, and Klein states plainly that plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are not intended for protection against electrical shock. For live work you need a wrench rated and marked as insulated.
2) What sizes does the Klein extra-capacity adjustable wrench come in, and which one should I carry on the belt?
Two lengths: 8-inch (model O5078) and 12-inch (model O50712). Both are built on the extra-capacity jaw, so each opens wider than a standard adjustable of the same handle length. That is the point of the design, more jaw capacity in a shorter body for work in tight spaces, so the 8-inch is the one to carry for panel and confined-space work while the 12-inch gives you the longer handle for more torque.
3) Does this Klein adjustable wrench meet a recognized standard for institutional tool purchasing?
It is built to ASME B107.100, the standard covering adjustable wrenches. That is the spec line to quote on an MRO or government tool requisition that calls for standards-compliant hand tools.
4) Can the jaw on the Klein O50712 wrench be used in both directions?
Yes, the wrench is reversible, so you can work the jaw from either side of a nut without flipping your grip. Combined with the knurl adjustment, which Klein designed for smooth single-handed operation, that matters when you only have one hand free in a panel or on a ladder.
5) Can I tether this Klein wrench for work at height?
Yes. There's a large loop hole in the handle intended for tethering or hanging on a peg, which is what you need for elevated work where dropped-object control is enforced, and it also lets the wrench hang on a shadow board in a shop.
6) Can I slip a pipe over the handle of a Klein adjustable wrench for more leverage, or strike it with a hammer?
No to both. Klein's instructions say do not extend the handle length and do not push or hammer the wrench, and approved eye protection should always be worn. Cheater bars overload the adjustable jaw and are the usual cause of a sprung or broken wrench. If the fastener needs more torque than the 12-inch handle gives you, move to a struck wrench or a breaker bar and socket.
7) Does the Klein extra-capacity adjustable wrench read in metric as well as inches?
Both. The jaw scales are laser engraved in SAE and metric, so you can set an approximate opening either way. Laser engraving holds up better than stamped-and-painted markings on a tool that lives in a pouch.
8) What steel is the Klein adjustable wrench made from, and will it rust in a service truck?
The body is 6140 forged, heat-treated alloy steel, chrome plated for rust resistance. Alloy steel is what lets it take the torque and wear of heavy service work without the weight penalty of a cast tool.
9) Is the orange handle on these Klein wrenches a standard color across the tool set?
The handle is Orange Pantone 165C in a plastisol dip, the same high-visibility scheme Klein uses across its electrical hand tool line. Practical upside for a crew: an orange-handled tool is easy to spot in a trench, a ceiling grid, or the bottom of a bag, and easy to flag as shop property.
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