KNIPEX Launches Improved Cobra ES
KNIPEX North America has unveiled a new and improved Cobra ES.
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The new Cobra ES comes in a 10-inch or 7 1/4-inch model. The new model features a more slender headsize to provide access to tighter locatoins. |
The new Cobra ES has all the advantages of the original Cobra but with even better accessibility, greater capacity and more functions.
The existing 10-inch model (87 51 250) has been redesigned to offer increased capacity (from 1 1/4 inch to 1 1/2-inch capacity on round materials) and better gripping due to an optimized jaw design.
The jaw now features front gripping serration as well as a cross groove for holding smaller, round materials such as nails. Additionally, the head size on the new model is slenderer for even better access to confined spaces.
The new 7 1/4-inch model (87 51 180) has the same features & functionalities at a more compact size. With a jaw capacity of 1 1/4-inch on both round and hex materials, the smaller size will be a great addition to any tradesmen’s everyday carry lineup.
“The need for a reliable tool that can easily access those hard-to-reach places on the jobsite is not industry specific” said Beverly Richards, vice president of marketing. “We believe all tradesmen will benefit from having the Cobra ES in their bag and we’re excited to grow this product family.”
Both versions feature the well-known push-button adjustment with the 7 1/4-inch model offering 18 adjustment positions and 25 for the 10-inch model.
The 10-inch Cobra ES was first manufactured in 2006.
Since then, it has been considered a “specialty” Cobra, mainly being used in the automotive and maintenance industries.
Both sizes of the Cobra ES will be available soon at select authorized retailers in North America.