Summary of Contents for GEARENCH PETOL DA1344
- Page 1 PETOL™ Drill Pipe Tong DA1344 Operating Manual GEARENCH™ P.O. Box 192 4450 South Highway 6 Clifton, Texas 76634 Phone: (254) 675-8651 Fax: (254) 675-6100 © 2018 by GEARENCH. All rights reserved Form DA1344 revision 12-17-18...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents DA1344 PETOL™ Drill Pipe Tong Description ..............1 Warranty ..........................2 Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading ......................6 Environmental Conditions ..........................7 Normal Life Expectancy ............................. 7 Lubrication ................................. 8 Periodic Inspection List for PETOL™ Special Chain ..................8 Operation .......................... -
Page 3: Da1344 Petol™ Drill Pipe Tong Description
DA1344 PETOL™ Drill Pipe Tong Description The PETOL™ Drill Pipe Tongs were designed for making up and breaking out drill pipe, and tubular products. The DA1344 will work diameters from 1 inches to 5 inches and up to 5,000 foot-pounds of torque. The tongs are adjusted by exchanging chain sections and adjusting a chain screw nut to work the various diameters. -
Page 4: Warranty
Law Applicable All matters related to the sale and/or use of the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of this limited warranty, along with the construction and enforcement of the terms of this limited warranty itself, shall be subject to the substantive and procedural laws of the state of Texas, not the conflicts of laws provisions of Texas, but rather the laws of Texas themselves. - Page 5 Arbitration Clause In the event of dispute or claim arises out of the sale and/or use of the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of this limited warranty, or arises out of the interpretation or enforcement of the terms and conditions of this limited warranty, such dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
- Page 6 Safety While we pride ourselves on the quality and dependability we build into GEARENCH™ tools and products, we caution users that it is only prudent to know and follow the simple rules of safety when using our products, or anyone else's.
- Page 7 Safety Goggles must always be worn by persons in any area where hand and powered tools are being used. Never apply excess leverage to a wrench or tool by means of a "Cheater Bar". Never strike wrenches and tools with hammers or other objects. All tools should be kept clean, inspected on a regular basis, and replaced when they show signs of wear.
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Page 8: Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading
Responsibility of Distributors IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASERS OF GEARENCH PRODUCTS TO CONVEY THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT, THROUGH THE CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION, DOWN TO AND INCLUDING THE INDIVIDUAL... -
Page 9: Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions Wrench chains operate in widely varying environments, from wet outdoor conditions to mildly or highly corrosive industrial atmospheres. They can also be exposed to abrasives such as sand or grit. The possible effects include: Moisture - Corrosion and rust reduce chain strength by causing pitting and cracking. Temperature - Very cold temperatures reduce chain strength by embrittlement. -
Page 10: Lubrication
Lubrication One of the most important but often-overlooked factors is adequate lubrication. In addition to reducing internal friction, maintaining a film of oil on all chain surfaces will inhibit rusting and corrosion, This is important as corrosion of highly stressed, hardened steel chain components can cause a major reduction in the load capacity of leaf chain and result in link plate cracking. - Page 12 Safety Precautions 1. Always wear safety goggles to protect eyes. 2. Select the right tool for the job. 3. Keep tools in good condition. 4. Use tools correctly. 5. Keep tools in a safe place. 6. Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety shoes as appropriate. 7.
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Page 13: Operation
Operation The typical application of one Drill Pipe Tong is shown in the figure below. Normally an additional tong is used as a backup. The backup tong is not shown for clarity. The tong will exert torque when the cylinder is retracted as shown. The tong will ratchet when the cylinder is extended. -
Page 14: Chain Screw Adjustment
Chain Screw Adjustment Adjust the chain screw nut for approximately the position of the jaw relative to the handle as shown in the diagram below. The jaw spring must be compressed to latch the chain screw nut. Warning! The pipe must NOT contact the side of the chain screw as shown above. Contact will cause premature breakage of the chain screw and could cause injury or death. -
Page 15: Chain Identification Guide
Chain Identification Guide... -
Page 16: Dimensions
Dimensions... -
Page 17: Torque And Diameter Capacity
Torque and Diameter capacity The following table lists the maximum working torques and the corresponding handle loads for the diameter range of the assembly. The table used must match the handle and pipe used in the assembly. Torque arm lengths, maximum torque and maximum handle load will vary with each diameter and handle combination. -
Page 18: Parts List
The following drawings, diagrams, and parts lists describe all parts, which may be needed as replacement items. All tong components are manufactured only by GEARENCH™. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SUBSTITUTE THESE COMPONENTS. The tong will not work properly unless these components are matched to the specific application. - Page 19 Tong Assembly Parts List Item Qty. Part Number Description HG03 Spring guide HS01 Spring DH1344 Handle HU74 Spring pin bushing HP056 Spring pin HXC001 Spring pin cotter HP054 Jaw handle pin HXKR062 Jaw pin klipring HS20SS Insert key spring HP902 Insert key 16,17 HI08D...
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Page 20: Wear Limits
Wear Limits The following table indicates limiting diameters on the components of the PETOL™ Drill Pipe Tong. When localized wear is beyond any one of the limits indicated, the component should be replaced. Part Description Location Limit Dimension Number HP054 Jaw –... -
Page 21: Non-Destructive Evaluation
Non-Destructive Evaluation The figures below indicate the critical areas of the tong handle and jaw. A critical area is defined as an area in which no unrepaired crack indications are permitted and in which no major weld repairs are permitted. There are no critical areas on the bar hanger. Weld repairs are only permitted on the handle, jaw, and bar hanger. -
Page 22: Weld Repairs
1 inch, whichever is smaller, or when the extent of the cavity does not exceed approximately 10 square inches. Major weld repairs must be performed by GEARENCH™ or an approved repair center using appropriate procedures followed by full heat treatment and load testing.
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