Petol Bull Tong LA116-23 Operating Manual Gearench P.O. Box 192 4450 South Highway 6 Clifton, Texas 76634 Phone: (254) 675-8651 Fax: (254) 675-6100 © 2008 by GEARENCH.
Table of Contents LA116-23 Petol Bull Tong Description ................................................................................. 1 Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 2 Safe Practices and Procedures ............................................................................................... 4 Responsibility .........................................................................................
LA116-23 Petol Bull Tong Description The Petol Bull Tongs were designed for making up and breaking out casing, drill pipe, and tubular product17 inches and up to 62,500 foot-pounds of torque. The tong is adjusted by exchanging chain sections and chain hooks to work the various diameters. The Bull Tongs have the following features: A high strength, heat treated alloy chain for rugged, dependable service. High strength alloy steels used throughout for long life with the toughest jobs.
Warranty What Is Covered Gearench tools are expressly warranted to you, the purchaser, to be free of defects in material and workmanship. How Long Coverage Lasts This express warranty lasts for the lifetime of the GEARENCH tool. Warranty coverage ends when the tool becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material. How Can You Get Warranty Service To obtain the benefit of this warranty, contact a GEARENCH sales representative in Clifton, Texas. GEARENCH · 4450 South Highway 6 · P.O.
Forum Selection Clause Any dispute arising out of the sale and/or use of the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of this limited warranty shall be presented in the form of a claim or lawsuit to the offices of GEARENCH in Clifton, Bosque County, Texas. No claim or suit may be brought against GEARENCH, arising out of the sale and/or use of the tool, or arising out of the terms of this warranty, except in such forum.
Safe Practices and Procedures Responsibility "It is the responsibility of the employer to train the employee in the proper selection and usage of tools, chains, etc., and to ensure that they are selected and used in that manner. In many instances, injury results because it is assumed that anybody knows how to use common hand tools. Observations and the record show that this is not the case.
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. Be especially careful not to place yourself in a position that could result in bodily injury in the event of a failure.
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 USING THE PRODUCT NOTE: In view of the fact that the actual use determines whether safety requirements have been met, the ultimate responsibility to comply rests with the end user.
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.
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. Protection from corrosion is important in storage as well as in service.
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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. Use lengths of assembled chain. Do not build lengths from individual components. 8. Do not attempt to rework damaged chain by replacing only the components obviously faulty. The entire chain may be compromised and should be discarded. 9.
Operation The typical application of one Bull 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 in the direction shown. The tong will ratchet when moved in a direction opposite to the line pull. Ratcheting is used when the tong must be pulled more than once to completely makeup or breakout the connection. Suspension When working vertical pipe, the tong should be suspended by the attached hanger.
Chain Identification Guide 12
Dimensions 13
Torque and Diameter Capacity The following table lists the maximum working torques and the corresponding handle loads for the diameter range of the tong. Diameter 6 6-1/2 7 7-1/2 8 8-1/2 9 9-1/2 10 10-1/2 11 11-1/2 12 12-1/2 13 13-1/2 14 14-1/2 15 15-1/2 16 16-1/2 17 Torque Arm Length (inches) 29.22 29.36 29.51 29.65 29.80 29.94 30.09 30.23 30.38 30.52 30.66 30.81 30.95 31.10 31.24 31.39 31.53 31.67 31.82 31.96 32.11 32.25 32.
Chain Selection The following table lists the diameter range of all chain assemblies used with this tong.
Torque – Handle Load Diagram To use chart: Draw a line from the diameter of the pipe through the desired torque. Read the handle load from the right hand column.
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. Consult our factory as your requirements change.
Tong Assembly Parts List Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Qty.
Chain Assembly Parts List Item 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 Part No.
