Advantages Of Using A Tong Line Pull System

Tong Line Pull and Tong Toque systems are essential instruments required when drilling for oil. These systems are designed to accurately read makeup and breakout torque. Their aim is to reduce drill collar and tool joint failure.



These systems measure the torque being applied to the drill pipe, tubing, casing, and drill collars when joints are formed. This is essential in decreasing drill collar failure, alongside tool joint failure. Every tong system includes a hydraulic load cell, hose assembly, shackles bracket, liquid filled gauge with damper assembly, and the recharge kit.

Universal tong line pull system

This system indicates make-up or break-out torque in pounds for drill collars drill string components, and its components. This makes it useful when the system is being used with tong handles at varying lengths. Since tong line pull gauges are used on hydraulic, manual tongs, they can be used with any handle length. These systems are built to be universal and compatible so that it can be transferred from one system to the other without worrying about the handle length. They measure the force in pounds on any system, making them ideal for a drill that requires more than a set of tongs.



Tong torque

Tong torque systems, on the other hand, measure torque in foot pounds. They indicate the torque applied when power tongs are utilized to run pipe or casing. These systems are developed for specific power tongs and can be used with compression or tension load cells.

Benefits of tong line systems

Built to last: the system is made up of hardwearing components. The rugged design is built to last many years with little to no maintenance.

Gauge target can be set: the torque gauge can be set to the required value so that the driller has a clear target to achieve.  

Low chances of breakdown: fluid filled design of the torque gauge results in fewer breakdowns and therefore little to no repairs. It’s an investment to protect expensive equipment.

Provides accurate torque reading:  Accurate torque reading is necessary to reduce tool joint failure and drill collar.

Multiple design configurations: this system comes in a wide variety of specifications. It can be sized for your application. Tong line pull indicating systems by Contact Instruments, for example, are available in box mount and panel mount configurations as well. As for sensor options, they are available for 20,000 lbs, 25,000 lbs, and 30,000 lbs.

Contact Instruments have reliable tong line pull systems that are ideal for drilling contractors, tool companies, and directional companies. They are one of Canada’s only OEM drilling instrumentation manufacturers. They aim to provide solutions for the global drilling and well servicing market. Their core team had over 90 years of experience! Visit their website for electronic gauges, trash pump parts, clipper weight indicators and more products.

 

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