This distinctive power tong is designed with safety in mind as with all equipment designed and manufactured by Frank’s. During the design phase, Frank’s engineering staff had the unique opportunity to meet with in-house safety engineers and operation personnel to incorporate safety features not found in other dual string power tongs.
This lightweight Dual String Tong can be configured with either conventional inserts or with Frank’s Fluid GripTM technology. The grip systems design can make-up a range of tubulars sized from 2 1/16” through 3.5”. A high efficiency axial piston motor insures consistent high torque capabilities and facilitates a hydraulic speed control that eliminates the need to shift gears.
As required, the Dual String Tong can be easily interfaced with Frank’s Data Trek Advantage data acquisition system and all of it’s components. Both the conventional and Fluid Grip models of the Dual String Tong incorporate two unique features not found in other dual string tongs: Frank’s patented Zero Side LoadTM back-up technology and the Deep ThroatTM capability.
Deep ThroatTM design allows the make-up operation of both joints to be performed with out the necessity of rotating the power tong 1800, which results in a reduction of crew fatigue, establishes a safer environment and saves substantial rig time. (US Patent 5,482,390)
Zero Side LoadTM Integral Back-up completely eliminates all bending and shear forces induced by conventional power tongs during make-up. (US Patent 5,099,725)
When configured with conventional inserts, the Frank’s Dual String Tong is designed with a three-jaw gripping system. This greatly increases the contact area resulting in a reduction of die penetration and reduces pipe crushing.
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