GEARENCH PETOL Slim Grip Tongs User Manual

Petol SlimGrip Tong

Operating Manual

Gearench

P.O. Box 192

4450 South Highway 6

Clifton, Texas 76634

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

© 2012 by GEARENCH. All rights reserved

Form SLG revision 11/01/12

Table of Contents

Petol SlimGrip Tong Description .......................................................................................... 1

Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 2

Safe Practices and Procedures ............................................................................................... 4

Responsibility ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Safe Practices ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Sources and Publications ......................................................................................................................... 5

Responsibility of Distributors ............................................................................................................................. 6

Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading ........................................................................................................ 6

Environmental Conditions .................................................................................................................................. 7

Operation ................................................................................................................................. 9

SLG10 Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 10

SLG13 Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 10

SLG15 Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 11

Parts List ................................................................................................................................ 12

Non-Destructive Evaluation ................................................................................................. 13

Weld Repairs ......................................................................................................................... 14

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Petol SlimGrip Tong Description

The Petol SlimgGrip Tongs were designed for m aking up and breaking out casing, drill pipe,
down hole tools, and other tubular products with restricted gripping widths. The Petol
SlimGrip Tongs have the following specifications:

Model: SLG10
Diameter Range: 1 – 2 1/4 inches
Working Load: 1500 ft-lbs
Torque Arm Length: 18 1/4 - 18 7/8 inches
Gripping Width: 1 – 3/16 inches
Maximum Line Pull: 950 lbs

Model: SLG13
Diameter Range: 2-3/8 - 4 inches
Working Load: 5000 ft-lbs
Torque Arm Length: 32 - 34 inches
Gripping Width: 1 – 3/4 inches
Maximum Line Pull: 1760 lbs

Model: SLG15
Diameter Range: 3 1/2 - 6 1/2 inches
Working Load: 7500 ft-lbs
Torque Arm Length: 41 – 42 3/4 inches
Gripping Width: 1 – 1/4 inches
Maximum Line Pull: 2100 lbs

WARNING: Under no circumstances should the maximum working load be
exceeded. Overloading may result in injury or death. Always use a load cell or
other calibrated indicating device to monitor the line pull on the tong to avoid an
overload.

The Petol SlimGrip Tongs have the following features:

No adjustment needed.

Simple installation and removal of the tong from the pipe.

High strength alloy steels used throughout for long life with the toughest jobs.

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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. Box 192 · Clifton, TX 76634

What Will We Do To Correct Problems

Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at GEARENCH’s option, and returned at no charge to you, the
original purchaser; or, if after three attempts at repair or replacement during the warranty period, the product
defect in material or workmanship persists, you can elect to receive a full refund of your original purchase price
for the product.

What Is Not Covered

Defects, failures or conditions that are due to normal wear and tear, abuse or misuse, are not covered by this
limited warranty. In add ition, this li mited warranty is in lieu o f all other warranties, e xpress or i mplied, verba l
or written. To the maximum extent allowed b y law GEARENCH disclaims all implied warranties, incl uding
implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. GEARENCH also specifically
denies any liability for any incidental damages and/or consequential damages, including but not limited to
property damage to property other than the product itself, loss of sales profits, down time, costs or any other
damages measurable in money, whet her or not included in the foregoing enumeration.

Please be advised that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so t hi s l i mita t io n o r e xcl u sio n ma y no t ap p l y t o yo u. T his war r ant y gi ve s you specific ri g hts, a nd you
may also have other rights, which vary from state to state, province to province, o r c ountry to country.

Are Personal Injuries Covered

In the event you, someone wor kin g fo r yo u, o r a n y ot her p er so n s usta i n a pe r so nal injury as a r e sult of using the
GEARENCH tool, GEARENCH limits its potential liability for such a claim or injury to the fullest extent
allowed by law, and disclaims a nd denies any liability for such personal injury.

Please be advised that so me states do not allo w the exclusion or limitation of liability for personal injuries, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you, or the individual claiming injury.

No Other Express Warranty Applies

This GEARENCH LIMITED WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty, express or implied for
GEARENCH products. No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to alter, modify, expand or
reduce the terms of this warranty or to make any other warranty on behalf of GEARENCH.

Law Applicable

All matters related to the sa le and/or use of the GEARENCH to ol that is the subject of this limited warranty,
along with the construc tion and e nforcement 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 themse l ves.

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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 cla im or lawsuit to the offices of GEAREN CH in Clifto n, Bosque
County, Texas. No claim or suit may be brought against GEARENCH, ari sin g out of t he sale a nd /or use o f the
tool, or arising out of the terms of this warr anty, except in such forum. Purchase and/or use of the GEARENCH
tool makes you subject to the benefits and limitations of this limited warranty. Accordingly, any writ, j ud g me nt
or other enforcement, obtained from a jurisdiction, county, parish, state or federal court or other country, other
that from the forum identified above, shall be void and unenforceable against GEARENCH.

Arbitration Clause

In the event of dispu te or claim arises out of the sale and/or use of the GEARENC H tool that is the subject o f
this limited warranty, or arises out of the interpretation or enforcement of the terms and conditions of this
limited warr anty, such disput e shall be submitted to binding arbitration pursuant to the rules of the American
Arbitration Association. I f required to acco mplish the purpo se of this Arbitration clause, the p urchaser hereb y
expressly waives any right to demand trial by jury.

Complete Agreement

This express limited warranty contains the entire agreement regarding express or implied warranties related to
the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of it. No writing or language contained in the purchase order or any
other document of the purchaser, or invoice of GEARENCH or any intermediate seller, shall be construed as
modifying, in any way, the rights and liabilities contained in this limited warranty. Gearench expressly
disclaims any obligations expressed in any customer purchase order or docume nt that are contrary to the terms
and limitations of this warrant y.

Severability

If any term or limitation c ontained i n this li mited warra nty is d eemed u nenforceab le by law, then the ter m shall
be severed from the remaining portions of the limited warranty which shall remain enforceable.

All communications to GEARENCH regarding the use of the tool and any aspect of the sale of the tool of this
limited warranty should be addressed to GEARENCH.

GEARENCH · 4450 South Highway 6 · P.O. Box 192 · Clifton, TX 76634

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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. A part of every job
instruction program should therefore be detailed training in the proper use of hand tools (and
of all other special tools and equipment needed to accomplish the job)." - (Source: National
Safety Council)

"Employers are responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees,
including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees." - (Source: OSHA

1910.242A)

Replacement Parts

Use only PETOL repla cement parts - no other parts are of comparable stren gth, quality and
interchangeability.

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.

Always follow safe practices and procedures in accordance with the recommendations of
OSHA, The Nation al Safety Council (NSC), The Hand Tools Institute (HTI), The National
Association of Chain Manufacturers (NACM), The International Association of Drilling
Contractors (IADC), Etc. All applicable Governmental rules, regulations or restrictions, now
in effect or which may be promulgated, take precedence over the suggestions in this
publication. The information in this publication is designed to supplement standard safe
practices and procedures, not in lieu of, or replacement thereof.

Safe Practices
(Source: The National Safety Council)

Failure to observe one or more of the following five safe practices accounts for most hand
and powered tool accidents:

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

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Safety Goggles must always be worn by persons in any area where hand and powered tools
are being used.

Never apply ex cess leverage t o a wrench o r tool b y 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 th ey 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. Brace yourself firmly and pull rather than push when wrenching. (If
necessary to push, do so with the flat of the hand rather than gripping around the wrench.)

Never stand under or near loads being hoisted off the ground.

READ SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES MANUA L, CATALOG INFORMATION
AND PRODUCT LABELING PRIOR TO OPERATION.

Spinning and drill pipe chain, cathead chain, and the PETOL Connecting Link attachment are
designed for the specific purpose for which the name indicates. C hains and att achments that
are to be used for any other purpose should be selected in accordance with the
recommendations of ASTM, NACM, Rigger's Handbook, and the commercial chain
manufacturer's technical manuals.

Safety Sources and Publications

In the interest of Safety the following sources of Safety information is furnished:

The Hand Tools Institute (HTI)
25 North Broadway
Tarrytown, New York 10591
[phone]
www.hti.org

The National Safety Council (NSC)
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, Illinois 60143-3201
[phone]
www.nsc.org

International Safety Council
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, Illinois 60143-3201
[phone]

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Responsibility of Distributors

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASE RS OF GEARENCH PR ODUCTS 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.

The service life of leaf chains can be altered by a variety of adverse operating conditions.
The following information discusses the most important of these conditions for consideration
when operating or scheduling replacement of leaf chain systems.

Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading

Attempting to “inch loads which are beyond the rated capacity of the tool.

Striking the tool with a hammer or other object while force is being exerted in an attempt to
loosen a “frozen” joint.

Side pull can be caused by pulling or pushing on the tong in a direction that is not along a
perpendicular plane, unleveled mounting of the tong, inadequate support of the part being
broken out, and improper seating of the part being broken out in the ton. Improper seating
will occur when the diameter of the part is not consistent within the width of the tong jaw.

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Environmental Conditions

Tongs 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 strength by causing pitting and cracking.
Temperature - Very cold temperatures reduce strength by embrittlement.
Chemical Solutions or Vapors - Corrosive attack of components’ grain structure and/or

the mechanical connections between the components (crevice corrosion) may occur.
Cracking often is microscopic. Propagation to complete failure can be eventual or
sudden.

Abrasives - Accelerated wearing and scoring of the articulating members may occur, with
a corresponding reduction in strength.

These conditions, when coupled with normal wear, can result in environmentally assisted
failure. It is impossible to predict life under complex conditions, as the degree of hostility
and its effects are dependent on many variables such as temperature, time of exposure,
concentration of corrosive atmosphere or medium, degree of abrasive wear, etc. Establishing
the degree and frequency of unpredictable dynamic loading is also difficult.

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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. Never electroplate assembled leaf chains or components. Plating will result in failure
from hydrogen embrittlement.

10. Do not weld any chain or component. Welding spatter should never be allowed to
come into contact with chain or components.

11. Leaf chains are manufactured exclusively from heat-treated steels and therefore must
not be annealed. If heating a chain with a cutting torch is absolutely necessary for
removal, the chain should not be reused.

12. Inspect chains frequently and regularly for link plate cracking, pin turning, pin
protrusion and corrosion.

13. Use only PETOL & TITAN replacement parts to ensure proper strength.

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Operation

The Petol SlimGrip Tong may be used in any orientation. Push the tong onto the pipe to
latch. No adjustment is needed for various diamters. Position the tong with the pipe as far
back on the jaws as possible.

The tong may be pulled by hand, hydraulic cylinder, overhead hoist, cable, or any other
means provided that the load is monitored to prevent overloading.

WARNING: Never use a cheater or any other means to extend the handle
length.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should the maximum working load be
exceeded. Overloading may result in injury or death. Always use a load cell or
other calibrated i nd i cati n g d evi ce to mon ito r the line pull on th e tong to avoid an
overload.

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.

To remove the tong from the pipe, simply open the tong by pulling on the upper jaw as
shown in the diagram above.

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SLG10 Dime nsions

SLG13 Dime nsions

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SLG15 Dime nsions

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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. Any non­GEARENCH substitutions of these components void all warranties and
subject the user to assumption of liabilities r esulting from subsequent use.

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SLG10 SLG13

SLG15

1 1 Handle

SLGH10

SLGH13 SLGH15
2 1 Upper Jaw SLGU10 SLGU13 SLGU15
3 1 Lower Jaw SLGL10 SLGL13 SLGL15
4 1 Grip N/A

SLGN13-F SLGN15-F
5 1 Upper Bushing HU21

HU13 HU15
6 1 Lower Bushing HU22 HU14

HU16

7 1

Upper Insert HI36D HI32D HI35D

8 1

Lower Insert HI37D HI33D HI04D

9 1

Lower Bolt HB68 HB15 HB43

10 1 Upper Bolt

HB68 HB16 HB34

11 2

insert Key HXS073 HP902 HP902
12 2 Insert Key Spring N/A HS20SS HS20SS
13 1 Lower Jaw Spring HS10 HS36

HS36 + HS19

14 2 Locking Nut HSN010 HXN065 HXN069

PARTS LIST

PART NUMBER

ITEM

QTY.

DESCRIPTION

Non-Destructive Ev alu at io n

The figure below indicates the critical areas of the lower jaw. A critical area is defined as an
area with no indications of a major dimension greater than 1/8” and no weld repairs are
permitted. There are no critical areas on the handle and grip that meet these criteria. There
are no nom-critical areas on all other components.

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Weld Repairs

This procedure is to be followed for minor repairs of indications in heat treated alloy steels. A weld
repair shall be considered minor when the depth of the cavity does not exceed 50% of the actual wall
thickness or 1 inch, whichever is smaller, or when the extent of the cavity does not exceed
approximately 5 square inches. Major weld repairs must be performed by Gearench or an approved
repair center using appropriate procedures followed by full heat treatment or by replacing the
component.

Application:

This procedure applies to steel castings, forgings and, wrought with carbon content between 0.15%
and 0.31%.

Weld preparation:

The crack indication is to be removed by carbon arc gouging, grinding, or machining until all
indication is removed. Magnetic particle inspection shall be used to verify that the crack indication
has been removed.

Filler material and process:

Repairs made with the FCAW process shall use a filler material of class E120T5-K4 or equivalent
with CO2 shielding gas. Repairs made with the SMAW process shall use a filler material of type E­12018-M. All welding is to be performed by a qualified welder.

Preheat:

Preheat the weld area to 300°F minimum.

Interpass temperature:

The interpass temperature is to be 600°F maximum. All weld slag to be removed prior to application
of additional layers by chipping, grinding or wire brushing. Do not peen the weld repair.

Post weld heat treatment:

Do not allow weld to cool below 300°F before stress relief. Post heat immediately after welding to
1010 - 1040°F for 1 hour per inch of thickness, 2 hours minimum at temperature. Water quench after
stress relief.

Weld blending and inspection:

The weld is to be ground flush with the adjacent parent material. The weld is to be inspected by
magnetic particle to verify that the weld area is free of all crack indications.

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