GEARENCH SCT1838 User Manual

PETOL™ SURGRIP™ Casing Tong

SCT1838

Data Book

GEARENCH™

P.O. Box 192

4450 South Highway 6

Clifton, Texas 76634

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

© 2013 by GEARENCH. All rights reserved

Form SCT1838 revision 03/08/13

Table of Contents

PETOL™ SCT1838 SURGRIP™ Casing 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

Tong Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 6

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

Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Operation ................................................................................................................................. 8

Suspension .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Torque capacity .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Use on couplings ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Parts List ................................................................................................................................ 10

Wear Limits ........................................................................................................................... 12

Material Qualifications ......................................................................................................... 13

Non-Destructive Evaluation ................................................................................................. 14

Weld Repairs ......................................................................................................................... 15

Certificates ............................................................................................................................. 17

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PETOL™ SCT1838 SURGRIP™ Casing Tong Description

The SCT1838 PETOL™ SURGRIP™ Casing Tong was designed for making up and
breaking out casing. It is rated for operation on 18" to 38" diameters.

The tong is adjusted by exchanging belts to work different nominal sizes of casing.

The SCT1838 offers the following features:

A high strength aramid fiber belt with polyurethane covering to grip the pipe and
reduce the weight dramatically as compared to chain or lug jaws.

The tong is designed such that in case of an overload, the belt would fracture and
extend. The tong will stay connected to the casing and no fragments would be
expelled from the tong.

A secondary belt anchoring hole is located in the jaw to be used on couplings if
required without the need for a different belt.

A hanger attached to the tong handle to suspend the tong during operation with
multiple mounting holes to achieve a proper balance point.

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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 o f 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 addition, this limited warranty is in lieu of all other wa rranties, express or implied, verbal
or written. To the maximum extent allowed by law GEARENCH disclaims all implied warranties, including
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, whether 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 this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you
may also have other rights, which vary from state to state, province to province, or country to country.

Are Personal Injuries Covered

In the event you, s omeone working for you, or any othe r pe rso n sustain a per sona l inj ury as a r esult o f using the
GEARENCH tool, GEARENCH limits its potential liability for such a claim or injury to the fullest extent
allowed by law, and disclaims and denies any liability for such personal injury.

Please be advised that some states do not allow 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 sale and/o r use of the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of this limited warranty,
along with the const ruction and enfo rcement 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.

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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 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 o f this warranty, except in suc h forum. Purchase and /or use of the GEAREN CH tool
makes you subject to the benefits and limitations of this limited warranty. Accordingly, any writ, judgment 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 dispute or claim arises out of the sale and/or use o f 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. If r equired to accomplish the purpose o f this Arbitration clause, the purchaser hereby
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 o r any
other doc ument 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 document that are contrary to the terms
and limitations of this warranty.

Severability

If any term or limitation contained in this limited warranty is deemed unenforceable by law, then the term 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: Nat ional
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™ replacement parts - no other parts are of comparable strength, 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 National 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 excess lev erage to a wrench o r tool by means of a "Cheater Bar". Never st rike
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. Brace yourself firm ly 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 PR OCEDURES MANUAL, 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. Chains and attachments
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 PUR CHASERS 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.

Tong Inspection

It is recommended that the tong be visually inspected on a daily basis for signs of damaged
components. The belt should be visually inspected on a daily basis for indications of exposed
cords or fractured cords. Belts with more than 6 exposed cords should be immediately
removed from service. Belts with any single exposed cord reduced to 2/3 (67%) or less of the
initial fiber cross-sectional area should be im mediately removed from service. A belt with
any cord which protrudes through the polyurethane covering, which indicates a fractured
cord, should be removed from service immediately. Cord separation is allowable provided
the fibers are not exposed beyond the limits stated above. The hanger bolts should be
inspected on a daily basis.

It is recommended that the tong handle and jaw be removed and magnetic particle i nspected,
at a minimum, on an annual basis for indications of cracking. Local operational procedures
may require more frequent inspection. Please refer to th e appropriate section for inspecti on
criteria and allowable repair procedures.

Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading

Damage to the tong is possible if the following conditions are present. Users are cautioned to
be aware that these practices could result in premature breaking of the tong.

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 on the belt. 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 vise, inadequate support of
the part being broken out, and improper seating of the part being broken out in the tong or
vise. Improper seating will occur when the OD of the part is not consistent within the width
of the tong or vise jaw.

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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 only PETOL™ & TITAN™ replacement parts to ensure proper strength.

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Operation

The typical application of one SURGRIP™ Casing 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

The tong should be suspended by the attached hanger. Use the appropriate hole in the hanger
to obtain the best possible balance of the tong. Always use a suspension line of adequate
capacity to safely hold up the tong during operation.

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Torque capacity

Diameter

Number

Torque

(inches)

(foot-pounds)

(pounds)

18

SCTB1838-1800

77.59

151,300

23,400

20

SCTB1838-2000

78.32

152,700

23,400

22

SCTB1838-2200

79.05

154,200

23,400

24

SCTB1838-2400

79.79

155,600

23,400

26

SCTB1838-2600

80.52

157,000

23,400

30

SCTB1838-3000

81.98

159,900

23,400

32

SCTB1838-3200

82.71

161,300

23,400

36

SCTB1838-3600

84.18

164,100

23,400

38

SCTB1838-3800

84.91

165,600

23,400

The SCT1838 SURGRIP Casing Tong utilizes a different belt for each nominal diameter.
The maximum working loads are shown in the table below.

Belt

Part

Arm

Length

Maximum

Torque

Maximum

Line Pull

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

Use on couplings

The jaw has two belt anchoring holes. One hole is marked “PIPE”, when this hole is fixed to
the handle, the tong will latch on the pipe for the appropriate belt. The third hole is marked
“COUPLING”, this hole will allow the tong to be latched onto a coupling with a diameter of
one inch over the pipe diameter.

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Parts List

The following drawings, diagrams, and parts li sts describe al l parts, whi ch 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 resulting from subsequent use.

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Parts List

Item

Qty.

Part Number

Description

Notes

1

1

SCTH1838

Handle 2

1

SCTJ1838

Jaw 3

1

HP063

Jaw-handle pin

4 2

HXSR225

Retaining ring

Smalley WSM-225 (or equal)

5

2

HI09D

Diamond point insert

6 2

HP904

Insert key

7 2

HS21

Insert key spring

8 1

HP064

Belt – jaw pin

9 2

HXSR337

Spiral retaining ring

Smalley WSM-337 (or equal)

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2

SCTL1838

Lock Ring

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6

HXS042

Countersunk socke t
head cap srew

5/16-18unc X 1-3/4

12

2

HXSS008

Spring pin

McMaster-Carr 8482A999
or equal

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1.50 ft

HXL-C1

Lanyard cable 18”
long

1/8” 302 stainless wire rope nylon coated

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2.00 ft

HXL-C1

Lanyard cable 24”
long

1/8” 302 stainless wire rope nylon coated

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4

HXL-S1

Lanyard sleeve (use 1
per lanyard loop)

Type 304 stainless wire rope sleeve 1/8”

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1

HP062

Belt-handle pin

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1

HH19

Hanger 18

2

HXS079

Hanger bolt (drilled)

19

2

HXN062

Slotted hex nut

½-20UNF

20

2

HXC008

Cotter pin

1/8 X 1-1/4

21

-

SCTB1838-XXXX

Belt (as required)

See table page 9

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Wear Limits

Part

Number

Description

Location

Limit diameter

HP063

Jaw – handle pin

Pin body

2.215 (min)

HP062

Belt - handle pin

Pin body

3.815 (min)

HP064

Belt - jaw pin

Pin body

3.325 (min)

SCTH1838

Handle

Jaw pin hole

2.285 (max)

SCTH1838

Handle

Belt pin hole

3.935 (max)

SCTH1838

Handle

Load loop

2.250 (max)

SCTJ1838

Jaw

Handle pin hole

2.285 (max)

SCTJ1838

Jaw

Master pin holes (2 places)

3.425 (max)

The following table indicates limiting diameters on the components of the SURGRIP™
Casing Tong. When localized wear is beyond any one of the limits indicated, the component
should be replaced.

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Part

Description

Material

Yield

(min)

Tensile

(min)

Charpy

(min)

Reduction

(min)

SCTH1838

Handle

AISI 4318

110 ksi

120 ksi

31.0 ft-lb

25%

SCTJ1838

Jaw

AISI 4318

110 ksi

120 ksi

31.0 ft-lb

25%

HP062

Belt –
handle pin

AISI 4140

110 ksi

120 ksi

31.0 ft-lb

25%
HI09D

Insert

AISI M2

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

HP063

Jaw –
handle pin

AISI 4140

165 ksi

180 ksi

11.0 ft-lb

25%

HP064

Belt – jaw
pin

AISI 4140

110 ksi

120 ksi

31.0 ft-lb

25%
HH19

Hanger

AISI 1018

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

SCTB1838-

Belt

Aramid-

Composite

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Material Qualifications

The following table is a list of the materials and grades used in the manufacture of the
SCT1020 SURGRIP™ Casing Tong.

Number

XXXX

Polyurethane

Strength

Strength

Impact

of Area

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Non-Destructive Evaluation

The figure below indicates the critical areas of th e tong handle. 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 jaw that meet these criteria.

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Weld Repairs

Scope:

This procedure is to be followed for minor repairs of crack indications in heat treated alloy
steels. A weld repair shall be considered minor when the depth of the cavity does not exceed
30% of the actual wall thickness or 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.

Application:

This procedure applies to steel castings, forgings and, wrought with carbon content between

0.25% 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 shall be made with the FCAW process with a filler material of class E71T-1 or
equivalent with CO2 shielding gas by a qualified welder.

Preheat:

Preheat the weld area to 400°F minimum.

Interpass temperature:

The interpass temperature to be 850°F maximum. All weld slag to be removed prior to
application of additional layers.

Post weld heat treatment:

Post heat immediately after welding to 400 - 800°F for 4 minutes minimum at temperatu re.
Wrap in insulating blanket and allow to slow cool to ambient temperature.

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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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Certificates

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