NOV HT Manual Tong-50006190 MAN 001-Rev G
NOV HT Manual Tong-50006190 MAN 001-Rev G
NOV HT Manual Tong-50006190 MAN 001-Rev G
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Special information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Note: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Caution: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warning: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General System Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Personnel Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Replacing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Proper Use of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Identification numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warning plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
HT-Tong restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dropped Object Prevention (DROPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Part numbers, ratings & weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lubrication and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recommended inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recommended grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Daily Inspection (when tool is in use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6 Monthly Inspection (when tool is in use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Annual (1 year) Inspection (when tool is in use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Magnetic Particle Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Evaluations of indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Qualifications and certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 1: Acceptance criteria for API 7k equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 2: Acceptance criteria for welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 3: Acceptance Criteria for wrought material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maximum allowable wear to maintain 100% torque rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Shop repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing dies/inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installation & commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Safety information befor use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Snub line saver pn 50006017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Applying make up torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Direction of pulling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Height of the tool joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Assembly & dis-assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disassembly of the hanger and lever assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing dies/inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lug jaw removal for changing sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lug jaw HT200 nut removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Overview possible problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Risk assessment acc. to EN12100:2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Conclusion Risk Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
General conclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Applicable standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reception, storage, transport & decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Immediately after reception* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Inspection and test during storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage general recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Storage after use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Torque values (US) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Torque values (metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Drawings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Parts lists and exploded views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Additional parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Parts list HT 14 manual tong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Exploded view HT14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Parts list HT 35 manual tong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Exploded view HT35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Parts list HT 55 manual tong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Exploded view HT55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Part list HT 65 manual tong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exploded view HT65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Parts list HT100 manual tong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Exploded view HT100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Parts list HT200 manual tong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Exploded view HT200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Air lift assembly HT200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Special dressing of HT200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Casing head assemblies overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Parts list HT 50 casing head assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Snub line saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Critical area drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Instructions
Original Instructions are published in English; in the event the end-user may wish to obtain a
translation of these in the official language of the country in which the machinery is to be
used please contact your local NOV representative. Please note that this service may not be
free of charge. Original Instruction can be downloaded from www.NOV.com/drilling
PĤvodní návod je zveĜejnČn v angliþtinČ; pokud si koncový uivatel pĜeje získat pĜeklad
návodu v úĜedním jazyce zemČ, ve které se zaĜízení bude pouívat, mĤe se obrátit na
místního zástupce spoleþnosti NOV. UpozorĖujeme, e tato sluba nemusí být zdarma.
PĤvodní návod je k dispozici ke staení na adrese www.NOV.com/drilling
Juhendi originaal on avaldatud inglise keeles. Kui lõppkasutaja soovib tõlget selle riigi
ametlikus keeles, kus seadmeid kasutatakse, palume pöörduda NOV-i kohaliku esindaja
poole. Palume silmas pidada, et see teenus ei pruugi olla tasuta. Juhendi originaali saab alla
laadida veebisaidilt www.NOV.com/drilling.
Instrukcijǐ originalas yra skelbiamas anglǐ kalba. Jei galutinis vartotojas norơtǐ gauti iǐ
instrukcijǐ vertimą Ƴ alies, kurioje Ƴrengimai turi bnjti naudojami, oficialiąją kalbą, reikơtǐ
kreiptis Ƴ vietinƳ NOV atstovą. Praome atkreipti dơmesƳ, kad i paslauga gali bnjti mokama.
Instrukcijǐ originalą galima parsisiǐsdinti i tinklalapio www.NOV.com/drilling
Oryginalne instrukcje zostaáy wydane w jĊzyku angielskim. Aby uzyskaü táumaczenie tych
instrukcji na jĊzyk kraju, w którym urządzenie ma byü uĪywane, naleĪy skontaktowaü siĊ
z lokalnym przedstawicielem firmy NOV. NaleĪy pamiĊtaü, Īe taka usáuga jest páatna.
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As Instruções Originais são publicadas em inglês; se o utilizador final pretender obter uma
tradução destas instruções no idioma oficial do país onde a maquinaria vai ser utilizada,
deverá contactar o representante local da NOV. Chamamos a atenção para o facto de este
serviço poder não ser gratuito. As Instruções Originais podem ser transferidas a partir do site
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Pôvodný návod je vydaný v anglickom jazyku. Ak si koncový pouívateĐ elá získaĢ preklad
v úradnom jazyku tátu, v ktorom sa stroj bude pouívaĢ, obráĢte sa na miestneho zástupcu
spoloþnosti NOV. UpozorĖujeme, e táto sluba nemusí byĢ bezplatná. Originálny návod je k
dispozícii na prevzatie zo stránky www.NOV.com/drilling.
Originalna navodila so objavljena v angleþini; þe konþni uporabnik eli prevod teh navodil v
uradnem jeziku drave, kjer se bodo stroji uporabljali, se obrnite na lokalnega predstavnika
podjetja NOV. Ta storitev mogoþe ne bo brezplaþna. Originalna navodila lahko prenesete s
spletne strani www.NOV.com/drilling
Las instrucciones originales son publicadas en inglés. En el caso de que el usuario final quiera
obtener una traducción en el idioma oficial del país donde la maquinaria será utilizada, debe
ponerse en contacto con su representante local de NOV. Tenga en cuenta que este servicio
puede conllevar gastos. Es posible descargar las instrucciones originales desde
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Alkuperäiset ohjeet on julkaistu englannin kielellä; mikäli loppukäyttäjä haluaa saada niiden
käännöksen sen maan virallisella kielellä, jossa konetta käytetään, on otettava yhteys
paikalliseen NOV-edustajaan. On mahdollista, että tästä palvelusta peritään maksu.
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Les consignes originales sont publiées en anglais; dans le cas où lutilisateur final demande
une traduction de ces consignes vers la langue officielle du pays dans lequel la machine doit
être utilisée, veuillez contacter le représentant NOV sur place. Le service de traduction peut
être payant. Les consignes originales peuvent être téléchargées du site
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Foilsítear Treoracha bunúsacha sa Bhéarla; i gcás ar mian leis an úsáideoir aistriúchán a fháil i
dteanga oifigiúil na tíre ina bhfuil an t-innealra le húsáid déan teagmháil le d'ionadaí áitiúil
NOV le do thoil. Bíodh a fhios agat gur féidir nach bhfuil an tseirbhís sin saor in aisce. Is
féidir Treoir Bhunúsach a íoslódáil ag www.NOV.com/drilling
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Le Istruzioni originali sono pubblicati in lingua inglese, nel caso in cui l'utente finale intenda
ottenere una traduzione di queste istruzioni nella lingua ufficiale del paese in cui la macchina
deve essere usata si prega di contattare il rappresentante locale della NOV. Facciamo inoltre
rilevare che questo servizio può non essere a titolo gratuito. Le Istruzioni originali possono
essere scaricate dal sito: www.NOV.com/drilling
Istruzzjonijiet oriƥinali bl-IngliĪ; jekk l-uttent aƫƫari jixtieq jakwista traduzzjoni ta dawn fil-
lingwa uffiƛjali tal-pajjiĪ fejn il-makkinarju gƫandu jintuĪa kkuntattja r-rappreĪentant lokali
tan-NOV. Innota li dan is-servizz huwa bxejn. L-istruzzjoni oriƥinali jista jitniĪĪel minn
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Special information
Detailed descriptions of standard workshop procedures, safety principles and service operations
are not included. Please note that this manual may contain warnings about procedures which
could damage equipment, make it unsafe or cause PERSONAL INJURY. Please understand that
these warnings cannot cover all conceivable ways in which service (whether or not
recommended by NOV) might be done or the possible hazardous consequences of each
conceivable ways. Anyone using service procedures or tools, whether or not recommended by
NOV, must be thoroughly satisfied that neither personal safety nor equipment safety will be
jeopardized.
All information contained in this manual is based upon the latest product information available at
any time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Intended audience
This manual is intended for use by field engineering, installation, operation, and repair
personnel. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained
herein. NOV® 2019, NOV, Varco LP, will not be held liable for errors in this material or for
consequences arising from misuse of this material.
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Conventions
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Notes, cautions, and warnings provide readers with additional information and to advise the
reader to take specific action to protect personnel from potential injury or lethal conditions. They
may also inform the reader of actions necessary to prevent equipment damage. Please pay
close attention to these advisories.
Note:
The note symbol indicates that additional information is
provided about the current topics.
Caution:
The caution symbol indicates that potential damage to
equipment or injury to personnel exists. Follow instructions
explicitly. Extreme care should be taken when performing
operations or procedures preceded by this caution symbol.
Warning:
The warning symbol indicates a definite risk of
equipment damage or danger to personnel. Failure
to observe and follow proper procedures could
result in serious or fatal injury to personnel,
significant property loss or significant equipment
damage.
Illustrations
Illustrations (figures) provide a graphical representation of equipment components or screen
snapshots for use in identifying parts or establishing nomenclature and may or may not be drawn
to scale.
For component information specific to your rig configuration see the technical drawings included
with your NOV documentation.
Safety Requirements
NOV equipment is installed and operated in a controlled drilling rig environment involving
hazardous situations. Proper maintenance is important for safe and reliable operation.
Procedures outlined in NOV manuals are the recommended methods of performing operations
and maintenance.
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CAUTION: Read and follow the guidelines below before installing equipment or
performing maintenance to avoid endangering exposed persons or damaging
equipment.
Contact the NOV training department for more information about equipment operation and
maintenance training.
Recommended Tools
Service operations may require the use of tools designed specifically for the purpose described.
NOV recommends that only those tools specified be used when stated. Ensure that personnel
and equipment safety are not jeopardized when following service procedures or using tools not
specifically recommended by NOV.
Replacing Components
Verify that all components (such as cables, hoses, etc.) are tagged and labeled during
assembly and disassembly of equipment to ensure correct installation.
Replace failed or damaged components with NOV certified parts. Failure to do so could
result in equipment damage or injury to personnel.
Routine Maintenance
Equipment must be maintained on a routine basis. See this manual for maintenance
recommendations.
Identification numbers
You will find the serial number of the tool stamped into the lever.
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Warning plates
WARNING: Warning plates must be present on the HT-Tong. Do not remove
the labels. When a label or warning plate has disappeared, it must be
replaced.
PN 26119-5 Rev -
Year of manufacture: Year of manufacture:
Expo Partes, Circulio De La Amistad No. 138 important for ease of latching.
Mexicali, BC21210, Mexico Year of
manufacture:
Manufactured/assembled by National Oilwell Varco
Expo Partes, Circulio De La Amistad No. 138
Mexicali, BC21210, Mexico
manufacture:
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PN 26119-7 Rev -
Year of manufacture:
Lifting
The lifting procedures should carefully be observed and carried out according to the manual.
HT-Tong restrictions
The HT-Tong is designed to be used as a tong for making up and breaking out tubular
connections and must not be used for any other purpose.
Limited warranty
The warranty will be void if the HT-Tong or parts were either:
unauthorized modified, repaired or serviced
replacement parts not manufactured by NOV were utilized
not properly stored or maintained
CE marking
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Specifications
General description
The HT-Tong is a tool designed for making up and breaking connections of tubular goods, from
light tubing to heavy wall pipe and drill collars. There are 7 types, varying in torque capacity from
10,000 to 200,000 lbs / ft (13,560 - 271,000Nm). Covered sizes from 2.3/8" to 17 ", or 36" (HT50
with extended reach).
Interchangeable lug jaw design permits each tong to handle different sizes of tubular. By
installing hinge jaws (available for some models), bigger tubular sizes can be handled.
The tongs can be assembled for either making-up or break-out by removing the hanger and
turning the complete HT Tong over.
HT35 2 3/ -103/ 60.3 - 273.1 Long lever 47 1/ 1196 4 5/ 1133 57 1/ 1450 54 5/ 1387 18 457
8 4 8 8 8 8
Short lever 36 3/16 919 33 11/16 885 46 11/16 1173 43 11/16 1109 18 457
HT55 1 3 88.9 - 339.7 Long lever 3 1401 1 1322 7 1687 9 1512 1 590
3 /2 -13 /8 55 /16 52 /16 66 /16 59 /16 23 /4
Short lever 49 3/16 1249 46 1/16 1169 60 7/16 1535 53 9/16 1360 23 1/4 590
HT200 6-16 203.2 - 406 Standard 62 3/ 1584 57 11/ 1465 78 1981 68 1727 38 965
8 16
Casing head assembly only
HT50 13 3/8 - 36 339.7 - 914.4 Lever to be used with HT55 tong and hanger
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HT55 200085-1 6 5/8 - 9" 55,000 HT14 200645-1 2 3/8- 3½" 10,000
HT50 200580-1 13 3/8- 14½" 50,000 Appr. Weights (1 tong ass’y only)
Casing head assemblies only
HT50 200580-2 14½ - 16" 50,000 HT14 125 to 145 lbs (57 to 66 kg)
HT50 200580-3 16 - 17½" 50,000 HT35 285 to 330 lbs (130 to150 kg)
HT50 200580-4 17½ - 19" 50,000 HT55 425 to 465 lbs (192 to 210 kg)
HT50 200580-5 19 - 20" 50,000 HT65 500 to 590 lbs (226 to 267 kg)
HT50 200580-6 20 - 21½" 50,000 HT100 665 to 760 lbs (300 to 335 kg)
HT50 200580-7 21½ - 23" 50,000 HT200 1140 to 1200 lbs (517 to 545 kg)
* = 200507-1 is also for size range 13” - 14.3/4” with hinge jaw (pn 200505-1)
** = 200508-1 is also for size range 14.3/4” - 16” with hinge jaw (pn 200505-1)
*** = 200080-2 + 200081-2 is hinge + lug jaw assembly
**** = Hinge jaw ass’y
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Safety
WARNING: Only original NOV parts must be used. HT-tongs are produced from
cast alloy heat treated steel and must not be welded in the field. Improper
welding can cause cracks and brittleness in heat-affected areas which can
result in dramatic weakening of the part and possible failure. Repairs involving
welding and/or machining should be performed only by an NOV authorized
repair facility. Using a HT-tongs that has been improperly welded or repaired is
dangerous.
Recommended grease
Use extreme pressure, lithium based, multi purpose grease classification according to ISO
6743-9:2003 Lubricants, industrial oil and related products (class L) - Classification - Part 9:
Family X (greases) or equivalent.
Minimum requirements:
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Inspection
Daily Inspection (when tool is in use)
Category I.
This category involves observing the equipment during operation for indications of inadequate
performance. When in use, equipment shall be visually inspected on a daily basis for cracks, loose fits or
connections, elongation of parts, and other signs of wear, corrosion or overloading. Any equipment found to
show cracks, excessive wear, etc., shall be removed from service for further examination. The equipment
shall be visually inspected by a person knowledgeable in that equipment and its function.
Category II.
This is Category I inspection plus further inspection for corrosion, deformation, loose or missing
components, deterioration, proper lubrication, visible external cracks, and adjustment.
Procedure
Procedure
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Evaluations of indications
NOTE: If any relevant indications are found, contact NOV to determine the next course of
action. Preferably an inspection report (with photograph or sketch) detailing the serial
number of the equipment and the type, length and location of the indication should be
presented. NOV will be able to advise the proper and most efficient repair.
Linear indication: An indication, revealed by NDE, having a length at least three
times its width
Rounded indication: An indication, revealed by NDE, with a circular or elliptical
shape and having a length less than three times its width.
Qualifications and certification
All personnel performing and interpreting MPI shall be qualified in accordance with the
guidelines of ASNT SNT-TC-1A (latest edition) or an equivalent standard and shall be trained in
the use of the reference photographs and the interpretation of the MPI with regard to the
acceptance criteria and ASTM E125 reference photographs.
Examination
HT-tongs should be MPI examined according to the maintenance procedures. The areas
subject to inspection shall be inspected according to the procedures developed by the user or,
alternatively, as per API RP 8B.
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Tests
The HT tongs are torque tested after manufacture or repair to 1.5 times their torque rating.
WARNING: Only original NOV-OEM parts must be used. Manual tongs are
produced from cast alloy heat treated steel and must not be welded in the
field. Improper welding can cause cracks and brittleness in heat-affected
areas which can result in dramatic weakening of the part and possible
failure. Repairs involving welding and/or machining should be performed
only by an NOV authorized repair facility. Using a HT tong that has been
improperly welded or repaired is dangerous.
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A
A
A
Shop repairs
Changing dies/inserts
Procedure
1. Remove the cotter pin and take out the retaining pin
2. After replacing the inserts, the retaining pins with the cotter pins shall be reinstalled.
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Operation
WARNING: Keep hands away from any pinch point or undesignated areas;
use the green handles provided for operating the HT tongs. They are
colored green within the yellow protective hand grips.
Operation Procedure
With the HT Tong positioned and balanced properly, follow the steps outlined below;
1. Ensure that the correct rated tongs with the correct heads are used for the required tubular
torque.
2. Never torque tubular or collars with insufficiently rated tongs.
3. Ensure tong head pin is in the correct hole to assure correct latch position for required
torque.
4. Line from cathead and tong should form a 90° angle when connections are being torqued.
5. It is advised to attache a torque-measuring device to the snub line when using multiple
lines.
6. Counterweight bucket should be balanced for easy up and down motion.
7. Never hang additional weight outside of tong counterweight bucket. When circumstances
require additional weight to be added to tongs, do not tie weight to tong hanger assembly.
8. Before attempting to put tongs on tubular, the tubular should always be stopped and set in
the slips.
9. Tongs should be placed in the correct position on the tool joints and not on the hard band
or tube.
10. When placing tongs on the tool joint, do not get any part of arm or hand in between the
tong and the tool joint.
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11. Back up tongs (stationary) should be put on first using handles on tongs only.
12. The man working the bottom tongs should always take care that his hands and fingers are
not on the top of the tong handles.
13. Top tongs should then be put on using handles only.
14. Keep your thumb off of the top of the tong handles.
15. When making the tongs bite on the tool joint, hands should be placed in tong handles only.
16. Never stand directly in the path of the rotating tongs during make up or breakout
procedures.
17. All personnel should clear the rotary area during make-up and breakout of high torque
connections such as drill collars or over torqued connections.
18. After breaking or making connection, bottom tongs should be pushed at tong lever arm to
break open and unlatch same.
19. When unlatching tongs, unlatch the bottom tong first to avoid contact with the above tong
hanger arm. Always be vigilant with hand placement.
20. Always be aware of snub lines.
21. Keep out of the Driller’s line of sight to the rotary table at all times while making and
breaking connections.
22. Do not stand on tongs when working above rig floor.
23. Tongs should be tied back out of the way when not in use.
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7 3/4” DC with 6 5/8” reg. connection has a recommended make-up torque of 58,500 Ft Lbs
(79,315 Nm). The HT tong capable of supplying this torque is the HT 65 tong. The length of the
tong arm is appr. 4.25 Ft (1.29 m). The force to be applied on the pull line will be:
F = make-up torque / arm lenght = 58,500 / 4.25 = appr. 13,765 Lbs. (79,315 / 1.29 = 61,485 N
= appr. 6,000 kg)
Force
Lt
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Direction of pulling
NOTE: In below figure the tongs are NOT the back up tongs, but the ones
being used for MU/BO. Below images show TOPVIEWS
HT35
HT55
Break Out Make Up
HT14
HT55
HT100
HT200
Break Out Make Up
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Although not recommended, if only one tong is used with a locked rotary table, height of the tool
joint should not exceed that shown in Case I.
Also line pull should not exceed recommended makeup torque with tongs at 90 degrees to the
jerk line.
Height above the rotary table can be calculated by means of the following:
In the formula in the figure below:
Hmax = Height of tool joint above slips (ft).
Ym = Minimum tensile yield of tubular (psi)
Grade D = 55,000
Grade E = 75,000
Grade X = 95,000
Grade G =105,000
Grade S =135,000
Lt= Tong arm length (ft, measured on rig)
F = Line pull (lbs)
T = FxL (torque ft-lbs)
l/C = Section Modulus of tubular, inch3, Table B4-1.
Sample calculation:
4.1/2 in, 16.60 lb/ft. Grade E drill tubular, with 4.1/2” in. E.H = 6 in. OD = 3.1/4” ID tool joints.
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Tubular O.D. Tubular Weight Nominal I/C (cu. inch)
(inch) (lbs/ft)
4.85 0.66
2-3/8
6.65 0.87
6.85 1.12
2-7/8
10.40 1.60
9.50 1.96
3-1/2 13.30 2.57
15.50 2.92
11.85 2.70
4 14.00 3.22
15.70 3.58
13.75 3.59
16.60 4.27
20.00 5.17
4-1/2
22.82 5.68
24.66 6.03
25.50 6.19
16.25 4.86
5 19.50 5.71
25.60 7.25
19.20 6.11
5-1/2 21.90 7.03
24.70 7.84
6-5/8 25.20 9.79
F F
F
Figure B4-9. The sketches and formula’s show how to figure height of tool joint above slips.
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Assembly
Assembly & dis-assembly
Procedure
1. Disconnect the head assembly from the lever by removing the hinge pins and lock.
2. Disconnect the latch by removing the hinge pin. This allows removal of the latch spring
and latch spring plunger.
3. For HT 55 and HT35 tongs remove the latch jaw by removing the hinge pin. This will allow
removal of the adjustable stop assembly and booster plunger assembly.
4. Remove all other lug, hinge, short and long jaws by taking out the various hinge pins.
5. Complete disassembly of the various jaws can be done by removing all nuts and bolts.
6. Assembly is the same procedure in reverse.
Disassembly of the hanger and lever assembly
Procedure
1. Disconnect the hanger assembly from the lever by removing the hanger bolt and nut
2. Complete disassembly of the hanger and lever can be carried out by removing all nuts and
bolts.
3. Assembly is the same procedure in reverse.
CAUTION: Ensure that the orientation of the parts is correct while assembling the
HT-tong. For proper order of installation of parts, see exploded views in chapter
“Drawings”.
Watch orientation of
lugs and jaws.
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Changing components
Changing dies/inserts
Procedure
1. Remove the cotter pins followed by the retaining pins
CAUTION: Wear eye protection when removing or replacing inserts to protect against
chip fragments
2. After replacing the inserts, the retaining pins with the cotter pins shall be reinstalled. Use
always NEW cotter pins.
Lug jaw removal for changing sizes
Procedure
1. HT200: Remove the hinge pin by removing the cotter pin from the clevis pin, remove the
clevis pin, unscrew and remove the hinge pin.
2. Other then HT200: Remove the cotter pin from the nut, unscrew the nut and remove the
hinge pin.
3. Take out the lug jaw and replace by correct sized lug jaw and possible other components
needed for the job
4. Relock the pin. Use NEW cotter pins.
Lug jaw HT200 nut removal
Procedure
1. Remove the hinge pin by removing the cotter pin from the clevis pin, remove the clevis pin,
unscrew and remove the hinge pin.
2. Drive the groove pins from inside out (HT tong upside down)
3. Take out the nut.
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Trouble shooting
When problems cannot be solved, contact an authorized NOV repair facility
Tong does not hang level Balancing (eye) bolt not adjusted properly Adjust balancing (eye) bolt
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Appendixes
Risk assessment acc. to EN12100:2010
Conclusion Risk Assessment
General conclusions
Ensure training is carried out
Have knowledge of rig procedures.
Carry out inspection according to manual
Work according to procedures in manual
Ensure snub-line saver is in place with safety line
Personnel must stay out of working area of tong
Wear personal safety protection like safety glasses, hard hat etc.
Applicable standards
EN-ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design -
Risk assessment and risk reduction
Machinery Directive: 2006/42/EC
API 7K
Reception, storage, transport &
decommissioning
NOTE: All exposed, not painted metal surfaces, are coated with a rust preventative at
the factory prior to shipment for transport only.
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The best way of transporting the tool is in its original crate. Use oiled paper and seal the box with
plastic to prevent leaking when stored outside. Secure the top safely.
Decommissioning
The tool may contain grease, steel, rubbers, plastic, stainless steel, mild steel and several
assembled components with undefined consistency or mixtures. The tool can be contaminated
with drilling fluids, hydraulic fluids and preservatives. After the tool is decommissioned, it is
recommended to disassemble the tool in a place where waste fluids can be contained and
properly disposed of.
WARNING: Any fluids, mud and grease are potentially unsafe when in contact
with the skin. Always wear gloves and safety goggles when disassembling the
tool.
3. Accumulator (if applicable): let all the pressure out and remove the valve. Decontaminate if
necessary.
4. Remove the parts.
5. Carry off to proper place for final storage or destruction.
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Drawings
Parts lists and exploded views
NOTE: In the exploded views on the following pages, several parts,
especially the jaw assemblies, are not shown. In this chapter you will find
these parts.
Below “additional parts” are not mentioned in the exploded views,
Additional parts
TOPVIEW
Handle bolt
Flat washer
Plastic safety cap
Grip hose
Plastic safety cap
BOTTOM VIEW
Flat washer
Self locking nut
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10 1 Hanger (note 1) 1 1
Range 3 /2"-5 /4"
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29 1 Bolt 50012-52-C8
30 1 Nut 50212-C
31 1 Lock washer 50912-C
1 Latch ass’y 200544-1
32 1 Latch (note 1)
33 1 Latch spring plunger 24526 For part numbers grip points, see page 9-32
34 1 Plunger pin 24530 Note 1: Available as ass’y only
35 1 Grease fitting 53201 Note 2: Also available in lenght of 48” and 96”
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See part number 30041-1 for air lift assembly for HT200 tong.
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Ref. Description No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. pn#
1 Lever ass’y
- Die 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16402-6
- Nut 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 50510-C
Ref. Description No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. Part no.
1 Lever ass’y
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Ref. Description No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. No. req. Part no.
- Die 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16402-6
- Nut 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 50510-C
Range Casing head assy pn# Range Casing head assy pn# Range Casing head assy pn#
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