Why Do You Need a Drill Pipe Handling Tool?

Handling and maneuvering pipes while drilling is often accompanied by a high-risk potential and occasionally results in hand injuries. Crush points, pinch points and loss of balance are among the most common consequences if there is a lack of appropriate equipment and casing joints handling tool.

For safe operations, field experts suggest using hands free equipment when working around suspended drill pipes to diminish or eliminate such risks. The Drill Pipe Handling Tool is designed as hands free safety equipment to provide a buffer zone between the operator and the pipe, while offering precise control over movement of the worker.

How does it work?

The primary purpose of this large diameter tubing guider is maneuvering and positioning of the suspended drill pipes accordingly.

It is designed with an ergonomic handle, attached to a study shaft, which guarantees reliable use throughout the operation. In addition to flexibility and smooth maneuvering features, personnel can apply the required amount of pressure to the multi-functional drill pipe tool with no concerns about the tool failure amids operation.

On the pipe attachment end, the rig floor pipe handling tool is structured with double U design, one outward facing, while the other side is inwards for reverse operations. The pipe attachment section is also enhanced with a rubber garment to wipe down the corrosive drilling liquid, if any present.

These series of oil field tools and equipment are designed for handling pipes with a diameter to 5⅞ inch pipe, whether it is for maneuvering, positioning, or landing operations.

How to Use

Using the instructions of this tool is pretty straightforward. For pushing the pipe away, the operator must use the outwards pointing U and ensure the correct placement of the attachment before applying any pressure.

The safety instructions of the equipment require the personnel to use both hands while operating, one hand on the end handle and the other over the mid-shaft handle. This position provides precise control over the movement.

Similarly, the inward U attachment is used to pull the pipe closer to the operators. Although a safe distance is always guaranteed by the device’s length, marking the safe buffer zone. For the best results when dealing with large loads and heavy suspended pipes, it is recommended for two operators to carry out the task simultaneously.

Features and Specifications

Outstanding load control, exceptional support and ergonomic safety design are the primary features of the multi-functional drill pipe tool. Whether it is out in the open or handling pipes in confined spaces, it provides great handling during the installation, movement and removal of pipes, under BOP policies. You can order from two different lengths; 1200mm, 1500mm and handle construction including enclosed hand grip or non-slip rubber hand grip series.

Here are the general features of the Drill Pipe Handling tool;