Gearench tongs
Gearench tongs allows the operator to turn pipe in either direction without removing the tong or unhooking the chain. PETOL™ Chain Tongs Designed to eliminate the crushing effect on pipe and tool joints sometimes associated with conventional style chain tongs and pipe wrenches. Last year we visited our customer Klever, who was pointed out by the labour inspection. The tongs that were used could move, bend and possibly shoot loose. This can cause dangerous situations, because the tongs could not be fully secured around the drill rod.
The new Gearench tongs have a chain that wraps around the drill rod, this ensures that they cannot shoot away. Read the full article here: