Texas International Oilfield Tools - Safety Clamps-Type C-8 segment
By:
Texas International Oilfield Tools
04/10/2010
Keywords:
Oilfield Tools, Oilfield And Oil Rig Handling
The Safety Clamp
consists of individual links, flexibly hinged together. Each link has a
separate tapered slip which acts as a gripping member, much like a
tapered rotary slip, and each slip is held in a retracted position on
the taper by spring tension. When the clamp is tightened, each small
slip take a firm initial grip on the surface of the pipe. Should the
pipe start to fall, or should load increase occur against the slips, the
taper mounting causes each slip to wedge tighter against the surface of
the pipe to increase the grip or lock the pipe against further
movement.
Gripping pressure is always uniform around the pipe so
there is little danger of crushing thin-walled pipe or damaging the pipe
surface. And, since each link, complete with tapered slip, is
interchangeable as a unit, the Safety Clamp is readily adaptable to
virtually any diameter. Each link changes the effective gripping
diameter of the clamp one inch. All parts are made of alloy steel,
heat-treated for strength and gripping ability.
The AOT Type “C”
Safety Clamp is one of the most valuable tools on the Rig Floor. It
helps guard against dropping flush-joint pipe, streamlined drill
collars, etc. into the hole while making-up or breaking-out the string.
Literally, it has dozens of money and time-saving applications in
oilfield work, in addition to giving increased protection against
fishing jobs.
Keywords:
Oilfield And Oil Rig Handling,
Oilfield Tools,