GEARENCH U2344T PETOL HYDRA-TORK - Manual (Page 3)

Petol U2344T Hydra-Tork Description
The U2344T Petol Hydra-Tork unit was designed for making up and breaking out downhole
tools. It is rated for operation on 2-3/8” to 4-3/4” diameters with a maximum working load
of 13,800 ft-lbs depending on the diameter. See the chart on the following page for specific
torque ratings. The unit may be operated in any position (horizontal or inclined) and is
totally portable.
The Petol Drill Pipe Tongs are adjusted to the different diameters within their range by
adjusting the chain screw nut for fine adjustment and by adding or removing sections of
chain for the coarse adjustment.
The U2344T also offers the following features:
Two integral vee-saddles mounted on the hydra-tork base for support.
Can be operated with any commercially available hydraulic power unit capable of
delivering 5000-psi pressure.
A breakdown base, which allows the unit to be quickly disassembled and assembled
without tools for easy transport.
Torque Rating
The following working load limits should always be observed. Exceeding these limits
could result in breaking the tong chain resulting in damage to equipment and possible
injury to personnel.
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Diameter Maximum Torque
2-1/8” – 2-
1/4”
12,400 ft-lbs
2-3/8” – 2-
5/8”
12,800 ft-lbs
2-3/4” – 3-
1/8”
13,000 ft-lbs
3-1/4” – 3-
1/2”
13,200 ft-lbs
3-5/8” – 4” 13,400 ft-lbs
4-1/8” – 4-
1/2”
13,600 ft-lbs
4-5/8” – 5” 13,800 ft-lb