Tong Safety Handles
If you’ve spent any time on an oil rig, you know how demanding and fast-paced tong operations can be. At Longwood Energy Services, we’ve seen firsthand how the right equipment can make all the difference in both safety and efficiency. Tong safety handles are a prime example—these specialized ergonomic devices are designed to help crews work smarter and safer when operating pipe tongs on the rig floor. They address the real-world risks that come with applying high torque to make up or break out threaded connections in drill drill pipe, casing, and tubing.
What Are Tong Safety Handles?
Let’s break down what sets tong safety handles apart:
- Grips are shaped for comfort and control, giving you a secure hold during every operation
- Constructed from tough, field-proven materials that stand up to the harshest oilfield conditions
- Many models feature extension arms, so you get extra leverage and can keep a safer distance from the action
- Non-slip surfaces help you maintain your grip, even when things get slick
- Shock-absorbing elements are often built in to cut down on vibration and fatigue
- Bright, high-visibility colors make them easy to spot on a busy rig floor
How Tong Safety Handles Are Used on Oil Rigs
Manual Tong Operations
- Attach to manual pipe tongs for better control during makeup and breakout
- Help roughnecks apply the right amount of torque with safer, more natural body positioning
- Reduce the risk of hand injuries by keeping your grip points away from pinch zones
Backup Tong Control
- Used on backup tongs to keep pipe steady while power tongs rotate
- Let operators maintain the right position for the backup tong
- Lower the chance of the tong slipping or “jumping” during high-torque jobs
Emergency Release
- Certain designs come with quick-release features for those moments when you need to react fast
- Allow for rapid disengagement if the tong behaves unpredictably
- Give you a safe way to stop operations if conditions suddenly change
Positioning and Alignment
- Make it easier to line up tongs precisely on pipe connections
- Allow for fine-tuned adjustments during placement
- Support controlled engagement and release of the tong jaws
We’ve seen how tong safety handles can help prevent some of the most common injuries on drilling rigs—crushed fingers, strains, and impacts from from unexpected tong movement. By giving crews better control and keeping hands further from danger, these handles play a key role in making one of the toughest jobs on the rig a whole lot safer.
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