The CLE22000XHT casing tong is an open-throat design that can handle tubulars as large as 22" in diameter. The hydraulic backup can accommodate tubulars as large as 23". The system features two jaws in the tong and three jaws in the backup, which encircle the pipe. Wraparound jaws and dies, combined with our low-friction jaw technology, constant radial load cam system, and compensating jaw design, provide exceptional gripping capabilities with reduced pipe deformation, stress, and marking. Using our non-marking aluminum die system or GRITFACE® Dies in the tong and backup will allow stainless steel corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) to be run as quickly and easily as traditional tongs run conventional steel tubulars.
This is a casing tong that can run casing using pivoting jaws or accept an insert that allows them to use sliding jaws, allowing for flexibility of use and cutting down on needed rig equipment.