Originally Posted by
Jerry Peck
Personally I am wondering how a tong is used. I know how tongs are used, but to just have one half of them ... ???
Well, based on a quick Google search, which turns up mostly patent applications, it appears that the grasping and manipulation of a "tubular member" is typically involved, for example:
"The tong which rotates the section of the tubular member is typically referred to as the power tong.. "
"A new power tong for rotating tubular members for make-up (connection) and break-out (disconnection) operations..."
"The automated tong positioning system maneuvers any size of hydraulic power tongs precisely around the tubular member during...pulling operations..."
IMO seems a bit excessive for daily use, though:
