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Eckel 5-1/2 Hydra-Shift® (VS)

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Compact Size...Big Torque...if this is what you are looking for in a power tong, look no further. Our 5-1/2 Hydra-Shift is sized smaller in width than our 5-1/2 Standard model. Like all of our newly developed tongs, the 5-1/2 incorporates the Hydra-Shift technology, allowing the operator to shift from high speed to low speed without having to manually shift the tong. You will see many years of trouble free operation, not to mention the smoother hydraulic shifting. With two models to choose from, Eckel has the right 5-1/2 Hydra-Shift for your needs. The 5-1/2 Hydra-Shift (VS) with a two-speed motor and a two-speed gear train, this offers the operator a more flexible choice of torque/RPM's to work with during make-up or break-out. At the beginning of the job, the operator will choose which tong gear ratio is most appropriate for the current tubular connections and adjust the mechanical shifting lever, during make-up or break-out further adjustments are actuated through the two-speed motor. Slide heads with rig dies are available for handling drill pipe tool joints.

5-1/2 Hydra-Shift® VS
Tong Specifications
Capacity 1.050 - 5-1/2 in (26.67 - 139.7 mm)
Dimensions 24 x 47 in. (609.6 x 1193.8 mm)
Weight[1] 1370 lb (621.4 kg)
Maximum Torque @ 2,000 psi (138 bar)
High-High 1,900 ft-lb (2576 Nm)
High-Low 3,700 ft-lb (5017 Nm)
Low-High 9,200 ft-lb (12474 Nm)
Low-Low 17,600 ft-lb (23862 Nm)
Maximum Torque @ 2,500 psi (172 bar)
High-High 2,400 ft-lb (3254 Nm)
High-Low 4,600 ft-lb (6237 Nm)
Low-High 11,500 ft-lb (15592 Nm)
Low-Low 22,000 ft-lb (29828 Nm)
Maximum RPM @ 65 GPM (246 LPM)
High-High 126 rpm
High-Low 78 rpm
Low-High 25 rpm
Low-Low 15 rpm
Gear Ratio:
High 11.92:1
Low 61.26:1
Handle Length 28.5 in. (723.9 mm)
Backup Specifications
Backup Type Tri-Grip®
Capacity 2-1/16 - 6.050 in. (26.7 - 153.7 mm)
Dimensions[2] 34 x 49 in. (863.6 x 1244.6 mm)
Load Cell Compression or Tension
Weight [1][2] 2,300 lb (1043.3 kg)
Handle Length [2] 28.5 in. (723.9 mm)

[1] Weight Approximate
[2] Tong and Backup


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