TONGBOSS®:

The Eckel TONGBOSS® automated tong positioning system maneuvers any size of Eckel hydraulic power tongs precisely around the tubular during running and pulling operations. One operator controls the tong positioning and tong functions hydraulically from the rig floor. The TONGBOSS® is unique to all tong positioning systems on the market today in that it requires no magnetism, bolting, welding, or rig floor tracks. In developing the TONGBOSS® , Eckel set some simple design goals. These goals were to improve safety, operational costs, cycle time, and to universally install on any rig.

• Eliminates labor-intensive effort of “Manhandling” the tong.
• Reduces rig-floor accidents and additional personnel.
• Single operator to control the TONGBOSS® and tong.
• No casing stands or scaffolds required.
• No magnetism, rig floor tracks, or welding required.
• Never swings freely and always under full operator control.
• Aligns tong consistently with the tubular member.
• Improved cycle time between operations.
• Retracts horizontally to a parked location between operations.
• Operate all functions manually or with optional wireless controls.
• Optional remote monitoring with wireless video cameras.
• Designed for use with or without integral hydraulic backup.
• TONGBOSS® models available for a range of tongs sizes or explicitly to one tong size.
• Applicable for land rigs, rocking drill ships, floaters, tension leg platforms and snubbing unit

The TONGBOSS® uses any size Eckel tongs once fitted with remote controls allowing you to easily change the tong out on any particular job. When safety, time and money are at stake, it pays to have a TONGBOSS® out on your next job.

* Patent Pending