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Safety Enhanced Tong Features

Tech Sheet - Tong Specific Safety Enhanced Features

Safety Enhanced Features are available for all Eckel tongs. Contact us for your speicific model of interest.
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9⅞ Featured Tongs - Tech Sheet

9⅞ HS-40, 9⅞ HS-55, and 14 HS-60 - Safety Enhanced Features

Safety Enhanced Features are available for all Eckel tongs. Contact us for your speicific model of interest.
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1. Enhanced Safety Paint Scheme

OSHA and ANSI Z535.1-2017 safety colors. Descriptive factory paint markings to visually communicate best operating practices to personnel.

2. Control Valve Bank Protection

Rigid protective bar to prevent damage or accidental actuation of levers.

3. Tong Positioning Straps

Industrial strength strapswith rubber gripping face for pulling the tong on and off tubulars.

4. Head Retraction System

Automatically retraction of pivot heads to their ready point after torque operations are completed. A standard feature for tongs with sliding heads.

5. Safety Stickers

Identification of potential hazards when operating the equipment.

6. Spring Cover Guard

Mitigates pinch points for personnel, sleeves are fitted over backup springs.

7. Tong Door Actuator

Eliminating personnel at the front of the tong to manually open and close the door.

8. Door Interlock

Prevents accidental operation of the tong when the door is open.

9. Tong Positioning Handles

Provides a safe contact location on the tong for maneuvering the tong on and off tubulars.