دیکشنری تخصصی مهندسی نفت - نسخه آنلاین

n pl: the tongs latched on the drill pipe joint hanging in the totary by the slips, used to keep the pipe from turning as the makeup or breakout tongs (the lead tongs) apply torque to make up or break out the tightened tool joint connection. Compare lead tongs.

n: A tong suspended in the derrick, normally on the drillers right, used to hold box end of the tool joint while the pin end is loosened and unscrewed. Also called a make-up tong, as it is moved to pin end to tighten the joint to the recommended torque after