TONGHAND®

TONGHAND® exit-side wrench for HDD

Embraced by horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contractors around the world, TONGHAND® is a powerful and safe excavator attachment. It offers a safe and efficient solution for everything on the exit-side, from threaded pipe and drill rod handling to precision torquing of pipe joints, reamers and subs.

TONGHAND® PIPE HANDLER FOR HDD

Engineered to be the HDD industry’s ultimate exit-side tool, TONGHAND® allows drill rod to be torqued and un-torqued with precision by a single operator from the comfort and safety of the excavator cab.

TONGHAND® eliminates the use of back-breaking wrenches and removes personnel from working in danger zones.

It mounts to any brand of excavator—the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics safely and efficiently power the TONGHAND® system.

Telescoping roller arms are used to pick up drill rod and securely lift, tilt, shift, rotate and precisely position a single rod or drill string under the total control of the operator.

The patented TongVise™ easily makes and breaks joints with guaranteed precision.

Whether working with drill rod, subs, reamers or other tooling, TONGHAND® saves you time and money while improving safety.

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An image of the TONGHAND® attachment for handling drill pipe and torqueing joints in horizontal directional drilling

TONGHAND® FEATURES

Basic Features:

  • TONGHAND® mounts to any brand of excavator in the 30-36 metric ton class.
  • Patented TONGVISE makes and breaks joints up to 120,000-foot pounds of torque.
  • Works with pipe reamers and adapter sub connections ranging from 6.5” to 10”.
  • Patented Roller Arms and shift function allow you to thread and unthread all connections.
  • Gull Wing design allows you to easily move arms out of way to make and break reamers.
  • Tilt function allows up to 20° of tilt in both directions.
  • Shift feature allows the pipe to be shifted a total of 7”
  • Pipe handler for precise placement of drill rod on rigs, racks or trucks.
  • Control system and In-Cab display allows you to torque pipe joints to your specified torque value.

PRODUCT BENEFITS:

Delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and performance, the TONGHAND® is as safe as it is agile. Out-performs all existing material handling methods.

Product specifications:

  • Part Number: 6430
  • Model Number: TH2
  • Excavator Wt Class: 30-36 METRIC TON
  • Max Supply Pressure: 5,000 PSI / 345 BAR
  • Max Flow: 35 GPM / 132 LPM
  • Min Flow: 20 GPM / 76 LPM
  • Capacity: 16,000 LBS / 7,258 KG
  • Weight: 8,350 LBS / 3,788 KG
  • Overall Dimensions (inches): 100L X 47W X 97H

NEED SOMETHING SMALLER?

Check out TONGHAND®XS and TONGHAND®S for smaller diameter rod and pipe.

Award Winning TONGHAND®

TONGHAND® has been internationally recognized by top HDD and pipeline organizations. We're honored to have earned these achievements in technology and innovation.

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IPLOCA & BP

2017 New Technologies Award winner

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NASTT

Abbott Innovative Product Award winner

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Pipeline Industries Guild

2018 Land Based Pipeline Technology Award winner

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NSTT

2023 No-Dig Audience Award winner

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