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Chain tongs

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000630

A hand tool used to apply torque to tubular goods, such as drill pipe, casing, or tubing, during make-up or break-out operations. It consists of a handle, a jaw, and a chain that wraps around the pipe to provide grip. Chain tongs are commonly used for smaller diameter pipes or in situations where power tongs are not feasible.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000630
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000630",
  "term": "Chain tongs",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A hand tool used to apply torque to tubular goods, such as drill pipe, casing, or tubing, during make-up or break-out operations. It consists of a handle, a jaw, and a chain that wraps around the pipe to provide grip. Chain tongs are commonly used for smaller diameter pipes or in situations where power tongs are not feasible.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/chain-tongs/"
}

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