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Makeup tongs

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002271

Large, wrench-like tools used on the rig floor to grip and rotate drill pipe, casing, or other tubulars to tighten a threaded connection. They are used in pairs, with one set acting as a backup to hold the lower section of pipe stationary while the other applies rotational force. The amount of force is controlled by a chain or cable connected to a cathead or hydraulic cylinder.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002271
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002271",
  "term": "Makeup tongs",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Large, wrench-like tools used on the rig floor to grip and rotate drill pipe, casing, or other tubulars to tighten a threaded connection. They are used in pairs, with one set acting as a backup to hold the lower section of pipe stationary while the other applies rotational force. The amount of force is controlled by a chain or cable connected to a cathead or hydraulic cylinder.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/makeup-tongs/"
}

Record 2,424 of 4,468 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.