Blohm + Voss Oil Tools FloorHand 9GF-1102, Technical Documentation Manual

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General Components
The Blohm + Voss Oil Tools, LLC FloorHand is a combination torquing and spinning tool
designed for quick installation on a variety of drilling rigs. This manual covers the basic
FloorHand 9GF-1102 including the 9FM-2050 Hydraulic Lift Cylinder.
The FloorHand can make and break all tool connections from
4 1/4
” to
8 1/2
” outside
diameter, and can handle nominal drill pipe from
3 1/2
” up to
6 5/8
” without any modification.
(To handle 2
7/8
” drill pipe, Blohm + Voss is able to provide an optional adapter kit assembly.
Please contact Blohm + Voss Oil Tools, LLC for prices on the 9FH-10703 adapter kit.
The FloorHand can also make and brake stabilizers, spiral collars and other bottom hole
assembly (BHA) components with sufficient connection length.
Wrenches
The FloorHand utilizes an upper and a lower wrench designed to apply torque when making
up or breaking out tool joint connections. Each wrench contains an opposing set of clamp
cylinders and Die Block assemblies that self adjust to varying pipe sizes. The FloorHand is
capable of 65,000 ft-lbs
(88,128.16 Nm)
of make up torque and 80,000 ft-lbs
(108,465.40
Nm)
of break out torque.
Spinner
The FloorHand is equipped with a spinner that consists of two halves, a right and a left
hand assembly each containing a set of urethane drive rollers. The spinner uses direct
drive gears, eliminating the need for expensive transmissions. The FloorHand spinner is
designed to be field serviceable and easily maintained by rig personnel.
Frame
The cantilever frame is designed to support and house the wrench and spinner assemblies.
Controls
The all-hydraulic controls for the FloorHand is mounted conveniently on the front of the unit
for easy access as well as maximum visibility for the operator.