Operation Maintenance Manual
Power Slip PS-500
PN 757000-D - Revision: 17 (up to SN 138212) 06-2018
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Description
The PS-500 is used to grab and hold long, heavy pipe
strings vertically with a diameter of 2.
3/8
“ to 14“ and a
total weight up to 500 sh ton, while located in a Rotary
Table. Adapters can be ordered for different brands
(National, Emsco etc.) within the size of 37.
1/2
“. Adapter
Rings for various Rotary Tables can be ordered also. The
use of replaceable Insert Carriers enables the PS-500 for
use of various tubular in size and style, such as casings,
drill collars and drill pipes. A description of the optional
accessories is given in chapter 1.2 on page 22.
FORUM Handling Tools PS-500 are designed with strength
and safety factors in accordance with API 7K 6th Edition.
The PS-500 is ATEX certified.
Features
• Hydraulic operated.
• Maximum load rating of 500 sh tons.
• Suitable for all common pipe sizes and types from
2.
3/8
” to 14”.
• Rapid changing of pipe sizes by means of Insert Carrier
and associated Guide Plates.
• Air operated grease system.
• Hydraulic system is completely integrated and covered
into the PS-500 body.
• Hydraulic feedback signals when Slip Assembly has
been set and raised.
• Hydraulically/Manually operated Centering Guide
System.
• Use of standard Bit Breaker plates possible.
• Top Cover-System suitable for top loads up to 500 tons.
• Slips down force 30 ton.
1.1
Overview of PS-500 Variations
1.1.1
Power Slip PS-500 - PN 755000
EOL - 2003 / EOS - 2007
The PS-500 with PN 755000 is the first Power Slip PS-500
of FORUM Handling Tools. This Power Slip is equipped
with a manual Top-Cover
i
, a straight door
y
, a feedback
o
and adapters
a
for different types of Rotary Tables. An
HCGS is optionally available. This PS-500 PN 755000 has
reached end of lifetime at FORUM Handling Tools.
1.1.2
Power Slip PS-500 - PN 756000
EOL - 2006 / EOS - 2010
The PS-500 with PN 756000 is the improved revision PN
755000 version. The HCGS
w
, the door
y
, the feedback
o
and adapters
a
for different types of Rotary Tables
as the Hydraulic Assembly
t
have been improved.
This PS-500 PN 756000 has reached end of lifetime at
FORUM Handling Tools.
1.1.3
Power Slip PS-500 - PN 757000-RT / -RT-
MC
EOL - 2016 / EOS - 2020
The PS-500 PN 757000 is the successor of PN 756000.
This Power Slip is equipped with the HCGS
w
and the
straight door
y
.
The feedback
o
and the adapters
a
for different types of Rotary Tables (abbreviation
“-RT”) as well as the Hydraulic Assembly
t
have been
improved. In addition, this Power Slip can be operated
with a Multi-Coupling Kit (abbreviation “-MC”). The
Guide Plates of the HCGS are manufactured with plug-in
connections. An exchange of the door allows the use of
the PS-500 with cable penetration (Umbilical option). The
HCGS is interchangeable with the Top-Cover
u
and
i
.
This PS-500 PN 757000 has reached end of lifetime at
FORUM Handling Tools.
1.1.4
Power Slip PS-500 - PN
757500-RT-F / -RT-MC
The PS-500 PN 757500 is the successor of PN 756000 but
without HCGS. This Power Slip is equipped with a manual
Top-Cover
i
, an improved curved door (Umbilical option)
y
, a feedback (abbreviation “-F”)
o
and adapters
a
for
different types of Rotary Tables (abbreviation “-RT”). In
addition, the Power Slip can be operated with a Multi-
Coupling Kit (abbreviation “-MC”). Using suitable FORUM
Guide Plates allows the use of the PS-500 with cable
penetration (Umbilical option).
1.1.5
Power Slip PS-500 - PN 758000-RT
EOL - 2015 / EOS - 2019
The PS-500 PN 758000 is the successor of PN 756000 with
HCGS. The Guide Plates of the HCGS are manufactured
with a keyed joint system for optional equipment use
on top of the PS-500. An exchange of the door allows
the use of the PS-500 with cable penetration (Umbilical
option). The HCGS is interchangeable with the Top-Cover
i
.
This PS-500 PN 758000 has reached end of lifetime at
FORUM Handling Tools.
