Flex-Grip Power Slip Systems

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FG-5
FG-6A

The FG Flex-Grip Power Slip Systems are a family of “flush” mounted power slips, designed for drilling and/or rental operations.

The most recent addition to the family is the FG-5 which fits into 27 1/2” rotary tables and handles 9 5/8” - 2 3/8” pipe sizes. A hydraulic pipe centering device is available for the FG-5.

General Details

  • The FG systems fit into the rotary table and generally mount flush with the rotary table top.
  • FG slips are 4 segment designed for handling drill pipe, casing, drill collars and tubing.
  • The FG-6 tool is designed to handle completion/workover riser pipe with umbilicals and clamps.
  • Slips are hydraulically actuated, with power up and power down features.
  • Hydraulic operation 5 gpm, 2500 psi.
  • All FG Tools can be equipped with a hydraulic pipe centering device.
  • All FG Tools can be equipped with slip-set/slip release indicator systems.
  • All FG Tools can be removed from the pipe and rotary with pipe in the hole.
  • Air powered option available for FG-5

Flex-Grip Power Slip Specifications

SPECIFICATION FG 2A FG 3A FG 5 FG 6
Rotary Table Size 37 1/2” & Larger 49 1/2” & Larger 27 1/2” & Larger 37 1/2” & Larger
Rated Capacity - Body 500 Ton 750 Ton 350 Ton 500 Ton
Rated Capacity - Slips 500 Ton 500 or 750 Ton 350 Ton 500 Ton
Tubular Size Range 14” - 2 3/8” 20” - 2 3/8” 10 3/4” - 2 3/8” 3 1/2” - 8 5/8” w/o Riser
Clearance through body (slips removed) 22 3/4” 30” 16 1/2” 27 1/2”
Quick-change Slip Assemblies Yes Yes Yes Yes
Insert Carrier Range 9 5/8” & Smaller 9 5/8” & Smaller N/A N/A
Manifold & Plumbing Included Included Included Included
Wear Guide Assembly (for use with top drives) Optional Optional Optional N/A
“Pipe Cat” Centering and Alignment Tool Optional Optional Optional Available
Rotary Table Adapter Rings Optional Optional Optional Optional
Hydraulic Requirements (min) 5gpm, 2500psi 5gpm, 2500psi 5gpm, 2500psi 5gpm, 2500psi
Hydraulic Power Supplies - Air or Electric drive Optional Optional Optional Optional
Slip-Set / Slip release indicator system Optional Optional Optional Optional
Air Powered — — Optional —