Flex-Grip Power Slip Systems

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

flex grip power slip systems

  • The FG systems fit into the rotary table and generally mount flush with the rotary table top.
  • FG 2A, 3A, & 5 slips are 4 segment designed for handling drill pipe, casing, drill collars and tubing.
  • FG 6 & 7 slips are 3 segment design.
  • The FG-6 & 7 tools are designed to handle completion/workover riser pipe with umbilicals and clamps.
  • Slips are hydraulically actuated, with power up and power down features.
  • Hydraulic operation 10 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.

Flex-Grip Power Slip Specifications

SPECIFICATIONFG 2AFG 3AFG 5FG 6FG 7
Rotary Table Size37 1/2” &
Larger
49 1/2” &
Larger
27 1/2” &
Larger
37 1/2” &
Larger
37 1/2” &
Larger
Rated Capacity - Body500 Ton750 Ton350 Ton500 Ton350 Ton
Rated Capacity - Slips500 Ton500 or 750 Ton350 Ton350 Ton350 Ton
Tubular Size Range14” - 2 3/8”20” - 2 3/8”10 3/4” - 2 3/8”10 3/4" – 4 1/2"
w/o Riser
7 5/8” – 2 3/8”
Clearance through body (slips removed)22 3/4”30”14 1/2”27 1/2”20”
Quick-change Slip AssembliesYesYesYesYesYes
Insert Carrier Range9 5/8” &
Smaller
9 5/8” &
Smaller
N/AN/AN/A
Manifold & PlumbingIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Wear Guide Assy (for use with top drives)OptionalOptionalOptionalN/AN/A
Centering device Alignment ToolOptionalOptionalOptionalAvailableAvailable
Rotary Table Adapter RingsOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Hydraulic Requirements (min)10 gpm, 2500psi10 gpm, 2500psi10 gpm, 2500psi10 gpm, 2500psi10 gpm, 2500psi
Hydraulic Power Supplies-Air or Electric driveOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Slip-Set / Slip release indicator systemOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
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