Oil Country 4500 Westco 450000 Hydraulic Power Tongs
Oil Country 4500 Manual and Parts List
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Oil Country 4500 and Westco 45000 are fast and safe hydraulic power tongs for
making up and breaking out 1.315” to 4.75” Model 45000 O.D. tubing 100) O.D. tubing.
Hydraulic power is directed to a manually controlled throttle valve and hydraulic motor unit.
Fluid power input is converted to the rotary mechanical output which drives the tong’s gear train.
The simple, but rugged gear train consists of a planetary type gear box mounted directly beneath
the motor, and a gear reduction system which provides the extra torque capacity. The tong is
suspended in the derrick or mast by a wire line and swung onto the tubing. Tong jaws grip
automatically and the safety guard door closes. Operate the throttle in the forward position, and
the tubing is automatically made up to the required specifications as indicated on the torque
indicator gauge. The tong may also be used for light drilling, cutting, or remedial work.
Hydraulic power is directed to a manually controlled throttle valve and hydraulic motor unit.
Fluid power input is converted to the rotary mechanical output which drives the tong’s gear train.
The simple, but rugged gear train consists of a planetary type gear box mounted directly beneath
the motor, and a gear reduction system which provides the extra torque capacity. The tong is
suspended in the derrick or mast by a wire line and swung onto the tubing. Tong jaws grip
automatically and the safety guard door closes. Operate the throttle in the forward position, and
the tubing is automatically made up to the required specifications as indicated on the torque
indicator gauge. The tong may also be used for light drilling, cutting, or remedial work.
SPECIFICATIONS
These specificatiions comprise the Oil Country 45000 Tongs.
Tong Performance Characteristics:
Maximum RPM (40 GPM, 151.4 LPM, Hi Gear) 105
Running RPM (34 GPM, 128.7 LPM, Hi Gear) 93
Make-Up Torque (ft.-lbs.) 5,440 FT LBS (750
Kg/m)
(Low Gear, 2000 PSI, 140.6 Kg/sq. cm)
*Refer to “Torque Curve” charts on
Pages 61-62 for more detailed information.
Tong Equipment:
Hydraulic Motor.............................................................................. Gear Type,
Fixed displacement, 1 1/2” gears (3.8 cm) 2500 PSI
Maximum working pressure (175.8 Kg/sq.cm)
Gear Box......................................................Planetary Type, 5-1/2” to 1” reduction
High Pressure Hydraulic Hose........................................................1” (2.54 cm)
2250 PSI (148.2 Kg/sq. cm) working pressure
9000 PSI burst (632.8 Kg/sq. cm)
Hydraulic Hose Couplings...........................Self-Sealing Quick Disconnect Type
Tong Weight..............................................................................560 lbs (254 Kg)
TORQUE CHART
