Manual Backups

Universe’s Manual backups are designed to attach to a Power Tong and to bite either tubing or casing preventing the tubular from rotating while the Tong unscrews or screws together the threaded joint. They provide an low cost alternative to Hydraulic Backups for lower torque applications.

Features

  • Fits under any Universe or competitor’s Tong
  • Jaws are easily rotated for makeup or breakout

Specifications

 

Model 03A08C (2,212 kg-m)
Maximum Torque 16,000 ft-lbs
Jaw Sizes Available 8-5/8″ – 7-1/4″ (219.1 mm – 184.2 mm)
7-1/4″ – 5-3/4″ (219.1 mm – 184.2 mm)
8-5/8″ – 7-1/4″ (184.2 mm – 146.1 mm)
6-1/4″ – 4-3/4″ (165.1 mm – 120.7 mm)
5-3/8″ – 3-1/2″ (136.5 mm – 88.9 mm)
3-1/2″ – 2-3/8″ (95 mm – 235 mm)
Clearance 3-3/4″ – 9-1/4″ (95 mm – 235 mm)
(Between bottom of tong and top of backup jaw)
Total Height 24″ (0.61 m)
(From bottom of tong)
Sucker Rod Jaws and Backup
  • Dies fit the 5-1/2″ Universe Tong
  • Backup has interchangeable standard insert dies for various sizes
  • Backup fits under the 5-1/2″ Universe Tong
Model 03A01A
Maximum Torque 780 ft-lbs (108 kg-m)
Jaws Sizes Available 7/8″ – 5/8″ (22.2 mm – 15.9 mm)
1-5/16″ – 1″ (33.3 mm – 25.4 mm)
1-1/2″ – 1-5/16″ (28.1 mm – 33.3 mm)
(Wrench opening across square – also see notes)
Clearance 5″ – 8″ (127 mm – 203 mm)
(Between bottom of tong jaw and top of backup jaw)
Total Height 24″ (0.61 m)
(From bottom of tong)
  • Die size range shown for jaws on Tong.
  • Individual inserts for each size are available on the backup unit.
Please contact us today to discuss your requirements.