Paper: (2015006)IMPROVED ROD MAKE-UP: IMPROVED ROD TONG TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICES

Improved rod tongs have recently been introduced for rod connection make-up and break-out in the field, with the purpose of reducing sucker rod failure rates. This paper will compare one of these tongs to the present industry standard sucker rod tong, comparing and contrasting each tong’s capabilities, advantages, drawbacks, and effect on rod string performance in the wellbore. In addition, basic job time studies, best practices, and suggested well selection criteria will be discussed.