Tonghand- Solution for the Horizontal Drilling Industry

Exit-Side Solution for the Horizontal Drilling Industry

The TONGHAND^® by LaValley Industries is a powerful tool designed for the HDD industry's exit-side operations. With this device, a single operator can precisely torque and un-torque drill rods while sitting comfortably and safely in the excavator cab. By doing so, TONGHAND^® eliminates the need for physically demanding wrenches and removes the risks associated with personnel working in hazardous areas.

TONGHAND^® is compatible with any excavator brand and can be efficiently powered by the machine's auxiliary hydraulics. The tool's telescoping roller arms can lift, tilt, shift, rotate and position a single rod or drill string securely and accurately under the operator's full control.

Thanks to its patented TongVise™ technology, the TONGHAND^® can quickly and precisely make and break joints, regardless of whether you're working with drill rods, subs, reamers or other tooling. By saving time and money and enhancing job-site safety, the TONGHAND^® is an invaluable asset to any HDD operation.

Key features

The TONGHAND^® can be attached to any excavator in the 30-36 metric ton range.
With the patented TONGVISE, it can produce up to 162696 Nm of torque to make and break joints.
It can also work with pipe reamers and adapter sub connections that are sized between 15.2 cm and 25.4 cm.
The device features patented Roller Arms and a shift function that allows for threading and unthreading of all connections.
The TONGHAND's Gull Wing design allows for easy movement of the arms to make and break reamers, while the Tilt function can tilt up to 20° in both directions.
The Shift feature can shift the pipe a total of 17.8 cm.
Additionally, the TONGHAND^® can function as a pipe handler for precise placement of drill rod on rigs, racks, or trucks.
The TONGHAND^® control system and In-Cab display provide the ability to torque pipe joints to a specified torque value.

TONGHAND^® Specifications

Part Number	6430
Model Number	TH2
Excavator Wt Class	30-36 Ton
Supply Pressure	345 BAR
Standard Recommended Flow	95 LPM
Max Flow	132 LPM
Min Flow	76 LPM
Capacity	7 258 KGS
Weight	3 788 KGS
Overall Dimensions (mm)	2540L x 1194W x 2464H
Shipping Storage Stand P/N	6298
Shipping Weight w/ Stand	4 128 KG
Shipping Builder Stand P/N	6772
Shipping Weight w/ Stand	4 309 KG