Backsaver - Slip Lifting Device
Repetitive handling of hand slips exposes drill crew to Red Zone hazards as well as risk of
injury through manual handling.
The RIGTOOLS Backsaver offers all of the advantages of hand slips with minimum rig up time
and high quality components for maximum operational lifetime.
RIGTOOLS can offer the Backsaver in either Pneumatically or Hydraulically operated, we can
also supply with options for slips set signal for integration into existing interlocks.
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Hand Slips
• Minimum rig up time.
• Manual handling of hand slips.
• Light and easy to handle.
• Exposure of personnel to Red Zone.
• Quick change over for different slip sizes.
• Personnel exposed to drilling fluids.
• High quality components for optimal reliability.
Auto Slips • Simple and reliable solution.
• Handling of drilling bowls and/or rotary • No need for handling drilling bowls or rotary bushings.
bushings.
• Can be heavy and difficult to maneuvour.
• Reliability issues.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Weight of Backsaver (Excluding Slips) - 125kg.
• Pneumatic - Operating Pressure - 7-10bar.
• Hydraulic - Operating Pressure - 207bar.
• Available with slips set feedback.
• Supplied with full certification.
• Machinery ATEX Certified.
• Can be operated from foot pedal, or remotely from Driller's
Cabin.