Apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive

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APP PUB NO 20010042625A1
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09918233

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An apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive, which apparatus comprises a body (2; 102) connectable to said top drive, said body (2; 102) comprising at least one gripping element (5; 105) radially displaceable by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid to drivingly engage said tubular (30; 110) to permit a screw connection between said tubular and a further tubular to be tightened to the required torque.

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TESCO CORPORATION6204 - 6A STREET SE CALGARY ALBERTA T2H 2B7 CANADA

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Appleton, Robert Patrick Scotland, GB 10 429

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