The hydraulic-actuated Internal Lift Tool stabs into pipe sections for pick-up and lay-down and for moving them and holding them in a vertical position. Its gripping segments expand outward against the inside of the pipe.

The stabbing guide and horizontal pick-up arm make it easy to stab the tool into the end of pipe sections. The pipe does not have to be specially stacked or elevated for pick-up.

Gripping and releasing are remotely controlled, usually by the crane operator.

The opposed-wedge design is fail-safe. When the tool is holding pipe, it cannot be accidentally released.

For installing oil and gas well conductor pipe, the Internal Lift Tool is held by conventional elevator bails instead of slings.

The horizontal pick-up arm can be removed so the tool can pass through platform guides, sleeves or other restrictions for use underwater.

The double-acting hydraulic cylinder and the retracting guides on the tapered load faces provide positive release.

The Internal Lift Tool automatically accommodates variations in wall thicknesses.

Replaceable segment spacers adapt tools for different pipe sizes.

Weight-energized grip holds the pipe securely as welds are made or connectors are made up.

An Internal Lift Tool and two side-opening
External Grippers work in concert during
installation of 72-inch piles.

An Internal Lift Tool being stabbed into an 84-inch pile section. This tool handles pile sizes from 72 to 96 inches and has a load capacity of 1000 metric tons.

A clean lift: no weld-on pad eyes, no awkward rigging.

Cutaway view shows the hydraulic cylinder, actuating mandrel, and radial gripping segments.