LaValley Industries’ TONGHAND®S Exit-Side Wrench to arrive this spring

LaValley Industries has announced the upcoming launch of its TONGHAND®S excavator attachment, set for release in March 2025. The latest addition to LaValley’s TONGHAND® Exit-Side Wrench product line, the TONGHAND®S roller arms handle drill rod from 3.25 to 5 inches (8-13 cm). Its powerful TongVise™ provides 70,000 lb-ft (95,000 Nm) of torque for making and breaking tool joints 4.13-6.75 inches (10.5-17 cm), and up to 8 inches (20 cm) with reduced torque.

The TONGHAND®S was created to handle drill pipe at the upper range of mini rigs, and at the lower range of maxi rigs. Like TONGHAND® and TONGHAND®XS, the TONGHAND®S mounts to any excavator brand and uses the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics to power operations efficiently. Designed to reduce the need for manual intervention, the TONGHAND® product family delivers precise torque control with a single operator safely positioned inside the excavator cab. This setup minimises risks associated with manual tools and removes workers from hazardous zones on horizontal directional drilling (HDD) job sites. Along with safely handling drill rod around the job site, the TONGHAND®S can also handle subs, reamers, and other HDD tooling, in addition to product pipe. With the development of TONGHAND®S, LaValley Industries continues its commitment to safe and efficient infrastructure construction solutions.

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