Torque Tool Class 5 (API 17D)
Hydraulic ROV Torque Tool
Description
The Forum Subsea Technologies ISO 13628-8 Class 5 (API 17D) Torque Tool is a hydraulic ROV torque tool for pipeline valve operations. The tool conforms to the ISO 13628-8 Fig 18 Class 5 interface and has a socket profiled for alignment.
The Class 5 Torque Tool has a torque range of 1,350–6,750 Nm (1,000–5,000 ft lbs) and a maximum torque of 6,750 Nm (5,000 ft lbs). It has a 2" square socket, a 315 cc motor and runs on mineral oil. Turns are counted by a dual sensor inductive turns count sensor through an 8 pin Burton electrical connector. The tool weighs 54 kg in air and 41 kg in water (119 lbs/90 lbs).
The box contains the torque tool, fish tail handle, Universal Subsea Display, USD battery pack, interconnect cables, USD charger and an operations & maintenance manual, and the tool is supplied in an offshore transit case. Available options are a Class 5 spares kit, a Class 5 surface verification unit for pre-dive testing, a torque tool control system (not compatible with the USD) and a 3 stage manifold (used instead of the torque tool control system).