Pipe handling apparatus with an insert (4) configured to be inserted into a pipe to be handled (23). One or more clamping members (19) are moveably mounted relative to the insert. One or more actuators (17) are operable to urge the clamping members (19) towards the insert (4) thereby to grip the wall of the pipe to be handled (23). The insert (4) may be cylindrical. Multiple clamping members (19) may be spaced around the insert (4). The clamping members (19) may extend axially along the insert (4). The apparatus is suitable for handling flexible pipes (23) formed from multiple layers of helically wound metal strands.


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    Title :

    PIPE HANDLING APPARATUS


    Additional title:

    ROHRHANDHABUNGSVORRICHTUNG
    APPAREIL DE MANIPULATION DE TUYAU


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2022-03-23


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F16L PIPES , Rohre / B66C Krane , CRANES



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