Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V Pipe Handling and Rig Floor Equipment

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V drilling equipment: AMP multi-pipe elevators, tubular spiders up to 1250 t, ACL air elevators, and forged links.

Automated multi-pipe elevators AMP series

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V AMP series automated elevators are engineered for tubular handling operations with heavy drill strings. The modular assembly utilizes interchangeable bushings covering pipe sizes from 2.3/8 to 20 inches with load ratings up to 1250 tons.

Interchangeable bushing assemblies for tubulars from 2.3/8 to 20 in
Safe working load capacities engineered from 350 up to 1250 tons
Integrated hydraulic rotator system and positive alignment adapters
Control system compatibility with both proprietary B+V and Varco consoles

Air operated center latch elevators ACL and VES series

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V ACL and VES-ACL pneumatic center latch elevators incorporate robust air actuators for safe latch opening and lock engagement. Wear-resistant CAE bushings provide dependable tubular gripping across working capacities from 250 up to 500 tons.

Rated hoisting load ratings across 250, 350, and 500 ton models
Double-acting pneumatic cylinders operating at 6 to 10 bar pressure
Interchangeable VES-ACL and CAE bore segments matching pipe codes
Complete seal repair kits, heavy-duty latch springs, and lock pins

Heavy tubular elevator and spider systems up to 1250 t

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V convertible elevator-spider units are developed for deep well tubular strings. The radial slip geometry applies uniform contact pressure along the tubular circumference, preventing shell indentation and thread distortion under loads up to 1250 tons.

Accommodates tubular outer diameters from 4.1/2 up to 24.1/2 inches
Capacity models rated at 350, 500, 750, and 1250 metric tons
Segmented API slip assemblies equipped with hardened gripping inserts
Interchangeable lower guide plates and upper spider centering bells

Flush mounted power slips FPS-500 series

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V FPS-500 flush-mounted power slips install level with the drill floor surface. The mechanism secures drill pipe and tubulars from 4.1/2 to 14 inches under static loads up to 500 tons, enhancing trip speeds and crew safety during running.

Flush floor profile maximizes usable drill floor work area and safety
Safe working capacity engineered up to 500 metric tons load
Pneumatic or hydraulic actuation for synchronous slip travel
Replaceable hardened gripping inserts, linkage pins, and bias springs

Weldless forged elevator links 150 to 1250 tons

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V weldless elevator links are hot-forged from high-grade alloy steel without welding seams. The portfolio spans capacity ratings from 150 to 1250 tons and lengths from 48 to 180 inches in 12-inch increments for suspended elevator hookup.

Monolithic weldless forged design eliminating stress concentrations
Capacity spectrum engineered at 150, 250, 350, 500, 750, and 1250 t
Standard link lengths from 48 to 180 inches matching derrick clearance
Quenched and tempered metallurgy verified by non-destructive testing

Drill floor manual tongs and GraySpin pipe spinners

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V manual breakout tongs and GraySpin Mark 10 / Mark 20 spinners expedite makeup and breakout of tubular connections from 3.1/2 to 7 inches. The drive produces torque values up to 1742 Nm at roller speeds up to 100 rpm.

Pipe diameter gripping range spanning from 3.1/2 to 7 inches OD
Torque rating up to 1742 Nm with spinning speeds reaching 100 rpm
Available in pneumatic Mark 10 and hydraulic Mark 20 drive options
Replacement grip rollers, friction assemblies, and reduction gears

Automated elevators AMP series kinematics and tubular gripping dynamics

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V AMP series automated elevators provide secure tubular gripping during ultra-deep well drilling programs.

The modular structure incorporates a heavy-duty frame actuated by hydraulic rotation and alignment mechanisms, eliminating hazardous manual operations on the drill floor.

A versatile bushing arrangement enables a single elevator body to adapt across tubular outer diameters from 2.3/8 up to 20 inches. Integrated safety interlock sensors generate electronic signals prohibiting drawworks hoisting until mechanical latch engagement is verified.

Precision orientation actuators prevent thread cross-alignment during string makeup.

Pneumatic actuation in ACL series and calibrated CAE bore bushing seating

Forum B+V Oil Tools pneumatic center latch elevators belonging to the ACL and VES-ACL type families utilize dual double-acting air cylinders engineered for supply pressures between 6 and 10 bar.

Interchangeable CAE bore bushings are machined from heat-treated alloy steel to withstand continuous impact shocks and friction wear. Scheduled service protocols inspect piston rod polyurethane packings, hinge pin tolerances, and closing spring resistance.

Consistent lubrication with low-temperature industrial grease maintains dependable door latching while minimizing guide pin wear.

Radial load distribution in heavy-duty elevator-spiders up to 1250 tons

Heavy-duty elevator-spider assemblies engineered by Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V provide up to 1250 metric tons capacity for deep tubular strings.

Unlike standard rotary slips, the multi-segment API slip body configuration distributes radial clamping force uniformly along the tubular circumference, preventing pipe body necking and thread damage.

Replaceable lower guide plates and upper alignment funnels ensure coaxial entry into the rotary table. Grip segments and wear inserts can be exchanged promptly without removing the main load-bearing elevator structure from the derrick.

Flush drill floor integration and FPS-500 power slip operational mechanics

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V FPS-500 power slips mount level with the rotary table deck, establishing a clear work environment across the rig floor. This flush layout eliminates trip hazards and protects actuation hydraulics from heavy iron impacts.

Synchronized pneumatic actuators simultaneously set all slip segments around drill strings weighing up to 500 tons.

Precision guide grooves and hardened insert buttons ensure high friction grip without creating gouges along outer pipe surfaces, preserving tool joint longevity during extended offshore operations.

Weldless forged link metallurgy and periodic magnetic particle evaluation

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V weldless elevator links rated from 150 to 1250 tons are hot-forged from selected alloy structural steel without welding seams. The absence of weld lines eliminates residual stress concentrations around upper and lower suspension eyes.

Every forged link undergoes quenched and tempered heat treatment to attain uniform grain microstructure and high impact toughness under sub-zero Arctic drilling environments. Periodic non-destructive magnetic particle inspection verifies the absence of micro-fatigue flaws within critical eye radii.

Serial number verification protocols and Forum B+V replacement part ordering

Accurate component selection for Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V machinery requires verifying stamped equipment serial numbers and bore codes.

For AMP automated elevators and FPS-500 power slips, requisite parts encompass catalogued bushing inserts, lower guide plates, and hydraulic valve seal kits.

SpareX application engineers verify requested part numbers against Forum Energy Technologies master documentation, preparing verified schedules that prevent offshore downtime and guarantee complete mechanical interchangeability of all wear components.

Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V and model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment for which we source parts. SpareX is not an official dealer, distributor or representative of Blohm + Voss Oil Tools / Forum B+V and is not affiliated with the trademark owner. Origin, documents and warranty are stated for each item in the quotation.