Boomer:

Terms Related to Boomer

• Load binder

  Chain or rope used to tie down loads of equipment, or the "boomer" used to tighten the chains.

• Spinning chain

  A y-shaped chain used to spin up (tighten) one joint of drill pipe into another. One end of the chain is attached to the tongs, ...

• Chain drive

  A mechanical drive using a driving chain and chain gears to transmit power. Power transmissions use a roller chain, in which each link is made ...

• Pin

  1. The male section of a tool joint. 2. On a bit, the bit shank. 3. One of the pegs that are fitted on each ...

• Chain tongs

  A hand tool consisting of a handle and chain that resembles the chain on a bicycle. In general, chain tongs are used for turning pipe ...

• Range of load

  In sucker rod pumping, the difference between the polished rod peak load on the upstroke and the minimum load on the downstroke.

• Gin-pole truck

  A truck equipped with a pair of poles, and hoisting equipment for use in lifting heavy machinery around a lease.