DP and DC make-up occurs in two stages:

Spin the two tool joints together (spinning)

Torque connection to tighten it (Make-up torque) Viceversa for Breakdown operations.

For DP and DC make up torque values are indicated in API RG 7G. Two tongs are used and positioned on the 2 tool joints. The top one is for the torque and the bottom one as a backup tong.

TONGS for DP – DC & CASING Manual

Operational Two tongs are used and positioned on the 2 tool joints. The top one is for the torque and the bottom one is a backup tong.

TONGS for DP – DC & CASING Automatic

DP torque Wrench: Making up and breaking out made simple. The hydraulically powered TW-60 makes up and breaks out drill pipe tool joints and drill collars from 4 to 8 inch OD. Torque is adjustable and can be pre-set to the required value.

Tongs for DP – DC Automatic

Tongs for CSG Automatic