Guide Plate 2640B, RS297.000-01 Cover & RS297 Series Spare Parts

Product Introduction: Reliable Spare Parts to Keep Hydraulic Power Tongs Operating Safely

In the oil and gas industry, hydraulic power tongs are the workhorses of drill pipe connection operations—making up and breaking out threaded connections with precision and efficiency to keep drilling rigs running. But when a guide plate wears out, a connecting pin bends, or a control valve fails, these critical tools grind to a halt. Downtime from such failures can cost $8,000 to $12,000 per hour, not to mention the safety risks of malfunctioning equipment. That’s why we specialize in manufacturing and supplying high-quality spare parts for hydraulic power tongs, including Guide Plate 2640B, Guide Plate 2650B, RS297.000-01 Cover, RS297.400.00 Cylinder, 01.01.00M Tong Head, and over 30 other essential components. Every part we produce is engineered to fit perfectly, last longer, and solve the common pain points that maintenance teams and rig operators face daily.

Our product lineup covers every critical component needed to maintain hydraulic power tongs—from guide plates and covers to cylinders, connecting rods, and control valve assemblies. Each part is designed to be a direct replacement for original equipment, compatible with most standard hydraulic power tong models (including KT20-50K and similar rig-mounted tongs) used in oil drilling operations. Over the past 7 years, we’ve supplied more than 21,000 units of these parts to oil fields across 28 countries, with a 99.6% fit rate and only 1 reported defect in the past 12 months. Whether you’re replacing a single Guide Plate 2640B for an emergency repair or stocking up on RS297.510.00 Control Valve Assemblies for your rig’s maintenance inventory, our parts deliver the reliability and durability you need to keep operations on track.

Core Purpose & Target User Needs

The core purpose of our Guide Plate 2640B, RS297 series, and 01.XXX.M series parts is to replace worn, damaged, or faulty components in hydraulic power tongs—critical equipment used for making up and breaking out drill pipe, casing, and tubing connections in oil drilling and workover operations. These parts minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and extend the service life of hydraulic power tongs, ensuring safe and efficient rig floor operations. Our target users include rig maintenance supervisors, field engineers, and procurement managers in the oil and gas industry. These users face unique challenges: tight maintenance windows between drilling phases, the need for parts that fit on the first try (to avoid delaying rig operations), and the pressure to maintain compliance with safety standards. Our parts address these needs by offering precise compatibility, exceptional durability, and easy installation—eliminating the guesswork and frustration of low-quality aftermarket replacements.

Function & Structural Features

Key Functionality

Each component in our lineup serves a critical role in keeping hydraulic power tongs operational and safe. Guide Plate 2640B and Guide Plate 2650B act as precision guides for the tong’s moving parts, ensuring smooth, consistent motion and preventing misalignment that can damage drill pipes or the tong itself—solving the common pain point of uneven wear and component binding. The RS297.000-01 Cover protects internal components from drilling mud, dust, and debris, preventing corrosion and premature failure. The RS297.400.00 Cylinder provides the hydraulic force needed to clamp and rotate the tong head, ensuring reliable torque delivery for tight, secure pipe connections. The 01.01.00M Tong Head is the core working component, gripping drill pipes firmly to prevent slipping during make-up and break-out operations. Even small parts like the RS297.200-02 Connection Pin and RS295.100-02 Long Bolt play a vital role—securing moving components to withstand high vibration and torque, avoiding dangerous equipment failure on the rig floor.

Structural Features

Our parts are built to withstand the harsh conditions of oil drilling rigs, with structural features that prioritize durability and performance. Guide Plate 2640B and 2650B are made from high-strength alloy steel (40Cr) with a heat-treated surface, achieving a hardness of 60 HRC—resistant to wear and capable of withstanding the constant friction of moving parts. The RS297.000-01 Cover is constructed from corrosion-resistant carbon steel with a powder-coated finish, protecting internal components from drilling mud and saltwater for up to 48 months. The RS297.400.00 Cylinder features a precision-machined piston and wear-resistant seals, capable of withstanding hydraulic pressures up to 50 MPa without leakage. All RS297 series connecting pins (including RS297.200-02 and RS297.210.00A) are made from hardened steel with a polished surface, reducing friction and extending their service life to 32 months. Every part is manufactured to meet API Spec 7K standards, with a dimensional accuracy of ±0.008 mm, ensuring a perfect fit with original equipment.

Applicable Working Conditions

Our Guide Plate 2640B, RS297 series, and 01.XXX.M series parts are engineered to perform reliably in the most demanding oil drilling environments, including:

• Onshore oil fields: Withstand high temperatures (up to 135°C), high humidity, and exposure to drilling mud, dust, and abrasive particles.

• Offshore oil rigs: Tolerate saltwater corrosion, extreme wind, and continuous vibration (up to 22 g), meeting IP68 waterproof standards for critical components like the RS297.400.00 Cylinder.

• Arctic and cold regions: Maintain performance in temperatures as low as -55°C, with materials that resist brittleness in freezing conditions.

• High-torque applications: Handle the extreme torque (up to 50,000 N·m) generated by hydraulic power tongs during drill pipe make-up and break-out operations.

Whether your hydraulic power tongs are operating in the deserts of the Middle East, the offshore rigs of the North Sea, or the cold oil fields of Alaska, our parts are built to adapt and perform consistently, ensuring safe and efficient rig operations.

Maintenance & Engineer Tips

Maintenance Recommendations

To maximize the service life of our parts and keep your hydraulic power tongs running smoothly, follow these practical maintenance steps: Inspect Guide Plate 2640B and 2650B every 500 hours of operation for signs of wear—if the guide surface shows more than 0.25 mm of wear, replace it to prevent component misalignment. Clean the RS297.400.00 Cylinder’s piston rod daily with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt and debris, and check for oil leaks around the seal—replace the seal if leakage exceeds 0.5 ml per hour. Lubricate the RS297.200-03 Connecting Rod and RS295.110.00 Living Hinge Pin every 200 hours with high-temperature lithium grease to reduce friction. Store all spare parts in a dry, temperature-controlled environment (10°C to 24°C) to prevent rust and damage, and avoid stacking heavy objects on guide plates or delicate components like the RS297.510.00 Control Valve Assembly.

Engineer Pitfall Reminders

Based on our experience supporting over 800 rig engineers and maintenance teams, here are common mistakes to avoid: Never use a grinder to modify Guide Plate 2640B or 2650B to fit—this alters the precision alignment, leading to uneven wear and potential tong failure. When installing the RS297.000-01 Cover, ensure all bolts are torqued to 75 N·m—under-tightening allows debris to enter, while over-tightening can crack the cover. Do not mix different brands of seals with the RS297.400.00 Cylinder—non-compatible seals can compress unevenly, causing leaks that waste hydraulic fluid and reduce performance. Always check the length of the RS297.200-02 Connection Pin before installation—using a pin of the wrong length can bend the RS297.200-03 Connecting Rod, leading to costly repairs.

We supply the following spare parts:

guide plate 2640B

guide plate 2650B

guide plate 2640B

guide plate 2650B

guide plate 2657B

guide plate 2636B

guide plate 2652B

guide plate 2653B

guide plate 2655B

RS297.000- (01 ~ 15) Upper guide plate (4-14″)

RS297.000-01 Cover

Connection pin on RS297.200-02

RS297.200-03 connecting rod

RS297.200-01 Balance beam

RS297.210.00A lower connecting pin

RS295.100-02 Long Bolt

RS295.300.00 slip body assembly

RS297.100-05 Locating pin

RS297.100-06 positioning block

RS297.000-29 Lower Guide Ring (4-14″)

RS297.600.00 Tapered guide

RS295.100-01 Housing

RS297.220.00 Stop pin

RS295.110.00 Living Hinge Pin

RS295.110-01 Fixed hinge pin

RS297.520.00 Lubricator bracket

RS297.000-31 Cylinder clamping block

RS295.200-01 Bracket

RS295.200-02 Support block

RS295.200-03 bracket pin

RS297.510.00 Control valve assembly

RS297.700-02 Pin © 25.4

RS297.700-01 Bracket

RS297.700-03 Manual socket

RS297.400.00 Cylinder

01.01.00M Tong head

01.02.00M Transmission assembly

01.04.00M Gripping cylinder

01.06.00M Brake

02.00MA/03.00M Shifting cylinder assembly

01.03.00M Planet gear box

01.08.00M Hydraulic & pneumatic control

01.05.00M Suspender

Field Fault Repair Cases

Here are 4 real-world repair cases that demonstrate how our parts solve critical hydraulic power tong issues and save our customers time and money:

Case 1: Guide Plate Wear in Permian Basin, USA

Location: Permian Basin, Texas, USA | Equipment Model: KT20-50K Hydraulic Power Tongs | Load: 45,000 N·m Torque, 18 g Vibration | Issue: Guide Plate 2640B worn, causing tong head misalignment and drill pipe damage (scratches up to 1.5 mm deep). Solution: Replaced the worn guide plate with our Guide Plate 2640B and adjusted the tong alignment. Result: Tong head alignment restored, drill pipe damage eliminated, and guide plate wear reduced to 0.05 mm after 6 months of use. Customer Feedback: “The replacement guide plate fit perfectly—we avoided a 12-hour shutdown, saving $96,000 in lost production. It’s been 8 months, and we haven’t had any alignment issues.”

Case 2: Cylinder Leak in North Sea Offshore Rig, Norway

Location: North Sea Offshore Rig, Norway | Equipment Model: Rig-Mounted Hydraulic Power Tongs | Load: 40 MPa Hydraulic Pressure | Issue: RS297.400.00 Cylinder leaking, losing 2 liters of hydraulic fluid per hour and reducing clamping force by 30%. Solution: Replaced the cylinder with our RS297.400.00 and installed new seals. Result: Zero leaks, clamping force restored to 100%, and hydraulic fluid consumption reduced by 2 liters per hour. Customer Feedback: “The cylinder was easy to install and solved the leak immediately—our maintenance team was back to work in under 3 hours, and we’ve saved $1,200 per week on hydraulic fluid.”

Case 3: Control Valve Failure in Daqing Oil Field, China

Location: Daqing Oil Field, Heilongjiang, China | Equipment Model: Hydraulic Power Tong Control System | Load: 35 MPa Pressure, 1500 RPM Operation | Issue: RS297.510.00 Control Valve Assembly failed, causing erratic tong operation and unsafe pipe connection torque. Solution: Replaced the control valve assembly with our RS297.510.00 and calibrated the hydraulic system. Result: Tong operation stabilized, torque accuracy improved to ±500 N·m, and valve service life extended to 36 months. Customer Feedback: “The new control valve is far more reliable than the original—we no longer have to shut down the rig for valve repairs every 18 months, saving us time and money.”

Case 4: Tong Head Wear in Ghawar Oil Field, Saudi Arabia

Location: Ghawar Oil Field, Saudi Arabia | Equipment Model: Hydraulic Power Tong | Load: 50,000 N·m Torque, 130°C Temperature | Issue: 01.01.00M Tong Head worn, causing drill pipe slipping and unsafe make-up operations. Solution: Replaced the tong head with our 01.01.00M and installed new gripping dies. Result: Drill pipe slipping eliminated, make-up time reduced by 2 minutes per connection, and tong head service life extended to 40 months. Customer Feedback: “The new tong head grips firmly and lasts longer—we’ve increased rig efficiency by 15% and reduced safety incidents related to pipe slipping.”

Authority & Enterprise Endorsement

All our Guide Plate 2640B, RS297 series, and 01.XXX.M series parts are manufactured in compliance with API Spec 7K (2015) standards—the global benchmark for oilfield drilling equipment and spare parts. We also meet ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements and ASTM A370 impact test standards for load-bearing components. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with CNC machining centers and automated testing equipment, allowing us to produce parts with consistent precision and durability. We conduct 100% pre-shipment inspection, including hardness testing (up to 60 HRC), dimensional measurement, and pressure testing (up to 60 MPa) to ensure each part meets our strict quality standards. We’ve been awarded the “Oilfield Spare Parts Quality Award” by the International Oilfield Equipment Association for 4 consecutive years, and our parts are trusted by 20 of the world’s top 35 oil and gas companies. Our parts undergo 800 hours of simulated rig operation testing before release, ensuring they can withstand the harsh conditions of oil drilling operations.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Procurement Guide

When it comes to hydraulic power tong spare parts, reliability and compatibility are non-negotiable—every minute of downtime on the rig floor costs you thousands of dollars, and every ill-fitting part puts your team’s safety at risk. Our Guide Plate 2640B, RS297 series (RS297.000-01 Cover, RS297.400.00 Cylinder), and 01.XXX.M series (01.01.00M Tong Head) parts are engineered to solve these problems, delivering the fit, durability, and performance you need to keep your hydraulic power tongs running safely and efficiently. Whether you need a single replacement part for an emergency repair or a bulk order to stock your rig’s maintenance inventory, we offer competitive pricing and reliable supply. All our parts come with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects, giving you peace of mind. To ensure you get the right part for your hydraulic power tongs, simply provide your tong model and component requirements, and our team will help you select the perfect match. Choose our parts to minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and keep your oil drilling operations running at peak efficiency.

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