Pipe tongs and pipe lifts from Crescent Pipe Tongs and Kenco Corp. are your answer for easy, safe and efficient handling of any type or size of concrete, RCP, PVC, steel or ductile iron pipe. When properly used, these units are proven to be safe, labor-saving devices. Easily compatible with virtually any type of crane, backhoe or excavator, these units are easy to attach to your pipe and release automatically when needed with complete safety. The use of these products will speed up job handling operations and allows placing of pipe in trenches of minimum working width. All units are manufactured with the highest quality certified materials including lightweight aluminum alloy, or fabricated high tensile steel. Standard rental and sale units can handle pipe dimensions of 4” to 147”. Each pipe tong/lift is stamped with a safety load limit (which should never be exceeded). All tongs conform to applicable state and federal safety standards and comply with OSHA safety orders.