Description
Support planning for horizontally stored pipe and risers
OHS Riser Wedges and Chocks are designed for drill pipe and risers stored horizontally on pipe decks, in yards and in pipe-storage systems. The range provides three standard chock sizes with handles for placement and recovery. Selecting a chock requires more than matching a nominal pipe diameter. The pipe geometry, support layout, number of stored layers, deck or rack arrangement and potential movement all need to be considered in the storage plan.
Where the chocks are used
The official manufacturer page identifies use with horizontal pipe across industries, including single joints and multiple-layer storage arrangements. The products can form one part of a controlled storage setup in drilling, offshore, marine, fabrication and service yards. They do not replace engineered supports, rack limits, restraint systems or site procedures. The complete storage arrangement remains responsible for preventing uncontrolled rolling or displacement.
Selecting a size and arrangement
Record the outside diameter, joint length, mass, number of joints, stacking pattern and support surface. Confirm how many chocks the approved arrangement needs and where they will be placed. A larger external chock is not automatically the correct choice for a larger pipe, because contact geometry and the surrounding storage system also matter. Ask OHS USA to confirm the current part number and dimensional drawing if available.
Manufacturer dimensions and part numbers
| Description | Length | Width | Height | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe chock with handle | 6 in | 6 in | 4 in | OHS-MRT/RCW/01/14 |
| Pipe chock with handle | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | OHS-MRT/RCW/02/14 |
| Pipe chock with handle | 7 in | 3 in | 4 in | OHS-MRT/RCW/03/15 |
The official page describes high-temperature, oil-resistant high-nitrile construction, rubber-impregnated steel handles and a ribbed surface for additional grip. It does not publish a numerical temperature range, load capacity or pipe-diameter matrix. Confirm those points if they are required by the project.
Practical storage guidance
Prepare a level, stable storage area and follow the facility’s approved pipe-stacking procedure. Position chocks without placing hands or feet in a potential roll path. Check that the chock sits as intended on the actual support surface and remains visible for inspection. Reassess the arrangement after loading, weather changes, vibration, equipment movement or any impact. The handle is a placement feature, not evidence that a loaded chock can be repositioned safely.
Safety and use limitations
- Use the chocks only within an approved horizontal pipe or riser storage plan.
- Do not infer a load rating, temperature limit or pipe-size range that the manufacturer has not published.
- Keep personnel outside potential roll, crush and pinch zones during placement and storage operations.
- Inspect the nitrile body, ribbed surfaces and handle before use.
- Follow site requirements for stacking height, restraints, deck loading and environmental conditions.
Official documentation
Americas selection support
For a quotation or technical review, provide the pipe or riser outside diameter, mass per joint, joint length, quantity, stacking pattern, rack or deck details, expected environment and destination. OHS USA can then help identify the current standard chock and request any available manufacturer documentation. Where the published data does not answer an engineering question, obtain written confirmation rather than relying on a visual size comparison.
Frequently asked questions
How many standard sizes are listed?
The official product page lists three standard chocks with external dimensions and individual part numbers.
Are these chocks only for drill pipe?
No. The manufacturer describes use for drill pipe, risers and other horizontal pipe-storage applications.
Is a load capacity published?
No numerical load capacity appears on the public manufacturer page. Confirm the intended arrangement and limits before selection.
What material information is available?
The manufacturer describes high-temperature, oil-resistant high nitrile, a ribbed surface and rubber-impregnated steel handles, without a numerical temperature range.
What details are needed for a quotation?
Provide pipe dimensions, joint mass and length, storage layout, quantity, environment, destination and documentation needs.
Request chock selection support and current manufacturer data from OHS USA before finalizing a pipe-storage arrangement.
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Request Availability and Pricing
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