PIPE HANDLING APPARATUS FOR PICK-UP AND LAY-DOWN MACHINE

摘要

The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for handling a tubular above a wellbore. In one aspect, the present invention provides a pipe handling apparatus operable with a pipe pick-up and lay-down machine. The pipe handling apparatus includes at least one arm having a first end and a second end and at least one stop member coupled to the second end of the arm . Preferably, the first end is pivotally coupled to the pipe pick-up and lay- down machine. The pipe handling apparatus may be actuated to limit movement of th e tubular as it is moved toward the wellbore.