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<p>A <b>top drive</b> is a mechanical device on a <a href="page.php?w=drilling_rig">drilling rig</a> that provides clockwise torque to the <a href="page.php?w=drill_string">drill string</a> to drill a <a href="page.php?w=borehole">borehole</a>. It is an alternative to the <a href="page.php?w=rotary_table_%28drilling_rig%29">rotary table</a> and <a href="page.php?w=kelly_drive">kelly drive</a>. It is located at the <a href="page.php?w=swivel_%28drill_rig%29">swivel's</a> place below the traveling block and moves vertically up and down the derrick.</p><p>
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