Cable-Tool Fishing? Have a Plan Before it Happens A Failed First Try Significantly Complicates Tool Recovery John Schmitt December 2, 2022 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt talks fishing for drill tools and the importance of getting it right the first time.Read More
Franklin Electric MagForce High Efficiency Systems Company says Pump Motor Offers High Performance November 7, 2022 No Comments Company says permanent magnet motor systems offer high performance, cost savings versus induction systems.Read More
Fishing Tools for a Spudder Operation: the Jar Bumper Drilling Tools Stuck? We Start with the Jar Bumper John Schmitt October 28, 2022 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt walks us through fishing tools for cable-tool drilling starting with the jar bumper.Read More
Liebherr’s Battery-Powered LB 30 Designed for 4 Hours Working Time in Kelly Operation October 3, 2022 No Comments Company says new battery powered drilling rig runs quietly with zero emissions.Read More
Epiroc’s Automatic Bit Changer Designed to Eliminate Human, Drill String Interaction September 19, 2022 No Comments Company says the system for Pit Viper 270 and 290 series rigs eliminates human and drill string interaction.Read More
Beyond the Tool String: Using a Casing Spear on a Spudder This Month, We Pull Really Stuck Pipe with a Casing Spear John Schmitt September 6, 2022 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks about casing spears.Read More
Beyond the Tool String: Pulling Casing Using a Spudder This Month, We Take a Look at Pipe-Pulling Tools John Schmitt July 27, 2022 One Comment Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks about methods to pull casing.Read More
Beyond the Tool String: Casing Elevators, Other Lifting Methods This Month, We Talk Moving Pipe from Ground to String John Schmitt July 1, 2022 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks casing elevators and lifters.Read More
Drill Rig Development, Supply Chain with Tom Moffitt From High-Tech Diesel Engines to Rod Handling Jeremy Verdusco June 29, 2022 No Comments Geothermal, drilling consultant was there as industry adopted rod handling, Tier-4 Final engines.Read More
Beyond the Tool String: Drive Clamps for Casing This Month, We Talk about Driving Casing Pipe John Schmitt June 3, 2022 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt expands on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks drive clamps.Read More