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Inventory needs cut with FlexiDrift
PEAK Well Systems has launched the Peak Well Systems FlexiDrift. Gus Brown said until now multiple drifting
FlexiDrift, an accurate, adjustable tool tools have been required to cover a range
to confirm the minimum diameter efficient toolstring conveyance in well fluids. of well OD’s for any given operator, which
specification of well bore tubing, with the Peak said it can be accurately adjusted and usually results in increased inventory and
ability to cover a range of tubing sizes. consequential increased costs for customers.
deployed via slickline and all other standard
Unlike other drift tools which can require up industry conveyance methods at the well site “Peak’s FlexiDrift meets market demand for
to five tools to cover the full range of wellbore without the need for specialist training. an alternative accurate drifting tool that offers
tubing sizes, the FlexiDrift is available in three the ultimate flexibility whilst minimising
standard adjustable tool sizes. A shear release function triggered through inventory and reducing costs.”
upwards jarring allows the FlexiDrift to retract
As a result, it reduces the inventory required to its minimum ID to enable reliable retrieval Robust and reliable, the FlexiDrift can be
to run standard toolstring operations, Peak to surface - even when working in highly run multiple times for multiple applications
said. deviated wells or those with high levels of scale and, as with most Peak products, it is fully field
and debris. redressable offering further cost savings to
The FlexiDrift consists of a mandrel customers, Peak said.
with two sets of extendable rails that can be Peak Well Systems engineering manager
manually extended with using the adjustment In addition, the FlexiDrift can be supplied
sleeves to the desired radius of the well tubing. with multiple connections to ensure
compatibility with customers’ existing
When run downhole, the positioning of toolstring products.
the extended rails provides the highest radial
contact across the widest operating range of The FlexiDrift is available for both sale and
required drift sizes, ensuring no unforeseen rental from any of Peak’s Technology Centres
obstructions, debris or damage is present in and Rental Hubs worldwide.
the well prior to other operations, the company
said. Peak Well Systems is a specialist innovator
of technically advanced downhole tools that
In addition, the FlexiDrift’s unique design extend well life, restore well integrity and
allows for sufficient bypass of fluid to enable enhance well performance. l
Pneumatic torque wrenches join Enerpac’s bolting range
DESIGNED for optimum safety, simple demanding industries including mining, oil “Because of their cost-efficient, simple and
operation and outstanding reliability, a and gas, construction, transport, ship building, rapid high speed continuous rotation operation
range of tough pneumatic torque wrenches manufacturing and power generation. ... Enerpac pneumatic torque wrenches will
have been introduced to Enerpac’s range of be especially suited to workshop tasks and
controlled bolting solutions. The CE certified tools, delivered with a on-site applications requiring speed and easy
calibration certificate to ensure accuracy and operation,” he said.
The pneumatic torque wrenches – in safety, complement the full global Enerpac
maximum torque capacities of between 1,356 range of controlled bolting solutions for joint In addition to performance, durability and
newton metres (Nm) to 8,135 Nm – share assembly, controlled tightening and separation. reliability, an outstanding advantage of the new
the global service, backup and reliability of tools is their availability and service backup
Enerpac tools in widespread use throughout Enerpac technologies span mechanical, through the proven and long-established
Australasia and worldwide. pneumatic, electrical and high-pressure Enerpac service and distribution network, Mr
hydraulic technologies including hexagonal Marsh said.
Designed to optimise service life and and square drive torque wrenches, tensioners
minimise downtime, the square drive and complementary solutions-based Service backup and product availability
wrenches use low-friction planetary gearboxes technologies all available from the one source. extends from global and national resources
to minimise wear and extend uptime. through to local and individual worksite
Enerpac bolting product manager Andrew experience of Enerpac’s extensive network of
They also feature commonality of motors Marsh said the wrenches used standard factory service centre operations complemented by
and parts to facilitate maintenance in and mobile compressors, found across a range Enerpac territory managers. l
of industries.
Pelican launches emergency lighting station
AN EMERGENCY lighting station launched flashlight. Requiring three AA batteries, the flashlight
by Pelican Products, the Pelican 3310ELS, is The light acts as a glowing safety beacon in offers three modes and provides up to 190
ideal for natural disasters, garages, storm hours of light for long-term power outages
cellars and shelters, its manufacturer says. darkness to ensure that dependable light will and flashing which can be used for signalling
always be within reach, the company said. purposes.
The Pelican 3310ELS is a wall-mountable
emergency lighting station that includes a The Pelican 3310PL Photoluminescent LED The Pelican 3310PL Photoluminescent LED
clear polymer protective enclosure that houses flashlight is made of virtually indestructible flashlight has a beam distance of 240 metres
a Pelican 3310PL Photoluminescent LED polymer material that gathers ambient light and a peak beam intensity of 14,500 candelas,
to glow in the dark when the lights are off, and is backed by Pelican’s Lifetime Guarantee. l
making it easy to locate in blackout situations.
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OIL & GAS AUSTRALIA
Inventory needs cut with FlexiDrift
PEAK Well Systems has launched the Peak Well Systems FlexiDrift. Gus Brown said until now multiple drifting
FlexiDrift, an accurate, adjustable tool tools have been required to cover a range
to confirm the minimum diameter efficient toolstring conveyance in well fluids. of well OD’s for any given operator, which
specification of well bore tubing, with the Peak said it can be accurately adjusted and usually results in increased inventory and
ability to cover a range of tubing sizes. consequential increased costs for customers.
deployed via slickline and all other standard
Unlike other drift tools which can require up industry conveyance methods at the well site “Peak’s FlexiDrift meets market demand for
to five tools to cover the full range of wellbore without the need for specialist training. an alternative accurate drifting tool that offers
tubing sizes, the FlexiDrift is available in three the ultimate flexibility whilst minimising
standard adjustable tool sizes. A shear release function triggered through inventory and reducing costs.”
upwards jarring allows the FlexiDrift to retract
As a result, it reduces the inventory required to its minimum ID to enable reliable retrieval Robust and reliable, the FlexiDrift can be
to run standard toolstring operations, Peak to surface - even when working in highly run multiple times for multiple applications
said. deviated wells or those with high levels of scale and, as with most Peak products, it is fully field
and debris. redressable offering further cost savings to
The FlexiDrift consists of a mandrel customers, Peak said.
with two sets of extendable rails that can be Peak Well Systems engineering manager
manually extended with using the adjustment In addition, the FlexiDrift can be supplied
sleeves to the desired radius of the well tubing. with multiple connections to ensure
compatibility with customers’ existing
When run downhole, the positioning of toolstring products.
the extended rails provides the highest radial
contact across the widest operating range of The FlexiDrift is available for both sale and
required drift sizes, ensuring no unforeseen rental from any of Peak’s Technology Centres
obstructions, debris or damage is present in and Rental Hubs worldwide.
the well prior to other operations, the company
said. Peak Well Systems is a specialist innovator
of technically advanced downhole tools that
In addition, the FlexiDrift’s unique design extend well life, restore well integrity and
allows for sufficient bypass of fluid to enable enhance well performance. l
Pneumatic torque wrenches join Enerpac’s bolting range
DESIGNED for optimum safety, simple demanding industries including mining, oil “Because of their cost-efficient, simple and
operation and outstanding reliability, a and gas, construction, transport, ship building, rapid high speed continuous rotation operation
range of tough pneumatic torque wrenches manufacturing and power generation. ... Enerpac pneumatic torque wrenches will
have been introduced to Enerpac’s range of be especially suited to workshop tasks and
controlled bolting solutions. The CE certified tools, delivered with a on-site applications requiring speed and easy
calibration certificate to ensure accuracy and operation,” he said.
The pneumatic torque wrenches – in safety, complement the full global Enerpac
maximum torque capacities of between 1,356 range of controlled bolting solutions for joint In addition to performance, durability and
newton metres (Nm) to 8,135 Nm – share assembly, controlled tightening and separation. reliability, an outstanding advantage of the new
the global service, backup and reliability of tools is their availability and service backup
Enerpac tools in widespread use throughout Enerpac technologies span mechanical, through the proven and long-established
Australasia and worldwide. pneumatic, electrical and high-pressure Enerpac service and distribution network, Mr
hydraulic technologies including hexagonal Marsh said.
Designed to optimise service life and and square drive torque wrenches, tensioners
minimise downtime, the square drive and complementary solutions-based Service backup and product availability
wrenches use low-friction planetary gearboxes technologies all available from the one source. extends from global and national resources
to minimise wear and extend uptime. through to local and individual worksite
Enerpac bolting product manager Andrew experience of Enerpac’s extensive network of
They also feature commonality of motors Marsh said the wrenches used standard factory service centre operations complemented by
and parts to facilitate maintenance in and mobile compressors, found across a range Enerpac territory managers. l
of industries.
Pelican launches emergency lighting station
AN EMERGENCY lighting station launched flashlight. Requiring three AA batteries, the flashlight
by Pelican Products, the Pelican 3310ELS, is The light acts as a glowing safety beacon in offers three modes and provides up to 190
ideal for natural disasters, garages, storm hours of light for long-term power outages
cellars and shelters, its manufacturer says. darkness to ensure that dependable light will and flashing which can be used for signalling
always be within reach, the company said. purposes.
The Pelican 3310ELS is a wall-mountable
emergency lighting station that includes a The Pelican 3310PL Photoluminescent LED The Pelican 3310PL Photoluminescent LED
clear polymer protective enclosure that houses flashlight is made of virtually indestructible flashlight has a beam distance of 240 metres
a Pelican 3310PL Photoluminescent LED polymer material that gathers ambient light and a peak beam intensity of 14,500 candelas,
to glow in the dark when the lights are off, and is backed by Pelican’s Lifetime Guarantee. l
making it easy to locate in blackout situations.
48 ENERGY PUBLICATIONS CELEBRATING 34 YEARS OF PUBLISHING IN AUSTRALIA
