FIELD SERVICES
On site tubular handling training and monitoring can greatly reduce the potential to damage your drill string connections
Command Tubular Field Services provides the following type of field training and advice:
- Checking that the top drives counter balance valve is working correctly.
- The top drive and iron roughneck’s torque output should be confirmed with tongs and a recently calibrated load cell prior to running the connection.
- Ensure that each component has a thread protector applied to both the box and pin end loading from pipe racks to rig floor.
- Identifying and Inspecting connections for damage.
- Command Tubular Productsrecommends the use of a copper based thread compound (Jet Lube Special or Equivalent) and ensuring tread is not over doped.
- Ensure and instruct on use of a stabbing guide to reduce thread damage.
- Ensure connections are alternated when tripping out of the hole.
- Reinstallation of all thread protectors during pipe lay-down.