by Javier Blanco | Oct 22, 2021 | Companion Flange
If you work in a drilling site, you may wonder, “What is a companion flange?” You are perhaps familiar with other flanges, but not this type of flange. Well, a companion flange connects a flange yoke to another connection to allow proper torque transfer. It is common...
by Javier Blanco | Oct 8, 2021 | BOP Rams
You may have heard that shear blades can cut drill pipes and now wondering, “What are shear blades made of?” Shear blades play a vital role in preventing blowouts during drilling operations. Whenever a potential blowout or ‘kick’ is about to happen, the shear blades...
by Javier Blanco | Sep 24, 2021 | Ram-Type BOPs
If you have never stopped or worked in any drilling site, you might wonder, “What are the benefits of ram BOPs?” Sometimes blowouts occur during drilling operations leading to a lot of destruction. BOPs play a vital role in preventing such certainties from happening,...
by Javier Blanco | Sep 10, 2021 | BOP Rental
A cost-benefit analysis offers valuable data when making an informed decision about renting BOPs vs. buying BOPs. But, a big question remains; why should one spend extra cash buying BOPs when they need them for a short time? So, it pays to explore and compare the...
by Javier Blanco | Aug 27, 2021 | Oilfield Safety
As an oilfield operator, your priority should be the safety of your workers and the environment. Thankfully, keeping the oilfield safe for yourself and your coworkers is not tricky. What about the surrounding environment? Remember, even the slightest mistake could...
