by Javier Blanco | Feb 24, 2023 | Companion Flange
The first thing to do before using a flange in your applications is to understand the different types of flanges available. Flanges help to connect pipes to other pipes, valves, fittings, and filters. They get joined by bolting through the holes around them. But...
by Javier Blanco | Feb 10, 2023 | Companion Flange
Oil and gas drilling involves a lot of plumbing, including pipe connections that require companion flanges. So, what is a companion flange? A companion flange corresponds to another flange to create a joint that fits into pipe connections. It has bolt holes that align...
by Javier Blanco | Jan 27, 2023 | Drilling
What is a drill ship? If you are familiar with the traditional oil rigs used in offshore drilling, you won’t have trouble understanding how a drill ship operates. Drill ships are special-purpose ships that can drill the ocean beds at deep seas. They are safe and...
by Javier Blanco | Jan 13, 2023 | Oilfield Safety
You’ve probably heard the phrases “inadvertent return” and horizontal directional drilling (HDD), and you wonder, “What is an inadvertent return?” So, as an oilfield operator, you should understand these terms in drilling operations. Which is why we are here to go...
by Javier Blanco | Dec 30, 2022 | Holiday Season
The beginning of a new year is upon us! While we may not know what 2023 will hold, BOP Products is committed to being your trusted source for blowout preventers. Our team is excited about the new possibilities and opportunities that the new year will bring, especially...