by Javier Blanco | Oct 4, 2019 | Blowout Preventers, BOP Rams, Oilfield Safety
The oil and gas industry is an essential part of our world. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous field of work. Even with safety measures in place, oilfield accidents can occur and be very dangerous to everyone involved. How safe is your oil drilling operation?...
by Javier Blanco | Sep 20, 2019 | Elastomers
Most of the oil and gas industry’s attention is focused on equipment such as BOP Rams, drills, and other heavy-duty machinery. This makes sense since these machines are the most visible and do the most work. However, as you maintain and occasionally upgrade your...
by Javier Blanco | Sep 6, 2019 | Aftermarket BOPs, BOP Rams
Aftermarket services get less attention than brand new products most of the time. However, these refurbished products can work just as well as brand new ones in the vast majority of cases. Depending on your oil field’s needs and your coworkers’ preferences, it’s...
by Javier Blanco | Aug 23, 2019 | Oilfield Safety
Oil and gas drilling centers provide essential resources to society. Of course, this comes with a certain risk. Oilfield workers are regularly exposed to such risks as electrical hazards, vehicle collisions, confusing layouts, and more. While it’s nearly impossible to...
by Javier Blanco | Aug 9, 2019 | Blowout Preventers, BOP Rams
A Ram BOP functions like a gate valve at the top of a BOP stack on an oil well, regulating the flow of oil and sealing off the well when necessary. The seal is achieved through a pair of steel plungers that pull inward to restrict flow and press outward to allow the...
