I got into a discussion the other night about derrick design, the different rigs and the reasons for the designs, so I thought I’d share a little of what I’ve learned over the years.
In order to work properly, every bit is designed to run with a given amount of down pressure. It takes a certain amount of push. When drilling vertically, this is bit weight.
Tier 4 Final air compressors are not the same machines simply repackaged with new engines. Additional technology and features have been incorporated to deliver better efficiency, more uptime and extra value on the jobsite.
Last month, I talked about cold weather gear to keep everyone warm, safe and productive. This usually works pretty well, but sometimes the weather, or your preparation, doesn’t cooperate.