Derricks are critical metal towers in oil and gas drilling, designed to support pipe and drill bit lifting equipment. Its operation requires specialized and certified tools to ensure safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
Tool Needs
Assembly and Disassembly
Winding a derrick requires torque wrenches, torque wrenches, ATEX impact wrenches, and alignment and lifting tools. These tools allow you to fasten high-strength bolts and assemble sections accurately, complying with API and IECEx standards.
Drilling Operations
During drilling, elevators, jaws, power wrenches, and top drive maintenance tools are used to manipulate the drill string and connect pipes safely. Torque traceability and digital sensor support are increasingly in demand.
Maintenance and Safety
Preventive maintenance requires ATEX-certified measuring instruments, grease machines, cold cutting equipment, and non-sparking tools. This ensures continuous operation of the derrick and reduces risks in explosive environments.
Inventory Management
Loss of tools can stop the operation. For this reason, 5S trays, RFID carts and control software are used to manage tools and ensure traceability and availability.
What can we do?
To optimize operation and safety in Derricks, it is recommended:
- Have specialized kits for assembly, operation and maintenance.
- Use ATEX and API certified tools.
- Provide training and technical support to end users.
- Implement inventory control and digitization systems .
Understanding the tooling needs of a derrick is essential for dealers looking to add value to the oil and gas industry. From robust and certified tools to inventory management systems, the market demands products that are reliable, safe and adapted to extreme environments, offering significant opportunities for those who know how to meet these demands.