equipment - Tesco Top Drive 500 ton HCI 1205 HP
A VERSATILE TOP DRIVE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS
The HCI top drive system is the most versatile top drive in the Tesco product line.
Compact enough to fit into most double and triple masts for land based applications or offshore derricks, the HCI provides the performance and pipe handling features required for medium and deep drilling applications.
Tesco powers the HC) using industry proven prime movers and its own series of hydraulic pump drives and filtration equipment
The HCI top drive is available with an optional integrated swivel or can use the customer's swivel. Casing load ratings of 500 or 650 tons are available.
Performance (torque and speed) can be customized using optional gear ratios and power unit selection.
OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES :
- The complete system including the top drive, torque system and power unit can be installed in less than one day. In most cases, no rig modifications are necessary.
- The HCI offers an expanded suite of pipe-handling functions including elevator link-tilt, an extend/retract feature for making mousehole connections (maximum extension 60"), 360° pipehandler rotation, and grabber. The HCI grabber acts as a back-up tong for making or breaking connections and will accommodate tool joints from 3" to 8 3 /4" OD
- Tesco's unique quill design allows rapid field removal for inspection or replacement without even draining the gear case.
- The HCI is equipped with an independent diesel engine or traction motor. underbalanced wells), these features are even more important.
- A double ball mud saver/safety valve is incorporated into the system design.
- The speed/torque ranges are selectable from the drillers console. - The HCI package includes a specially designed torque system. The track / torque bushing configuration is simple to install and requires very little maintenance. - entire HCI can be transported in three standard 20' sea containers. |
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