Automated Swarf Removal System

Automatic Swarf Removal Unit (ASRU)


RIGTOOLS has developed the Automatic Swarf Removal Unit to mitigate the hazards associated with handling ditch magnets.
Continuous cleaning of the magnetic surface means that the maximum magnetic field is exposed to the drilling fluid.
With the Patented ASRU - Swarf removal is now a totally automated process with minimal human involvement!

Facts

The Automated Swarf Recovery Unit (ASRU) is positioned
upstream of the shale shakers, typically within the header box
or flowline, to maximize particle recovery efficiency.

 

Equipped with powerful permanent magnets in each wheel,
the ASRU captures magnetic particles as the wheels turn slowly
in the drilling fluid. These particles are removed into a
collection tray, ensuring a consistently clean magnetic surface
is maintained for effective operation.

 

This setup ensures a strong magnetic field is always ready to
attract swarf, thereby improving the recovery of magnetic
particles from the mud system. Removing these particles helps
prevent potential failures in mud pumps and MWD tools, and
reduces errors in magnetic surveys.

 

The ASRU is powered by an ATEX Zone 1 motor and is
certified for use in Zone 1 areas, providing safety and reliability
in challenging environments.


Advantages

High strength permanent magnet

Customizable to different flowline/header box arrangements
add or remove wheels.

"Plug and play installation"

Little to no modification to existing header box is required


Benefits

Eliminate hazards from handling and cleaning heavy ditch magnets
Reduce wear and tear on drilling equipment.
Mitigate risk of downhole tool failure
Reduce NPT


Elevator Handling Tool

Elevator Handling Tool


When auto or manual elevator is hanging on the bails, then simply pick up the Elevator Handling Tool with a winch and close the elevator around the Elevator Handling Tool. Now the elevator can safely be lifted out of the bails.

Facts

Made of stainless steel.

Delivered with full lifting certification.

Weight only 11 kg.

Made in 3 sizes:
12"
16"
25"
Can also be customized


Advantages

Slings are no longer required.


Benefits

Elevator Handling Tool improves safety and efficiency when handling any size manual and auto elevators.

No risk of dropping the elevator.


SAFELIFT

SAFELIFT


The SAFELIFT is mounted directly on plug valves for a safer lifting and handling of plug valves.

Facts

Lightweight aluminum design weighing only 2 kg.

Tailor-made to fit Anson, FMC and SPM-valves.


Advantages

Easy opening and closing of valves. No handling bars required. SAFELIFT ensures firm and secure grip when lifting plug valves and can stay on while the valve while is in use.


Benefits

Improves ergonomics when two people sharing the load while handling valves.

When two people use the SAFELIFT on staircases they can carry the load with one hand and keep the other hand on the handrail.

SAFELIFT makes it easier to see whether the valve is in open or closed position.


RIGTOOLS Clamp

RIGTOOLS Clamp


When handling lifting subs homemade tools or straps are often used. Handling lifting subs in various ways have caused many incidents and pinched fingers.

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