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
The ROUGHNECK BACKSAVER is a power slips lifter which eliminates the need of manual handling of heavy slips. It can be operated from the driller’s console or at a safe distance.
Facts
The BACKSAVER Slips Lifter can be hydraulic or pneumatic operated as per customer requirements.
Advantages
Easy and quick to install.
Benefits
Personnel is kept out of Red Zone. Personnel will not have to lift heavy slips which is safer and more efficient. The number of personnel required on the rig floor is reduced.
When handling lifting subs homemade tools or straps are often used. Handling lifting subs in various ways have caused many incidents and pinched fingers.
Facts
Made of stainless steel. We supply RIGTOOLS Clamp in following standard sizes:
3 ½"
4"
5"
5 ½"
5 ⅞"
6 ⅝"
7"
Two-legged lifting sling and full certification for offshore use is included.
Advantages
RIGTOOLS Clamp is clamped directly around the lifting subs when installing or removing them from BHA components. The safety hooks keep the RIGTOOLS Clamp securely locked while in operation.
No loose bolts or shackles required, no need of slings for handling lifting subs.
Benefits
RIGTOOLS Clamps makes operation more safe and efficient when handling lift subs in vertical and especially horizontal position. The handling is in control and keeps hands and fingers free from danger. The risk of hanging up in threads when removing lifting subs in vertical position is reduced.
Reviews
I am a Directional Driller in the UK sector of the North Sea, currently working on BP Clair project.
I have seen your clamp used on several other rigs (most recently the ENSCO 100) in the North Sea and always try to convince clients of the safety but also efficiency merits of this piece of equipment, especially when installing/removing lifting subs in the horizontal position.Craig Beaton, Directional Driller -- SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK PLC
I am a drilling section leader on the West Aquarius drilling vessel. We recently purchased a sub clamp lift tool for use on our rig working in Canada.
We have had great success in both efficiency and safety in handling these subs. We have shared this experience across our fleet of Seadrill rigs and also our client, Exxon mobil has shared it through out their companyJosh Allen, Drilling Section Leader -- SEADRILL WEST AQUARIUS
The Rigtools Clamps make handling of our lifting subs safer and easier , no more wrapping slings round subs, quick and easy installation of the clamp either vertically or horizontally, no shackles bolts or safety pins to worry about, the subs are held securely and rotate easily so installing into collars etc made safer with little chance of nipped or crushed fingers when using chain tongs. We have a 5½” and 5” Rigtools clamp, two of the best additions to drill floor safety and efficiency we have had. Best Regards, Alistair -- MAERSK CONVINCER
We are using the the tool every day and find it greatJohn Ralph Drilling Section Leader West Aquarius
We have been using your ‘Rigtool Clamps’ for some time now and are very happy with the product.
Excellent tool for eliminating the drop sub hazards.Will Sellens, Drilling Section Leader -- SEADRILL WEST GEMINI
Rental
We can provide rental of RIGTOOLS Clamps. All RIGTOOLS Clamp comes with a chain sling
Standard sizes for both On- and Offshore rigs are stock item.
It is possible to custom make RIGTOOLS Clamps to non standard sizes.
Delivery time for standard sizes: Stock Item.
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Statements
The Rigtools Clamps make handling of our lifting subs safer and easier , no more wrapping slings round subs, quick and easy installation of the clamp either vertically or horizontally, no shackles bolts or safety pins to worry about, the subs are held securely and rotate easily so installing into collars etc made safer with little chance of nipped or crushed fingers when using chain tongs. We have a 5½” and 5” Rigtools clamp, two of the best additions to drill floor safety and efficiency we have had. Best Regards, Alistair -- MAERSK CONVINCER
I am a drilling section leader on the West Aquarius drilling vessel. We recently purchased a sub clamp lift tool for use on our rig working in Canada.
We have had great success in both efficiency and safety in handling these subs. We have shared this experience across our fleet of Seadrill rigs and also our client, Exxon mobil has shared it through out their companyJosh Allen, Drilling Section Leader -- SEADRILL WEST AQUARIUS
We are using the the tool every day and find it greatJohn Ralph Drilling Section Leader West Aquarius
We have been using your ‘Rigtool Clamps’ for some time now and are very happy with the product.
Excellent tool for eliminating the drop sub hazards.Will Sellens, Drilling Section Leader -- SEADRILL WEST GEMINI
I am a Directional Driller in the UK sector of the North Sea, currently working on BP Clair project.
I have seen your clamp used on several other rigs (most recently the ENSCO 100) in the North Sea and always try to convince clients of the safety but also efficiency merits of this piece of equipment, especially when installing/removing lifting subs in the horizontal position.Craig Beaton, Directional Driller -- SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK PLC
HORSESHOE Flowline Magnets are positioned in a tailor-made frame, which fits the header box or flowline (or both). This provides a complete magnetic barrier across the full width and depth of the fluid path.
Facts
Made of stainless steel with a retractable magnetic piston.
Each magnet weighing only 4 kg.
The kit will be designed to fit into your flowline.
Advantages
Easy to install and retrieve in the flowline or ditch. When collection of swarf is needed each lightweight magnet is pulled one at a time.
When retracting the magnetic piston the demagnetization and stopper plate will make the swarf fall off without touching it.
Benefits
Eliminates or reduces metal in mud pumps.
Scrap the conventional heavy block magnet full of muddy metal swarf having to be lifted and mechanical cleaned.
Reduces risk of finger cuts and back injuries. Crew will not be exposed to mud. No time wasted on cleaning magnets.
Rental
Rigtools can provide rental of Horseshoe Flowline Magnets and brackets.
Standard brackets fit flowline sizes between 40-55 cm width.
A standard bracket can hold 3 Flowline Magnets.
We can custom make brackets to fit the rig's flowline construction, number of magnets on each bracket can also be adjusted.
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Statements
A very good and much more simple way to position magnets
in flowline. Significant simplification of spoon measurements.
Handling the old type was circumstantial. The new ones are
much cleaner – no mess.
“New type of flowline magnets are very simple to clean.
Great functionality.
“We all agree the new flowline magnets performs very well !”
“Everybody agrees they are easy to use and have a very good
effect.”
We used them when I was a Roughneck, and it worked like a charm. It was a quantum leap compared to the old, heavy and bulky magnets we used to have.Frank Lyngstad, Safety Officer -- EXXONMOBIL - WEST ALPHA
I still believe the ditch magnets are a great tool, they are one of the best replacements for that task I’ve seen.
From the point of installation/use/effectiveness they are quality.
They remove so many hazards for that task. Just lifting and cleaning the old block type magnets is a nightmare for anyone doing it.
With your design, its done in ten minutes and no manual handling or mess, simple.Ken, Driller Assessor / Senior Toolpusher -- SHELF DRILLING
The high level of safety in today's drilling operations requires special attention to clean work areas and mud exposures. To increase safety and prevent personnel being exposed to mud and chemicals, we have introduced the automatic MONSOON Shaker Screen Washer.
Facts
Made of stainless steel and quality components.
Fast efficient cleaning of multi-size screens. MONSOON is fully certified for offshore conditions; ATEX Zone 1, NORSOK and CE certification.
It require sufficient supply of HP Water, air and power.
Advantages
Special nozzle system creates dynamic impact. Small footprint. The machine has isolating inner and outer housing.
100 % control with critical substances. Mud and cuttings will be drained. Vapors will leave through exhaust pipe.
Benefits
Consistent and gentle wash sequence will prolong screen lifetime significantly and reduce your cost.
Crew will not be exposed to mud and noise level is reduced. The risk of exposure to hot water and hot surfaces f using hot water is eliminated.
Work area is always clean and tidy.
Easily installed in shaker room.
Reviews
MOONSOON was easy to install. Plug in with HP washer and electric power.
Screens are washed in 30 sec.
Very easy to use do to one start and push button. High HSE benefitsRig manager - Archer
Rental
RIGTOOLS can provide rental of the MONSOON Shaker Screen Cleaner.
MONSOONS for rent are a stock item at RIGTOOLS.
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We can provide a suitable HP Cleaner for your MONSOON Shaker Screen Washer / COBRA Wash & Dope Tool / TYPHOON Wiper / BHA Wash Tool / SPEEDY Gonzales Pin Cleaner.
