Bucking Unit
What is a Bucking Unit?
- A bucking unit is a hydraulic machine used in the oil and gas industry primarily for making up or breaking out threaded connections in drilling tools and other downhole tools.
- This includes operations such as screwing together or unscrewing drill pipe, casing, tubing, and other tool joints.
- Bucking units come in various configurations, including horizontal, vertical, and mobile units, and can handle a wide range of tool sizes and types.
Key Features of our Bucking Unit:
- High Torque Capacity: Handles up to 200,000 ft-lb of torque, versatile for various operations with efficiency from 200 ft-lb.
- Advanced Hydraulic System: Low-pressure hydraulic system eliminates high-pressure hoses and fittings, enhancing safety and reducing costs (customizable).
- Fixed and Traversing Components: Features a fixed headstock and a traversing tailstock with a hinged, top-opening feature for easy tool loading (customizable).
- Hydraulically Controlled Clamp Cylinders: Adjusts to tubular goods from 2 3/8 to 48 inches OD without changing jaws, minimizing downtime and safety risks.
- Fully Floating Tail and Headstock Option: Available for all machines, accommodating offset torque connections.
- Accurate Graph Reports: Provides detailed graph reports on threaded makeups for full authentication and traceability.
- Extensive Choice of Accessories: Offers a wide range of accessories to meet diverse operational needs.
- Customer-Specific Coatings: Provides customizable coatings tailored to specific customer requirements.
How to Use a Bucking Units?
- The tool or pipe to be worked on is secured in the bucking unit, which has powerful clamping mechanisms.
- For making up (assembly), the bucking unit rotates one part of the tool to screw it onto another part, applying precise torque to achieve a secure connection.
- For breaking out (disassembly), the unit applies rotational force in the opposite direction to unscrew the parts.
- The bucking unit typically provides real-time monitoring and recording of the applied torque, turns, and shoulder position to ensure proper connection/disconnection and quality control.
What Can Users Do With a Bucking Machine?
- Users can safely and efficiently assemble and disassemble drill string components, casing, tubing, and downhole tools.
- They can apply precise torque to connections, ensuring the integrity of the assembled tools.
- They can track and record data on makeup/breakout operations for quality control and auditing purposes.
Additional Features of our Bucking Unit
- High Synchronization Accuracy: Features four clamping cylinders with a synchronization accuracy of 98%, ensuring even and secure clamping.
- Equal Pressure Control: Ability to control torque and clamping force at the same pressure value, ensuring consistent performance
- Real-Time Data Monitoring: Displays time, torque, and torque curves in real-time, providing operators with immediate feedback.
- Automatic PDF Reporting: Generates detailed PDF reports automatically, recording torque values and curves for each operation.
- Data Accessibility: Includes a USB port for easy copying and transfer of reports and data.
- Manual and Automatic Modes:
- Manual Control Lever: For operators who prefer hands-on control.
- Target Torque Settings: Allows operators to manually set the desired torque.
- Emergency Stop Button: Features a scram button for immediate shutdown in case of emergencies.
- Low Noise Operation: Maintains noise levels below 80 dB(A), promoting a safer and more comfortable working environment.
- Easy Installation: The equipment comes mostly pre-assembled, reducing installation time.
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