hardbanding solutions

There are numerous items that are included in the process of inspecting drill pipe, such as thread condition, tool joint length, minimum and maximum OD’s, etc. One often misunderstood item is the condition of the hardbands. Questions frequently arise when inspecting hardbanding. It’s usually clear as to what needs to …

The Postle Hardbanding Gauge is a patented tool designed to assist in hardbanding and drill pipe inspection operations. It allows the hardbander, or inspector to quickly look at hardbanding to determine if re-application should be considered. It is also used to inspect new hardbands to determine if the bands were …

Our manufacturing plant, technical center and warehouses remain open and our associates around the world are continuing to work hard to serve you. Many states in which we operate, including our home state of Ohio, have recently issued orders closing down non-essential businesses. However, because our business is essential, we …

At Hardbanding Solutions we just love it when customers contact us to say what they think of their new purchase. We began developing Skye Hardbanding Equipment in 2014, and this year we’ve become a truly global supplier. We now have units operating in North and South America, as well as …

Skye optional Twin Torch System enables even faster removal, repair and re-hardbanding application. Hardbanding Solutions are continually working to make Hardbanding as efficient and cost-effective as possible. For those customers who must remove cracked or damaged hardbanding, we developed our laboratory tested procedure for complete removal, tool joint repair and …

Introduction Russian drilling practices are changing, with the percentage of directional and horizontal drilling increasing significantly during this decade. Between 2010 and 2017, the share of horizontal well profiles in explorational drilling grew from 11 percent to 41 percent. Russian companies are achieving better production performance by adopting advanced technologies. …

Harbanding Solutions Europe have produced a series of step-by-step training videos for our Skye hardbanding equipment customers. Have a sneak preview below. A Russian language version will be launched shortly.    

In preparation for the launch of our fully mobile hardbanding range, SkyeGo, Hardbanding Solutions have this week been working with Urbancroft, a multi-award winning film production company. Three training films will be shot; ‘Health and Safety and Set Up’, ‘Standard Hardband Application’, and ‘Remove and Repair’. We hope this series …

2018 marks ten years since Hardbanding Solutions Europe made our first trip to Russia and Duraband NC was first used in the country.  Since then, the use of hardbanding has grown at a phenomenal rate, as the percentage of directional drilling has increased and protection of the drill string has …

Hardbanding Solutions is conducting a survey of companies, who own drill pipe in Russia, in order to better understand the current trends and regional operational activities regarding pipe inspection and repair. We are inviting readers of ROGTEC, particularly those who manage drill pipe, to take part and answer the questionnaire.  The …