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Hardbanding Solutions: New Gauge Measures Hardband Thickness “At A Glance”

Producers, drilling contractors and rental companies periodically experience marginally acceptable hardbanding applications.  But now there is a simple, but effective, new tool to ensure that their hardband applicators are properly applying hardbanding alloys such as Duraband® NC or Tuffband® NC.  The new Hardbanding Gauge & Rule, just introduced by Hardbanding …

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Non-Cracking Duraband® NC Hardbanding Shown To Be Ideal For Harsh Drilling Environments

Drilling HPHT, sour gas, highly deviated and geothermal wells can be very hard on hardbanding and drill pipe tool joints. The casing can also show excessive wear in these types of harsh drilling environments. When ordinary hardbanding products are used, which contain cracks, the result is often spalling and chipping …

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Hardbanding Solutions: Proper Hardbanding Application Technique Is The Key To Double Layer Hardbanding Applications

Two of the most recognized hardbands in the industry are non-cracking Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC.  Each product has been proven to decrease drilling costs and downtime while increasing profitability and productivity.  Both products are casing-friendly.  Tuffband® NC is used when drilling conditions are not very abrasive, while Duraband® NC …

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Hardbanding Solutions: Casing Protection – A Tale Of Two Hardbands

Two of the most recognized hardbands in the industry are non-cracking Duraband® NC and Tuffband® NC.  Each product has been proven to decrease drilling costs and downtime while increasing profitability and productivity.  Both products are casing-friendly.  Tuffband® NC is used when drilling conditions are not very abrasive, while Duraband® NC …

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The ROGTEC Interview: Colin Duff, Sales Director for Hardbanding Solutions Europe Ltd

What is your position in the company and how long have you held this position? I was appointed Sales Director when Hardbanding Solutions Europe Ltd was formed as a technical center for hardbanding products Duraband NC and Tuffband NC on 1st September 2011.  Before that I held the position of …

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