Los tapones de elevación son protectores roscados y dispositivos de elevación que se utilizan en operaciones petroleras para manipular con seguridad tuberías de perforación, tuberías de revestimiento y de producción. Están disponibles en versiones con pasador (macho) y caja (hembra), que se adaptan a las conexiones roscadas de la tubería para evitar daños durante la elevación o el almacenamiento.
Lifting caps
Design:
Male threads that screw into the box end of pipes
Often include a lifting eye or bail for sling attachment
Common Models:
Model No. | Thread Size (Pin Type) | Compatible Pipe | Max Load (tons) |
---|---|---|---|
LC-P2038 | 2-3/8" API REG Pin | 2-3/8" Tubing | 15 |
LC-P3500 | 3-1/2" API REG Pin | 3-1/2" Drill Pipe | 30 |
LC-P4500 | 4-1/2" API FH Pin | 4-1/2" Casing | 50 |
Applications:
Protecting box threads during transport/storage
Lifting pipe joints with a bail or shackle
Design:
Female threads that attach to the pin end of pipes
May feature open-center designs for fluid drainage
Common Models:
Model No. | Thread Size (Box Type) | Compatible Pipe | Max Load (tons) |
---|---|---|---|
LC-B2038 | 2-3/8" API REG Box | 2-3/8" Tubing | 15 |
LC-B7000 | 7" API BTC Box | 7" Casing | 80 |
LC-B9500 | 9-5/8" API BTC Box | 9-5/8" Casing | 120 |