Drill String & Handling Equipment
The Drill String and Handling Tools are essential components of an oil and gas drilling rig, responsible for transmitting rotary motion, weight, and drilling fluid from the surface to the drill bit while enabling the safe handling, connection, disconnection, lifting, and movement of tubulars during drilling operations.
The drill string forms the mechanical link between the surface drilling equipment and the drill bit, allowing efficient drilling of the wellbore. Handling tools are specialized devices used to safely grip, lift, rotate, suspend, and make up or break out drill pipe, drill collars, casing, and tubing.
API 5DP & API 7-1 Certified
Manufactured to international specifications for extreme environments.
High Torque Double-Shoulder Connections
Designed for deepwater and extended reach drilling (ERD).
Products
Tongs
Heavy-duty manual and power tongs engineered for precise, high-torque makeup and breakout of tubular connections.
Elevators
High-capacity center-latch, side-door, and auxiliary elevators rated up to 1,250 tons for safe tubular hoisting.
Slips
Multi-segment rotary, drill collar, and casing slips designed for optimal pipe gripping without necking or damage.
Bushings
Precision master bushings, casing bushings, and roller Kelly bushings for smooth torque transfer and slip seating.
Drill String Sub-Categories
Heavy-Duty Drill Pipes
API 5DP certified seamless steel drill pipes and heavy-weight collars engineered for extreme depth and rotational torque resistance.
Rig Handling Tools & Slips
Safety-engineered manual and hydraulic handling tools, rotary slips, tongs, and safety clamps for secure tubular makeup.
Tubular Torque & Inspection Equipment
Automated iron roughnecks and non-destructive tubular inspection systems ensuring string integrity and fast trip times.
Tubular Parts & Accessories
Drill Collars & Stabilizers
Slick, spiral, and non-magnetic drill collars engineered for directional control and weight-on-bit (WOB) application.
Elevators & Rotary Slips
High-capacity center-latch and side-door elevators paired with multi-segment slips rated up to 1,250 tons.
Drill String & Handling Specifications
| COMPONENT TYPE | LOAD CAPACITY | CONNECTION TYPE | APPLICATION | CERTIFICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy-Duty Drill Pipe (S-135) | 1,350,000 lbs Yield | HT-55 / DSTJ | Ultra-Deep / ERD | API 5DP / NS-1 |
| Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP) | 750,000 lbs Yield | NC50 / 5 1/2 FH | Transition Zone | API 7-1 |
| Slick & Spiral Drill Collars | Compression WOB | Regular / NC | Weight on Bit (WOB) | API 7-1 |
| Non-Mag Drill Collars | Directional Control | Custom Integral | MWD / LWD Logging | Non-Mag Alloy |
| Rig Handling Tools & Slips | Up to 1,250 Tons | Multi-Segment | Rig Floor Operations | API 8C |
Request Custom Configuration
Our engineering team can customize drill string packages and handling tool configurations tailored to your specific well plan.
24/7 Technical Support
Global assistance for all tubular components