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Keystone slip type elevators hold and hoist tools for handling drill pipes, small casing and tubing in oil drilling and well tripping operations. While slip-type elevators may be used for any length of tubing string, they are recommended for long or heavy strings. They are especially suitable for the hoisting of integrated tubing sub, integralRead more

Keystone Energy Tools manufactures its Elevators to meet or exceed the American Petroleum Institute’s 8C Specifications standard. Keystone Energy Tools is licensed under API spec 8C to manufacture elevators. This means that all of our elevators are built to last. 8C standard provides requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of hoisting equipment suitable forRead more

There’s a lot of complexity going on behind the scenes before the oil even starts flowing from a production well. Today’s oil and gas companies work with drillers, geological specialists and drilling mud suppliers. Their work is being done deeper and further off shore, in frozen arctic regions, in tar sands and in shale formations.Read more

Anyone who wants to be well-versed in oil drilling must understand the crucial role of the blowout preventer (BOP). Understanding each component of a rig’s safety system means understanding how they work together, as well as their individual contributions, for efficient and safe operation (and injury prevention). Essentially, a blowout preventer (BOP) shuts off theRead more

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released its Publications Programs and Services catalog for 2016. The catalog is a comprehensive resource for all API standards and practices, technical documents, and equipment specifications. The catalog also includes reports and studies regarding the safety, efficiency, and responsibilities of the petroleum industry. The latest catalog also features updatedRead more

Sometimes called non-return valves, drill pipe float valves are used to prevent backflow up through the drill string. They allow fluid flow to be stopped while adding joints and making (or breaking down) pipe connections. They also prevent cuttings from entering the drillpipe, helping to eliminate plugging when connecting two pieces in a drillstring. NotRead more

Think of a big, self-locking wrench and you’ll start to see what rig tongs are used for. They spin pipe up and, in some instances, apply the final makeup torque. Power tongs are essentially large pneumatically or hydraulically operated rig tongs used for turning when making up or breaking out drill pipe, casing, tubing, orRead more

There a lot of drilling companies operating throughout the United States. While some of these oilfield operations offer their services worldwide, we’ve compiled a more inclusive list of U.S. drilling rig locations. The number of ABS CDS-drilled rigs has increased by a factor of three in the last five years. Currently, over 70 rigs haveRead more

Protecting the environment and meeting the energy needs of our planet’s seven billion people is a balancing act.Hydraulic fracturing (or “fracing,” or “fracking”) was relatively uncommon until 2003, when energy companies expanded natural gas exploration to shale formations in Texas, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Utah, West Virginia, and Maryland. In 2004 the Environmental Protection Agency ruled thatRead more

One of the most important considerations on any drilling rig is safety, followed closely by ensuring operating costs are tightly managed. When a rig is running, every second counts, and every little detail matters. When you use quality tools and equipment, your process will be more efficient and your equipment less prone to failure. IfRead more