Friday, October 25, 2013

Factors To Consider When Buying Well Drilling Equipment

By Cornelia Reyes


Different minerals found underground are mostly extracted by the process of borehole sinking. Water, gas, titanium, petroleum are extracted using this process. Sinking rigs help in the extraction and injection of minerals to the earth surface. After bringing them to the earth surface, they are evaluated and tested before the permit of extraction is given by minerals licensing body. This well drilling equipment is required.

This process is either done manually or by use of machines. Therefore, when buying these tools, one ought to consider the method of extraction to be used. The nature of these rigs to be used might be cheap and simple or expensive and complex. Owners are able to select from a wide variety based on the geographical location where the extraction ought to take place.

There a variety of rig sections which manufacturers sell to users. They are broadly classified into two categories which include the fixed cutter bits and roller cone bits. Most roller cones have tungsten carbide inserts in order to make it easier for users to make a borehole. The fixed cutter tools have no moving parts so they function through rotation of the bits.

Technology has also been incorporated into the manufacture of these tools to ensure that they function well. Different manufacturers have invented different methods of manufacturing their tools such that they are able to make holes on any type of soil in any location. They also add enhancements and other machines necessary to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Such enhancements make the drilling process ideal, easy and simple.

Consider also the total ownership costs. There are few direct and indirect costs that are incurred in the process of purchase of sinking tool. For example, one may be importing the machine, custom and import duties need to be complied with. Depending in the type of extraction that the machine is to be engaged in, there is a need to make well informed purchasing decision. Remember you need an operating license to be used when driving the machinery.

Maintenance and repair costs need a well maintained financial scheme to avoid halting sinking processes. Remember to acquire a warranty for the machine, since break downs may be experienced before it is initially used. Capital intensive machinery like sinking rigs needs insurance contracts so as to claim liability in case of accidents.

Remember these machine preparations need to comply with the safety regulations of a country in which it is being used in. It must be suitable for use by the operators. The purpose in which it was bought up for and the conditions prescribed for use. Inspection prior to use is vital and must be recorded and dated till the next inspection. It must be maintained safely to protect the health of the borehole sinking crew.

Some instructions should be followed when using well drilling equipment. Make sure you adhere to all instructions to avoid risking your life and others. Remember to fit some buttons for control and emergency reasons for protection measures in case of an emergency.




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