A NEW GENERATION RIG

The following equipment used in concert is designed to let the machines do the heavy dangerous work and keep employees out of harms way.

 

THE DRILLER'S CABIN

The Driller's cabin is designed and positioned for the driller to be able to see activity on the rig as well as view monitors detailing all operating functions of the equipment.
A closed in air conditioned area with windows on each side and on the top make an ideal office for the driller to do his work.

   

View of rig floor from Driller's Cabin.

   

CONTROL PANEL IN DRILLER'S CABIN

This panel allows the driller remote access to all operating functions of equipment.

   

Close up pictures of the Control Panel.

 

DRILLING & TOP DRIVE MONITORS

These monitors displaydrilling perimeter information.

 

   

CAMERAS

Cameras are positioned at derrick board and under sub by drawworks respectively. The driller can remotely focus each camera to view areas he needs to see as he does various operations.

 

MONITORS

This view of the crown sheaves is viewed on a monitor inside the driller's cabin from the derrick board camera.

 

 

   

This view of the drilling line on the drawworks is viewed on a monitor inside the driller's cabin from under the sub by the drawworks.

   

PASON PENLESS ELECTRONIC DRILLING RECORDER (EDR) SYSTEM

The Pason Electonic Drilling Recorder System is a system of computers net worked around a drilling rig to provide drilling data to well site personnel. The system permits transfer of data to not only Bandera's office, but the operator can also access drilling progress from their personal computer. Our customers appreciate the added convenience of getting pertinent information in a timely manner. More information regarding the Pason system is available at www.pason.com.

   

VFD (VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE) HOUSE

VFD House serves as the brain of the rig. All operating systems are linked here.

 

   

Close up of VFD House monitors.

 

   

CANRIG TOP DRIVE

The top drive is CanRig 275 Ton, 600 HP, AC Electric.

 

 

IRON DERRICKMAN

The Iron Derrickman is a racking board mounted pipe handling system designed to eliminate a man in the derrick for tripping operations. It reduces the potential for fall or injury. Iron Derrickman LTD has a patent pending on this system.

 

   

PIPE ARM

The Pipe Arm delivers pipe to the well center for connections. It eliminates stacking pipe in the V-door and mouse hole.

 

IRON DERRICKMAN & PIPE HANDUNG CONTROL PANEL

The Iron Derrickman & Pipe Handling Control Panel are in the Driller's Cabin and are operated by the Driller or Assistant Driller.

 

 

   

IRON FLOORHAND

Gray Oil Tool Iron Floorhand is system that makes procedures more efficient , safer and reduces fatigue. This system is operated remotely from the driller's cabin and replaces the pipe spinner, Kelly spinner and manual tongs.

   

AIR SLIPS

The Air Slips aid in the prevention of fatigue and injuries adding efficiency to procedures.

   

EATON AIR BRAKES & HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE

The Eaton Air Brakes & Hy draulic Disc Brake replace the hydromatic brakes for more braking power and efficiency, ultimately providing top of the line equipment that makes a safer workplace.

   

MUFFLERS

Hearing protection has become an important issue in recent years. Having all engines properly fitted with mufflers is a direct effort to reduce noise at the drill site.

   

DRENCH SHOWERS

The process employees to chemical injury.
The drench shower is an additional safety measure to the already existing eye wash station.

 

   

SELF RETRACTING UFELINE (SRL)

SRL complete with full body harness is used when derrick work is required. This 100% tie-off program gives the protection needed to work safely.

 

     
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