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How Pipe Protectors Help Save Your Company Money

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Drill pipes, by their nature, regularly encounter materials that could reduce their efficiency or cause a time-consuming and expensive breakdown. According to one source, the cost of replacing, repairing, and inspecting drill strings, including the resulting downtime, can run as high as $21 million over the average 21-year lifespan of a rig. So, getting the most work out of drill strings and extending their useful life are paramount.

Investing in Pipe Protector Saves Money

Drill protectors are a major factor in reducing costs and saving companies money on drill operations. With thorough and more frequent inspections and maintenance, drill pipe protectors can prevent damage from overuse and wear.

Having a large supply of pipe thread protectors on hand will reduce the cost and frequency involved in re-cutting tool joints and the resulting loss in their length. Manufacturers highly recommend that you always use pipe protectors whenever a drill pipe is to be laid down.

Pipe protectors can help defray corrosion, fatigue, and downhole wear, among other causes of failure. Guidelines provided by the American Petroleum Institute (API) allow for only a 20 percent loss of pipe wall thickness before the pipe must be junked and replaced at premium costs.

Pipe protectors can be polyethylene with molded ribs or pressed steel, depending on the need. The polyethylene type is most commonly used in the petroleum drilling industry because it is considered a more economical way to protect tool threads from point-to-point handling and environmental corrosion. Pressed steel protectors are available in most configurations for longer-lasting protection and to meet more API specifications.

Pipe protectors must be installed and configured correctly for maximum effect. Misapplication may be due to crews not completely understanding tool joint loads exerted on the casing and how protectors can minimize those loads. Nevertheless, when properly used and regularly maintained, pipe protectors save money and can also protect the bottom line.

Pipe Protectors from MSI

Protect your investment and ensure the safety of your operations with high-quality pipe protectors from MSI. Whether you’re in the oil and gas, mining, or water well industry, our durable and reliable pipe protection products are designed to withstand the toughest conditions. Don’t leave your pipes vulnerable—contact MSI today to learn how our pipe protectors can safeguard your equipment and enhance your operational efficiency.

Don’t let corrosion, impact, or environmental damage ruin your pipes.

Trust MSI to deliver quality pipe protection all day, every day. Call or email us to find out more.

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