Oil country tubular limited [octl] processes oil country tubular goods required for the oil drilling and exploration industry. Octl`s product range consists of drill pipe, heavy weight drill pipe, drill collars, production tubing, casing, tool joints, couplings, pup joints, nipples, subs, and cross overs. Oil country tubular limited has been assessed and certified by the american petroleum institute quality registrar [apiqr] as being in compliance with iso 9001:2000 quality system. Octl welded blade stabilizers are designed to give optimum wear performance in most formations. The following are its salient features:
1. body of the stabiliser is machined from aisi 4140/ 4145h modified alloy steel and full length heat treated.
2. blades are manufactured from mild steel
3. blades are welded to the body following exacting pre-heating, welding and post-heating specifications.
4. upset portion for blade attachment increases the strength and life of the body, and reduces bending stress on the welds.
5. tungsten carbide is applied to the od and leading edges of the blades before they are ground to hole size.
6. octl welded blade stabilizers are available with spiral or straight blades in 3 or 4 blade configurations giving 360 degree coverage.
7. all connections are machined to api specifications and fitted with pressed steel thread protectors.
