Peak Well Systems, a specialist in the design and development of advanced downhole tools for well intervention, has announced the launch of the FlexiDrift – an adjustable tool to confirm the minimum diameter specification of well bore tubing with the ability to cover a range of tubing sizes.
Unlike other drift tools on the market that require up to five tools to cover the full range of wellbore tubing sizes, the FlexiDrift is available in three standard tool sizes that can be accurately adjusted to within 10 thousandths of the desired diameter to span drift diameters of 2.000in – 2.750in, 2.720in – 3.750in and 3.700in – 5.750in respectively; thereby reducing the inventory required to run standard tool string operations.
The FlexiDrift consists of a mandrel with two sets of extendable rails that can be manually extended using the adjustment sleeves to the desired radius of the well tubing. When run downhole, the positioning of the extended rails provides the highest radial contact across the widest operating range of required drift sizes.
Moreover, the FlexiDrift’s design allows for sufficient bypass of fluid to enable efficient tool string conveyance in well fluids. It can be adjusted and deployed via slickline and all other standard industry conveyance methods at the well site without the need for specialist training.
A shear release function triggered through upwards jarring allows the FlexiDrift to retract to its minimum ID to enable retrieval to surface - even when working in highly deviated wells or those with high levels of scale and debris.
“Until now multiple drifting tools have been required to cover a range of well OD’s for any given operator,” said Gus Brown, engineering manager at Peak Well Systems. “This usually results in increased inventory and consequential increased costs for customers. Peak’s FlexiDrift meets market demand for an alternative accurate drifting tool that offers the ultimate flexibility whilst minimizing inventory and reducing costs.”
Peak recognizes that advanced, more reliable technology is a key strategic enabler for future competitiveness in today’s marketplace. The company is therefore focused on developing well intervention tools that maximize effectiveness whilst reducing operating costs.
FlexiDrift can be run multiple times for multiple applications and, as with most Peak products, it is fully field redressable. The FlexiDrift can also be supplied with multiple connections to ensure compatibility with customers’ existing tool string products.
The FlexiDrift is available for both sale and rental from any of Peak’s Technology Centers and Rental Hubs worldwide.
Image: FlexDrift/Peak Well Systems
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