What is it? A PTW or Power Thread Washer can be used to clean the thread and
seal areas of
both the box and pin ends of any API, Premium Connection, and Drill
Pipe.
Hydrotestors 550 Series, 960 Series, and 1360 Series PTW's can clean
from 3/4"(19.1mm)
to
13 5/8"(346.1mm).
Most OCTG running procedures require that the tubular connection
be cleaned. How does it work? The PTW Unit needs a supplied air source of a minimum of 30 CFM at
100 PSI to operate
the air motors effectively. The unit also has a 120L tank to hold
the cleaning slovent.
Once plugged into the supplied air by connecting the Box Head and
Pin Head, one trigger
activates the air motor to spin the brushes, the second trigger activates
the solvent sprayers. What are the advantages? All connections, prior to make-up should be free of all foreign material
to ensure proper
thread engagement and seal integrity. Therefore reducing costly connection
leaks and/or
recuts, also extending the life of the threads and seal areas of
the box and pin ends.
Steel or Nylon Brushes are available for API, Premium Connections,
or Drill Pipe.
A PTW Unit is very versatile as it can be used on the rig floor or
at the pipe racks, also
minimal training is required to operate the PTW safely.
PTW Units are very portable as they will fit into the back of a 1/2
ton pick-up truck for easy
transportation. How is it safe? All rotating parts and cleaning solvent sprayers are all enclosed making
them user friendly.
Minimal training is required to operate the PTW safely, and can be
used at either the rig
floor or set-up to clean on the pipe racks.
A Stand Style PTW Unit is available to clean pipe on a rack, this is
most usefull when using
the larger PTW Box and Pin Heads.
Catch basins and drain hoses are available to catch all used cleaning
solvents. Parts that make up the PTW Box and Pin Heads are made from
lightweight aluminum.
All tanks, hoses, fittings are pressure tested prior to leaving our
shop.
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