The “walk and talk” T500XD Telemast drill rig from Schramm features 360-degree walking portability for quick, low-cost setup and transportation between wells and full communication interface connectivity.
Built to API Q1, 8C, 7K and 4F standards, the land-based rig focuses on oil and gas pad drilling applications with a total depth in excess of 15,000 feet.
The drill rig with 500,000-pound-rated hook load can “walk” in any direction at a speed of 30 feet per hour. Four hydraulically operated pad systems located within each corner of the sub-base raise the rig 6 inches off the ground, while slide cylinders move the unit 12 inches in 5 degree increments.
The compact, 10-truckload package features a third-party data communications system that enables it to “talk” to local operators and regional control centers in real time.
“Using a cellular or satellite data connection, each deployed rig is able to establish a secure and private tunnel to Schramm’s headquarters via the Internet,” says David Metzger, software engineer at Schramm. “Using this connection, authorized engineers and service technicians are able to remotely monitor all critical components, troubleshoot system faults and deploy software updates without having to travel to the rig.”
LoadSafe XD, Schramm’s automated, hands-free pipe handling system takes the “rough” out of “rough-necking” by minimizing physical contact with drilling equipment. Drill pipe connections are made and broken automatically, rather than by traditional hands-on methods. The system can handle 24-inch Range III tubular weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Drill pipe is racked in the horizontal position for easy loading and off-loading, as well as increased operator safety.
Added safety is achieved by eliminating the need for a derrick man to work from a crow’s nest 100 feet above ground.
Designed for horizontal and directional drilling, the rig has 35,000 ft-lbs of top head torque, third party directional steering interface and 80,000 pounds of hydraulic pull-down capacity to precisely control weight on bit and extend horizontal lateral capacity at shallow depth without relying on gross string weight alone.
Utilizing a dedicated power unit operated either manually or by radio remote control, the rig sub-base, control room and telescoping mast self-erect without a crane.
Drilling operations are directed from a climate-controlled environment positioned to provide optimal viewing of the rig floor, with remote camera system monitoring the blowout preventer and LoadSafe areas. 610/696-2500; www.schramminc.com.
