The Use of Caps and Plugs for the Oil and Gas Industries

Everyone thinks of the oil and gas industries as rough and tough jobs – and much of it is. However, some of the equipment used in these jobs can be sensitive. Drilling pipes are expensive to purchase, and when they are damaged, can be expensive to repair or replace. On top of this, damaged pipes can lead to a delay in production, meaning that you are paying for the site to be active but not getting any production.

The most sensitive areas of these pipes, the parts that will most often need attention, are the threads. Both male and female pipe ends that are threaded are exposed to the potential for damage throughout the process. Bending these threads or creating burrs in the threads can lead to difficulty fitting them together or poor seals.

The most dangerous point in the process for the threaded pipes is during transport. They can move around, come into contact with foreign objects, or otherwise endure abuse. Impact protection during transportation has to be a number one priority for oil and gas producer who want smooth operations from day to day.

This is where caps and plugs for threads come in. Caps and plugs provide thread protection a number of ways. Long and Short Thread Protection sleeves are quick and easy to attach, and are non-threaded for easy installation. They provide simple impact protection for external threading. Sucker Rod Protectors, specially designed to protect the high-grade polished steel of the sucker rods, screw onto the ends of the pipes tightly for high retention and superior protection.

For pipes with female threading, plugs are the way to go. Many of these female ends also feature sealing surfaces that have to be protected from dirt and debris. Plugs such as Sucker Rod Plugs and Hammer Union Protections plugs both protect the threads and keep out debris.

Daemar offers a wide variety of caps and plugs for the oil and gas industries, including all of the ones mentioned above. These will protect your pipes on the trip to and from the oil field, and will reduce the need for repairs or remanufacturing.