Why should you use a bronze wireline clamp insert?

Durable bronze wireline clamp inserts provide tight cable grip without damage to the line. Easy to install and service. Matherne Instrumentation’s deadline anchor’s are specifically designed to meet your requirements for any and all working environments.

What is a deadline anchor on an oil rig?

A deadline anchor on an oil rig is a critical component used to secure the dead line, which is the non-moving end of the drilling line in a drilling rig system.

What is a wireline clamp?

They are fabricated from high-grade structural steel and welded. Aluminum bronze wireline clamp inserts provide a secure cable grip without line damage. Each anchor is proof-tested twice to 150% of rated capactiy, using the largest cable size for which it was designed (One proof test simulating normal operation with load cell installed.

What are the different types of deadline anchors?

Standard deadline anchors of different sizes and capacities as left-hand and right-hand design. Custom-made deadline anchors are also available. • 60 000–100 000 pounds deadline pull high-grade structural steel for operation in harsh work environments from -40°C up to +55°C. its high-quality manufacturing standard and in accordance with API 8C.

What types of anchors are available?

Models available in a variety of sizes — from lightweight models for mounting on wheel- mounted rigs and on helicopter rigs — to models designed for 2-million-pound drilling masts. Super Grip (SG) Series Anchors tightly grip plastic-filled wire rope — as well as accommodating standard wire rope. Center-point mounted drums ensure optimum accuracy.

How do anchor drums work?

Anchor drums are mounted on heat-treated alloy steel shaft, and pivot on high-quality tapered, anti-friction roller bearings. Drum surface is smooth or machine-grooved for precision line spacing. Drums are center-point mounted for optimum weight indicator accuracy without correction factor, regardless of radial line pull-off angle.