Rotary Shouldered Connection (RSC) Failures and Causes. By Peter Sharpe – CEO Sharpe Engineering Seal or Shoulder Damage Seal or shoulder damage is the most common damage to Rotary Shouldered Connections and is the most overlooked. A damaged shoulder or seal can be catastrophic, and in a very short time lead to connection failure and … Continued
In line with our corporate Environmental Policy and Objectives – Sharpe is committed to reducing our carbon footprint. With this commitment in mind, Sharpe recently completed the installation of a 94.5kW solar system on the roof of our main workshop in Roma. The solar array consists of 360 x 265W Phono Solar panels. The … Continued
Sharpe have been busy engineering, prototyping and testing a new flush joint thread design for large diameter casing. ‘SCF’ (Sharpe Coarse Flush) thread launched in early 2017 and has proved a major success with drilling contractors and end users. ‘SCF’ is as a fully integrally threaded connection, eliminating the risks and costs associated with … Continued
Sharpe was recently approached by a longstanding client to undertake a major 5yr test and inspect service on their well control equipment. This led us to initial discussions with the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) – AXON Pressure Products of Houston, Texas. Since mid 2016, Sharpe have worked with AXON to qualify our Roma facility as … Continued
In October, Sharpe took delivery of a 21” hollow spindle Mazak PMC lathe to our Brisbane facility at Pineapple Street, Zillmere. The new CNC delivers exceptional productivity and increased versatility across Sharpe’s product range. Specifications: Type CNC Hollow Spindle Lathe – Power Master Chucker (PMC-21″) Workshop Location Sharpe Brisbane Make/ Origin … Continued
Sharpe continue to work with a number of international strategic alliances who provide thread technology proven across the International Oil & Gas industry. Thread technology engineered and proven internationally can be adapted to local operating conditions on tubing, casing, drill pipe, heavy weight drill pipe and drill collars. Sharpe’s Partners Include: NOV Grant Prideco … Continued
The Importance of Anti Gall Treatment on Rotary Shouldered Connections By Peter Sharpe – CEO Sharpe Engineering This brief introduction on the importance of Anti-Gall treatment of Rotary Shouldered Connections (of which are used extensively in the drilling industry), is designed to give an insight on how this relatively overlooked process can save drilling … Continued
Sharpe are currently co-developing completion and artificial lift tools with Advantage Products Inc. (Alberta, Canada) that are specifically designed for local CSG operating conditions. The Advantage Product’s range of tools allow Oil & Gas Operators to maximize production and efficiency from their operating wells. The range of tools include: Single Blade Torque Anchors (TorqueStoppers™) WearStoppers … Continued
Sharpe Engineering has recently invested in training of our team members at Volant’s manufacturing facility in Edmonton Canada. The skills and expertise gained at this hands-on course allows Sharpe to service, repair and re-build Volant products being run by Drilling Contractors in the region. Volant’s Casing Running Tool (internal grip CRTi, and external grip … Continued
2015 is an important milestone for the team at Sharpe Engineering as we celebrate 20 years in business. To mark the occasion – the team at Sharpe are delighted to present our New Website. The website allows clients, vendors, suppliers and industry associates to gain a better understanding of Sharpe’s products and services offered across … Continued