The inner pipe catcher is used to grab debris, tools or other objects that are stuck inside drill, casing or pump pipes.
Pipe cleaning:
Used to remove debris and other solid objects that may interfere with the normal operation of the well, such as drilling tool debris.
Emergency elimination:
The pipe catcher helps eliminate the consequences of emergencies such as loss of tools in the pipes or clogged pipes, which prevents further damage to the equipment and improves operational safety.
Working principle of pipe catcher internal:
Descends into the borehole and passes through the pipeline to the location where the object is stuck.
Grasps the object using an internal clamping mechanism, such as a cam or spring-loaded gripper, which secures the object inside the pipe.
Lifts the object to the surface, removing it from the pipe and allowing normal passage in the pipeline.
Types of internal pipe catchers:
Cam Gripper:
Used to grip objects with smooth or slightly damaged surfaces.
With segmented gripper:
Effective for gripping objects with uneven or damaged surfaces.
With magnetic gripper:
Used to retrieve metal objects such as tool fragments.
Advantages of an internal pipe catcher:
Allows you to retrieve stuck objects without having to remove pipe.
Reduces well downtime and speeds up emergency response.
Provides a secure grip on various types of objects (metallic, non-metallic, etc.).
Easy to use and applicable for different pipe diameters.