Oil Field Chains

Oil fields are an aspect of industry that are vital to the gathering of oil. In order to do this there are currently more than 50 oil fields and possibly some rigs drilling exploration wells within the UK. On top of this there are also more than 20 gas fields off the Norfolk coast.

The people and indeed the machinery that are working on these oil fields are working in tough conditions. It is due to this fact that the parts of the machinery are up to the job. One of the most important parts that make up the machinery are known as oil field chains. These chains are subject to some of the greatest loads and harshest environments. The chains need to be suitable to be able to cope with these conditions otherwise the job that they are designed to do won’t be done.

The working conditions are far more severe than the ones found in other industrial applications, which is why it is so important that special oil field chains are used in machinery as oppose to any other form of chain. These oil field chains can either be single strand or multiple strand and are typically constructed using heavy series components. So what sort of machinery are these oil field chains generally used on?

• Engine Components
• Tubular and casing draw works input
• Mud pump drives
• Transmission drives
• Catshafts
• Low and high drum
• Rotary Countershafts
• Rotary Tables

The above are the main uses of the oil field chains but the next question that a lot of people seem to ask is what makes these chains better than any other for the job at hand. There are a number of answers to this question; due to the chains close control or material specification to ensure a consistent response to heat treatment. Also due to their design they ensure optimum stress distribution in order for greater reliability. They were generally designed and developed to give improved fatigue resistance while minimizing susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking. Other reasons as to why oil field chains are specifically needed for the oil field environment are as follows:

• They have a specially formulated factory lubrication, which enables better initial wear, performance and enhanced corrosion resistance.
• All chains are proof loaded before packing in durable containers
• Closely controlled tolerances ensure smooth robust running even at high speeds.
• They are detachable for ease of fitting and replacement

These oil field chains are so good at what they do that they are also used in mining, logging and ball mill applications. Due to the safety and reliability that is associated with these chains they are only available from a few select highly professional chain manufacturers. So if you are on the lookout for oil field chains make sure that you shop around to get the best deal from the limited amount of suppliers you are able to get them from. In some cases they may need to be ordered in so make sure you get your order in nice and early.

Oil Field Chains are only available through a select few suppliers so let Howcroft Industrial Supplies fulfil all of your Oil Field Chain needs.