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Volant’s Casing Running Tools thread directly onto the quill DeltaTORQ Rings are completely round. This enables
of any top drive, engaging the casing ID below the threads, more efficient use of the space in the J-section of the
through a torque energized radially expanding die system. coupling and enables the ring to be thicker, resulting in
increased delta torque capacity and improved reliability
The CRT integrates seamlessly and brings the benefits of of engagement of the pin tip. The DTR was created to
the top drive to casing running. Rig-in and rig-out steps increase torque. They improve pin tip integrity by providing a
are simple, intuitive and efficient. The architecture has a larger shoulder to make up against. The DTR also reduces
proven track record having run more than 229 million feet the likelihood of snagging when passing through the inside
(70 million metres) of casing worldwide. diameter (ID) of the coupling.
The main difference between the CRTe and CRTi is that
the CRTe grips the external rather than the internal surface
of the casing.
Both have become industry standards, with the CRTe Volant could well be described as an old fashioned
being the choice for handling small diameter, heavy company doing brand new things. Old fashioned in
strings in deep wells. the sense that we believe trust and respect are the
foundations of any relationship – in life or in business.
Problem Centralizer Failure New in the sense that our engineering and manufacturing
expertise is devoted to one overarching concept.
Solution Volant HydroFORM™ Centralizers
That concept is best expressed as a question: “How can
Hydroforming technology is used to produce this high- we do it better?” Answering that question is both our
quality, high-strength product. mission and our pleasure.
HydroFORM Centralizers have become the product of As an expression of this pursuit, Volant designs and
choice for operators drilling critical, challenging wells. The builds equipment to improve well construction efficiency
smooth geometry and wrap around rib coverage reduces and reliability.
torque and drag during casing and liner installation and
improves cement distribution and hydraulic isolation.