ARE YOU SEEKING SURETY IN RISER PROTECTION DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND DELIVERY?

The Balmoral riser impact protection system allows the bare joint to be stored in the same stack as buoyant riser joints and minimises the chance of operational damage during deployment and recovery.

When running a bare riser string, ie, without buoyancy modules, several problems can be encountered on the drill platform including:

• Storage difficulties because of the differences and irregularities in profile
• Impact damage while being passed through the rotary table

To minimise damage during operations Balmoral provides a selection of riser impact protection systems:

• Rotationally moulded polyethylene modules for standard protection
• A combination of polyethylene and polyurethane elastomer modules for heavy duty protection and maximum stacking

These products are engineered to provide maximum impact and abrasion protection whilst at the same time being lightweight and easy to handle.

Balmoral riser protection modules are fitted around the riser with moulded apertures accommodating auxiliary lines and riser clamps.

In addition to riser impact protection modules Balmoral manufactures polyurethane elastomer stacking shims which provide intermediate protection along the riser length and are suitable for protecting standard slick joints, pup and telescopic joints.

When transporting and storing drill riser joints, pin and box end connectors are always subject to potential damage.

To prevent unnecessary and expensive repair work to these critical areas, Balmoral provides a range of lightweight, high impact and abrasion resistant elastomer protectors.

With growing numbers of drilling contractors recognising the latest in high performing PU pin and box end protection, Balmoral can help achieve easier handling, fitting, transportation and storage by providing these highly cost effective products.

Balmoral elastomer protectors

• Typically 25kg or less per unit
• Exceptional abrasion resistance
• Non-corrosive PU-based materials
• Meets H&S criteria for single-man lift
• Quick and simple installation, no tools required
• Can be re-used over many projects
• Corporate graphics can be moulded into the product

Traditional steel protectors

• Very heavy, 50kg+ each
• Low abrasion resistance
• Prone to corrosion
• Heavy two-man handling
• Unwieldy installation
• Generally one-off use due to irreparable damage
• Difficult to identify