Horizontal to Vertical Pipe Transfer Arm
18 July 2017
Horsepower (hp)
18 July 2017
Horizontal to Vertical Pipe Transfer Arm
18 July 2017
Horsepower (hp)
18 July 2017

Horizontal tubular transfer

A horizontal or angled machine that transfers tubulars from the pipe deck/rack to the rig floor, often achieved with carts, carriages, rollers, or belts.

Pipe conveyor: A type of horizontal tubular transfer generally using a continuous belt to convey the tubulars along the machine. Pipe Conveyors can utilize only a belt that is loaded directly with a tubular handling crane, while others also include side loading arms that transfer the pipe between the tubular handling crane and belt.

Catwalk Machine: A horizontal pipe and/or riser handling system which transports tubulars and/or risers in and out of the rig floor. Typically these machines are mounted at the drill floor elevation and are loaded with a deck crane or dedicated tubular handling crane.