Case Studies

Working in partnership with Danfell Services, HCL’s Downhole Cable Protection System has been successfully installed in Colombia on ESP Wells since 2014.

Clients cited various reasons for Trialling HCL product

1. Metal Bands – Problems caused by Failure & damage to Cables along with complications in fishing Stainless Steel Product
   (Apiay – EcoPetrol)
2. Cost – Cost of alternative metallic cross coupling protectors was higher than the HCL solution – (Caño Limon)
3. Corrosion – In the mature fields with water injection corrosion is a major problem (La Cira-Infantas )
4. Successful previous installation – Clients successful installation in Caño Limon influenced the decision to install on La Cira-
   Infantas

The 3000 Tool

Designed and manufactured by HCL at their UK Facility the 3000 Air Tool is widely regarded as the most
consistent pneumatic strap installers available in the Market. Combining ease of use with high retention
and short installation times makes the 3000 Tool the perfect method of installation on the Oil-Rig.
Furthermore HCLs Offcut hold feature allows the operator to dispense the offcut into a bin away from
the Well avoiding and debris falling into the opening.

Well Reports

Project Photos