Downhole Clamping

COST EFFECTIVE DOWNHOLE CLAMPING

HCL’s polymer clamping system, incorporating Smart® Tie or Smart Band Compact working in conjunction with Smart Protectors and Saddles to provide secure, fast, robust & cost-effective clamping in the downhole environment. HCL’s solution is used to attach a variety of cables including ESP, Fibre Optic, Capillary & Pneumatic lines to downhole tubing in both the Energy & Mining Sectors.

Typical Downhole Applications

HCL's Smart Band product range has been used extensively in the Downhole environment. Applications are limitless but typical or common uses are as follows:

Round ESP Cable

Flat ESP Cable

Multiple LInes

Control Lines & Flat Packs

Fibre Optic Cables

The Downhole Clamping System - 3 Simple Components

Polymer Strap

Both Smart Tie & Smart Band Compact are used to secure HCL’s Smart Protectors or cables directly in single or multiple configurations to the tubing. These High Strength Polymer straps are available in a variety of materials and sizes specified to suit the environment.

Smart Protector

A range of cost effective injection moulded Cable Protectors designed to clamp and protect the cables as they are installed to the tubing. These products are material matched to the Polymer straps. HCL also provides bespoke protectors & saddles for the client’s unique downhole configurations.

Pneumatic Installation Tool

The 3000 Pneumatic Combination Air Tool tensions and trims the polymer strap. This quiet, reliable and durable tool offers significant benefits including, reduced installation time in the red zone and consistent strap retention for the duration of any project.

Benefits of HCL Downhole Clamping Solutions

Non-Metallic and Non-Corrosive Adaptable to client requirements Cost Effective Solution Consistent Retention

Non-Metallic and Non-Corrosive

Our range of polymer ties & protectors utilising PA12, PPS & PK materials are completely metal free and selected specifically to cope with the demanding chemical and temperature environments downhole.

Adaptable to client requirements

Clamping in the downhole environment can be a huge challenge with issues where the annular space is challenging and many different cables are present. HCL are on hand to solve your problems by offering a flexible range of clamping solutions to meet the clients requirements including a free design & consultation service if required.

Cost Effective Solution

Combining efficiencies in installation times, cost savings on materials & mobilisation can provide substantial cost benefits throughout the supply chain and the total cost of deployment.

Consistent Retention

With the 3000 Tool being able to impart consistent retention into the Smart Band over tens of 1000’s of cycles, HCL’s Smart Band system provides the confidence required for critical downhole installations.

From Design to Installation

We work with clients from the start to provide a full solution from the start to the end of each project. We will also work closely with other partners and contractors connected to the project on the client’s behalf. So you can be sure of a successfully planned and executed project working with HCL.