All You Need to Know About Pad Type Weight Indicators

Pad Type Weight Indicators are an important drilling instrument used for oilfield drilling operations. They're used by drillers to measure the weight on the surface and downhole. This blog post will share some important details about using pad-type weight indicators.

Weight type indicator from Contact Instruments


Why Are Weight Indicators Important?

A pad type indicator helps the driller ensure that the hook load is properly monitored. An inability to do so can result in some serious problems and delayed operations. To avoid any trouble in the middle of the work, it's very important to use the right weight indicator with a clear purpose in mind.

Different Types of Weight Indicators

You can find two different kinds of weight indicators in the market: diaphragm and pad type. Although both are based on a closed-loop hydraulic system, there are some key differences in how and why they’re used.

Both of these weight indicators come with load dials that you can change for sensing different pressures of the rigging system. The diaphragm type weight indicator is suitable for small drilling operations. However, for pole applications, a pad-type weight indicator is required.

Similarly, you should also keep in mind that a diaphragm weight indicator can easily sense deadline tension and tell you the hook load.

High-quality pad type indicator


Pad type indicators are capable of determining an absolute hook load. They do so by simply alleviating the burden of guy wires and mast.

Benefits of Using Pad Type Weight Indicators

Pad type weight indicators work well for weighing heavy items and have a maximum capacity of 360,000 lbs. They can help you accurately and efficiently detects weight changes. The best part is that they can work accurately even in extremely harsh working conditions.

With their pads under the mast legs, you won’t have to worry about the load getting skewed due to friction in the rigging. Moreover, since they have gauges for each load cell; you can easily read each cell’s load without hassle.

They also have an easy-to-handle rotating dial that makes it easier to determine absolute weight. You can also track any load changes in the pressure integrator. There’s hardly any possibility of mathematical errors.

 

If you’re looking for affordable but high-quality oilfield instrumentation, reach out to Contact Instruments. They are a leading manufacturer of OEM instrumentation in Canada with a production facility in Leduc, Alberta. Their drilling equipment, such as mud pressure gauges, custom cables, or clipper weight indicators, are trusted by Canadian and American oil companies. Check out their full range or call at 780-955-8998 for more information.

 

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