Process Instrumentation for the Oil and Gas Drilling Industry

The oil and gas industry of Canada contributed $100 billion to the GDP in 2020. However, the recent decline in production is alarming and calls for an increase in drilling for oil and gas. Energy resources drive economic growth in every economy. For this growth to be sustained, economies need to frequently drill the land looking for energy sources. With technological advancements, efficient drilling instruments have been developed. Here are some of the products that are used in the oil and gas drilling industry.

An oil rig with drilling instruments.


Trash Pump

During the drilling process, there is a lot of drilling fluid that needs to be taken care of. Trash pumps are used to drain out the drilling mud full of contaminated water. Trash pumps are usually portable, making them easy to use. Due to their rigorous use in oil and gas drilling procedures, trash pumps are prone to consistent damage. You can prevent the damage by replacing trash pump parts frequently. Trash pumps have different parts, including impellers, volutes, brass wear rings, and pump stands that can get damaged regularly.

Electronic Gauges

Analogue gauges are a thing of the past now. Electronic gauges have successfully replaced analogue gauges. They calculate the pressure during drilling by converting the data into electronic signals. The gauge contains a digital display that is easy to read. Moreover, electronic gauges contain an alarm that goes off during high pressures. This technology can alert the drill operator beforehand and can assist in preventing calamities.Electronic gauges are also covered by metal or plastic gauges that protect them during extreme conditions. Drilling under low light conditions can be a challenge, but since electronic gauges are powered by batteries, their display screen has a light that can help view the results.

Load Cells

If you’re looking for a piece of equipment that measures the tension in your drill pipe, you need to consider getting load cells. These cells are the main sensor in a weight indicator system and are hydraulically operated which makes them durable.Load cells work in tandem with pressure sensors to provide accurate data for drilling operators.


If you’re looking to improve your drilling process, visit Contact Instruments now. They have been providing professional

A closeup of a gas rig with drilling instruments

drilling rig services for over ninety years. They provide CNC machining services through which you can bring your drilling prototypes to reality. They also customize a wide variety of drilling instruments, including standpipe pressure gauges, bulk tank weight indicators, torque turn computer cables, drilling mud pumps, and other equipment.

Reach out to them now for more details.

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