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AUTOMATED TUBULAR MAKEUP: PRECISION, CONTROL & CONNECTION INTEGRITY

Modern tubular running operations combine hydraulic power, mechanized handling, and computerized monitoring to improve connection quality and rig floor safety.

The operation shows a manipulator-mounted hydraulic power tong positioning around the tubular at the well center, with an operator managing the process through a control station.

🔧 How the Technology Works:

🔹 Hydraulic Power Tong: Grips and rotates tubular connections, applying controlled makeup torque.

🔹 Mechanized Manipulator Arm: Positions the tong accurately while reducing manual handling and exposure to pinch points.

🔹 Torque-Turn Monitoring: Automated evaluation systems, such as Weatherford’s VERO®, can analyze connection makeup against manufacturer specifications, helping detect abnormal torque or rotation signatures.

🔹 Remote Operation: Allows personnel to control equipment from a safer position, reducing exposure to high-torque operations.

⚠️ Connection Integrity Matters: Proper alignment, controlled makeup speed, verified torque, and compliance with thread manufacturer specifications are essential to reducing connection damage and downhole integrity risks.

From the rig floor to total depth, precision at every connection makes a difference.

💬 Oilfield professionals: Have you worked with automated power tongs and computerized torque-turn monitoring?

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