Monday 9 October 2017

Know More about the Different Types of Schramm Drilling Rigs

Schramm is a manufacturer of hydraulic drilling rigs for land-based applications. The company is based in Chester County, Pennsylvania and they specialize in top-head hydraulic and portable rotary drilling rigs. Schramm drilling rigs are used in various applications in different industries like mining, water, geothermal, energy, and oil and gas. By choosing these products, you can be confident in their quality and reliability for your business. Henderson Rigs & Equipment carries both new and re-manufactured drilling rigs by Schramm, and their selection includes the following: 
  • TX500XD – The equipment is among the best-selling Schramm drilling rigs, and for many good reasons, like the 760 bhp (567 kW) rating at 1800 rpm and an electric start. It has a side-by-side cooling package in 220-gallon diesel fuel tanks and dual core. Schramm TX500XD has a gear pump and a hydraulic pump system that uses eight piston pumps. The hydraulic tank in the rig can handle 1,000 gallons, and it has 18 twin element filters, a live load capacity of 57 psi (3.9 bar), and a dead load capacity of 26 psi (1.8 bar). 
  • TX500XD with hydraulic pump – If you buy the Schramm TX500XD from Henderson Rigs & Equipment, you can consider the unit with its own hydraulic pump powered by a diesel engine, and 750-gallon hydraulic tank. It can come with accessories, too, such as the water injection system, BOP handling system, a trolley rater that can handle up to 40,000 lbs., mud or air fluid lines, and a DTH lubricator. 
  • Other options – Henderson Rigs and Equipment carries Schramm drilling rigs that come with LoadSafe automated pipe handling system or Telemast, depending on your needs and budget. Both systems are patented and exclusive from the brand. If you need another type of Schramm drilling rig that is not in the inventory, get in touch with the supplier and they can try sourcing it for you at a competitive price.

A Brief Guide to the Advantages of Electric Top Drive

Drilling rigs rely on a mechanical device to provide torque to the drill string to effectively drill the borehole. The electric top drive is among the devices you can use. It can be an alternative to the kelly table and the rotary table. Electric Top drives are placed at the swivel’s area beneath the traveling block to enable vertical movement down or up a derrick. With a top drive, the drilling rig can drill the drill pipe’s longest section of the stand in a single operation. This way, the device can speed up the drilling process. A typical rotary table rig can only drill up to 30 feet, and top drives can drill 60 to 90 feet stands. Henderson Rigs & Equipment is one of the leading sources for electric top drives and other equipment you can use for your drilling applications.

An electric top drive is typically portable and relies on AC technology. It is ideal for land drilling applications, which typically require a smaller footprint and portability in drilling equipment. AC power is beneficial to top drives as it minimizes the need for maintenance while ensuring reliable performance. Electric top drives have a rugged design that can stand up to most conditions in the field. They come with fast rig-down and rig-up service loops and tracks, a user-friendly control panel, and integrated control systems to make them easier to use.

Reputable suppliers of new and re-manufactured drilling equipment and drilling rigs like Henderson Rigs & Equipment can recommend the right electric top drive that will suit your drilling rig requirements. Choose from a variety of options in horsepower or go through refurbished top drives with low hours. You can explore the selection of high-quality top drives, which take out the guesswork associated with generic models. These are made by well-known manufacturers like Maritime Hydraulic, NorDrill, Varco, Canrig, and TESCO.


Thursday 18 May 2017

How to Find Drilling Equipment for Sale Prices?

Drilling equipment are important investments in your oil or natural gas drilling business, but they can take a lot from your budget. In that case, you have the option to look for drilling equipment for sale online. These products are offered by suppliers like Henderson Rigs & Equipment, and you can easily purchase them as new or remanufactured units. Hence, you should be able to invest in the right drilling equipment that will help you work safely and efficiently. Here are more tips to help you find the right drilling equipment for sale:



  • Buy from an industry leader – Make sure the supplier is a leading name in the sourcing and sale of drilling rigs and equipment. Consider a supplier like Henderson Rigs & Equipment as their connections and relationships with sources and buyers span the globe. They are trusted by drilling contractors from around the world, too.

  • Explore the range of drilling equipments for saleEstablished and reputable suppliers of drilling equipment post their up-to-date inventory online. That way, you can easily go over their selection of products and compare their features in one sitting. Do some comparison shopping while you are at it and remember to contact the supplier for pricing, in case it is not displayed in their website. Some suppliers may not post their prices on their website to prevent their competition from beating them. Hence, your choice is left to your discretion, and you can make a more informed decision, especially when consider remanufactured drilling equipment.

  • Talk to the supplier – Get in touch with the supplier to learn more about their selection of drilling equipments for sale. Take note of their featured equipment, too. Reputable suppliers typically feature high-quality drilling equipment and accessories that are commonly used and trusted by drilling contractors.

  • Look up reviews on the equipment – Before finalizing your decision to buy drilling equipments for sale, ensure that you have learned more about them from actual users by looking up feedback and reviews about them.


A Quick Look at Schramm Drilling Rigs for Sale

Schramm is one of the brands that manages to stand out when it comes to drilling rigs, as the name has become synonymous with reliable performance, safety, and high-quality design. The company continues to produce a good selection of drilling rigs for natural gas and oil drilling. There are different types of Schramm drilling rigs for sale, and the best place to look for them is online. Just be sure that they are being offered by an established and reputable supplier like Henderson Rigs & Equipment, so you can be confident in their quality, whether you are going for a new or remanufactured unit.



The T500XD is one of Schramm’s best-selling drilling rigs for sale. Henderson Rigs & Equipment carries the Schramm TX500XD HP drilling rig with MTU 12V-2000 engines and 10,903 hours on it. The unit is rated 760 bhp or 567 kW at 1,8000 rpm with an electric start, and it is one of the Schramm drilling rigs for sale that has side by side cooling package in its 220-gallon diesel fuel tanks, a dual core, a gear pump, and a hydraulic pump system with eight piston pumps. The rig has a hydraulic tank with a capacity of 1,000 gallons and comes with 18 twin element filters. Its dead load capability is 26 psi or 1.8 bar, and its live load capacity is 57 psi or 3.9 bar.

With the mast down, the T500XD Schramm drilling rigs for sale have a walking capability of around 41 psi (2.8 bar). Henderson Rigs & Equipment includes the 750-gallon hydraulic tank and the dedicated diesel engine hydraulic pump when you buy the T500XD from them. The drilling rig’s standard accessories include a DTH lubricator, BOP handling system, water injection system, a trolley rater (up to 40,000 pounds), and air or mud fluid lines. Other Schramm drilling rigs come with the brand’s signature and patented Telemast and LoadSafe automated pipe handling system.


Thursday 13 April 2017

Gardner Denver Mud Pump for Sale: Look for Them Online

Mud pumps are reciprocating pumps used on drilling rigs to make mud circulate, making them crucial in the oil drilling process. Henderson Rigs & Equipment carries a great selection of mud pumps for sale, particularly from high-end brands like Gardner. We are leading supplier of used and remanufactured drilling equipment to domestic and international drilling contractors, and we have a Gardner Denver mud pump for sale that is ready to ship to your location. Here are some of the features you should know about the Gardner Denver mud pump, along with some tips for choosing the right product:

  • It is a triplex mud pump – Some drilling applications may require higher pump pressure, and this is where a triplex mud pump can be ideal, particularly for oil drilling. This type of mud pump has three pistons, where the middle generates more pressure to the crankshaft. However, you need to be careful with high piston loads as they can cause too much pressure and lead to the cracking or failure of the crankshaft. Gardner Denver reduces the working fluid’s volume as it is being discharged, so more pressure can be generated to enable the flow.
  • You can get them brand new or used – Here at Henderson Rigs & Equipment, you can get a new Gardner Denver mud pump for sale at the best price. Get in touch with us to learn about the PZ-11 1600hp mud pump skid mounted model, which was manufactured in 2006, but was never used. The unit does not have a bullwheel or traction motors. Rest assured, used equipment for sale here are in good working condition.
  • Compare Gardner Denver mud pumps with other brands – A Gardner Denver mud pump may be known for its reliability and durability, along with its light weight and high amount of power. However, you should make sure that it is exactly what you need. Hence, we recommend comparing the Gardner Denver mud pump for sale with other mud pumps we have. If you need help, get in touch with us for advice.

Thursday 16 March 2017

Everything You Need to Know About TDS-11 Top Drive

Top drives provide torque by moving clockwise to drill boreholes for oil or natural gas drilling. Their mechanical drive is an alternative to rotary table drives, and they work to move a derrick vertically. Henderson Rigs offers a great selection of top drives for sale, including used electric or hydraulic top drives that can be fitted to most drilling rigs. When choosing a top drive, make sure that it will increase rig safety and performance, and go for highly rated equipment like the TDS 11. Henderson Rigs & Equipment carries the TDS 11 top drive, which is developed specifically for permanent and portable drilling rigs. It is essential for this type of equipment to be able to withstand being suspended from the rig’s derrick, and to swivel powerfully to generate at least 1,000 horsepower to turn the shaft.

The TDS-11 top drive is considered as one of the most efficient top drives preferred by leaders of the drilling industry for its reliable performance. It comes with a 7,500-psi wash pipe assembly and features like two forced air cooled 400HP AC drilling motors (totaling to 800HP), a quiet gear drive, 10.5:1 double reduction, powered rotating head, hydraulic disc brakes, a counterbalance with stand jump, and a bail. Its on-board pipe handler comes with a 500-ton rated solid body elevator (link adapter assembly), a remotely operated dual crank upper body IBOP safety valve, lower gripping jaw (for torque backup), hydraulic link tilt assembly, and a manual 15000 psi lower IBOP safety valve.

Henderson Rigs & Equipment provides an NC50 too joint for the pipe handler of the TDS-11 top drive. If you need other tool joints, feel free to discuss your needs with Henderson Rigs & Equipment so they can provide a quote. The PH-75 is one of the recommended tools for mechanized break-out of upper and lower IBOP valves and the heavy-duty rotating head motor to ensure consistent operation. It works with tool joints with an OD of 8.5 inches.

Wednesday 18 January 2017

Know About Drawworks For Sale And Its Various Parts

A draw-works (sometimes spelled drawworks) refers to a type of hoisting machinery. It is one of the components of a typical rotary drilling rig, and its main function is to allow the traveling blocks to be raised and lowered. The drawworks usually has a pulley drive on the front side to give the rotary table turning power, although on some rigs, the rotary table may be independently powered. 

Drawworks are widely used to lower or hoist hundreds of thousands of pounds of weight. There is a wide range of horsepower ratings for drawworks—anywhere from 1000 HP to well over 3000 HP.
A modern drawworks has of five parts: the drum, the reduction gear, the motor(s), the brake, plus the auxiliary brake. Some drawworks are connected by metal belts directly to diesel engines while others have AC or DC motors. The number of gears very; it could anywhere from one to three speed combinations. There are also different types of main brakes—including friction band brake, modified clutch, or disc brake—and they are usually manually operated via a long handle. The main brake acts as the parking brake when motion is not desired. The auxiliary brake, which connects to the drum, absorbs the energy that is released when heavy loads are lowered. The auxiliary brake use either water-turbine-like apparatuses or eddy current rotors to convert the kinetic energy produced by a stopping a downward-moving load to heat.

If you need drawworks for sale, don’t hesitate to contact us at Henderson Rigs & Equipment. We specialize in the brokerage and sales of capital drilling equipment and drilling rigs. We maintain a comprehensive inventory of equipment—new, used, or refurbished. Trusted by  drilling contractors from around the world, Henderson can also help you sell your drilling rigs, drawworks, and other equipment on consignment.