TRC Core Services

Field Technician Services

Handling damage and improper connection make-up are detrimental to sucker rod  performance and are common causes of premature rod failure. TRC addresses this problem by  providing assistance and direction to well service crews to ensure proper procedures are  adhered to in every aspect of rod string installation.

TRC employs field technicians who travel to the well site and provide guidance and assistance  to the customer during removal and installation of rod strings. Our field techs’ knowledge of  sucker rod care & handling techniques and connection make-up methods provides the  customer with a valuable resource to ensure proper handling, installation, and connection of  the rod string, preventing mechanical damage and improper make-up and thereby preventing  premature failures and extending the life of the rod string. TRC field techs have also performed  visual inspection of rods and couplings being removed from the well during field tech jobs, reporting on conditions such as wear, corrosion, mechanical damage, etc. and where in the  string any such conditions were encountered. This provides useful information to the customer  that they can use to assess their chemical treatment program, well operating conditions,  installation procedures, etc. TRC also offers a field evaluation service utilizing a 128-point  computerized checklist covering every aspect of sucker rod field operations. This checklist is  interfaced with a numerical rating system designed to score the rig crew and field personnel  according to API care and handling practice. Field tech services add value to the new rod  purchase by reducing failure frequency.

TRC field technicians are thoroughly trained in sucker rod care & handling, and proper  connection make-up methods. This includes proper loading, unloading, racking, tailing, thread  protector removal, thread lubricant application, displacement card selection and use, visual  inspection of rods and couplings, and proper use of elevators, tongs, and rod wrenches. Trained experts are available for steel or fiberglass installations. The extra personnel on site  reduces rig time while providing high quality rod string installation.

• Re-engineered for the 21st Century
• Premium Sucker Rod Glides™
• Self Lubricating
• ARPMAX® 44X Polymer Technology
• Abrasion Resistant
• Hydrodynamic
• Zero Glass

What is Remanufacturing?

For wells using TRC’s sucker rods, our Shear Tools should be run one or two rods above your pump to enable easy and efficient retrieval of your rods. The TRC Shear tools are made to separate at predetermined tensile loads, allowing the rods to be easily retrieved. The remaining rods and pump can be subsequently pulled from the well, ensuring the integrity of the rod string.

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Predator Tools Gas Separator

TRC is an authorized distributor of Predator, the first 100% guaranteed downhole gas separator. The patented gas separator enables operators to increase production as a result of consistently higher pump fillage and less downtime. Predator gas separators utilize a multi-cylinder system designed for high-volume applications and are suitable for wells producing up to 2,000 BPD and 2Mcfd.

Wellheads

The Global Wellhead System Authority. TRC remains vigilant in our efforts to provide our customers with a one-stop-shop for products, services, and professional industry expertise related to their beam pumping systems. TRC has partnered with Wellhead Systems Inc. to distribute surface hookup equipment. WSI is the leading manufacturer in the industry for all ALS tree equipment. WSI specializes in high quality independent wellhead equipment per API 11-1W and API 5B, sizes 2-3/8” to 13-3/8”. A product unmatched. WSI uses high quality CNC machines to manufacture their parts in the USA and has a quality assurance program second to none. TRC and WSI support industry’s efforts to improve ESG ratings. Using WSI equipment can reduce your carbon footprint by 66% per well.

When you pull your fiberglass rod string out of the well, send them to TRC where we will do a complete inspection of your rods and store them until they are ready to be put back into service.

TRC was granted a U.S. patent (US9840893) on our fiberglass inspection process.

Inspection Process

  • Deliveries are counted and assigned a work order number
  • Coupling removal
  • Cleaning of entire rod from pin end to pin end
  • Performing a thorough visual inspection of rod
  • Performing multiple pull tests to ensure rod will hold intended loads
  • Performing a wet magnetic particle inspection of the endfittings
  • Measuring and verifying dimensional tolerances
  • Gaging the endfitting threads
  • Thread lubricant applied and thread protectors installed
  • Coating the entire steel endfittings with corrosion inhibitor
  • Palletizing the fiberglass rods
  • Inspection report itemizing recoveries and rejects

Remanufactured VS Blem Sucker Rods

TRC Remanufactured:

A TRC #1 rod has no visible wear. It will have no cracks.  Pitting no greater than .020 in depth may be present.

‍Design & Application rated at 100% of a new sucker rod.

TRC #1 Blem Reconditioned Sucker Rod:

A TRC #1 Blem has visible wear not exceeding 20% of the cross-sectional area.  Pitting no greater than .040 in depth may be present. It will have no cracks.

Design & Application rated at 65% of a new sucker rod.

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