amosco : services : casing
Depending on your requirements, AMOSCO is able to provide a variety of Casing related services ranging from the Basic/Standard Maintenance Casing Services to the more critical inspection services. AMOSCO is a Member of The International Pipe Inspectors Association (IPIA).
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STANDARD CASING SERVICES |
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SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
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VISUAL BODY INSPECTION |
A thorough visual inspection of possible noticeable external damages inflicted is performed; most damages encountered arise from handling of the casing, such as major dents and mashes. Other types of flags will be external corrosion, laps, and straightness. |
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VISUAL THREAD INSPECTION (VTI) |
Both pin and box ends are thoroughly cleaned and visually evaluated for any damages, such as dents, corrosion, galled threads, etc. |
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API DRIFTING (Full-Length) |
A drift, cut to strict API specifications, is passed through the full-length bore of each length of pipe in order to check for mashed or dented areas along the pipe. If an area has been located, the location of the defect will be noted on the inspection report. |
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OPTIONAL CASING MAINTENANCE SERVICES |
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SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
| CLEANING (Internal / External) |
Wire brushing or Rattling to remove rust, scale and other debris. |
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COATING (Internal / External) |
A thin rust preventative coating is applied internally or externally to maintain the integrity of the casing. |
| HARDNESS TESTING |
By using a special device with calibration blocks, our technicians are able to go on location, test, compare and confirm the grade of pipe. |
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STRAIGHTENING |
Bent pipe is straightened using a ram-type, hydraulic press. |
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OPTIONAL CASING INSPECTION SERVICES |
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SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
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ELECTROMAGNETIC INSPECTION (EMI) |
Using a specialized Electromagnetic unit, detection of transverse or 3-dimensional defects can be located. |
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ULTRASONIC WALL THICKNESS (UT) |
Wall thickness is verified by taking random ultrasonic readings or during EMI Inspection to verify and prove-up areas in question. |
| API THREAD GAUGING |
Using various API gauges, such as thread taper, lead and depth to measure the connection in order to verify the connection is within API Tubing Connection specifications. |