Well Servicing

What's the Difference Between Innage and Outage Oil Gauging Tapes?

Surprisingly, we get asked this question a lot. Simply stated, there are 2 techniques to manually gauge the level of liquids in a large storage tank using a tank gauging tape measure-Innage or Outage. Innage is the more prevalent technique used. This month, HSC is offering special pricing on Gauging...

GO DIGITAL! 5 Reasons Why the EWI will Change Well Servicing

Innovative Oil Tools Electronic Weight Indicator (EWI) is a must have product for today's well service rig. Here are 5 ways the EWI packs a feature set and value combination never seen in the...

Sling Hooks 101

Take a close look at any lifting scenario where repetitive lifting is accomplished, such as a construction site, a manufacturing plant or - on site at a well. At the connection of the slings to the load, whether the sling is chain, wire rope, or synthetic, you will find hooks in a vast majority of applications. Hooks are the key sling component in making that final quick connection between the sling leg and the connection point on the load. HSC provides all types of slings from our 13...

Why Use the Westco Fine Tooth Air Backup Die?

The Westco 55177FT Fine Tooth Air Backup Die was designed to grip the pipe. Made for hard surfaces Designed for high grade pipe; P110, Drill pipe, but can be used on all applications of pipe Allows for more contact surface on pipe (more...

Did You Know? API Publishes a Series of Standards on Wire Rope Inspection

The American Petroleum Institute (API) publishes a series of Specifications and Recommended Practices that provide information on wire rope, use of wire rope, detailed inspection procedures and retirement criteria. The applicable standard for wire rope is API 9A and recommended practices are RP 2D, RP 4G, RP 9B and RP 54.  A summation of these standards and practices is provided in this document.  For more detailed information refer to the specific standard or recommendation...

Why Does HSC Offer Tong "Dyno" Services?

We don’t want to just be a supplier, We want to be INNOVATIVE

People ask all the time – how has HSC lasted 80 years in this competitive oilfield market?

We have recognized the challenges as a part of our culture and understand that, as a company we have chosen to embrace change, and challenge ourselves to INNOVATE.

Seven Reasons to Partner with HSC Tong Repair Services

HSC’s power tong repair shops combine the industry’s best technicians with the most complete inventory of replacement parts.  From rod to casing, closed face or open, our experienced shops are ready for the job your tong requires.  We stock a complete line of domestic made parts for jobs requiring preventative maintenance or major repairs.  If time is not on your side, our loaner program will get you back to...

Fish On? A Quick Look at The O’Bannon Fishing Tools at Work.

Sometimes they bite, sometimes they envelope the broken part, sometimes they splice a rod together for continued use. Every O’Bannon Well Servicing Tool tackles the job at hand in a unique way. Here’s a handy Field Guide to how they get it done and keep your well servicing operation moving...

Innovative Oil Tools: Profit from Our Innovation

Enter Larry Bell, our HSC Innovative Oil Tools expert. In this article, Larry explains how and why IOT products are used in different well servicing applications...