When transporting and storing drill riser joints, pin and box end connectors are always subject to potential damage. To prevent unnecessary and expensive repair work to these critical areas, Balmoral Offshore Engineering provides a range of lightweight, high impact and abrasion resistant elastomer protectors.
Solution
With growing numbers of drilling contractors recognising the latest in high performing PU pin and box end protection, Balmoral Offshore Engineering can help you achieve easier handling, fitting, transportation and storage by specifying these highly cost-effective products.
Traditional steel protectors
• Very heavy, 50kg+ each
• Low abrasion resistance
• Prone to corrosion
• Heavy two-man handling
• Unwieldy installation
• Generally one-off use due to irreparable damage
• Difficult to identify
Balmoral elastomer protectors
• Typically 25kg or less per unit
• Exceptional abrasion resistance
• Non-corrosive PU-based materials
• Meets H&S criteria for
single-man lift
• Quick and simple installation, no tools required
• Can be re-used over many projects
• Corporate graphics can be moulded into the product
