Foster Clamp for BOP Flange Alignment
Function:
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Allows for pre-alignment of exposed studs.*
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Easily aligns and removes BOP stack connections while enabling the rotation of the BOP stack during alignment and removal processes.*
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Fine-tunes ring gasket location.*
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Works for both vertical and slant rig operations.
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What once took hours can now be completed in just minutes.
*All while keeping hands away from pinch point areas.
Description:
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A 2 piece circular ring that quickly attaches around either the casing spool or BOP flange.
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4 L-shaped clamping member blocks with 2 adjustable jacking screws per clamping member which allow for up to 4.5” of misalignment.
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Spherical bearing at the end of each jacking screw to allow for rotational, vertical, and horizontal movement of the opposing flange for precise alignment of stud hole locations.
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15,000psi or 7.5 tons of pushing force per clamping member.
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10 threaded mounting locations for clamping members per ring.
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Single 1-5/8” socket size for all bolt connections.
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Lanyard tie-off on each clamping member.
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Unlimited ring diameter sizes available.
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No pieces to come apart to drop down the drilling hole.
Patented and multiple patents pending.