Case Studies

Pacesetter PowerDrive Orbit RSS: Designed for Canadian Market

The Canadian drilling environment is one of the harshest in the world

For this reason, Pacesetter continues to upgrade the PowerDrive Orbit to meet client needs. Our Calgary based RSS team has implemented over 20 modifications to the original PowerDrive platform.

  • Increased Control Collar OD
  • Up-sized connections to NC-40
  • Bias Body Redesign
  • Electronics upgrade
  • Hinge Pin redesign
  • Heat condition plates
  • Upgraded pad assembly
  • Centralized Bearing Housing
  • Case Hardening
  • Shroud redesign
  • More robust Combination Bearings
  • Laser Cladding to Stab Blades

 

THE RESULT

PACESETTER CONTINUES TO MEET CLIENT NEEDS IN ALL DRILLING CONDITIONS

FORMATION                        Charlie Lake
HOLE SIZE                            159MM
RSS TECHNOLOGY              Pacesetter 5 ¼” Orbit
METERS DRILLED                4061m
ROP                                       43m/hr
SHOCK COUNTS                  3.3 million over 50Gs
MAX SHOCK RECORDED    624G

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