Gripping insert and method of gripping a tubular

Details Gripping insert and method of gripping a tubular Gripping insert and method of gripping a tubular

2007-06-19

2007-06-19

Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Assembling well part

C160S085000, C160S077000, C175S423000, C254S02900A, C081S421000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10787846

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally provides an insert for a clamping device or gripping apparatus for conducting translational forces and/or torque into a moveable object, such as a tubular, casing, liner, pipe, expandable tubular, tubing, drill pipe. In one aspect, the insert comprises a base material and a plurality of gripping elements forming an object gripping surface. Gripping elements are at least partially embedded in the base material. The gripping elements in one embodiment are curved to correspond to an outer circumference of an object to be gripped. In one embodiment, the gripping elements are inclined relative to a longitudinal axis of the insert. In another aspect, the gripping elements may comprise grains or particles of a hardened or super-hard material. The present invention also provides a method of making the insert and using the insert in a gripping apparatus.

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