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VanGaard Downhole

Selective Release & Recovery Tool

Gaardian SRT

The Evolution of Pipe Recovery

VanGaard Downhole Inc. is proud to announce the development of the GAARDIAN SRT - Selective Release Tool. Developed for drilling & fishing operations, the GAARDIAN SRT allows for release from the drill string and begin a quick turn around to fishing operations.

When drilling rigs become stuck, the chances of a successful fishing job worsen with each passing hour — pipe recovery units to mobilize, 3rd party services to plan, organize and arrive on location. The costs associated with this NPT add to making fishing operations financially unviable.

939
Jobs to Date
6403
Drilling Days to Date
13
Required / Successful Releases
$5,930,000
Customer Realized Savings in Pipe Recovery / Fishing Costs
Frame 2925 NEW

Tool Features

  • Allows for full torque thru operations while fishing.
  • Can be released and re‐latched multiple times.
  • Multiple tools can be run in the same string.
  • Requires only 20º of rotation to release.
  • RH and LH rotation release options.
  • Withstands jarring loads during fishing operations.
  • Large bore ID allows for wireline operations.

To Release

  • Slowly P/U work string until shear is exceeded and weight drops off indicator.
  • Set down work string to neutral weight.
  • Rotate work string and P/U slowly.
  • Continue to work torque downhole until tool releases.

To Relatch

  • Set down while slowly rotating string.
  • Once tool engages, stop rotating and slide down onto tool.
  • No further rotation is needed—the tool is self‐guiding.
  • Once tool is latched fishing operations can proceed.
Frame 3220 NEW

Large Bore ID allows for wireline operations.

Proprietary shear pin design resistant to vibration fatigue (Patent pending).

No operational pressure limitations.


Gaardian SRT 5.00 Datasheet Gaardian SRT 5.25 Datasheet Gaardian SRT 6.50 Datasheet

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