Lock
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002207
A downhole device designed to securely anchor a tool or component within a landing nipple or other profile in the tubing string. It uses a locking mechanism, often slips or dogs, to create a positive engagement with the internal profile. Locks prevent upward or downward movement of the secured equipment.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-002207 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Well Completions |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-002207",
"term": "Lock",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "A downhole device designed to securely anchor a tool or component within a landing nipple or other profile in the tubing string. It uses a locking mechanism, often slips or dogs, to create a positive engagement with the internal profile. Locks prevent upward or downward movement of the secured equipment.",
"subject": "Well Completions",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/lock/"
}
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