Rod elevators
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003185
Specialized lifting tools used to hoist and lower sucker rods during the installation or removal of a rod string in a pumping well. They consist of a hinged collar that latches securely around the rod, allowing it to be connected to the hoisting system of a workover rig. These elevators are designed to handle the specific dimensions and weight of sucker rods safely.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-003185 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Well Workover and Intervention |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-003185",
"term": "Rod elevators",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "Specialized lifting tools used to hoist and lower sucker rods during the installation or removal of a rod string in a pumping well. They consist of a hinged collar that latches securely around the rod, allowing it to be connected to the hoisting system of a workover rig. These elevators are designed to handle the specific dimensions and weight of sucker rods safely.",
"subject": "Well Workover and Intervention",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/rod-elevators/"
}
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