Slip lock
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003454
A mechanical device used in well completions to secure a downhole tool or component in place within the casing or tubing. It employs a set of wedges or slips that expand outward to grip the inner wall of the pipe, preventing axial movement. Slip locks are often integral to packers or other completion equipment.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-003454 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Well Completions |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-003454",
"term": "Slip lock",
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"definition": "A mechanical device used in well completions to secure a downhole tool or component in place within the casing or tubing. It employs a set of wedges or slips that expand outward to grip the inner wall of the pipe, preventing axial movement. Slip locks are often integral to packers or other completion equipment.",
"subject": "Well Completions",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/slip-lock/"
}
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