DCH 1
DCH 1 is a Downhole-Cutting-Head (DCH) used for pipes during well abandonment (P&A) in the oil and gas industry and internal cutting of multistring casings.
For use at depths > 500 ft, the DCH 1 can be upgraded with a CAir system to further improve cutting efficiency for great water deapths.
For 7” casings/pipes
For multistring casings with inner 7“-pipe and wall thicknesses up to 20”
Maximum pressure of the water abrasive suspension: 2.500 bar
Stepless clamping
Hydraulic driven
Endless rotation of cutting head
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU (optional, II 3 G IIB T3)
Compatible products
- CAir System DCH 1
HPU (HPU Offshore HPU DCH / PCH)
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