UDT LATCHES

UDT offers a variety of wireline-retrievable latches for locking gas-lift valves, orifice valves and dummy valves into the appropriate side-pocket mandrel. They utilize a locking ring which is held in position by spring force. As the latch enters the side pocket profile, the locking ring moves up and into the recessed area of the latch. When the latch seats, the ring is positioned in the locking recess of the pocket. To retrieve the latch, a pin is sheared by upward force allowing the locking ring mandrel to move up and out of the way. The ring is then freed to disengage from the locking recess as the valve and latch are retrieved.

OPERATIONS

Latches are fitted on the top of the retrievable valves and are used to insert or retrieve the valves into the pocket of the side pocket mandrel. During insertion of valve into the mandrel pocket, running tool is connected at the end of the latch and during the retrieval of the valve from the pocket of the mandrel, pulling tool is used.

special features

  • Field proven design and operation.
  • Manufactured from a variety of premium grade materials to provide corrosion and erosion resistance for the intended application.
  • Wireline retrievable latch design allows valves to be pulled and serviced or replaced without pulling the tubing, reducing maintenance and repair costs.
  • Inspection and testing as per the stringent requirements of API 19G3 Specifications.

ENGINEERING DATA FOR LATCHES

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE UDT GAS LIFT EQUIPMENTS

We provide top-quality easy to operate GAS LIFT EQUIPMENTS for a safe, reliable, and productive drilling experience.

Other UDT GAS LIFT EQUIPMENTS

INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

UDT’s oilfield equipments and tools help minimize cost, maximize production, thus ensuring superior performance and delivering positive results every time.

down hole tools

UDT downhole tools are used in a variety of formations to perform reaming operations during drilling.  

gas lift equipments

UDT gas lift equipment are used for effective gas lift operations in straight and deviated wells.

wireline winches

UDT wireline winch units are used in both offshore and onshore areas and can be used for production and reservoir operations.

high performance connectors

UDT range of connectors are suitable for a wide array of applications such as Drilling, Driving (Piling), Drill & Drive, Jetting, Offshore Jack-up, Offshore Subsea, Slot Recovery, Drilling with Casing and more.