Wishbone Honer
The Well Cleaner Wishbone Honer (WBH) is designed to clean deposits from tubular walls over intervals where the internal diameter changes, such as mandrels and profiles.
Over time, these deposits often lead to decreased production or malfunctioning hardware. The Well Cleaner’s different rotating heads remove these deposits to restore full functionality and production. The Well Cleaner with rotating heads is run in combination with the Well Tractor® to apply weight-on-bit as necessary and to counter reactive torque.
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The Well Cleaner with rotating heads is designed specifically to remove deposits left on the walls or completion components in the well.
Over time, these often lead to decreased production or malfunctioning hardware. The Well Cleaner’s different rotating heads remove these deposits to restore full functionality and production.
| Applications |
| Removal of deposits or debris |
| Cleaning SSSV seats |
| Clearing obstructions |
| Accessing isolation valves |
| Features |
| Passive fail-safe system |
| Modular |
| Surface read-out |
| Variable heads based on objective |
| Wide range of sizes |
| Through wired option |
| NACE compliant |
| Benefits |
| No additional fluids required |
| Removes wide range of debris |
| Large range of ID’s accessible |
| Accurate depth control |
| Operates on any e-line via DC |
| Ultra high temp range |
| Specifications* | |
| Tool OD | 2 1/8'' → 3 1/8'' |
| Length | 10.3 ft → 13 ft |
| Weight in air | 75 lbs → 95 lbs |
| Completion ID range | 2.25" → 7.9” |
| Tensile strength | 36,000 lbs → 42,000 lbs |
| Compressive strength | 30,000 lbs → 50,000 lbs |
| Brush diameter | 2.125”→ 3.395” |
| Max. well pressure | 25,000 psi |
| Max. well temperature | 302°F |
| * | Dependent upon configuration |
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