Ulterra CounterForce®
Ulterra’s CounterForce® Technology is an advanced solution designed to balance drilling forces across the bit, significantly reducing lateral vibrations. This innovation ensures smoother drilling operations, enhances stability, and increases penetration rates, particularly in challenging directional and horizontal wells.
Key Features
- Patented cutting structure design to counteract lateral vibrations.
- Improves bit stability and directional control.
- Enhances ROP and extends bit life in tough formations.
Applications
CounterForce® is ideal for drilling in challenging environments, including unconventional shale plays and directional wells, where maintaining stability and control is crucial for maximizing efficiency.
Ulterra SplitBlade®
Ulterra’s SplitBlade® Technology is a cutting-edge advancement in PDC bit design, specifically engineered to enhance cuttings evacuation and maintain bit stability. The innovative double-barrel hydraulic system separates flow channels, ensuring cleaner cutters and cooler operation, which leads to longer bit life and improved drilling performance.
Key Features
- Double-barrel hydraulics for optimized cuttings removal.
- Improved cutter cooling for extended sharpness and durability.
- Enhanced stability for higher ROP in challenging formations.
Applications
SplitBlade® is ideal for high-speed drilling in complex formations where maintaining maximum ROP and efficient cuttings evacuation are crucial.
Ulterra RipSaw®
Key Features
- Active Torque Technology for continuous DOC control.
- Smooths torque spikes in transitional formations.
- Enhances bit stability and reliability.
Applications
Ideal for drilling through complex formations, including transitional zones, deep wells, and extended reach laterals, where torque control and consistent performance are critical.
Ulterra WaveCut®
Key Features
- Wave-shaped blades for smoother drilling.
- Reduced lateral vibrations.
- Enhanced stability and durability in challenging formations.
Applications
Ideal for drilling in abrasive and interbedded formations where minimizing vibrations and maintaining tool stability are crucial for high performance and extended bit life.