XD-1250 Rotary Slip: Raising the Standard for High-Capacity Rotary Slips

Posted on July 13, 2026 (July 27, 2026) by Mena Saad

For years, 1,000-ton rotary slip systems have represented the industry’s highest-rated API rotary slips, providing dependability for demanding drilling applications. While these systems continue to provide dependable performance, some operations require additional capacity without sacrificing compatibility with existing equipment. Ramey Martin Energy Tools is proud to introduce the XD-1250 Rotary Slip System, a complete handling […]

CMS-XD Casing Slip Product Release: Why a Multi-Load Shoulder Design Matters

Posted on June 29, 2026 (July 6, 2026) by Mena Saad

Selecting the right casing slip involves more than simply matching the casing size. Load capacity, operating conditions, and the way a slip transfers load all play an important role in long-term performance and reliability. Ramey Martin Energy Tools offers multiple casing slip designs to meet different operational requirements. The CMS-XL is designed to provide exceptional […]

How to Choose the Right Rotary Slip for Your Rig

Posted on May 13, 2025 (May 13, 2025) by Darren Dooley

Everything You Need to Know About Selecting the Right Slip for Safe, Reliable Pipe Handling When it comes to rotary slips, choosing the right tool is more than a matter of preference — it’s a matter of performance and safety. Whether you’re outfitting a new rig or replacing worn-down gear, making the right choice in […]

FAST HAND SANITIZER™

Posted on May 6, 2021 (May 13, 2025) by Josh Tynes

Hand Sanitizer Keeping surfaces and hands sanitized is something that has become more important to everyone lately. Before the pandemic, it was mostly hospitals and people with sensitive health issues who would sanitize their hands. Seeing a need for more accessible sanitizers, especially on drilling rigs and production platforms, Ramey Martin has introduced the FAST […]

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Internal Communication Processes for API Q1 & ISO 9001

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Josh Tynes

There are four requirements given by Q1[1] regarding internal communications. We’ll address them one at a time. Requirement 1: Management shall ensure that appropriate communication processes are established within the organization. How to address: Internal communication applies to the following: Quality procedures (rotary slips, safety clamps, drill collar slips, K-Tongs, Inserts, and […]

Verification Versus Validation

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Darren Dooley

Verification and Validation These two words sound the same, and seem like they could mean the same thing, but they have different meanings. API Q1, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, has sections and definitions on both validation and verification. API 7K also talks about […]

10 Year Challenge

Posted on April 30, 2019 (May 13, 2025) by Darren Dooley

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Tripping the String with Tubing Spiders

Posted on December 7, 2018 (December 31, 2019) by Comit Developers

Moving and adjusting the drill string may be a routine procedure for extraction operations, but it’s also a risky process that exposes both workers and equipment to potential risk. Strings not only support expensive and delicate equipment, but they can also exert a massive amount of pressure on handling tools due to their sheer size […]

Makeup and Breakout: Everything You Need to Know about Tubing Tongs

Posted on November 7, 2018 (December 31, 2019) by Comit Developers

Tubing tongs may have a simple design compared to other types of drilling equipment, but don’t let that fool you—they are powerful and essential tools that provide critical support to drilling operations on a daily basis. important Essentially, tubing tongs provide stability and allow workers to better handle tubular components. All drilling operations should be equipped […]

Your Guide to Safety Clamps

Posted on October 1, 2018 (May 13, 2025) by Comit Developers

Now that you have a better understanding of the use of slips on the drill floor, it’s time for safety clamps to enter the scene. Similar to their wedge-shaped counterparts, safety clamps serve as a backup safety mechanism for slips and other gripping devices to further safeguard against drill pipe slippage and to provide more […]