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 […]

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 […]