An Overview of Drill Bits Available For Oil and Gas Industry

When we talk about drill bits for oil and gas industry, these can be defined as tools designed to produce a generally cylindrical hole (wellbore) in the earth’s crust by the rotary drilling method. This process is carried out for the discovery and extraction of hydrocarbons such as crude oil and natural gas. Drill bits are often referred to as rock bits or simply bits as well.

Oil and gas drill bits are broadly classified into two main types on the basis of their primary cutting mechanism – rolling cutter bits & fixed cutter bits. While the former drill largely by fracturing or crushing the formation with "tooth"-shaped cutting elements on two or more cone-shaped elements that roll across the face of the borehole as the bit is rotated, the latter employ a set of blades with very hard cutting elements, most commonly natural or synthetic diamond, to remove material by scraping or grinding action as the bit is rotated.

Irrespective of the type, drill bits must satisfy two primary design goals: maximize the rate of penetration (ROP) of the formation and provide a long service life. The ability of a bit design to satisfy the two primary goals is constrained by a number of factors such as the wellbore diameter. Other constraints are dictated by its intended use: formation type to be drilled, operating environment at depth, the capabilities of the equipment used in the operation and the angle of the wellbore. The designs of drill bits available these days try to balance these constraints to achieve the primary goals.

Rockpecker is known to manufacture the best rock drilling tools in the UK. We have designed and made PDC drill bits for numerous different applications, and still continue to innovate while using top of the line degree of workmanship and skill to make sure every bit is crafted for your use and requirement to perfection by our experienced professionals. Our PDC drill bits are usually equipped with hardened alloy steel base material, high performance PDC cutters, gauge protection, carbide and diamond, and threaded or plain carbide nozzles for flushing. Feel free to browse through the website to the check out our exclusive range of products and contact us in case of a query.

Email: bits@rockpecker.com UK Phone: +44 7887 398 047 Australia Phone: +61 2 8003 7547 USA Phone: +1 (717) 916-5047