If you’ve been following along the past few weeks, you should know one thing for sure:Tiger General knows swab rigs. Whether you’re considering buying a brand new swab rig, or your budget has you looking for a used swab rig, there are a few things you need to consider. Swabbing is an investment. And boy, … Continued
Vacuum trucks are a big investment. But it’s a necessary investment. As with all big vehicular investments– or even your own personal vehicle – regular maintenance is a must and goes a long way in ensuring it runs smoothly, efficiently and for as long as possible. Maintenance on a vacuum truck, however, is much more … Continued
Here, at Tiger General, we like to say swabbing doesn’t cost money, it makes money. Why do we say that? Well, because it’s true. The oil and gas industry, like many other industries, has benefited from advances in technology. Through the process of swabbing, more and more oil is being recovered from wells that would … Continued
Way back in 2013, we wrote an informative post about the process of swabbing a well. Five years later, we thought it would be a great idea to revisit the process of swabbing and its contribution to well control. Perhaps the most important thing to note is swabbing can’t take place without a swab rig. … Continued
Oil and gas isn’t for everyone. As illustrated in an article in Oil Price, it can be dirty, difficult and dangerous. However, if can also be a very rewarding career path for millenials. It can be tough to break into a lucrative career right out of college, but oil and gas can, and should be, … Continued
Swab rigs are an essential component of the oil drilling industry. With specialized equipment, these massive trucks are tasked with the challenge of removing fluids from production zones. Every swabbing rig comes equipped with a cable, mast and pulley. Swabbing rigs remove six barrels of fluid from oil wells at a time. When the fluid … Continued
When you are working with heavy machinery, continual maintenance is essential. To keep oil field production equipment running smoothly, machine operator training should always be optimized, and a maintenance schedule created. When you test lubricants and look for signs of wear on a consistent basis, your oil field production equipment is less likely to break … Continued
Like any other mechanical system, properly maintaining your swab rig will help extend its longevity and lifespan. As an example, Tiger General Swab Master motors and pumps are rated for 20,000+ hours before needing an overhaul if they are properly maintained. You’ll also need to perform specific maintenance in order to meet governmental regulations. Below … Continued
Winch trucks are indispensable in a variety of industries from oilfield operations, to running a tow truck business. If you’re employed in a business where winch trucks are standard equipment, you probably already have personal experience with the old adage that states that “time is money,” and this is particularly true in the oilfields. It … Continued
In the oil and natural gas industry, efficiency is vital to your overall profits. When you are using an older swab rig, chances are very high that you are only running at 65% efficiency. When you take into consideration how expensive it is to run your swab rig in the first place, this level of … Continued