Roller unit developed for use on skid-type rigs in Libyan Desert features 3-point suspension which holds stress on substructure to minimum; trailer frame slides through skidding windows in rig substructure; hydraulic jacks elevate entire package so twin-tired bogies can be rolled into position; with one truck pulling and 2 pushing, rig travels to new location at speeds up to 10 mph.


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    Title :

    New rolling gear speeds desert-rig moves


    Additional title:

    Oil Gas J


    Contributors:
    Rogers, L. (author)

    Published in:

    Oil and Gas Journal ; 62 , n 7 ; p 106-107


    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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