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sand line [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
DEF

The cable that is attached to the bailer, passed over a sheave at the top of the derrick, and spooled on the reel.

CONT

A cable tool rig ... consists of a derrick to support the drilling line, the sand-line on which the bailer is run, and the casing line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Sondage et forage miniers
DEF

Câble auquel est attachée la cuiller de curage, dans le forage au câble.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

A wire rope used on well-servicing rigs to operate a swab or bailer. It is usually 9/6 in. in diameter and several thousand feet long.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)

Spanish

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