Positive locking pins for oil field jobs
Kwik-Lok pins are available for a variety of construction applicationsincluding cranes, scaffolding, drilling equipment, lifting equipment including hoists, slings, and cables, and in trailer beds. They are suited for any application requiring frequent connecting and disconnecting, lifting, changing, or securing objects without using tools. These positive locking pins are manufactured in a range of standard and special sizes to meet oil field needs, including MS and NAS, with lot number traceability on every pin. Standard sizes of more than 6,000 items are available immediately from stock; and special handle, material, and ball configurations can also be obtained.
Pins come in five handle styles: T, L, button, recessed button, and ring. Standard sizes range from 3⁄16 to 1 in. outside pin diameters in 1⁄2 in. to 6 in. grip lengths. Metric sizes include 5-25 mm OD in 10-100 mm grip lengths. All are made of stainless steel or carbon steel. Most pins are available in 17-4 PH stainless steel.
Source: Jergens Inc., Jergens Way, 15700 W. Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110-3898.
Oil field catalog; portable gas detectors
A new 42 page catalog, “3M Products for Maintenance, Repair & Operations,” contains for every sector of the industry, from exploration and production to refining, transportation, and marketing. Products featured in the guide include abrasives, adhesives, cleaners, corrosion protection, electrical products, fire barriers, first aid supplies, lubricants, matting and treads, personal protection, sorbents, and tapes. For a copy of the guide, call 1-800-632-2304 or visit web site www.3m.com/oilandgas/mro.
Gas detectors. The company also introduces a line of easy-to-use, portable gas detectors to its lineup of safety equipment for the industry. The expanded spectrum of detectors includes the multigas detector 950 Series and 740 Series.
The 950 Series detector can identify as many as five gases simultaneously. The 740 Series is designed for durability, convenience, and low operating costs, and is suited for use in operations where potentially hazardous levels of CO, H2S, O2, or combustible gases may be found.
Source: 3M, 3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000.
