Volume 2, Issue 4, Spring 2013 Edition - Schramm Inc.

QUARTERLY NEWS
V2 • ISSUE 4 • SPRING 2013
Inside
THIS ISSUE
A New Era Begins with Schramm
T500XD Telemast Drill Rigs.................1
Schramm Introduces New On-Site
Inventory & Repair Cubes...................2
API Monogramming
is a Go at Schramm...............................3
Service Tips From
The Schramm-Man................................4
Schramm Service Schools
Have Global Reach.................................5
Upcoming Events...................................6
INDepth Editor
Cheryl Zultewicz
A New Era Begins with Schramm
T500XD Telemast Drill Rigs in
the Marcellus and Utica Shale
Our new walking, talking
Schramm T500XD Telemast
drill rig rated 500,000 lb. hook load
is on its way to the Marcellus and
Utica Shale in a compact eight
truckload package. This rig sets a
new standard with full 360 degree
walking portability for fast moves
from hole to hole without the
traditional limits of two axis pad
mounted designs.
The T500XD also talks by offering
full communication interface
connectivity to third party data
acquisition providers that utilize
the internet or dedicated satellite
communications systems to
remote operation centers in
multiple locations.
Continued on page 6
“
With over a decade of
proven reliability and
more than 200 Schramm
patented Telemast rigs
in operation around the
world today, our next
generation T500XD
Telemast rig offers a highly
portable, innovative
solution to firms that
demand the highest levels
of safety and productivity
with minimal
environmental impact.”
CORPORATE VISION:
We will continue our tradition as a privately
owned company focused on providing
superior drill rigs and services, personalized
to meet customer requirements.
Schramm, Inc. is a company dedicated to
meeting the needs of the drilling contractor.
Driven by contractor requirements, Schramm
personnel design and manufacture products
around the traditions of superior quality,
innovation and flexibility. Utilizing the
capabilities of computer aided design
workstations and a fully integrated
manufacturing process capability;
contractor ideas are transformed into
drilling solutions to meet the ever
increasing demands of the industry.
T500XD Telemast drill rig with power trailer & LoadSafe XD automated pipe handling system

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Schramm Introduces New On-Site Inventory
& Repair Cubes
Time is money, particularly when your
drill rig is down for maintenance. We
now have a global solution that works
where you do.
Schramm is pleased to introduce the
ultimate in downtime prevention kits that
can be optimized for your specific rig and
operating location.
Launching with the delivery of our first
500,000 lb. hook load T500XD Telemast
rig to the Utica Shale in the USA, we are
providing two customized 40 foot sea
containers that will be sent to the drill site.
One container safely and securely stores
major mission critical rig components
including a complete top head drive,
a cooler package, sheaves and cable
assemblies.
The second container is trimmed out as
a mini-repair shop and warehouse for
small routine consumables including
cylinder seal kits, electrical components
and other mechanical items. For
overseas applications in remote areas,
a full set of mechanics tools can also be
provided.
This pre-positioned, committed
inventory ensures the rig operator is
no longer dependent on the global
transportation system when time is of
the essence. Depending on total active
rigs, model number and operating
location; solutions can be provided
in one, two or more steel box ocean
going containers available for direct
purchase.
If your organization believes it can
benefit from this fully customizable
service solution, or if you are just
curious about the possibilities, please
contact the Schramm Aftermarket
Group at service@schramminc.com to
receive a quotation specifically suited
to your rig.
Exterior view of the Schramm customized container
Interior view of the Schramm
customized container mini-repair
shop and warehouse
Interior view of the Schramm customized container with mission
critical materials and components
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API Monogramming is a Go at Schramm
Upon successfully passing an
in-depth API audit during Q4 of
2012, Schramm’s management system
is certified API-Q1, ISO-9001:2008, ISO/
TS 29001, API-4F, API-8C and API-7K for
the design and manufacture of drilling
and well-servicing structures and
equipment.
To date, Schramm has monogrammed
four TXD drill rigs for shipment to
different parts of the world where
API certification is an absolute
requirement. Two of the rigs will reside
in Asia, one in the United States and
the other in Europe.
Our new T500XD drill rig rated 500,000
lbs. hook load will also proudly display
the API monograms prior to shipment
during the month of April.
For additional details on
Schramm’s API Certification and/or
monogramming, contact Michael
Horchuck, Manufacturing Engineering
Manager and API Management
Representative at mhorchuck@
schramminc.com or visit our website
http://www.schramminc.com/quality/
operating-standards
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API 4F-0310 monogrammed plaquered on the mast of a Schramm TXD drill rig
1726
Q1-1568
TS-1452
4F-0310 8C-0200 7K-0324
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Service Tips with The Schramm-Man
Hydraulic System Maintenance Continued
Steve Hanley, The Schramm-Man
Last issue we took a look at
the design and component
function of a simple hydraulic
system. In this issue I will cover
the care and maintenance of your
hydraulic system.
My history of hydraulics
goes back to 1974 when I
worked as a technician in the
Repair Shop. I was assigned
the task of rebuilding hydraulic
components such as pumps,
motors and directional control
valves for Schramm T64HB
drill rigs. Hydraulics being a
new area of my mechanical
knowledge, I had to ask; how
does something that is constantly
submerged in lubricant become
damaged The answer was
simple – contamination! That’s
right; the number one cause of
failure in a hydraulic system is
contamination.
Two examples come to mind
when this subject arises. My first
experience was while working
in the Test Department; one
of my fellow technicians was
reviewing a start-up procedure
with a customer on his new
Schramm T660H drill rig. When
the technician came to the
maintenance of the hydraulic
system and changing the
hydraulic filters, we were amazed
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to hear the customer state that his trade-in
T660, with only 6,000 hours showing on the
clock, did not have these filters. Needless to
say we discovered why he was complaining
about poor drilling performance. After
changing all of the hydraulic pumps and
motors, thoroughly cleaning the hydraulic
reservoir and replacing his missing filtration
system, we were able to repeat the original
design performance specs for this rig.
My second example is from a mineral
exploration contractor that is well known
for their preventive maintenance program.
I received a call from their lead technician
with the sound of concern in his questions.
He wanted to know at what service hours
he should replace the hydraulic pumps. He
claimed his Schramm rig was still running
like new but the system had over 25,000
hours of service showing on the hour meter.
He decided it would be best to replace all
to avoid any downtime before the drilling
season got into full swing.
I use these two examples to clearly show
the difference a good maintenance
program can make. They both also provide
additional understanding of some of
the critical components in your drill rig’s
hydraulic system.
You need to know the possible
source of contaminants and how
to prevent exposure to same.
I would start with knowing the quality of
your hydraulic oil as it is delivered to you.
Your Schramm drill rig uses 7 micron filters
to maintain the proper cleanliness level
in the system (Illustration 1). I have been
told that oil from suppliers can vary from
a cleanliness level of 25 to 100 microns.
In order to maintain the 7 micron level,
Schramm rigs are outfitted with a hand
pump to add new oil to your system. The
pump is connected to one of the in-tank
filters with a check valve in line to prevent
back flow when running. There is also a
1 inch JIC port between the hand pump
and the filter to allow for an air pump
connection for a fast fill. Either way the oil is
filtered to 7 microns prior to introduction to
the rig’s hydraulic reservoir.
Recognizing the fact that most drill site
operating conditions are not particularly
friendly to hydraulic systems, you must
always clean all surrounding areas before
performing any work that involves
breaking a hose connection or replacing a
component in the circuit. Always use clean
caps and plugs to cover hose connections
while servicing. Cleaning the rig several
times a year should be part of your
preventative maintenance program. This
gives you the opportunity to investigate
and repair leaks in the system. If oil can
leak out under pressure, there is always
a risk for contaminants to enter when at
rest. Repairing observed leaks will provide
a safer working environment and may
prevent downtime due to a poor hose
condition, or worse yet an inexpensive
O-ring that stops drilling production.
With consideration to the working
environment, you should also inspect
all of the boots over the handles of the
directional control valves and the hydraulic
remote controls (HRC’s). If they are torn it
will allow dust to settle on the spools or
poppets of these components. This dust is
typically the equivalent of sand paper and
will attack the seals as the spools move in
and out, eventually creating a leak. Even
worse is the risk of a poppet sticking in
the engaged position on an HRC causing
a function to continue its operation after
Illustration 1
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Schramm Service Schools Have Global Reach
Schramm service school attendees in Brisbane, Australia
Starting out the New Year, Schramm and its
longstanding Australian Distributor, Air Drill Pty Ltd.
conducted the second annual round of Schramm service
schools in both Eastern and Western Australia. The
two-day schools were conducted in Perth and Brisbane
by Schramm Product Support Technician, Alan James.
These well received events were attended by a total of
69 industry professionals from 15 different companies
across the country, including
well known firms like Rio Tinto,
Boart Longyear, Major Drilling,
Coe Drilling, Energy Drilling,
Foraco and Wallis Drilling.
About one month later,
Schramm held its first ever
Spanish language service school
at its West Chester factory. With
more than 30 attendees from
Mexico, Central and South
America, this event was a real
multicultural success. Schramm’s
very own Maria Guillen,
Transportation Coordinator
and native Spanish speaker,
along with technical translator
Raphael Monroy of EDM,
Schramm’s highly regarded
distributor in Santiago, Chile
assisted the group in all training
and activities throughout the
week.
A well-attended English version
of this school was also held back
to back the following week in
West Chester with more than 50
participants. With students from
Australia and Zambia, we really
did cover the globe from A to Z
with this course.
From field mechanics to the
company owner, Schramm service
schools teach best practices that
stress safe operation, proper
preventative maintenance and
profitability. Equally important,
these schools build camaraderie
within the industry.
Topics include safety, hydraulic
valves, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic
load sense circuits, hydraulic
maintenance, electric circuits,
electrical troubleshooting
and general rig maintenance.
Concepts apply to Schramm rigs
and those of other manufacturers.
If you are interested in attending
an upcoming Schramm Service
school at the factory or would like
us to develop a custom training
program at your location, please
contact service@schramminc.com.
For general training information,
please visit www.schramminc.com/
servicetechnical-support/trainingcourses.
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Hydraulic System Maintenance (continued)
you have placed the handle in the neutral
position.
Worn hoses are an additional cause
of contamination. Hose manufacturers
state the typical life at 10,000 hours of
service. Hoses that are installed improperly
will have a twist internally that will cause
premature wear even with well filtered oil.
This can occur from velocity changes of
oil flow between the inside and outside
dimension of the curve in a hose. Think
about the hoses that you replace the most
often. The traveling hoses in the mast for
the rotation gearbox come to mind. When
these hoses start to wear on the inside,
small rubber particles may cause the tightly
toleranced cartridges in the system to stick.
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I could easily mention several more things
to aid in a healthy hydraulic system but I
am running out of space. Remember to
always use two wrenches when installing
hoses to prevent twisting.
Use extreme care when using
sealing aids such as pipe dope,
Loctite products or teflon tape.
Although we do not recommend these
products for this application, we do
recognize they are being used in the field.
All of these items have been found by
Schramm technicians to cause hydraulic
system component failure.
For additional service questions or to
speak with a Service Technician today
call 610-696-2500 or email service@
schramminc.com
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A New Era Begins (continued)
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Specifically designed for horizontal
and directional drilling to a total
depth of 15,000 ft. or more, the
Schramm T500XD can precisely
control weight on bit without
relying on drill collars and gross
string weight alone.
It offers best in class 35,000 ft-lbs
of top head torque, third party
directional steering interface
and 80,000 lbs. of hydraulic
pulldown capacity to take full
advantage of expanding shale play
opportunities worldwide.
Extending Schramm’s leadership
role in pipe handling automation,
this rig includes an integral
LoadSafe XD system that can
handle 24 inch diameter Range III
tubulars weighing up to 10,000 lbs.
Drill pipe is racked in the horizontal
position for easy loading and
offloading, dramatically improving
operator safety.
With over a decade of proven
reliability and more than 200
Schramm patented Telemast®
rigs in operation around the
world today, our next generation
T500XD Telemast rig offers a highly
portable, innovative solution to
drilling contractors and E&P firms
that demand the highest levels
of safety and productivity with
minimal environmental impact.
For over 100 years and four
generations, Schramm continues
to maximize reliability and value
to its customers in more than 80
countries.
For more information on the
new Schramm T500XD, please
contact your regional professional
by visiting www.schramminc.com/
contact-us
Schramm T500XD Control Room and Operating Floor on factory
dynamic test pad site
Upcoming Events
Offshore Technology Conference
May 6 th - May 9 th
Reliant Arena • Houston, TX
PGWA Summer Meeting
June 14 th
Rock of Springs, PA
Mining World Russia Exhibition
May 14 th - 16 th
Crocus Expo Exhibition Center • Moscow, Russia
South Atlantic Jubilee
June 22 nd - 24 th
Virginia Beach Convention Center • Virginia Beach, VA
IADC Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition
May 16 th
Omni Houston Hotel Westside • Houston, TX
Northern Mines Expo
May 29 th - 30 th
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Moscow International Oil & Gas Exhibition
June 25 th - 26 th
Expocentre • Moscow, Russia
NYIOGA Summer Meeting
June 26 th - 27 th
Peek & Peak Resort & Conference Center • Findley Lake, NY
800 East Virginia Ave • West Chester, PA 19380 USA • Phone: +1 610-696-2500 • Fax: +1 610-696-6950 • www.schramminc.com
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