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Wireline

Wireline and Slickline Cables

Our compact, high–strength-to-weight cables are designed to meet the mechanical and operational demands of wireline and slickline deployment. Built to withstand high line tension, repeated cycling, and bending fatigue, they deliver reliable performance in harsh downhole environments. Available in purely electrical or hybrid configurations with optical fibers, they support high-speed data transmission, distributed sensing, or power delivery. Customizable conductor, fiber, and material options allow each cable to be tailored to specific operational needs, ensuring durability, efficiency, and consistent performance throughout its service life.

 

Core Functionalities

Well Maintenance

Well Intervention

Well Logging & Diagnostics

Valve & Flow Control

Perforation Services

Fishing Operations

Plug & Seal Installation

Downhole Tool Deployment

Products for Wireline & Slickline

Our cables for wireline and slickline are manufactured to customer specifications.
Below are just a few examples to demonstrate our production capabilities.

Single Layer FIMT

Small sized FIMT for integration into Wireline cables. Freely chooseable fiber amount type with or without thixotropic gel filling.

Thick Wall FIMT

FIMT with thick wall for high crush resistance. Freely selectable dimensions, steel grades and fiber count and type.

Multi layer FIMT

FIMT with up to 4 layers for highest crush resistance. Freely selectable dimensions, steel grades and fiber count and type.

0.157″ TEC

Tubing encased fiber in 0.157″ and gel filling. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and up to 300°C temp rating.

0.181″ TEC Standard

Monoconductor with AWG18/7, high breaking strength and temperature rating of 200°C. Optimized for high data bandwidth.

0.181″ TEC Rugged

Monoconductor with AWG16/1 with high breaking strength and great conductor protection. Optimized for high temp. applications up to 260°C.

0.25″ TEC

Monoconductor cable in 0.25″ with extra high breaking strength. Conductor with FEP insulation in AWG16/1 or AWG18/7, 1000Vdc and 200°C temperature rating.

0.157″ TEF

Tubing encased fiber in 0.157″ and gel filling. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and up to 300°C temp rating.

0.157″ TEF Polymer

Tubing encased fiber in 0.157″ with additional FIMT and poylmer belt. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and up to 260°C temp rating.

0.181″ TEF Stranding

Tubing encased fiber in 0.181″ with higher tensile strength. Up to 8 SMF and/or MMF and up to 300°C temp rating.

0.25″ TEF

Tubing encased fiber in 0.250″ with highest tensile strength. Up to 4 SMF and/or MMF and up to 300°C temp rating.

0.157″ Hybrid cable

Hybrid cable in 0.157″ with up to 4 fibers and Copper conductor in AWG18/1, 900Vdc and temperature rating of 200°C.

0.181″ Hybrid cable

Hybrid cable in 0.181″ with up to 4 fibers and Copper conductor in AWG18/1, 1000Vdc and temperature rating of 200°C.

0.25″ Hybrid cable

Hybrid cable in 0.25″ with highest tensile strength. Conductor with FEP insulation in AWG16/1 or AWG18/7, 1000Vdc and 200°C temperature rating.
Parameters
Temperature Rating

+ 90 °C
+ 125 °C
+ 140 °C
+ 200 °C

+ 194 °F
+ 257 °F
+ 284 °F
+ 392 °F

Maximum Rated Design Tension

4 – 10 kN

900 – 2250 lbf

Crush Resistance

1 kN / cm

571 lb / in
Cable Diameter

4.5 – 12.7 mm

0.157 – 0.472

Minimum bending radius

x 20D

x 20D

Frequently Asked Questions

Well Intervention involves various techniques aimed at managing and enhancing well performance. Common methods include Slickline, Coiled Tubing, and Hydraulic Workover. These techniques are used for tasks like scale removal, artificial lift, well stimulations, and addressing mechanical failures. The goal is to maximize production efficiency and extend the life of the well.

Slickline is a thin cable used for deploying tools and equipment down into an oil or gas well for various tasks, including well diagnostics, plugging, pressure and temperature measurement, and sampling. It’s essential for routine maintenance and data gathering to ensure efficient well operations.

Coiled Tubing (CT) is a continuous length of steel or composite tubing used for interventions in oil and gas wells. Unlike Slickline, which is non-rigid, Coiled Tubing can pump fluids into the well and is capable of rotary drilling actions. CT is used for more complex operations such as drilling, fracturing, and scale removal due to its ability to apply hydraulic power.

FIMTs are designed with materials specifically chosen for their corrosion resistance to environments containing hydrogen sulfide. The metal tubes, often made from stainless steel or specially alloyed materials, provide excellent protection for the optical fibers against the harsh chemical interactions found in sour environments.

Yes, we offer customization options for FIMTs to match the specific requirements of operations in sour environments. This includes selecting the most appropriate corrosion-resistant materials and designing the FIMTs to meet the particular challenges of each application.

For applications in sour environments, FIMTs typically utilize corrosion-resistant alloys such as stainless steel 316L, Alloy 825, or Alloy 625. These materials are known for their high resistance to a wide range of corrosive conditions, including those found in sour oil and gas fields.

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