Dealing with Holiday Stress in the Workplace

Holiday Stress in the Workplace The upcoming holidays are a joyful season, a time filled with family, friends, and happiness. However, the holidays are often stressful for many people and can make dealing with holiday stress in the workplace difficult. In a recent Consumer Reports survey, 90% of the Americans polled stated that at least one thing causes them stress during the holiday seaso ...

How to Replace Seals on 4:1 Debooster

The 1502 4:1 gauge protector debooster (CWDB4X) is fitted with seals that assist the gauge protector in sensing and transmitting pressure to a hydraulic pressure gauge. When the seals becomes worn or damaged they will need to be replaced.  Using a replacement seal…

How to Replace the Seals in a 1:1 Piston Separator Gauge Protector

How to Replace the Seals in a 1:1 Piston Separator

The 1:1 piston separator gauge protector (CD136) is fitted with seals that assist the gauge protector in sensing and transmitting pressure to a hydraulic pressure gauge. When the seals becomes worn or damaged, they will need to be replaced.  Using a replacement…

Hey! What did you say? Or, Why You Should Wear Hearing Protection at Work

 Why You Should Protect Your Hearing at Work

You probably take your hearing for granted; in fact, most people do, until they start having difficulty understanding common, everyday conversations with friends and/or loved ones. As we age, losing some hearing is a natural process, and you can lose more than necessary if you don’t protect your hearing. Read more | Sep 25, 2018

50 Fun Things to Do in Houston during OTC’s 50th Show

OTC Houston turns 50 this year --fifty years of exhibitors showing new products, fifty years of sharing industry ideas, and fifty years of innovation. Now, it may take you several days to walk one of the largest shows in the industry, but we thought you might like a list of 50 fun things to do while in Houston. After all, all work and no play….

 

How to Change a Gauge Protector Rubber Cup Diaphragm

Regular maintenance of gauge protectors is essential to keeping them sensing pressure properly. The CD200 rubber cup senses this pressure and protects sensitive gauge internals from harsh drilling fluids. With regular maintenance, this gauge protector will provide years of worry-free service in the field. When it's time to replace the rubber cup diaphragm, follow…

Why You Need to Wear Steel Toe Shoes at Work

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How to Replace Dampener Seals on a UMG

Crown's Flange UMG's will withstand the harshest industry conditions, and with regular maintenance they will last for years. It is important to follow a regular maintenance schedule where the diaphragm cup, and o-ring seals are checked for nicks, cuts or tears. If these all important items do wear, they can affect the gauge's accuracy.…

How to Recharge a UMG with Red Hydraulic Fluid

A Crown Unitized Mud Gauge is designed to be used right out of the box and to provide years of worry-free service. With a regular, routine maintenance schedule, a Unitized mud gauge will withstand the harshest oilfield environment. If there is a loss of fluid, Crown's UMG will need to be recharged, and it is an easy matter to do so…

How to Replace a Rubber Diaphragm in Flange Standpipe Gauge

Crown gauges are built to last. So, when it's time for routine maintenance or when a rubber cup blows, knowing how to replace on is very important for proper pressure management.

How to Wear a Hardhat

Are You Wearing Your Hard Hat the Right Way? A hard hat may be a pain to wear for many of you, but we have to wear them in hazardous workplace environments. Yes, you may think it’s too hot to wear or that it’s a nuisance because it feels like it’s about to fall off, but it’s a very necessary part of your protective equipment. After all, righands wear them, toolpushers wear them, technicians wear ...

How Does an Electronic Pump Stroke Counter Work?

Electronic Pump Stroke Counters are a vital part to any drilling rig operation. When a mud pump is in operation, the driller must know how much mud is flowing down hole in order to keep the operation running at peak efficiency. Pump stroke counters assist the driller by measuring the mud pump’s strokes per minute and total strokes. So, how does a pump stroke counter tally the mud pump’s strokes

Watch Your Step! Avoid Tripping, Slipping and Falling

Watch Your Step! Avoid Slipping, Tripping and Falling Did you know that slipping, tripping and falling in the workplace often occur performing the most simple of tasks, like walking or climbing a ladder? According to the US Department of Labor, one of the most frequently reported injuries are from slipping, trips, or falls. Seventeen percent of those reported result in disabling, occupational inju ...

Hydraulic Hose Safety Tips

Hydraulic Hose Safety Tips Hydraulic hoses are designed not to leak, but unfortunately, with normal wear and tear, they might. The best what to prevent a leak is with regular inspections and maintenance. So how do you keep yourself safe around hydraulic hoses? Read more to discover how to keep yourself safe when using hydraulic hoses.Why Use Hydraulic Hoses to Measure ...

Heat Illness Symptoms and Prevention

Is It Hot Out There? Or, Is it Just Me? For us in South Louisiana, it’s the height of summer. And, with that comes high temperatures, high humidity and the potential for heat illness. To keep you safe in the heat of summer, here’s a list of heat illness symptoms and prevention tips. What is Heat Illness? The body will normally cool itself by sweating. During the summertime or in work condi ...

Box Mount or Panel Mount Pressure Gauge - Which is Right for You?

Box Mount or Panel Mount Pressure Gauge — Which Is Right for You? Crown gauges come in two configurations, box mount or panel mount. Each one has its benefits to produce the most accurate pressure readings for your application. But knowing which is best for your application and/or which one you are currently using is very important for several reasons. What’s the Difference? Box Moun ...

How to Recharge a Pump Pressure System

How to Recharge a Pump Pressure System Crown Pressure Systems require very little maintenance, and the systems are accurate +/- 2%. Each system consists of a 6″ gauge (CG602-CG603 Series) , gauge protector (gauge saver, 1:1 piston separator, 4:1 debooster), and hydraulic hose. All Crown systems are pre-charged with fluid and ready to use, and all the operator needs to do is install the sy ...

Four Steps to Routine Pump Pressure System Inspection

Four Steps to Routine Pump Pressure System Inspection Crown Pump Pressure Systems are built to provide years of trouble-free service with little to no maintenance. A schedule for routine pump pressure inspections will ensure that these work horses of the industry provide the most accurate readings with minimum downtime. It is recommended, that maintenance personnel establish and follow a regular ...

What is a Wireline/Slickline Weight Indicator?

What is a Wireline/Slickline Weight Indicator? A slickline weight indicator, also known as a wireline weight indicator, performs a vital function in all wireline/slickline operations. In order for a well workover, intervention, or completion operation to run smoothly, the operator uses a slickline weight indicator gauge to monitor the tension on the line during the entire operation from s ...

5 Reasons a Flange UMG is More Durable Than a Threaded One

Flange Unitized Mud Gauge, Safe and Reliable Crown’s redesigned flange UMG, or unitized mud gauge, is more durable than the traditional threaded UMG. Here’s why. 1. Eight Flange UMG Threads Are Better Than One. Eight mounting holes offer 8 threads to hold the gauge securely to the pipe instead of just the one on a threaded UMG. When threading on a UMG wears, the gauge may cause a saf ...

Selecting the Best Hydraulic Pessure Sensor

Gauge savers, piston separators, and 4:1 deboosters all protect hydraulic gauges from drilling fluids and debris, but they do so in different ways. Although Crown offers a complete line of hydraulic pressure sensors, knowing the best one for your drilling application will protect your hydraulic gauge and ensure that it provides the most accurate reading possible. What Is a Diaphragm Protector? A d ...

Selecting the Right Tong Gauge

Tong Line Pull Gauges and Tong Torque Gauges both tell the operator the amount of torque being applied to oilfield tongs; however, they perform this necessary task differently. Although they both measure the force applied to the pipe in make up and break out situations, how they measure this force is what makes these two gauges different. Knowing which tong gauge will work best for your applicat ...

Titan Deadline Anchors are Titan Tough

Hercules is a registered trademark of Quadco, Inc. Crown Oilfield Instrumentation is not affiliated with Hercules or Quadco INC. TITAN DEADLINE ANCHOR & TITAN DRILLLINE ANCHOR are registered trademarks of Crown Energy Services, Incorporated.Crown Oilfield Instrumentation is an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated in any way with any of the OEMs identified on this page. The use of OEM ...

Diaphragmn Protectors for Pressure Gauges Help to Shield Gauge for Longer Life

Drilling fluids have a high viscosity and flow under a great amount of pressure. During any downhole operation, it is important to ensure that drilling fluid pressure is measured properly so that the rig will produce the highest yield possible. However, if any debris in the hydraulic line interacts with the gauge, it can affect the way the gauge functions, causing inaccurate readings. Using a di ...

What is a Pad Type Weight Indicator?

What is a Pad Type Weight Indicator Weight indicators are essential to oilfield drilling operations in that they help drillers determine the weight on the surface and downhole. From initial drilling to production to maintenance, every time tools are downhole, the operator needs to know the hook load’s weight. When hook load is not properly maintained and monitored, a variety of problems on ...

Drilling Measurement Tools Make Life Easier

How Drilling Instruments by Crown Oilfield Instrumentation Make Life Easier Crown Oilfield Instrumentation Serving the Oilfield industry and Gulf Coast for over 35 years strong. Crown Oilfield Instrumentation is a company based in Louisiana that specializes in the manufacturing and servicing of oilfield instruments. Crown Oilfield Instrumentation has been serving the oil and gas industry with the ...

Circular Chart Recorders for Workers Who Need to Measure Two Things at Once

Benefits of Using a Crown Circular Chart Recorder Crown Oilfield Instrumentation’s 12″ circular chart recorders are built to operate in the some of the most rugged conditions in the oilfield. Our circular chart recorders are 100% dependable and are available in numerous configurations. Our chart recorders can be used to measure and record pressure, and differential pressure in a varie ...

What are Wireline Weight Indicators

What are Wireline Weight Indicators? Wireline Weight Indicator – Crown Drilling Instruments Wireline Weight Indicators are designed to be durable, user-friendly and low maintenance. Operated using hydraulics, Crown wireline weight indicators protect your downhole tools and give accurate reading to ensure proper weight on bit.Crown wireline weight indicators can be used on wireline service ...

What you Need to Know About Drilling Instruments

Crown Drilling Instruments Crown Oilfield Instrumentation doesn’t only make Single Pointer Pressure Gauges and Tong Ling Pull Gauges. Our line of products include a variety of analog and digital drilling instrumentation. Crown designs and develops products to suit a variety of measurement applications. Whether you are measuring torque, pressure or weight, Crown has the right system for you ...

Everything to Know About Titan Deadline Anchors

Everything You Need to Know About TITAN Deadline Anchors CROWN’s TITAN deadline anchors are the most durable drill line anchor on the market. How do we know? After researching other deadline anchors, we, at Crown, soon realized that the only way we could ensure that our customers had the most dependable, reliable, and durable anchor on the market was to build one ourselves. Titan deadlin ...

Single Pointer Pressure Gauge System

Single Pointer Pressure Gauge Crown gauges provide quick, accurate check of mud pump operation. Crown Oilfield Instrumentation’s Single Pointer Pressure Gauge systems monitor mud pump operations to accurately and efficiently detect potential problems with drilling fluids. This 6” gauge has proven itself to be the most cost effective way to monitor pressure. Because of its durability and rel ...