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About us
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Good people doing great work
In our day to day activities we subscribe to these golden rules: Work smart Always strive for ‘right first time’. Use the correct tools, be resourceful and open to new ways of working. Work
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RigQuip celebrates 15 years
Equipment service firm, RigQuip, celebrates 15 years after growing from a small, privately owned Aberdeen business to a firm with multiple global locations servicing clients across the world
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We take pride in our work and provide a comprehensive warranty on all of our products and services.
We offer solid technical solutions at fair prices. We’re obsessed with quality and are the world’s first API Q2 certified drilling equipment service organisation. We are a trusted technical
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Global facilities and features
World class global Facilities Features - Shot blasting - Non-destructive testing - Major machining - Fabrication - Welding & heat treatment - Painting & special coatings - Pressure testing C
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Finance your equipment or complete rig package
Competitive finance packages Finance up to m Low interest rates – currently 3.4% over LIBOR Borrow up to 85% Finance over up to five years Simple, streamlined arrangement process Partners
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Wheel tractor-scrapers for earthmoving applications
Wheel tractor-scrapers are also used in earthmoving operations. This piece of heavy equipment consists of a rear hopper which can move vertically, with a sharp edge for flattening a surface.
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Manufacturing & repair services across the complete drilling package
Turnkey manufacturing & repair services across the complete drilling package RigQuip supports its clients with new equipment manufacture and critical equipment repairs during maintenance. As
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Inspection, Repair & Maintenance (IRM)
Single point accountability for your complete maintenance programme. Whether you’re planning a periodic rig survey, pre-modification inspection, specific equipment inspections or a complete
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Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC)
Complete drilling facility package management by drilling equipment experts RigQuip provides complete Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) services for new builds an
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New build drilling facility Rig design
W e provide complete engineering design services for new build drilling rigs. We support our clients with deep technical knowledge through the drilling facilities engineering phase and take
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24 hour drilling equipment technical support
24 hour drilling equipment technical support RigQuip supports its customers around the world with drilling equipment troubleshooting every day. We’re available around the clock and ready to
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Tier 3 Diesel Engine This technology injects DEF into the diesel engine exhaust system
Tier 3 Diesel Engine This technology injects DEF into the diesel engine exhaust system to achieve the necessary emission reduction by breaking down particulate matter and nitrogen oxide. The
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Multi-functional track mounted water well drilling rig is a efficient,multi-function full hydraulic water well drilling rig
Multi-functional track mounted water well drilling rig is a efficient,multi-function full hydraulic water well drilling rig. It is high efficiency because of having a larger torque of the tu
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Hoisting Equipment lift. It is powered one of three ways and is used with a number of attachments to facilitate load lift
Hoisting equipment provides a variety of benefits: Customizable – Hoisting equipment can be customized with below the hook attachments, end effectors or specialized tooling to handle a diver
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High quality valve and actuator products for today’s diversified market place.
We provide a wide range of high quality valve and actuator products for today's diversified market place. Our beginning approach was to start from the ground up and design a valve and actuat
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Elgin Separation Solutions offers innovative turn-key solutions in design
Elgin Separation Solutions offers innovative turn-key solutions in design, manufacture and service of Natural Resource Recycling, Product Classification, Dewatering, Fluid Recovery, Waste Ma
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Your pipe racking system maintenance partner
Pipe racking system maintenance can often be some of the most challenging on a rig. RigQuip supports with expert inspection, repair and service. Our experience, proprietary work instructions
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Travelling equipment inspection, repair and service in accordance with API RP-8B
Your travelling equipment is the lynch pin of your primary load path. Proper maintenance involves carrying out regular inspection – Category I, Category II, Category III & Category IV. RigQu
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Top drive inspection, repair and service in accordance with API RP-7G and API RP-8B
Whether it’s old or new, we keep your top drive online – providing inspections, repair and servicing. Our experienced team supports you in the field, troubleshooting and responding to rig do
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Revolutionary drilling equipment condition monitoring
Our condition monitoring and diagnosis system is an asset management tool that keeps watch over your drilling equipment, maximising performance and up time. Unique monitoring technologies an
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Pressure control equipment inspection, repair and remanufacture
We are experts in inspection, repair and remanufacture of pressure control equipment to original manufacturer specifications. This includes to the latest API 16AR standard which specifies re
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Mud pump inspection, repair and service in compliance with API 7K
We keep your mud pumps running in first class condition – providing onsite inspections, repairs and complete overhaul as well as all associated parts. Periodically we’ll inspect for wear, cr
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Jacking equipment inspection, repair and service
We provide life cycle support for most major brands of jacking & skidding system. Our extensive engineering experience allows us to take a practical, risk based approach in compliance with y
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Fit for purpose iron roughneck maintenance
Fit for purpose iron roughneck maintenance. Your iron roughneck lives a tough life. When it’s time for maintenance RigQuip provides expert support. We support our clients with on site inspec
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Field Service- Expert drilling equipment and offshore construction field support
We are your drilling equipment field service partner and your competitive advantage. We carry out expert drilling equipment inspections, repairs and full five yearly service and recertificat
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Drawworks inspection, repair, service in compliance with API 7K & API 7L
W e are your drawworks technical authority and certifying body. We provide onsite inspections, repairs and full five yearly service and recertification as well as all associated parts. We al
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XTC Series Converged Packet-Optical Platforms
Superior Optical Performance from Metro Core to Submarine The XTC Series delivers converged packet, OTN, and WDM for metro core, regional, long-haul, and submarine applications. It features
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XT Series Compact Applicance
Industry-leading Performance in a Compact Open Networking Package The XT Series of compact, open, and disaggregated platforms, powered by Gric’s fourth-generation Infinite Capacity Engine (I
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Submarine Networks- Industry-leading performance
The submarine networks that underpin our globally connected communications and entertainment networks are now capable of delivering colossal levels of bandwidth over huge distances. The late
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GX Series- Compact Modular Platform
The industry’s most flexible open compact modular solution, configurable as a transponder, switchponder, and OLS in one chassis. With 300-mm and 600-mm chassis, the GX Series can be optimize
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7300 Series Multi-Haul Transport Platform
T he SDN-ready Coherent Optimized Transport System The Gric 7300 Series Multi-Haul Transport Platform is a software-defined networking (SDN)-ready coherent optical transport system. Supporti
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