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Hardbanding Solutions by Postle Industries has been a leader in drilling component wear protection for over a decade with our Duraband®NC, Tuffband®NC and Ultraband™NM products. In an effort to keep you current with the latest on Postle products, procedures, application tips and industry changes, we started a monthly newsletter called the HBS Bulletin in March of 2018. We hope you find the content helpful and please feel free to contact us at any time for more information and technical support.
- As costs rise, the feasibility of reusing worn pipe increases. Learn about rebuilding tong spaces on tool joint pins and boxes. Also beware of counterfeit hardbanding!
HBS July 2019.pdf
- Hardbanding Solutions by Postle Industries is a technological leader in the field of hardbanding. Ultraband™ NM (patent pending) offers a 400%-500% improvement in wear resistance. Another innovation, our patented CoolBanding® procedure, will protect your IPC when hardbanding tool joints. Learn more about these technological innovations.
HBS June 2019.pdf
- Re-applying hardbanding over low cost, low performance hardbanding can lead to issues such as lack of fusion, large voids, porosity and spalling. If the tool joint or
work string connection is still a candidate for reapplication we can help. See your options.
HBS May 2019.pdf
- Proper pre-heat and post weld cooling are critical for effective hardbanding. See test results from a study in North Dakota showing the effectiveness of the Postalloy HB Insulator to control the hardband cooling cycle.
HBS-April-2019.pdf
- Magnetic Particle Inspection is just one of the tests that all of Postle's hardbanding wire goes through to ensure that it offers maximum protection of your drill pipe and casing. Learn more about Postle's in house R & D, testing and new product development strategies.
HBS-March-2019.pdf
- Are you getting the real thing?
Duraband has strict quality control standards and is shipped in traceable lots. Insist on genuine Duraband.
HBS-February-2019.pdf
- Postle's commitment to support our products and customers after the sale is unmatched.
Learn about support features that you may not be aware of.
HBS-January-2019.pdf
- Happy New Year From Hardbanding Solutions by Postle Industries
Your feedback can help us better meet your needs.
HBS-December-2018.pdf
- Eliminate the need to remove previous hardbanding.
Learn how much you can save per tool joint connection on hardbanding over the life cycle of your drill pipe.
HBS-November-2018.pdf
- Hardband cracking can stop your drilling project cold.
Non-cracking Duraband®NC and Tuffband®NC are crack-free and in many instances can be applied over previous hardbanding.
HBS-September-2018.pdf
- Understanding Welding Polarity
HBS-August-2018.pdf
- Preheating and Slow Cooling
HBS-July-2018.pdf
- Duraband NC Application Guarantee
HBS-June-2018.pdf
- Policies for the Manufacture and Distribution of Hardbanding Products
HBS-May-2018.pdf
- Duraband Wins Approval For Re-application Over Mstar
HBS-April-2018.pdf
- Extending The Life Of Work String Tubing HBS-March-2018.pdf
