Hydraulic Wireline Valves
Hunting wireline WLVs (wireline valves) are positioned on top of the wellhead, at the base of the lubricator rig up. They are a safety device, to be used in the event of problems when running wireline into a well.
Product summary
Hunting wireline WLVs (wireline valves) are positioned on top of the wellhead, at the base of the lubricator rig up. They are a safety device, to be used in the event of problems when running wireline into a well.
Hunting manufacture different ranges of hydraulic WLV's, all with monoblock bodies and are available to suit standard or H2S service.
Extreme cold weather options can be requested. The Hunting supplied WLV's are briefly described below:
Compact
The Hunting Compact range was designed to offer low weight and better serviceability with fewer parts. These are available in bore sizes 3" and 4-1/16" with working pressures up to 15,000 psi.
Conventional
This range covers 5-1/8" through to 9" wireline valves with working pressures up to 15,000 psi.
Ezi-Close
Available with bore sizes from 3" through to 9" with working pressures up to 15,000 psi. Developed to meet changing industry needs. See feature page for detailed description.
Hunting wireline valves are available fitted with all standard industry quick unions or flange/hub connections. WLV's can be requested with mixed connections.
Features
Ram position indicator rods
Hydraulic cylinder support rods
Non-rising manual stems
Xylan coated ram bores
Can be supplied with flange/hub or quick union connections
Inconel inlays available
Benefits
External indication of the ram position
Reduced manual handling when accessing the rams
Stems stay inside the cylinder reducing damage potential
Bore protection against corrosion
Connection best suited to client needs
Ultimate protection in volatile well conditions