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Why Oilfield Equipment Depends on the Small Stuff More Than You Think Drilling operations are often associated with the loud and massive machines—the drilling rigs, hoists, and engines—at least, that is what most people visualize. And certainly, these machines are the mainstay of the whole operation, meaning that if the rigs, hoists, and engines were not there, there would be no movement, drilling, or any work done at all. But here’s the part a lot of outsiders miss: the real efficiency of a drilling site often comes down to the smaller components. The pieces that don’t get headlines. The parts crews burn through every single day. That’s where drilling expendables come in. Oilfield Equipment: Built for Tough, Constant Work Oilfield environments don’t forgive mistakes. Equipment has to deal with pressure, heat, mud, vibration, and nonstop movement. Rigs, power tongs, elevators, slips, handling tools—everything is designed to keep pipe moving safely and consistently. A few things matter...