Downhole Tool Division

Buffalo Inspection Services initiated its Downhole Tool Division in March of 2023. Buffalo Inspection Services Downhole Tool Division technicians are CGSB/SNT-TC-1A certified and are equipped with the industry’s best inspection tools to inspect drilling tools, mud motor components, and drilling rig equipment.

Our technicians will exceed the client’s expectations inspecting drilling tools and equipment to regulatory requirements: TH Hill DS-1, API RPG7G-2, or Customer Specifications. With safety, quality, and the environment at the forefront, our technicians provide clients with the critical information required to keep their assets operational.

Our technicians are certified through the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) as well as The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT SNT-TC-1A) in Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant, and Ultrasonic Inspection methods. To obtain certification the technicians must have a minimum of 525 hours of qualified work experience along with a minimum of 40 hours of vocational training. They must then pass a written and practical examination from CGSB as well as a SNT-TC-1A specific to Buffalo Inspection Services. To ensure competency, technicians must renew their certifications every five years.

Through industry research and experience, Buffalo prioritizes investment in quality tools to ensure our technicians are getting the best results possible in a timely manner. Across the spectrum of inspection services provided by Buffalo, our technicians are outfitted with the right equipment to ensure the inspections are carried out to the highest industry standards. To ensure our equipment is functioning to the highest of standards, our equipment is sent to our qualified third-party suppliers every six months for calibrations and repairs. 

 When inspecting Downhole tools, also known as Bottomhole Assemblies (BHA), the tools are inspected to one of three standards. TH Hill DS-1, API RPG7G-2, or Customer Specifications. These standards set out the procedures to be followed when conducting magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection to detect crack-type indications. A visual inspection is also conducted to check for washing, pitting, and eccentric wear on the bodies and threads of the tools. The methodology of the inspection procedures is taking specific measurements in certain locations on each tool. These measurements are then double-checked against the allowable minimum requirements and can be reassessed to allow for continuous monitoring of the assets.

The Downhole Tool Division deploys the top safety equipment to ensure the protection of their employees and the public. Across all facets of personal protective equipment, equipment safeguards, and sanitary materials, we are committed to ensuring the safety of our workers, the public, and the environment. When preparing for inspections, we often need to clean off production oil and tar residue from the parts. To achieve this, we source industry leading eco-friendly cleaning products to ensure the parts are ready for inspection without compromising our commitment to the environment.

With the best tools and years of experience, the Downhole Tool Division

delivers the information needed to ensure our clients can keep their tools running.