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Service Rig Design, Free-Stand Service Rig

What is a Free Stand Service Rig and How Does it Work?

Service rigs, otherwise known as workover rigs, have changed dramatically over the past few years. Previously known as “guyed rigs”, traditional service rigs would feature load transmitting cables that went from the top of a derrick to the ground in order to stabilize a rig Read more →

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API 4F, Service Rig Design, Workover Rig Design

Service Rig Stability: Wind Loads Vs Weight Limits

As we mentioned before, the 4th edition of API 4F has increased the wind loading requirements for service rigs. As well, with road bans becoming more and more costly for rig operators, there is an increased need for lighter rigs to meet reduced road weights… Read more →

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Pre-Engineered Service Rig (Workover Rig) Retrofit Packages for Your Fabrication Shop

When upgrading, retrofitting, or refurbishing a tired service rig (workover rig), components that are often due for an upgrade include the power train, hydraulic system, suspension, brakes, cab steering, right angle drive and accumulator, and drawworks. Sometimes an entire free- stand package is required along with Level IV Certification… Read more →

Sparta Engineering Service Rig Pump Truck Manifold

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Pump Truck, Service Rig Design, Design Engineering

Service Rig Pump Truck Manifolds: Comparing Three Styles

The pump truck manifold is the series of valving and piping that allows control of the pressurized fluid from the triplex pump on a pump truck. I will be focusing primarily on the service rig pump truck for now. Read more →

Truck-Mounted vs Carrier-Mounted Service Rig

Truck-Mounted vs Traditional Carrier-Mounted Service and Workover Rigs

If you are evaluating the pros and cons of a truck-mounted service rig versus a traditional carrier-mounted rig, you should consider the characteristics of each option carefully. Truck-mounted rigs offer many advantages over the more traditional carrier-mounted style, however, there are some disadvantages to consider. Often in business you see manufacturers producing similar products, standardized sizes, lengths and shapes… Read more →

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API 4F, QT 100, Service Rig Design, High Tensile Steel, Workover Rig Design

Designing a Free Stand Service Rig (Workover Rig)

The Sparta Free Stand Service Rig (Workover Rig) boasts one of the quickest deployment times in the industry and includes a hydraulically driven folding beam that retracts and folds up for transport… Read more →

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Custom Equipment, Service Rig (Workover Rig) Packages
QT 100, Service Rig Design, Steel Mast, High Tensile Steel, Workover Rig Design

Designing a High Tensile Steel Mast

At the heart of the Sparta Service Rig (Workover Rig) is the unique plate steel mast made from QT 100 high tensile steel. Light-weight, strong, and using less materials, the Sparta Mast is unmatched in the industry. Read more →

Double Service Rig FAST API 4F 4TH Edition

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API 4F, Service Rig Design, 4F Mast Design, Steel Mast, Workover Rig Design

API 4F: 3rd Edition Vs 4th Edition

API Standards are generally reviewed at least every 5 years and API 4F is no exception. In the 4th edition, there are several key updates affecting the design of service rigs (workover rigs). Read more →

Service Rig Design Archives - Sparta Engineering

What is a Free Stand Service Rig and How Does it Work?

Service Rig Stability: Wind Loads Vs Weight Limits

Pre-Engineered Service Rig (Workover Rig) Retrofit Packages for Your Fabrication Shop

Service Rig Pump Truck Manifolds: Comparing Three Styles

Truck-Mounted vs Traditional Carrier-Mounted Service and Workover Rigs

Designing a Free Stand Service Rig (Workover Rig)

Designing a High Tensile Steel Mast

API 4F: 3rd Edition Vs 4th Edition

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