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tion evaluation to provide an accurate assessment of the wellbore position at all times. The system has been used in offshore and onshore operations to drill hole sizes ranging from 8⅜ to 17½ in. In its first extensive application, six com-plete build sections were drilled from vertical to horizontal, including con-sistent dogleg capability up to 8°/100 ft with reserved deflection capacity to reach 10°/100 ft. ◗ For additional information, visit www.Halliburton.com/ Geo-PilotEDLSystem. in a fluid bath for a long service life. Pressure equalization on the primary seal ensures effective leakless sealing. A modified mounting procedure helps eliminate premature internal drive-head wear. JPT ◗ For additional information, visit www.rmenergy.com. “Hey, I need a Leakless Stuffing Box Robbins & Myers Energy Services Group has developed its Moyno EF (Environ-mentally Friendly) Leakless stuffing box (Fig. 8) that is designed to prevent risks associated with unwanted environ-mental issues caused by leaking stuffing boxes. The unit uses a simplified clamp-ing system for use in a new installation or for retrofitting an existing installa-tion. The stuffing box is adaptable to most electric or hydraulic drive heads for versatility in preventing unnec-essary fluid leakage at the wellsite. It also is designed to provide increased bearing support for enhanced stabil-ity and to eliminate premature inter-nal drive-head wear. The design has a floating primary seal that is isolated fish tail bit with smaller wings.” H Early TIW customer I When TIW first opened for business in 1917, customer needs were different, but the way we fulfill those needs remains the same. Whether it was yesterday’s Fish Tail Bit or today’s X-PAK Expandable Liner Hanger, then and now, TIW delivers what you need. JUST WHAT YOU NEED 1917 2012 1 95 YEARS OF SERVICE 713-729-2110 • TIWtools.com Fig. 8—Moyno EF Leakless stuffing box. JPT • JUNE 2012 27