American Block is a recognized global leader in the design and
manufacturing of oilfield and marine equipment. Established in 1979 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, we manufacture, supply and support a wide range of drilling equipment.
Our product line includes traveling blocks, rotary tables, swivels, mud pumps, flow-line equipment, and other oil field expendables. Our repair division offers turnkey repair, refurbishment, and field repair services, for a wide range of drilling equipment. Our goal is to improve the existing design and manufacturing processes, in order to reduce cost and better serve our customers.
TRAVELING BLOCKS
- Sizes: 200 tons to 1500 tons
- Compact and streamlined design
- Designed to easily integrate with Top Drives
DRILLING HOOKS
- Sizes: 200 tons to 750 tons
- 8 position swivel lock allowing for 360 degree rotation of hook
- Manufactured and designed in accordance with API standards
- Available with hydraulic snubber (optional)
SWIVELS
- 150 Tons to 750 tons
- Manufactured for conventional or top drive drilling
- Forged alloy bail
- Quick change washpipe is standard
SHEAVES
- Sizes: 24" to 120", grooved to customer specifications
- Custom design sheaves to exact requirements
- ABS and or DNV approval upon request
- Available with bearings, seals, snap rings or bushings
RELIEF VALVES
- Range from 2" to 3" in size
- Type B,C CH, and RX
- Up to 8000 PSI cold working pressure
- Replacement parts
MANIFOLD FITTINGS
- Sizes: 2" to 6"
- Types: cross, tee, 90°, 45° and gooseneck
- Forged fitting rated for 15000 PSI
- Cast fittings rated for 7500 PSI
- All cast fittings hydrostatic tested
HAMMER UNIONS
- Unions range in size from 1" to 12"
- Up to 22,500 psi cold working pressure
- Unions for spark free environments and fuel handling services
- Unions are interchangeable with other brand manufacturers
SWIVEL JOINTS
- Swivel range in size from 1" to 4"
- Joints can handle pressure up to 15,000 PSI for standard service
- Swivel joints have dual purpose packing
- Bearings are precision-hardened, ensuring long bearing life
C & C HOSES
- Hoses range in size from 1" to 4"
- Up to 15,000 PSI cold working-pressure
- Available in different styles of swivels depending on application, H25 available
INTEGRAL FITTING & PUP JOINTS
- Fitting range in size from 2" to 3" pressure 15,000 STD
- Available in designs for both standard and H2S service
- Forged from alloy steel, using one-piece construction
- Selection: Tees, Crosses, Y's, Blocks, Elbows and Long Radius
PLUG VALVES
- Range in size 1" to 3"
- Up to 15,000 PSI cold working-pressure
- Forged body
- Actuation Options: Manual, Hydraulic, Handwheel
RING GASKETS
- Type: R, RX, BX, or RBX; Oval or Octagonal
- Stainless steel, low carbon steel, soft iron, and molybdenum
Features
Professional welders for tough conditions
- Robust, built for heavy environmental conditions.
- Adiustable Hot Start and Arc Force allow a smooth start/restart of the electrode and prevent sticking of the electrode in the weld pool.
- Fully featured and user friendly control panel with digital display allows precise setting of welding current.
- Soft and Crisp mode: multiple arc modes for different electrode types.
- Auto Adaptive Arc force: standard in Soft and Crisp modes the automatic variable Arc Force operates when required.
- Features "Lift TIG" with no tungsten contamination.
- Maximum output of 270A and 400A allows the use of 5.0 mm (27090 and 6.3mm (400S4 electrodes.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Item Number | Primary Voltage (50-60Hz) | Current Range (A) | Rated Output | Fuse Size (A)(Slow) | Weight(kg) | Dimensions HxWxD (mm) | Protection/Insulation Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invertec® 270SX | K12040-1 | 400V/3Ph | 5-270 | 270A/30.8V/35% 200A/28V/100% | 20 | 23.6 | 389 x 247 x 502 | IP23 / H |
| Invertec® 400SX | K12042-1 | 400V/3Ph | 5-400 | 400A/36V/35% 300A/32V/100% | 30 | 36 | 455 x 301x 632 | IP23 / H |
