Rig Hoisting & Rotary Equipment
Traveling Blocks and Hook Blocks
Traveling Blocks and Hook Blocks for movable reeved hoisting assembly carrying the drill string, elevators and other suspended drilling loads, with RFQ fields covering rated load, sheave count and diameter, drilling-line size, groove profile, hook opening and throat, bail and link interfaces, swivel or locking function, overall height and mass, anti-collision and position interfaces, bearing lubrication, side-load limits, design temperature, NDT, proof load, certificate and inspection history.
RFQ selection reference
Reference fields for quotation comparison. Final values must be confirmed in the signed manufacturer datasheet.
| Selection field | Typical input | Typical input | Typical input | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoisting rating | Rated load and reeving arrangement | Sheaves, line and groove profile | — | Match the crown block and drawworks |
| Hook interfaces | — | Hook throat, links, elevators and top-drive bail | Rotation, lock and latch functions | Provide suspended equipment schedule |
| Verification | Proof load and inspection category | — | NDT, certificates and history | State new, remanufactured or replacement scope |
Product scope
Traveling Blocks and Hook Blocks are presented as a quotation-ready equipment family for movable reeved hoisting assembly carrying the drill string, elevators and other suspended drilling loads. This page helps buyers compare technical offers; it does not promise one model, inventory position, load rating or certification. The final manufacturer must confirm the offered equipment against the rig load case, interface drawings, governing standard editions and signed datasheet.
Selection basis
The main inputs are rated load, sheave count and diameter, drilling-line size, groove profile, hook opening and throat, bail and link interfaces, swivel or locking function, overall height and mass, anti-collision and position interfaces, bearing lubrication, side-load limits, design temperature, NDT, proof load, certificate and inspection history. Load-path equipment cannot be selected from appearance alone. State whether the request is for new manufacture, replacement, remanufacture or spare parts, and provide maker, model, serial number, nameplate, service history, latest inspection report and dimensioned interfaces for installed equipment. For new projects, attach the rig arrangement, load summary, tubular program, utilities and environmental design data.
Trade and industry context
The cited UN Comtrade record is a broad machinery or hoisting-category export proxy used only to prioritize internationally traded product families. It is not a drilling-only market size or a shipment claim for this equipment. API references identify common technical and inspection boundaries; they do not prove that an unnamed supplier is licensed, certified, authorized or holding stock.
Documents and inspection
Define signed datasheets, general arrangement and interface drawings, structural or load calculations, material certificates, welding procedures, heat-treatment and NDT reports, dimensional inspection, pressure or functional test, proof-load records where applicable, inspection category, certificate of conformity, operating manual, maintenance plan and recommended spares. Verify the actual manufacturer, facility, certificate scope and standard edition before order release.
RFQ checklist
- •Equipment family, new/replacement scope, quantity and delivery date
- •Rated and operating loads, speed, torque, pressure or power cases
- •Rig, tubular, line, structural and utility interfaces
- •Materials, temperature, corrosion and hazardous-area requirements
- •Inspection history, NDT, testing, traceability and certificates
- •Destination, Incoterm, lifting, packing and transport limits
- •Target unit or package price and acceptable technical alternatives
Upload the nameplate, drawings, load cases, inspection records and project specification with the inquiry. Close every interface and certification deviation before comparing price or releasing the order.
Technical reference trail
These public references support the equipment family and selection context. They do not imply dealership, authorization or a guaranteed order specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information is required to quote Traveling Blocks and Hook Blocks?
Provide rated load, sheave count and diameter, drilling-line size, groove profile, hook opening and throat, bail and link interfaces, swivel or locking function, overall height and mass, anti-collision and position interfaces, bearing lubrication, side-load limits, design temperature, NDT, proof load, certificate and inspection history, quantity, destination, delivery target and required records. Attach nameplates, interface drawings and load cases for replacement equipment.
Are the displayed ratings guaranteed?
No. They are RFQ fields. The final signed datasheet, approved calculations, interface drawings, inspection and test records control the ordered equipment.
Can remanufactured or equivalent equipment be proposed?
Only when the buyer permits it. The offer must identify condition, manufacturer, serial number, inspection history, replaced parts, testing, certification scope and every technical deviation.
Technical and RFQ References
Check common units, standards and purchasing terminology, then build a structured request for this equipment.
Submit RFQ for Traveling Blocks and Hook Blocks
Send product, quantity, specification and destination details so the requirements can be reviewed with potential suppliers.
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