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Pathfinder

Pathfinder

Carbon-fibre universal hole finder with integrated flex joint and swivel — navigates any step ledge height.

PathFinder

Description

General Purpose guide designed to work in all deviations Environments.

The Pathfinder body is manufactured from carbon fiber composite allowing for feather-light weight and steel type strength.

The hole-finder has an integrated flex joint and swivel at the top, allowing it to rotate and twist as required to follow well path.

Robust design with minimal maintenance requirements

Applications

  • Ability to navigate any step ledge height.
  • Effective in vertical or deviated holes.
  • Suitable for small and large hole sizes
  • Helps tool run over cuttings and other low side obstructions.
  • Wide range tool Combinability
Pathfinder universal hole finder

Specifications

Technical Specifications
ModelPathFinder
Weight51 lbs
Length102”
Volume0.3ft3
Min. Hole size5-¾”
Max. Hole size22”
Temperature rating350°F
Pressure rating130,000 psi
OD4-½”
Flex Joint6 deg
  1. 1For threaded style connections pressure rating is 20,000psi
Materials
MandrelCarbon Fibre
Other Components:17-4 PH SS
SWL for fishing, Tensile14,000lbs @25°C - 6,000lbs @177°C
Compressive Strength13,500lbs @25°C - 6,000lbs @177°C
Fastenings304 stainless Steel Cap screws -1/4”x3/16”
SWL, Shear set screws8,500 lbs
ConnectionHalliburton J-Latch, Baker Hughes WTS, SLB Threaded ring

Other models in this family

All Guides & Holefinders
ModelHole sizeTempWeight
PathFinder HT, PathFinder HT (Titanium)

Pathfinder HT

5-3/4″ – 22″400°F77 lbs
AHFC

Adjustable Angle Guide AHFC

5″ +400°F36 lbs
HF6-AIT/ZAIT, HF4-AIT/ZAIT

Fixed Angle Guide for AIT & ZAIT

5-5/8″ +350°F9 lbs
SHF-AIT

Fixed Angle Guide SHF-AIT

5-1/2″ – 8-1/2″350°F10 lbs
HF12-QAIT, HF9-QAIT

Fixed Angle Guide QAIT

5-5/8″ +400°F6 lbs
HF5-FMI, HF4-FMI

Fixed Angle Guide FMI

5-5/8″ +350°F5.5 lbs
SHF-FMI

Fixed Angle Guide SHF-FMI

5-5/8″ – 8-1/2″400°F2.2 lbs
HF8-MSCT

Fixed Angle Guide HF8-MSCT

8-1/2″ +400°F15 lbs
HF6-MDT

Fixed Angle Guide HF6-MDT

7″ +350°F25 lbs
HF9-BN6

Fixed Angle Guide HF9-BN6

5-5/8″ +350°F22 lbs
HF9J

Hole Finder Guide J-Latch HF9J

6-1/8″ +350°F16 lbs
HF9-ACRT

Hole Finder Guide Induction HF9-ACRT

6-1/8″ +350°F16 lbs
HF9-B, HF6-B

Hole Finder Guide WTS Connection

6″ +350°F27.3 lbs