HPL-1 Hydraulic Set Retrievable Production Packer – Large Bore Design for 9 5/8” Casing

The HPL-1 Hydraulic Set Retrievable Production Packer is a large-bore, hydrostatic-set, double-grip packer engineered for 9 5/8” casing, providing enhanced flow capacity and efficient wellbore isolation for production, injection, and zonal isolation applications. Designed to maximize flow efficiency while maintaining well integrity, this packer is set hydraulically by applying tubing pressure, eliminating the need for mechanical tubing manipulation. The expanded internal diameter minimizes flow restrictions, making it an ideal solution for high-rate production and injection wells. Once set, the multiple packing element systemensures a mechanically locked, long-lasting seal, maintaining pack-off force throughout its operational life.

To prevent movement under differential pressure, the hydraulic hold-down pistons engage after setting, while the body lock ring secures the setting force, ensuring bottom-hole pressure variations or tubing contraction do not affect the seal. The large bore design allows for unrestricted flow paths, improving overall reservoir performance and artificial lift system efficiency. This makes it particularly valuable in ESP, gas lift, and other high-flow applications, where maintaining maximum production rates is critical.

For retrieval, operators can use a straight upward pull or an optional right-hand rotational release for controlled removal, reducing the risk of stuck tools and minimizing intervention time. With its high-capacity flow path, secure hydraulic setting, and efficient retrievability, the HPL-1 packer for 9 5/8” casing is an optimal solution for operators looking to enhance well performance, reduce pressure losses, and maintain long-term well integrity.

Ballycatter HP-5 Production Packer

Available sizes: 5 1/2”, 6 5/8”, 7”, 7 5/8”, and 9 5/8”

The Ballycatter HP-5 is a hydraulically set, mechanically held, pressure-balanced production packer engineered for deep, high-pressure oil and gas applications. Designed to withstand bi-directional pressure differentials, it performs reliably in demanding environments such as deviated wells, stacked completions, and alternate zone installations. Its internal pressure balance system offsets downhole pressure fluctuations and reversals, maintaining integrity in the set position.

The HP-5 features upper and lower mechanical slips for secure engagement with casing under all well conditions, and its packing element system delivers a robust, pressure-enhanced seal. A unique body lock mechanism prevents pre-setting during deployment, keeping all components rigidly locked as a single unit while running in hole. This makes the HP-5 particularly effective in coiled tubing completions and high-angle installations.

The packer is released via a straight pull, with field-adjustable shear pins that are unaffected by differential pressure—allowing for flexible, operator-controlled release without tool disassembly. Compatible with a wide range of packer accessories, the HP-5 combines reliability, operational control, and downhole adaptability in a single robust solution for production and injection applications.

Ballycatter Mech-2 Double Grip Mechanical Packer

Available sizes: 5”, 5 1/2”, 6 5/8”, 7”, 9 5/8”, and 10 3/4”

The Ballycatter Mech-2 is a retrievable, compression-set double-grip mechanical packer designed for applications where pressure differentials from below are anticipated, such as combined stimulation and production operations. Featuring opposing slips above and below the packing element, the Mech-2 ensures secure bi-directional anchoring within the casing under varying well conditions.

The tool incorporates a built-in hydraulic hold-down system located beneath the face-seal bypass valve, enabling it to resist upward forces during stimulation treatments. A unique “Differential Lock” mechanism utilizes pressure from below the packer to actuate a balance sleeve, generating additional downward force that maintains bypass valve integrity and ensures a reliable seal.

The Mech-2 is mechanically set using a long-stroke mandrel and a J-slot mechanism. Once positioned, right-hand rotation and applied set-down weight close the bypass valve, engage both slip sets, and compress the sealing elements. The formation below the packer is then fully isolated and accessible only through the tubing. To retrieve, the tubing is raised the full packer length, automatically re-engaging the J-slot and reopening the bypass for pressure equalization and circulation.

With its dual-grip design, hydraulic hold-down, and controlled setting and release process, the Mech-2 offers a robust and dependable solution for demanding applications requiring secure annular isolation and enhanced downhole stability.