Bridge plugs are essential tools for oil and gas downhole operations, as they provide a reliable seal for well abandonment, pipe recovery, stuck coil tubing, production/velocity string recovery, and zone isolation. If you require a smaller seal for your wellbore environment than a traditional bridge plug can provide, permanent miniature bridge plugs can be a major asset to your worksite.
Below, we’ll discuss the important role of miniature bridge plugs and why Avalon Research is your go-to provider of this essential tool.
The Importance of Permanent Miniature Bridge Plugs
Jobs in the oil and gas sector require a strict adherence to safety, especially when handling dangerous liquids and chemicals. Operating wellbores and working downhole requires tools like bridge plugs to prevent fluids from moving between different zones of a well reservoir. If abandoned oil wells are not properly sealed, this can result in several issues, including ecosystem contamination, safety hazards for people and livestock, and even legal penalties.
Permanent miniature bridge plugs are an asset when oil sites require a seal for small-bore environments within the main wellbore. These plugs are primarily set in tubing strings via slickline or e-line without the use of an NESS system. These plugs provide a reliable pressure barrier for zone isolation, well abandonment, and pressure testing operations.
At Avalon Research, we’re focused on manufacturing permanent miniature bridge plugs that offer a secure, reliable seal, allowing your team to abandon a wellsite confidently, efficiently, and within safety parameters.
Our Bridge Plugs from Avalon Research
Since 1996, Avalon Research has been the leading provider of industry-grade bridge plugs for oilsite operations worldwide. Whether you’re local to Alberta or seeking reliable oilfield tools across the globe, our products can help your oil site get the job done right. Here’s what you can expect from our miniature bridge plug:
Features/Applications:
- Designed for small-bore tasks like drilling string and coiled tubing
- Intended for slickline and electric line
- Available for check valve pressures up to 6,000psig/40mPa
- Ideal for pressure control during snubbing operations up to the 0.875”/22mm to 1.75”/22mm setting range
- Acts as a mechanical barrier during well servicing or workover operations when downhole equipment fails
- Coiled tubing retrieval with a check valve for purging nitrogen
- Coiled tubing for post-chemical cut fishing operations
In addition to permanent miniature bridge plugs, you can find the following oilfield tools in our product line-up:
- Standard permanent bridge plugs
- Retrievable bridge plugs
- Non-explosive setting systems
- Gauge hangers
All of our products are in compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and built from NACE-certified steel. Our permanent miniature bridge plugs are designed to withstand high pressure and harsh chemical environments, including immersion in materials such as H2S, CO2, and sour gas. If you’re looking for miniature bridge plugs that stand the test of time, you can count on Avalon Research to provide!
Need Custom Oil Site Tools? We Offer In-House Design
Even the highest-grade industrial tools are not always one-size-fits-all. If you require specifications for your worksite’s supply that you can’t seem to locate, our team at Avalon can create a customized product for you through our in-house machining shop.
In addition to designing all of our downhole tools, we provide parts fabrication for instruments used in the oil and gas, agricultural, and forestry sectors. Contact us to discuss the tools you require and how you can obtain them via our fabrication process.
Enhance Your Slickline Operations with Permanent Miniature Bridge Plugs
Looking for durable, high-quality miniature bridge plugs? Partner with Avalon Research and elevate your downhole operations. Based in Grande Prairie, AB, our team is dedicated to providing reliable, user-friendly tools for oil and gas operations in Canada and worldwide.
Visit our Products page to learn more about our bridge plugs and contact us to place an order for your worksite.