Study history up to 30 days Up to 5 users simultaneously Has HEALTH certificate
Study history up to 30 days Up to 5 users simultaneously Has HEALTH certificate
Study history up to 30 days Up to 5 users simultaneously Has HEALTH certificate
Study history up to 30 days Up to 5 users simultaneously Has HEALTH certificate
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The IDECO UTB?160 is a 160-ton capacity unitized traveling block and hook used on oil & gas drilling rigs. It is part of the hoisting system that lifts and lowers the drill string. It is commonly installed on land rigs such as Ideco H-35, H-37, and H-44 drilling rigs.
Manufacturer: IDECO International Drilling Equipment Company
Model: UTB-160
Type: Traveling Block & Hook assembly
Rated capacity: 160 metric tons ≈1600 kN lifting load
Typical sheaves: 4–5 sheaves depending on configuration
Drilling line size: about 1-1/8 in ≈28.6 mm
The UTB-160 traveling block moves up and down in the derrick and works together with:
Crown block
Drawworks
Drilling line
Hook / elevators
This system multiplies lifting power and allows the rig to raise or lower heavy loads such as drill pipe or casing strings safely.
Example equipment set on land rigs:
Traveling block: IDECO UTB-160
Swivel: IDECO TL-200
Rotary table: IDECO 20½
Mast capacity: ~250,000–300,000 lb
These components are commonly used on medium land drilling rigs ≈600–900 HP.