Different Causes, Different Solutions
Many drilling problems are misdiagnosed because the same symptom can have different causes. Backreaming, for example, may be needed because the hole has spiraled or because hole cleaning was poor, and the tool that solves one does not always solve the other. Each page below works from the symptom you detect at surface, to its downhole cause, to the DTI technology designed to remedy it.
Friction and drag from conventional tools strip the bit of weight and torque, stalling motors, compromising tool face control, and dragging down ROP. DTI’s low-friction Drill-N-Ream® conditioning tools maintain clean weight transfer to the bit, delivering more footage per hour.
Today's fast-paced drilling often produces spiraled, tortuous wellbores with tight spots, erratic torque, and hang-ups that cost operators hours of backreaming before they can trip out. Drilling slow and steady can produce a more reliable wellbore, but operators' desire to reach total depth faster can put hole quality at risk. DTI addresses this problem by conditioning the wellbore while you drill and eliminating the need for dedicated backreaming runs. The result is that operators can drill at rapid rates and still finish with a usable wellbore, without additional wiper or cleanout trips.
Micro-doglegs, ledges, and debris can prevent casing, liners, and completions from reaching target depth, risking off-depth landings and costly non-productive time (NPT). DTI offers solutions for both ends of the problem: conditioning the hole while you drill, then providing a powered reamer shoe at the end of the casing assembly so your strings get to depth first time.
For over 40 years, operators have trusted DTI to deliver downhole performance where it counts. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, we’ve grown into a global oilfield services company serving directional and horizontal drilling operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
Built to optimize operational efficiency and mitigate downhole risks, this comprehensive suite of tools fits seamlessly into your string.
Built to optimize operational efficiency and mitigate downhole risks, this comprehensive suite of tools fits seamlessly into your string.
The world's first lockable swivel
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BHA stability and control
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Ultimate wellbore conditioning
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Wellbore conditioning for efficient drilling
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BHA stability and control
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Wellbore conditioning for efficient drilling
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Turbine-powered completion system
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DTI specializes in the manufacture and rental of downhole drilling tools for all types of wellbore construction, with a particular focus on directional and horizontal oil and gas wells. Operating from strategically located service and support centers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, DTI puts the right tools in the right place wherever customers are drilling.
The certified inspection expertise operators need.
From a single weld to a full rig inspection, DTI’s Downhole Inspection Solutions team delivers the expertise operations demand. With five strategically located facilities across North America, ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II certified inspectors deliver advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) for BHA components and rig equipment, helping ensure every job meets or exceeds TH Hill DS-1 and API RP7G-2 standards.
Integrated capabilities beyond rentals.
DTI doesn’t just supply downhole tools: it manufactures and refurbishes them. DTI’s 30,500 sq. ft. Louisiana facility is equipped to handle the full lifecycle of customer drilling equipment, from spiraling and hardbanding to hardfacing and Kemplate application. With advanced CNC machining and five hardfacing options, DTI ensures every tool leaving the facility is built to perform.
DTI’s streamlined customer portal experience.
Managing tool orders shouldn’t slow operations. COMPASS™, DTI’s exclusive customer portal, gives registered users one place to browse products, place and track orders, revisit order history, and repeat past orders with ease. Accessible on desktop and mobile, COMPASS™ is built to simplify the process for customers.