Drilling Tools

Fishing Tap / Taper Tap

Fishing Tap – Reliable Downhole Fishing Tool for Drilling Operations

A Fishing Tap, also known as a Taper Tap, is a specialized downhole fishing tool designed to recover lost or stuck tubular equipment from a borehole. It works by engaging its external tapered threads with the internal surface of a fish, creating a mechanical connection for retrieval.

This tool is widely used in water well drilling, geological exploration, mining operations, oilfield drilling, and natural gas projects. Its tapered threaded design allows gradual engagement with suitable tubular fish, helping operators establish a secure grip during fishing operations.

As a professional drilling tools manufacturer in China, we supply Fishing Taps in various sizes and thread configurations. Custom manufacturing is available according to fish dimensions, drill pipe specifications, connection types, and specific operating requirements.

Industrial Fishing Tap for Water Well, Geological and Oilfield Drilling

Downhole equipment loss can occur in different drilling environments, including water well construction, mineral exploration, and oil and gas drilling. For suitable tubular fish with accessible internal surfaces, a Fishing Tap provides an effective mechanical engagement solution through its external tapered thread design.

Our Fishing Taps are designed for a range of drilling applications:

  • Water Well Drilling: Retrieval of lost drill pipes and compatible tubular equipment.

  • Geological Exploration: Fishing operations in core drilling and exploration boreholes.

  • Mining Projects: Downhole recovery requirements in mineral exploration and mining drilling.

  • Oilfield Drilling: Recovery of compatible tubular fish in oil and gas wells.

  • Natural Gas Drilling: Downhole fishing operations involving suitable tubular equipment.

We offer different dimensions, thread configurations, and customized manufacturing services to meet the requirements of drilling contractors, equipment distributors, and professional fishing tool suppliers.

FAQ

Q1: What is a Fishing Tap used for?

A: A Fishing Tap is a downhole fishing tool used to engage the internal surface of suitable tubular fish, such as lost drill pipes and tubing, allowing the equipment to be retrieved from the borehole.

Q2: What sizes of Fishing Taps are available?

A: Fishing Taps are available in various sizes according to the internal diameter of the fish. Common top connections include NC26, NC31, NC38, and NC50. Custom dimensions are also available.

Q3: Can you manufacture customized Fishing Taps?

A: Yes. We manufacture customized Fishing Taps according to customer drawings, samples, fishing dimensions, and connection requirements.

Q4: What industries use Fishing Taps?

A: Fishing Taps are used in water well drilling, geological exploration, mining, oil and gas drilling, and other industrial drilling operations.

Q5: What information is required to order a Fishing Tap?

A: Customers should provide the fish internal diameter, required engagement range, connection type, thread direction, overall length, and operating conditions. Drawings or samples are helpful for accurate manufacturing.