bumping block

Spanish translation: martinete

00:07 Oct 23, 2007
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Tech/Engineering - Geology / filtros para pozos
English term or phrase: bumping block
contexto: In cable tool drilling, bumping blocks or drive clamps are first used to drive the casing and then pull it back to expose the well screen in the aquifer
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Spanish translation:martinete
Explanation:
Si se utiliza para guiar (drive) el ademe o tubería de revestimiento(casing), se conoce como martinete, es decir una especie de martillo o cabezal de choque (puede tener forma de un bloque) que sirve para golpear y asentar la tubería.
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martinete


Explanation:
Si se utiliza para guiar (drive) el ademe o tubería de revestimiento(casing), se conoce como martinete, es decir una especie de martillo o cabezal de choque (puede tener forma de un bloque) que sirve para golpear y asentar la tubería.

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