HYDRAULIC TUBING ANCHOR
The Hydraulic Tubing Anchor is a hydraulically-activated retrievable anchor designed to
hold the tubing string in tension or compression. The Hydraulic Tubing Anchor catcher
prevents movement of the tubing during pumping strokes and holds it stationary if it
should part. The use of a tubing anchor increase pump efficiency, reduces rod and
tubing wear, and keeps tubing and rods from falling into the well in case of a part.
The Hydraulic Tubing Anchor is operated by applying pressure to the tubing. This
pressure shears screws that hold the anchor unset. A setting piston drives the slips set
while locking the setting force in place. The Hydraulic Tubing Anchor utilizes specially
designed slips - heat-treated steel alloy double-acting slips for maximum holding power
in tension or compression. Slips are fully enclosed for extra breakage resistance and
will be retained if slips break. The Hydraulic Tubing Anchor is retrieved by shearing
screws with tension. Shear pins are added in 5,000 lb increments to achieve the
desired shear value necessary to release.