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Focused reporting on tubular equipment, torque control, OCTG automation and DCCK’s continuing industry engagement.
Industry event · Sep 12, 2026
DCCK to Attend the 2026 Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas Expo
DCCK will connect with oilfield professionals in Oklahoma City and exchange ideas on tubular equipment, torque control and OCTG automation.
Read article ↗Technical insight · Aug 23, 2026
Reading Torque–Turn Signatures to Detect Abnormal Make-Up
Final torque is one outcome; shoulder position, slope, turns and signature shape provide a fuller view of connection quality.
Read article ↗Technical insight · Aug 23, 2026
From Trend Data to Predictive Maintenance for Tongs and Make-Up Equipment
Pressure, speed, torque, action time and repeatability can reveal changing equipment condition before a single alarm does.
Read article ↗Technical insight · Aug 23, 2026
How AI Can Assist Tubular Make-Up Quality Decisions
AI can identify signature patterns and abnormal trends, but only when sensing, process limits and traceable data are reliable.
Read article ↗Technical insight · Aug 23, 2026
How Non-Marking Gripping Protects High-Value Tubulars and Premium Connections
Contact pressure, friction material, synchronized gripping and surface acceptance determine whether a non-marking solution works.
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