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Maximise your Cleaning Potential and Well Efficiency with Sub-drill's Steel Bull Nose Jetting Sub

As part of our range of high-performance Jetting tools, Sub-Drill is proud to present the Steel Bull Nose jetting sub, expertly engineered for cleanup in the entire wellbore, as well as in riser, blowout preventer, and wellhead cleaning. Equipped with removable Carbide Jetting Nozzles, this tool provides high-pressure jetting to effectively clean the wellbore and enhance fluid circulation efficiency ...

Sub-drill Tees off at Fourth Annual Golf Outing for a day full of fun and team building

On a sunny Friday, July 25th, the spirit of teamwork and friendly competition took centre stage at Sub-drill’s fourth annual golf outing, hosted at Westhill Golf Club. Fourteen enthusiastic staff members and one spirited guest teed off for a thrilling day of golf, laughter, and team building, showcasing the vibrant culture of collaboration that defines Sub-drill ...

Maximise Efficiency and Safety with Sub-drill's Innovative Integral Hand Style Lift Caps

In the fast-paced world of oil & gas, efficiency and safety are paramount. Sub-drill’s integral handle style lift caps are designed with these principles in mind, optimally engineered to maximise weight savings while ensuring effortless rig handling ...

Sub-drill Sponsors Westhill Primary School P7 Netball Team with New Kits for 2025

Excitement is building at Westhill Primary School as the P7 netball team gears up for the 2025 season, proudly sporting brand new kits made possible by the sponsorship of local business Sub-drill. This thoughtful contribution not only equips the students with high-quality sportswear but also enhances community pride and support for youth netball ...

Sub-Drill celebrates a year of achievement and innovation

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s a moment to reflect on our achievements and express gratitude to those who have contributed to our success at Sub-Drill. This year has been remarkable, filled with significant milestones and opportunities for growth. ...

Sub-X™-20K Subsea Gasket seals the next generation of Subsea Equipment: Achieving the first PR2-F Qualification of a full metal to metal 20,000 psi WP Subsea Gasket

As we approach the end of the year, Sub-drill would like to reflect on the significant milestones and accomplishments we have achieved in 2023. It has been a year of growth, innovation, and recognition for our company, and we are grateful for your continuous support. We are proud to announce the awarding of UK Patent No 2608252 by the UK IPO ...

A Decade of Dedication at Sub-Drill

Celebrating a remarkable 10-year journey at Sub-Drill, Susan Reid has truly made her mark as a Production Manager known for her leadership, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence. Starting her career at Sub-drill in 2014 as a Production Coordinator, Susan's unwavering dedication and talent quickly led her to ascend into her current managerial role ...

Sub-Drill celebrates a year of achievement and innovation

As we approach the end of the year, Sub-drill would like to reflect on the significant milestones and accomplishments we have achieved in 2023. It has been a year of growth, innovation, and recognition for our company, and we are grateful for your continuous support. We are proud to announce the awarding of UK Patent No 2608252 by the UK IPO ...

Sub-drill Awarded UK Patent for Sub-X™

Sub-drill has been awarded UK Patent No 2608252 by the UK IPO, highlighting the unique innovation and technology behind its Sub-X™ wellhead, BOP and production system subsea gasket technology. Our patented technology has been developed after years of intensive research and development into gasket behaviour when subjected to the most ...

Flanged Side Entry Sub with 'replaceable side outlet' reduces costs and increases efficiency for rig operators

As a proven and trusted designer and manufacturer of subsea tools and drilling equipment to the global energy industry for over 30 years, Sub-drill has continued to develop its range of subsea, rig-floor, drill stem and downhole products to enhance and improve the safety and efficiency of offshore O&G operations ...

Drill Stem Valves: Authorised distributor and OEM-approved service centre

As a drill stem valve specialist, Sub-drill is in the ideal position to supply, manage and maintain your critical valve assets. Sub-drill has gained a trusted relationship for repair and servicing, including new product supply to end users and major drilling contractors. Sub-drill has been overhauling, repairing, assembling, testing and supplying drill stem valves for over 3 decades ....

Superior quality DSV™ Test Stand Crossover Subs manufactured by Sub-drill

Our DSV™ Test Stand Crossover Sub offers quick, safe, and easy installation for the Operator when pressure testing Drill Stem Valves using the Sub-drill DSV™ Test Stand. The Crossover Sub is fitted with Hoist rings to enable easy handling and Top Seals (or T-Seals) that have been designed specifically to enhance Low Torque capabilities of the Test Stand unit ....

Sub-drill’s proven DSV Test Stand and Drill Stem Valve OEM Centre

There are many benefits to having one of our DSV™ Test Stands at hand for onshore or offshore valve testing. It significantly reduces costs, it's proven in the field for 20+ years, certified by third-party DNV design verification, quick, easy, pre-defined and safe, it has a compact design for easy handling and storage, built-in safety features to protect rig personnel ....

A landmark year and a huge milestone

The professionalism and customer focus of our in-house team has always been integral to our continued success and will continue to be, hopefully for another 30 years to come. Sub-drill continued to further develop its world leading gasket technology offering to the industry and have added additional fully qualified gasket designs during 2022 ....

Sub-drill celebrate 30 years in business

2022 is a landmark year and a huge milestone for Sub-drill. We are proud to celebrate 30 Years in business and would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers, vendors, peers and staff for their valuable support, commitment, and dedication over the years ...

Meeting the challenges of 2021 with technology and innovation

The pandemic was a major influencer, it changed the way we do business and the way we engage with clients. Working with a new set of challenges throughout 2021, Sub-drill was able to maintain momentum with the design and manufacture of its innovative range of subsea drilling and production products, continually enhancing ...

SAFETY & DOWNTIME CRITICAL - Authorised valve inspection, repair and test facility

Sub-drill are the approved service facility for Global Manufacturing USA; we inspect, repair and test all types of Top Drive, IBOP’s, Full Open Safety, Kelly, Gray Type and Drop-In Check Valves to OEM standards. Sub-drill provides in-house inspection, repair, refurbishment and pressure testing facilities to ...

Sub-drill DSV™ [Drill Stem / Top Drive Valve] Test Stand manufacture and delivery to global client

Since introduction in 2003, the Sub-drill DSV™ test stand has become the test stand of choice worldwide for clients looking for a field proven solution to help minimise time and cost while meeting well control equipment testing compliance for testing of Top Drive and Drill Stem valves ...

Sub-drill manufactures a range of drilling and subsea tools with DP Master MT, ST and DS proprietary connections

Sub-drill manufactures a full range of drill stem substitute products, both generic and of our design, and we offer a full design and manufacturing service for the bespoke manufacture of tools to meet individual customer requirements. We offer all of these products ...

Drive stem valves, authorised inspection, service and repair

Sub-drill provides inspection, repair and pressure testing services for all makes of Top Drive, IBOP’s, Kelly, Gray Valves, Bit-Subs, Floats Subs, Near Bit Stabilisers and Drop-in Check Valves to OEM Standards, from manufacturers including NOV, Global ...

World-first builds the way for HQ expansion

On the back of a world-first, Sub-drill is substantially increasing its HQ footprint in line with its progressive strategy and vision for the future. Estimated for completion in late 2020, the additional 6900 sq.ft has been designed specifically for our unique procedures ...

Sub-drill to remain operational for essential work

As part of the essential oil & gas industry supply chain, Sub-drill will endeavour to meet our client’s critical equipment requirements, while maintaining strict compliance with current Government guidelines on social distancing and self-isolation ...

Nice touch Sub-drill - as branded vehicles make an impact across the North-East

You may have already spotted Sub-drill's new branded vehicles across the North-East, displaying a fresh look that shouts loud and proud about the quality of our Subsea Tools and Drilling Equipment. If not, you may do soon, they can't be missed! ...

Sub-drill's Flanged Side Entry Sub is the best solution on the market

Sub-drill's Flanged Side Entry Sub with 'replaceable flange' reduces costs and increases efficiency for rig operators. Sub-Drill have recorded a substantial uptake on its 'replaceable flange side entry sub' by rig operators worldwide ...

Sub-drill is pleased to announce certification renewal from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015

The ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrates that Sub-drill has processes and procedures in place to meet customer requirements. It also reinforces a commitment and desire to continuously improve our processes and ...

Sub-drill welcomes onboard new appointments

Sub-drill are delighted to announce the arrival of three new staff members at its Westhill HQ. Jim Inglis (Commercial Manager) commented, ..."As a growing global oil & gas support company, we know our ...

Sub-drill awarded NS-1 Facility Re-Approval at OE

Sub-Drill are delighted to be awarded their NS-1 Facility Re-Approval Certification from Fearnley International Group Ltd at Offshore Europe. Mark Paton (Operations Manager / Sub-drill) commented ... "Re-Approval for ...

Substantial Anniversary milestone for Sub-drill

Sub-drill is very proud to celebrate its 25 Year Anniversary and would like to take this opportunity to thank its customers, vendors, peers and staff for their valuable support in our continued success ...

Sub-drill receive NS-1 LEVEL 2 Accreditation

Sub-drill has recently acquired Level 2 NS-1(tm) Facility Accreditation through the Fearnley Procter Group, a global company focused on the provision of equipment manufacturing and inspection standards ...

Mazak E670H

Sub-drill invest in new Mazak manufacturing capability.

Sub-drill become authorised licensee for DP Master DS & MT Connections

Sub-drill are delighted to announce its appointment as an authorised licensee to machine DP-Master Performance Connections. DP-Master are world leaders in the design and manufacture of Drill Pipe, Heavy Weight Drill Pipe, Drill Collars and Drill Stem Accessories ...

Seiki Planning System

Effective planning is crucial to meeting our customers deadlines. Sub-drill installed SEIKI software management to better integrate our production process, providing visual up to date management of ...

Sub-drill Building Extension

A steady increase in business combined with an expanding product range has required Sub-drill to expand our storage facilities in our state of the art facility in Westhill Aberdeenshire. ...

MAZAK Nexus 450 - New Machinery

Sub-drill invested over £3 million in new premises and manufacturing facilities, including state-of-the-art machine tools and quality control measuring equipment. Our latest purchase of a MAZAK ...

New Product - Top Drive Saver Subs - Splined Design

To supplement our range of Top Drive and Kelly Saver Subs, Sub-drill introduced a range of Top Drive Saver Subs with Splined Design to suit the latest Top Drives on the market. Precision machined ...