Packers Catalog - Weatherford International

Mechanical Packers
PAD-1 and PAD-1L Tension Packers
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Weatherford‘s PAD-1 and PAD-1L tension packers are tension-set, singlegrip,
retrievable production packers that isolate the annulus in low-pressure
production, water injection, and pressure work.
The J-slot provides simple packer setting and release and reliable
operation on the rig. The compact, cost-effective packer uses three release
methods to ensure retrievability. The set-down weight can be rotated onefourth
turn to the right, the top sub can be rotated similarly to the safety
joint, and a shear-ring, straight-pull release can be used.
The PAD-1L has the same features as the PAD-1 and a larger bore.
Applications
• Injection wells
• Shallow, low-pressure production
• Well stimulation, testing, and other pressure operations
Features, Advantages and Benefits
• The short design and simple one-fourth turn for setting and releasing
make the packer easy to run.
• The full opening enables maximum well-fluid circulation through the
packer during run-in.
• The field-proven rocker slips and one-piece packing element help ensure
a correct setting and packoff.
• The large-bore PAD-1L enables the maximum flow rate from the well.
• The right safety-joint emergency release provides a reliable, inexpensive
tubing-string release if necessary.
• Both packers can be left in the well as production packers, avoiding rig
time for retrieval.