Rig Floor Automation
Outcomes
Compatibility
Highest torque. Lowest variance. Most contact.
The rig floor is no longer just a workspace, it’s a performance platform. At H&P, we combine automation and mechanization to deliver safer, faster, and more consistent drilling.
As wells get deeper and laterals longer, our technology leads the way—from high-torque floor wrenches to sequenced automation that standardizes execution across fleets.
Fewer manual tong events
Makeup torque variance
Ft-Lb makeup torque
Ft-Lb breakout torque
HexGrip™ 120
- 100,000 ft-lb makeup torque
- 120,000 ft-lb breakout torque
- <1% makeup torque variance
HexGrip™ 120
- Remote control from driller’s cabin
- Automatic data logging
HexGrip™ 120
- Compact Design
The FlexRig fleet set the standard for rig move efficiency. Now, the HexGrip 120 delivers unmatched floor wrench performance in a compact design, without sacrificing the efficiency gains our rigs are known for.
Retractable Slip Lifters
- Eliminate manually intensive tasks
- Reduce human variability and safety risks
- Drive consistent operational execution
- Custom-engineered by our in-house team, they’re designed exclusively for the FlexRig Fleet.
Our retractable slip lifters integrate seamlessly into the rig floor, enabling the top drive to drill to total depth and ensuring smooth transitions between drilling and tripping.
Built for the Realities of the Rig Floor
Rig Floor Automation brings together advanced mechanization and automated torque control so crews spend less time in the well center and your connections are made with higher integrity and tighter variance even as wells get deeper and laterals get longer.
HexGrip™ 120
- 100,000 ft-lb makeup / 120,000 ft-lb breakout
- <1% variance
- Six-point 360° grip
- Remote operation
- Automated data logging
- Compact design- keeps the rig floor clear
Retractable Slip Lifters
Slips retract flush, allowing the top drive to drill to the floor for a smoother transition between drilling and tripping while reducing manual handling.
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Automated high torque wrench leads to 60% less deformation when applying force to drillpipe
Automated high torque wrench leads to 60% less deformation when applying force to drillpipe.
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FlexVision Camera Suite | Fact Sheet
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MagVAR™ Omni Fact Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rig Floor Automation package was developed for operators who value:|
Safety: Removing personnel from high-risk zones
Efficiency: Faster, repeatable workflows reduce downtime and improve rig move performance
Consistency: Automation ensures uniform execution across crews and shifts
Cost Control: Lower variability and fewer errors translate into reduced operational costs
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