Replacement Inflatable Packers and Elements (R.I.P.E) products

Mini hydro-frac packers are commonly used in mining and civil industries but also in geotechnical applications available as a single packer or straddle configuration. Mini hydro-frac packers can be used in very small boreholes 38mm (E size core), though all diameters are available on request. Suitable for hydraulic fracturing, pressures up to 12,000psi. Mini hydro-frac packers can be used as impression packers for recording the orientation of fractures down hole.

RIPE has recently developed a hydraulic fracturing inflatable packer capable of reaching 12,000psi or 83MPa. Used extensively in hydraulic fracturing and block caving procedures world-wide. Not only is extreme high pressure achieved, working life in controlled conditions is significantly greater than their older predecessors (capable of only 10,000psi). Tested using NATA certified equipment this inflatable packer achieved 84 complete inflations to 12,000psi without rupture or rubber delamination.