Mechanical Tubing Cutter

Surface-controlled mechanical cutter for downhole tubulars, deployed on e-line or eSlickline to produce a clean cut without a protruding edge.

The Mechanical Tubing Cutter (MTC) cuts downhole tubulars using an electrically powered rotating blade. It produces a clean cut without a protruding edge, supporting subsequent pipe recovery work.

Two anchor sections hold the tool in position during cutting. Once the cut is complete, the blade and anchors retract within the tool profile for retrieval to surface.

The cutter is deployed on conventional e-line or eSlickline and controlled from surface through a dedicated panel. A software interface records tool parameters during operation. The tool requires no dangerous goods, simplifying transport.

Key features

  • Non-explosive cutting with an electrically powered rotating blade

  • Two anchor sections to secure the tool during cutting

  • Retractable blade and anchors

  • Deployment on conventional e-line or eSlickline

  • Surface control and recording of tool parameters

  • Available in 2.125" and 2.600" tool diameters

  • Maximum tubular cutting outside diameters of 3.70" and 3.94", depending on tool size

  • Pressure rating of 8,000 psi

  • Temperature rating of 150°C

Applications

  • Downhole tubing and tubular cutting

  • Pipe recovery operations

  • Interventions requiring a non-explosive cutting method

Contact our team to discuss the Mechanical Tubing Cutter for your tubular dimensions and well conditions.

Performance in practice

Applied across well intervention operations.