Tooling & Support Equipment

Advanced Downhole Tooling & Support Systems Engineered for Reliability

Our specialised downhole tooling and mobile support fleet are specifically configured to enhance operational safety, survey precision, and continuous rig uptime across Australia’s major resource basins.

These field-proven systems deliver the robust mechanical durability and high-resolution data telemetry required to execute complex directional programs and deep formation evaluations without non-productive time.

Every asset in this category integrates seamlessly with our primary drill rigs to support seamless Surface-to-Inseam (SIS), Coal Seam Gas (CSG), and deep exploration operations.

By pairing high-precision downhole components with mobile, real-time surface support units, our crews consistently achieve maximum wellbore accuracy, extended BHA component lifespans, and exceptional site safety under demanding field conditions.

BMR ILLUMINATOR TOOL

The BMR (Borehole Magnetic Resonance) Illuminator Tool is an advanced, non-radioactive downhole formation evaluation tool for real-time rock porosity, moisture content, and hydraulic conductivity logging, featuring slimline NMR technology, high-pressure ratings, and non-lithology-dependent measurement.

Features and Benefits

  • Slimline, non-radioactive design
  • Tier 1 safety and environmental standards
  • Operating depth pressure up to 300 bar (30 MPa)
  • Compact diameter footprint from 60 mm (BMR-60)

Safer Operations Through Non-Nuclear Logging

  • Enables 100% source-free formation evaluation, completely removing radioactive Cs-137 and Am-241 nuclear sources from site logistics and downhole operations.
  • Compatible with open-hole formations as well as PVC and fiberglass-lined boreholes, minimizing risk in unstable hole conditions.
  • Stackable with auxiliary gamma sondes to provide continuous lithological overlay without increasing downhole tool complexity or manual handling exposure.

LUCAS MWD SYSTEM

The Lucas MWD (Measurement While Drilling) System is an advanced downhole steering and real-time directional survey platform for high-precision trajectory control and target tracking, featuring dual-mode mud pulse/EM telemetry, tri-axial sensor technology, and continuous real-time data transmission.

Features and Benefits

  • High-precision directional survey package
  • Tier 1 safety features
  • Pressure rating up to 20,000 psi (137.9 MPa)
  • Compact collar sizes from 3 1/2" to 9 1/2"

Safer Operations Through Automated Signal Transmission

  • Enables automated surface data decoding and wireless transmission, removing personnel from active BHA handling zones and hazardous wireline operations.
  • Zone 1 Division 2 certified wireless rig floor displays provide real-time toolface updates directly to the driller without manual intervention.
  • Continuous downhole health monitoring tracks operating voltage, downhole temperature, and BHA vibration to prevent equipment failure and operational hazards.

LUCAS AT BIT SUBS & CROSSOVER TOOLING

The Lucas At Bit Subs and crossover tooling are precision-engineered downhole interface components for heavy-duty directional drilling and BHA protection, featuring AISI 4145H heat-treated alloy steel, precision CNC-machined connections, and integrated float valve recesses.

Features and Benefits

  • High-fatigue, heat-treated alloy construction
  • Tier 1 safety features
  • Pressure rating up to 10,000 psi (69 MPa)
  • Outer diameters from 3 1/8" to 11" and larger

Safer Operations Through Engineed Precision

  • Enables standardized elevator grooves, lift sub profiles, and precision tong spaces that streamline breakout routines and minimize manual operator contact.
  • Sacrificial saver-sub design protects expensive top-drive and BHA threads from wear, reducing high-risk manual re-threading or field repairs.
  • Integrated internal float valve recesses prevent the backflow of drill cuttings, safeguarding downhole tooling and protecting crew members on the rig floor from unexpected pressure surges.

LUCAS MUD PULSE SYSTEM

The Lucas Mud Pulse System is a high-performance downhole telemetry platform for real-time MWD/LWD drilling data transmission, featuring electromechanical pulse generation, high LCM tolerance, and advanced signal processing.

Features and Benefits

  • High-efficiency positive mud pulse design
  • Tier 1 safety features
  • Pressure rating up to 20,000 psi (137.9 MPa)
  • Operating flow rates from 35 gpm to 1,200 gpm

Safer Operations Through Automated Telemetry

  • Enables automated surface decoding and wireless transmission, removing personnel from active BHA handling zones and eliminating wireline hazards.
  • Zone 1 Division 2 certified wireless rig floor displays deliver instantaneous toolface updates directly to the driller without manual intervention.
  • Integrated wireline retrievable option allows safe downhole tool recovery and re-insertion without pulling the entire drill string.

LUCAS RANGING TRAILER & STEERING SUPPORT SYSTEM

The Lucas Ranging Trailer & Steering Support System is a purpose-built mobile control and telemetry platform for Surface-to-Inseam (SIS), Coal Seam Gas (CSG), and complex directional intercept operations, featuring active magnetic ranging, electromagnetic current injection, and climate-controlled directional workstations.

Features and Benefits

  • Mobile off-road tandem-axle design
  • Tier 1 safety features
  • Detection range up to 60 m+ initial magnetic signal
  • Full WITS / WITSML real-time data streaming

Safer Operations Through Centralised Control

  • Enables centralised downhole signal processing and steering calculations away from the active rig floor, removing directional personnel from line-of-fire zones.
  • Wireless telemetry links broadcast real-time directional correction commands directly to the driller's console, eliminating manual intervention.
  • Fully insulated acoustic cabin equipped with mine-spec electrical distribution, emergency power shutoff (E-Stop), and external pad floodlighting for secure year-round operations.

Bring Field-Proven Precision to Your Next Campaign.

Our project history proves that we thrive where standard drilling practices fail.
Whether you are planning a high-complexity directional drilling programme or a critical asset-servicing campaign, Lucas has the technical fleet and the engineering insight to deliver.

Let's discuss how we can de-risk your upcoming scope of work.