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Increased tool face control for better drilling economics and directional control

The Cruzer depth-of-cut rolling element is an enhancement feature available on Halliburton’s fixed cutter drill bits. Designed to improve overall drilling economics by reducing torque and increasing ROP, its benefits include durability, steerability, and consistency of results. The Cruzer rolling element is particularly effective in applications requiring more stabilized control of the directional drilling process. The depth-of-cut rolling element incorporates the latest engineering advancements.

Case Study / Williston Basin

Rolling element technology helps overcome directional challenges

Cruzer™ rolling element technology helps reduce average on-bottom time to drill the curve by 43 percent.

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Cruzer rolling element
Cruzer rolling element

Innovative depth-of-cut rolling element greatly reduces curve drilling time

The Cruzer depth-of-cut rolling element is designed to improve overall drilling economics by reducing torque and increasing ROP. The rolling element is particularly effective in applications requiring more stabilized control of the directional drilling process.

ADVANTAGES

  • Lower torque fluctuations from increased weight on bit 
  • Low friction depth-of-cut control 
  • Promotes consistent torque output from the bit
  • Improved tool face control with higher weight on bit and rate of penetration

Cruzer depth of cut reduces torque for better economics

The Cruzer element is an innovative drill bit technology designed to increase tool face control and maximize drilling efficiency.

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Cruzer depth of cut reduces torque for better economics
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The GeoTech® GTD55DCU drill bit helped us reduce our drilling time and achieve a record curve run in North Dakota by improving tool face control with the Cruzer element.

Drilling Manager, Whiting Petroleum Corporation
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