BIGFOOT
RIG WALKING SYSTEM
For over thirty years, Columbia Industries has been designing and
manufacturing equipment for the oilfield industry.
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We pride ourselves in commitment to our customers, our products,
and our people. From the beginning, we have been known for
superior innovation. These values, combined with our many years
of manufacturing experience, have helped us grow to a position
of leadership in the oilfield equipment design and manufacturing
industries.
ABOUT
THE BIGFOOT
RIG WALKING SYSTEM
The Bigfoot Rig Walking System is a patented, scalable-capacity drilling
rig and substructure moving system. The system employs the use of
rollers paired with lift cylinders and a safe low-pressure hydraulic system
to lift the main walking beams that carry the rig weight. Smaller plank
beams run the full length of the walking beams and support the rollers.
Travel cylinders are connected between the main beams and the plank
beams to accomplish the horizontal movement that moves the rig. The
lift cylinders and travel cylinders actuate in sequence to move the rig at
a very safe and controlled pace. This efficient design is field-proven to be
the safest, most reliable and precisely controlled rig moving system in
the world.
FEATURES
Bigfoot Rig Walking Systems are being used in many countries and
climates around the world, from the sub-zero temperatures of Alaska’s
North Slope to the scorching heat of the deserts of Saudi Arabia.
Columbia Industries can design a system to fit your operational
environment and design constraints.
SITE-TO-SITE
PORTABILITY
EFFICIENT ON-SITE
SETUP
WIRELESS PENDANT
CONTROL
HARD-WIRED
PENDANT CONTROL
SCALABLE CAPACITY
& CUSTOM DESIGN
The entire Bigfoot system can
be disassembled into truckable
loads. Each of the beams has
an integrated tail rolling hitch,
making them easy to move with
standard oilfield trucks. The
Bigfoot system can be operated in
poorly prepared locations and can
be used to jack up the entire rig
vertically for leveling if required.
The Bigfoot system is easily
assembled by a small crew with
a crane and basic equipment.
Although detailed setup
instructions are provided to all
customers, Columbia Industries
setup assistance is readily
available for interested customers
to ensure a fast, efficient, and
safe setup.
We offer the secure, encoded
wireless pendant as the standard
for your Columbia Rig Walking
System. This allows the system
operator the most freedom
and visibility during rig moves.
This unit also incorporates an
easy access emergency stop.
The E-Stop will shut down the
HPU motors and valves when
activated.
A hard-wired pendant control
is supplied as an option for
the Bigfoot system. Once set
up in operational condition, all
movement can be controlled
through the pendant. Steering
and spin modes are made
by easily-adjustable steering
linkages. Multiple travel speeds
allow rig positioning within 1/4 of
an inch.
The design concepts employed by
Columbia Industries in this design
are customizable and scalable.
Contact us for information and
options regarding your specific
application. Custom design and
fabrication is our specialty.
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