For over 25 years, Xact EMS has been at the forefront of delivering custom cable assemblies and harnesses designed specifically for the demanding conditions of the oilfield. Manufactured in the heart of the oilfields, in either Calgary or Houston, our products are built to withstand the harsh environments and rigorous demands of oil and gas operations. From downhole drilling to engine harnesses for frack fleets, Xact EMS’s ruggedized solutions ensure reliability and performance in critical applications where failure is not an option.
The Need for Ruggedized Cable Assemblies in the Oilfield
Oilfield operations are among the most challenging environments for electrical systems. Extreme temperatures, abrasive materials, and constant mechanical stress require cable assemblies and harnesses that are not only robust but also precisely engineered to meet the specific needs of each application. Xact EMS specializes in developing these ruggedized solutions, ensuring that every product we manufacture meets the highest standards of durability and reliability.
Top Applications Requiring Custom Ruggedized Cable Assemblies and Harnesses
Downhole Drilling Equipment
- Challenges: High temperatures, pressures, and exposure to drilling fluids.
- Solutions: Xact EMS designs custom downhole cable assemblies that resist extreme heat and pressure while maintaining electrical integrity for reliable sensor data transmission.
MWD (Measurement While Drilling) Systems
- Challenges: Continuous vibration, extreme depths, and corrosive environments.
- Solutions: Our ruggedized harnesses for MWD systems ensure accurate data transfer from downhole tools to the surface, providing real-time insights during drilling operations.
LWD (Logging While Drilling) Tools
- Challenges: Abrasive drilling environments, high-pressure exposure, and thermal cycling.
- Solutions: Xact EMS’s custom cable assemblies for LWD tools are engineered to withstand the harshest conditions, ensuring consistent performance throughout drilling operations.
Surface and Subsurface Sensors
- Challenges: Harsh weather conditions, potential chemical exposure, and mechanical stress.
- Solutions: Our ruggedized cables for sensors are designed to endure the oilfield’s harsh environments, ensuring accurate data collection for monitoring and control systems.
Frac Pumping Units
- Challenges: High vibrations, exposure to hydraulic fluids, and extreme operating conditions.
- Solutions: Xact EMS provides custom engine harnesses and control cables that can handle the demanding conditions of frac pumping units, ensuring reliable operation during hydraulic fracturing.
Engine and Powertrain Harnesses for Frack Fleet Vehicles
- Challenges: Constant vibration, high temperatures, and exposure to dust and fluids.
- Solutions: Our ruggedized engine harnesses are built to endure the tough conditions of frack fleet vehicles, providing reliable power and control for extended operations.
Wireline Logging Tools
- Challenges: High pressure, thermal stress, and abrasive materials.
- Solutions: Xact EMS’s wireline logging cable assemblies are designed for durability and performance in extreme downhole conditions, ensuring reliable data transmission and tool control.
Mud Pump Systems
- Challenges: Continuous operation, exposure to drilling fluids, and mechanical wear.
- Solutions: Our custom harnesses for mud pump systems are engineered to resist wear and tear, providing consistent performance in the most demanding conditions.
Blowout Preventer (BOP) Control Systems
- Challenges: High-pressure environments, critical safety requirements, and harsh conditions.
- Solutions: Xact EMS’s ruggedized cables and harnesses for BOP systems ensure reliable control and operation, helping to maintain safety and prevent blowouts during drilling.
Top Drive Systems
- Challenges: High mechanical loads, continuous operation, and exposure to harsh environmental factors.
- Solutions: Our custom cable assemblies for top drive systems are built to withstand the mechanical stress and harsh conditions encountered in drilling operations, ensuring consistent power and control.
Why Xact EMS?
Xact EMS has a deep understanding of the oilfield’s unique challenges, and our 25 years of experience serving this industry have honed our ability to deliver ruggedized solutions that meet the most demanding specifications. Our manufacturing facilities, located in the heart of the oilfields in Calgary and Houston, leverage advanced technology and skilled craftsmanship to produce cable assemblies and harnesses that are built to last, even in the toughest environments.
- Durability: Our products are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, pressures, and mechanical stress.
- Reliability: We ensure consistent performance, reducing the risk of downtime in critical operations.
- Customization: Xact EMS designs cable assemblies and harnesses tailored to the specific needs of each application, providing solutions that are both innovative and dependable.
In the oilfield, where equipment failure can lead to costly downtime and safety risks, having reliable cable assemblies and harnesses is essential. Xact EMS’s custom ruggedized solutions are designed to meet the harsh demands of oil and gas operations, ensuring performance and reliability where it matters most. With over 25 years of experience and a commitment to excellence, Xact EMS is the trusted partner for oilfield companies looking to optimize their operations with durable, high-performance cable assemblies and harnesses.
