When essential equipment in high-stakes industries, such as upstream energy, are stuck, minutes of delay count. Often traditional lifting equipment used to separate locked seized flanges and other components can be ineffective or too cumbersome for the job.

ThinJack delivers solutions that fuse both precision and extreme but controlled force. It is not just about brute force: the service combines engineering expertise with advanced technology. We maximise the likelihood that even the most stubbornly stuck equipment can be safely and effectively pushed apart without causing damage.

A modern solution to an old problem

ThinJack has the ability to deliver force directly where it is most needed. The technology applies controlled but extreme force to stuck or seized components, such as wellheads, blowout preventers, or other critical upstream equipment.

High-precision design: ThinJack is engineered to deliver extreme force with surgical precision. It is designed to slide between the narrowest of gaps – and even used where there is no gap at all - applying force exactly where it is needed. Precision means that only the stuck components are separated, minimising the likelihood of collateral damage to surrounding equipment.

Extreme-force application: The technology can generate hundreds of tonnes of force from a system and service which is an order of magnitude thinner and more powerful than anything else. High – but controlled - force is what makes it possible to dislodge even the most stubbornly stuck components. Unlike traditional methods that might involve manual labour or mechanical tools not designed for purpose, ThinJack delivers force in a controlled, measured manner, reducing the likelihood of damage to the item separated and collateral damage to other items.

Safety and control: The solution integrates safety features in its design and process to minimise operational risk. Separations are monitored and controlled to ensure that the force is applied gradually and evenly, reducing the likelihood of sudden movements that could endanger personnel or equipment.
What are the key benefits?

Reduced downtime: With its ability to free seized and stuck equipment effectively , ThinJack reduces the likelihood of non-productive time (NPT) and improves performance.

Damage mitigation: Traditional methods of freeing stuck equipment may involve risks of damage to the equipment itself or surrounding infrastructure. ThinJack precision application reduces these risks, protecting your industrial plant.

Versatility: The ThinJack service separates a range of stuck items, making it a versatile service in upstream operations. Whether that be well flange separation, seperating valve bonnets or Blow Out Preventer (BOP) flange seperation, the ThinJack service may be customised to fit specific gaps, shapes or even “no gap at all”. It is used in multiple industries, including:* Shutdowns and servicing in Upstream, midstream, and downstream energy
* Factory equipment repair
* Pipeline weight coat removal
* Supporting heavy structures including bridges and buildings and those uunderwater
* Shut downs in nuclear and petrochemical plants
* Gap holding and weighing

If your critical equipment is stuck – or needs supporting – please get in touch with to our team today and discover how our technology service can keep reduce your downtime during repairs or maintenance and reduce hire costs from standard rigs or industrial plant. Contact us at gcb@thinjack.info.

Below the gap from the separated flange are some of the used ThinJacks and removed nuts.