October 31, 2006
GCI announces
that it has delivered an Eddy Current (Electric) Brake
Battery Backup System to Equipment Resources. The unit
is designed to provide full power to the rig’s electric
brake upon loss of rig power, e.g. blackout or any time an
emergency stop is actuated on the drill floor. Full
power can be supplied for a minimum of 30 minutes with a 24
hour recovery or battery recharge time.
The unit was delivered to Equipment Resources in Sabine Pass, TX.