Slickline Wire

Dependable slickline manufacturers are essential for the oil and gas, industrial, and construction sectors. Slickline, a single-strand wire, is used to deliver and retrieve tools downhole. Known for its length and smoothness, slickline is prevalent in the oil and gas industry for running tools such as plugs, gauges, and valves into the wellbore. Additionally, slickline operators use these wires to adjust valves and sleeves and perform tubing repairs, highlighting their critical role in maintaining efficient operations across various applications

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At Brookfield Wire, we aim to not only meet but exceed customers’ expectations with every transaction. Our 70+ years of experience have taught us that our clients are our most valuable asset. We are proud to work with DFARS-compliant metals.

For Brookfield‘s customers, this means high-quality, consistent, and reliable metals for every application. Efficient process controls ensure product specifications and project deadlines are met.

We ship globally and only accept deadlines we know we can meet. Efficient production processes ensure our customers have their wire products when they need them.

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Offshore and Onshore | Leading Slickline Wire Manufacturers

The wire found in oil and gas applications faces some of the toughest, most demanding working conditions. Environments vary from location to location, including both on land and underwater. Brookfield designs our heavy-duty slickline to endure the harshest of oil, gas, and geothermal conditions. Our DFARS-compliant metals are reliably sourced and dependable, easing the minds of slickline operators worldwide.

Available Wire Packaging:

Bulk Spools, l lb. and 5 lb. Spools, Bulk Coils and 1/4 lb. Handi-Pak Coils, New England Butt, Wardwell 16 & 24 Carrier and Hacoba.

Slickline vs. Wireline

Often found among the same industries, slickline and wireline have similarities. Wireline is an electrical cable that lowers tools and transmits data. This data relays information about the conditions of downhole and logging activities.

A slickline is made of a single strand, non-electrical wire. Multi-strands of electrical wire combine to make the cable of a wireline. Brookfield does not manufacture cables. However, we do manufacture the wires that cables are composed of. Contact our technical staff to find out if our wire solutions are right for your application.

Slickline Wire Manufacturer FAQs

Wireline and slickline are two distinct tools and methods used in the oil and gas industry for downhole operations. Wireline refers to a cabling system that typically involves multi-strand steel cables, used for a wide range of well logging and intervention services, including data acquisition and tool deployment. Slickline, on the other hand, is a single-strand wire or braided line without an outer casing, primarily employed for simpler tasks such as basic well maintenance and the deployment of downhole tools and equipment. The key difference lies in their complexity and versatility, with wireline being more versatile and suitable for a wider array of well services, while slickline is simpler and often used for specific, routine maintenance tasks.

A slickline service in the oil and gas industry involves the use of a single-strand wire, known as slickline, for various downhole operations. These services encompass tasks like basic well maintenance, logging and data acquisition, setting and retrieving wellbore plugs, installing or retrieving downhole equipment, perforating operations, chemical treatments, and bailing. Slickline services are cost-effective and efficient, making them a common choice for routine well interventions and maintenance, contributing to the optimal performance of oil and gas wells.

Slickline is typically made of a single strand of high-strength steel wire, often constructed from materials like carbon steel or stainless steel. The specific alloy and composition of the wire can vary based on the intended use, downhole conditions, and industry standards. Carbon steel slickline is commonly used for routine well servicing tasks, while stainless steel slickline may be employed in more corrosive environments where resistance to rust and corrosion is necessary. The wire’s strength, flexibility, and durability make it suitable for various downhole operations in the oil and gas industry.