Sensors For The Oil & Gas Industry

Exploration & Production
in Harsh Environments

HITEC Sensors has over five decades of experience delivering high-precision strain gauge sensor systems tailored to the unique challenges of the oil and gas industry. From offshore rigs to deep down-hole tools, HITEC’s sensor solutions are trusted to deliver accurate, real-time data essential for maintaining safety, minimizing downtime, and optimizing performance in some of the world’s most demanding conditions.

Our custom-built sensors are specifically engineered to withstand extreme environments; offering durable, dependable measurements across a range of critical oil and gas applications.

HITEC Oil & Gas Industry Custom Sensor Solutions

Strain Gauge Applications For Oil & Gas

HOISTING & LIFTING SYSTEMS

Top drive load monitoring
Traveling block and crown pins
Deadline anchor sensing

SAFETY & STRUCTURAL MONITORING

Mast and substructure load pins
BOP handling and skid systems
Emergency overload detection

TORQUE & ROTATION MONITORING

Drill string torque measurement
Valve actuator pins
Rotary steerable feedback

SUBSEA & STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

Riser tension measurement
Gangway and helideck load pins
Jacking and leg monitoring systems

PIPE HANDLING & ROTARY EQUIPMENT

Catwalk and elevator systems
Iron roughnecks torque sensors
Rotary table torque sensors

LIFTING & HANDLING OPERATIONS

Skid and module lifting systems
Hoist and rigging load cells
Maintenance and installation safety checks

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY & SAFETY MONITORING

Pipeline support and bridge load pins
Expansion joint and anchor monitoring
Overload detection on critical supports

VALVE & ACTUATION LOAD SENSING

Torque measurement for actuators
Manual and motorized valve feedback
Safety interlock verification sensors

MEASUREMENT WHILE DRILLING

Steering force monitoring
Downhole motor sensing
Directional drill systems
Bit weight and side force sensing
Shock load detection
Axial and torsional strain feedback

MOORING & ANCHORING SYSTEMS

Mooring line tension sensors
Fairlead sheave load pins
Anchor windlass monitoring

CRANE & LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Hoist and winch load pin
Tugger and auxiliary crane systems
Derrick and lifting blocks

Critical Sensing
for Extreme Oil & Gas Operations

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In down-hole drilling operations, equipment is exposed to extreme temperatures, high-pressure environments, and intense mechanical stress. HITEC’s custom strain gauges play a crucial role in these scenarios by measuring subtle deformations in vital equipment components deep underground.

These gauges are integrated into:

Drill collars
Stabilizers
Measurement While Drilling (MWD) tools

They deliver real-time feedback on stress and load data, giving engineers the insights they need to prevent equipment failure, enhance safety, and avoid unplanned outages. Engineered for reliability, HITEC strain gauges operate in temperatures exceeding 150°C, resist corrosion from harsh fluids, and perform under intense vibration. This resilience ensures accurate measurements, extended equipment lifespan, and improved drilling efficiency.