An inspection tool and associated methods for testing physical and electrical properties of a perforating gun and sending the perforating gun to a wellbore site with at least one of an electrical property and a dimension that has been previously verified. The perforating gun may be received in a perforating gun holder positioned between a first connecting portion and second connecting portion. The first connecting portion may be moved from a first position to a second position at which the at least one of the electrical property and the dimension is measured. Upon verification that the at least one of the electrical property and the dimension is within a predetermined specification, the perforating gun may be sent to the wellbore site.

Embodiments relate to a liner for a shaped charge. The liner includes reactive particles, each having two reactive materials which together are capable of undergoing an exothermic and/or intermetallic reaction. Additionally, embodiments may include non-reactive particles, which typically have a higher density than the reactive particles. The reactive particles may be configured to produce an exothermic reaction upon detonation of the shaped charge. In some embodiments, one of the reactive materials may be coated onto a core of the other reactive material, to form the reactive particle. In other embodiments, each reactive particle may be formed as a conglomerate of the two reactive materials. Shaped charges having liners and methods of formation are also disclosed.

Embodiments relate to a liner for a shaped charge. The liner includes reactive particles, each having two reactive materials which together are capable of undergoing an exothermic and/or intermetallic reaction. Additionally, embodiments may include non-reactive particles, which typically have a higher density than the reactive particles. The reactive particles may be configured to produce an exothermic reaction upon detonation of the shaped charge. In some embodiments, one of the reactive materials may be coated onto a core of the other reactive material, to form the reactive particle. In other embodiments, each reactive particle may be formed as a conglomerate of the two reactive materials. Shaped charges having liners and methods of formation are also disclosed.

An apparatus and method for locking a detonating cord against a shaped charge.

An apparatus and method for locking a detonating cord against a shaped charge.

An apparatus for use in a well bore is described herein. The apparatus includes a one-piece housing having a length in an axial direction from a first end to a second end, and end wall and a sidewall defining a cavity within the housing. The apparatus also includes a frame inside the cavity. The frame includes a charge receptacle, a detonator receptacle, a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. The apparatus further includes a conductive material coupled with the first electrical contact.

An apparatus for use in a well bore is described herein. The apparatus includes a one-piece housing having a length in an axial direction from a first end to a second end, and end wall and a sidewall defining a cavity within the housing. The apparatus also includes a frame inside the cavity. The frame includes a charge receptacle, a detonator receptacle, a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. The apparatus further includes a conductive material coupled with the first electrical contact.

The present disclosure provides a loading tube to be used in a perforating gun. The loading tube is capable of securely engaging with shaped charges while maintaining the structural integrity and being made by injection molding.

The present disclosure provides a loading tube to be used in a perforating gun. The loading tube is capable of securely engaging with shaped charges while maintaining the structural integrity and being made by injection molding.

A perforating gun with one or more centralizing charge tube inserts and, optionally, an orienting centralizer, used in oil and gas completions operations. A gun string including the perforating gun and one or more additional perforating guns substantially identical to the perforating gun.