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Dies and Inserts for Drilling, Well Servicing, and Snubbing Operations

Southwest Drilling Supplies stocks dies and inserts for a wide range of oilfield tongs and iron roughnecks, including Kelco, Varco, Foster, BJ, Eckel, Cavins, Universe Power Tong, Woolley, Baasch-Ross, Guiberson, Hillman Kelly, Web Wilson, Mission Slip, Oil Country, and Walker Neer. We also carry ST-80 Iron Roughneck dies, Grit Face Dies and wraparound dies in multiple sizes. If you don't see what you need, call us — 780-438-7092.

Southwest Drilling Supplies supplies high-quality dies and inserts used in drilling, well servicing, and snubbing operations across Edmonton, Nisku, and Western Canada. These components are critical for gripping, lifting, and handling pipe safely during rig operations.

Dies and inserts are subject to heavy wear from constant contact with pipe, making reliable replacement parts essential for maintaining safe and efficient operations. We provide dependable products designed for demanding field conditions and fast availability to reduce downtime.

We carry dies and inserts compatible with a wide range of handling tools used throughout the oilfield industry.

Types of Dies and Inserts We Supply

Slip Dies and Inserts

Slip dies and inserts are used in rotary and manual slips to grip drill pipe, tubing, and casing during drilling and well servicing operations.

Common applications:

  • Drill pipe handling

  • Tubing operations

  • Casing operations

  • Workover and service rigs

Key features:

  • Strong gripping performance

  • Wear-resistant materials

  • Reliable pipe handling

  • Long service life

Tong Dies and Inserts

Tong dies are used in power tongs to grip pipe during makeup and breakout operations.

Common applications:

  • Pipe makeup and breakout

  • Drilling operations

  • Well servicing

  • Snubbing operations

Key benefits:

  • Consistent gripping force

  • Reduced pipe damage

  • Reliable performance

  • Improved operational safety

Elevator Dies and Inserts

Elevator dies are used in pipe elevators to safely lift and support tubing and casing.

Common applications:

  • Pipe lifting operations

  • Tubing handling

  • Casing handling

  • Rig floor operations

These components are essential for maintaining secure pipe handling during lifting operations.

Snubbing Dies and Inserts

Snubbing dies and inserts are designed for high-force gripping applications during pressure control operations.

Common applications:

  • Snubbing units

  • High-pressure well operations

  • Workover operations

Key features:

  • High gripping strength

  • Durable construction

  • Reliable performance in demanding conditions

Brands and Equipment We Support

Southwest Drilling Supplies supplies dies and inserts compatible with a wide range of handling tools and equipment used in drilling, well servicing, and snubbing operations. We support both legacy and current equipment commonly found on rigs throughout Western Canada.

We supply replacement dies and inserts for equipment manufactured by:

  • Kelco

  • Varco

  • Foster

  • BJ

  • Eckel

  • Cavins

  • Universe Power Tong

  • Woolley

  • Baasch-Ross

  • Guiberson

  • Hillman Kelly

  • Web Wilson

  • Mission Slip

  • Oil Country

  • Walker Neer

  • ST80 Iron Roughneck

  • Wraparound Dies

  • Grot Faced Dies

  • Many more

. We can help identify the correct die or insert based on equipment model, part number, or pipe size.

Our dies and inserts are commonly used in:

Drilling operations
Well servicing operations
Snubbing units
Completion operations
Workover rigs
Maintenance operations

These components are essential for safe and reliable pipe handling in daily field operations.

Industries We Serve

We supply dies and inserts to customers in:

Oil and gas drilling
Well servicing
Snubbing operations
Completion services
Industrial maintenance
Mining operations

Service Area

We supply dies and inserts across:

Edmonton
Nisku
Red Deer
Grande Prairie
Fort McMurray
Lloydminster
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Western Canada

Our Edmonton location allows us to respond quickly to customer needs throughout the region.

Need Dies or Inserts Fast?

Contact Southwest Drilling Supplies for pricing, availability, or assistance identifying the correct replacement parts.

Phone:
780-438-7092

Location:
Edmonton, Alberta