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Can the tool be cut over if it gets stuck?

firetoss | June 13, 2018

Absolutely. As with any downhole tool, in worst-case scenarios it may be necessary to cut over or mill up Slimline®.  A standard conventional tubing anchor catcher can easily take several days to cut over. Our Tech TAC® Slimline® tubing anchor catchers can dramatically reduce cut over time. We have testimonials of our tools being cut over in as little as 20 minutes, due to the fact that only the slip protectors and slips need to be cut over.  The rest of the tool fits inside a mill shoe or washover pipe.  This benefit alone allows you to set the tubing anchor catcher deeper in the well with less worry about retrieving it.