Abstract: An electromechanical cable that has fluid/gas migration protection is provided as well as a method for manufacturing a fluid/gas migration protected electromechanical cable. The cable can include a core having at least one conductor or fiber optic, a first jacket layer surrounding the core, a sealing layer surrounding the first jacket layer, and a first armor layer surrounding the sealing layer. In one embodiment, the sealing layer can be applied to the cable in a viscous material state and may be a two-part epoxy or synthetic filler material to form a seal between one or more spaces between the armor wire layer and the first jacket layer. In one embodiment, the sealing layer can be applied to the cable in a solid material state and may be a thermoplastic elastomer or silicone-based material or a combination of both.

Abstract: An apparatus or system comprising, or a method utilizing, a pressure-tight head assembly coupling a multi-conductor wireline cable operable for downhole operations within a borehole extending into a subterranean formation. The head assembly comprises: an upper head attachment; a lower head attachment; an upper compression seal assembly; a gripper cone; and a rope socket. The upper compression seal assembly is threaded into and/or otherwise coupled to the upper head attachment in a manner causing the gripper cone to tighten onto the cable jacket.

Abstract: A high power opto-electrical cable with multiple power and telemetry paths and a method for manufacturing the same includes at least one cable core element and at least one high-power conductor core element incased in a polymer material jacket layer. The cable core element has at least one longitudinally extending optical fiber surrounded by a pair of longitudinally extending arcuate metallic wall sections forming a tube and a polymer material jacket layer surrounding and incasing the wall sections, wherein the optical fiber transmits data and the wall sections transmit at least one of electrical power and data.

Abstract: An embodiment of a wellbore cable comprises a cable core, at least a first armor wire layer comprising a plurality of strength members and surrounding the cable core, and at least a second armor wire layer comprising a plurality of strength members surrounding the first armor wire layer, the second armor wire layer covering a predetermined percentage of the circumference of the first armor wire layer to prevent torque imbalance in the cable.

Abstract: An embodiment of a method for manufacturing a cable component includes providing at least a pair of shaped wire members, passing the wire members through at least one shaped roller set, providing at least one cable portion, placing the wire members over the cable portion and running the wire members and cable portion through an assembly roller to form a subassembly, and attaching a fixing element to the subassembly to secure the wire members and cable portion to complete the cable component.

Abstract: A wire includes a ferrous core. The ferrous core can be coated. The coatings can include nickel, molybdenum, zinc and Fe. A process of forming a wire can include placing a metal strip alongside a ferrous wire core, bending the strip around the core, and seam welding the strip to form a metal tube around the core. The process of forming a wire can include applying a metal layer to a ferrous metal rod to form a plated rod, placing a metal strip alongside the rod, bending the strip around the rod, and seam welding the strip to form a metal tube around the rod. The process of forming a wire can include coating a ferrous wire core with a layer of nickel, molybdenum or a nickel alloy that circumferentially surrounds the ferrous wire core.

Abstract: A cable includes an electrically conductive cable core for transmitting electrical power and data, an insulative/protective layer circumferentially disposed around the core, an inner armor wire layer including a plurality of armor wires disposed around the cable core and the insulative layer, wherein at least one of the armor wires of the inner armor wire layer is bonded to the insulative layer, and an outer armor wire layer including a plurality of armor wires disposed around the inner armor wire layer. At least one of the armor wires of the outer armor wire layer can be bonded to the at least one of the armor wires of the inner armor wire layer.

Abstract: A coaxial cable that has a cable core is encased in a polymeric layer. The cable core is enclosed with a pair of semi-circular-profile shaped conductors. A layer of polymer is extruded over the shaped conductors. A pair of armor wire layers is cabled about the layer of polymer to form the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A wire includes a ferrous core. The ferrous core can be coated. The coatings can include nickel, molybdenum, zinc and Fe. A process of forming a wire can include placing a metal strip alongside a ferrous wire core, bending the strip around the core, and seam welding the strip to form a metal tube around the core. The process of forming a wire can include applying a metal layer to a ferrous metal rod to form a plated rod, placing a metal strip alongside the rod, bending the strip around the rod, and seam welding the strip to form a metal tube around the rod. The process of forming a wire can include coating a ferrous wire core with a layer of nickel, molybdenum or a nickel alloy that circumferentially surrounds the ferrous wire core.

Abstract: An apparatus or system comprising, or a method utilizing, a pressure-tight head assembly coupling a multi-conductor wireline cable operable for downhole operations within a borehole extending into a subterranean formation. The head assembly comprises: an upper head attachment; a lower head attachment; an upper compression seal assembly; a gripper cone; and a rope socket. The upper compression seal assembly is threaded into and/or otherwise coupled to the upper head attachment in a manner causing the gripper cone to tighten onto the cable jacket.

Abstract: A wire includes a ferrous core. The ferrous core can be coated. The coatings can include nickel, molybdenum, zinc and Fe. A process of forming a wire can include placing a metal strip alongside a ferrous wire core, bending the strip around the core, and seam welding the strip to form a metal tube around the core. The process of forming a wire can include applying a metal layer to a ferrous metal rod to form a plated rod, placing a metal strip alongside the rod, bending the strip around the rod, and seam welding the strip to form a metal tube around the rod. The process of forming a wire can include coating a ferrous wire core with a layer of nickel, molybdenum or a nickel alloy that circumferentially surrounds the ferrous wire core.

Abstract: A high power opto-electrical cable with multiple power and telemetry paths and a method for manufacturing the same includes at least one cable core element and at least one high-power conductor core element incased in a polymer material jacket layer. The cable core element has at least one longitudinally extending optical fiber surrounded by a pair of longitudinally extending arcuate metallic wall sections forming a tube and a polymer material jacket layer surrounding and incasing the wall sections, wherein the optical fiber transmits data and the wall sections transmit at least one of electrical power and data.

Abstract: An embodiment of a wellbore cable comprises a cable core, at least a first armor wire layer comprising a plurality of strength members and surrounding the cable core, and at least a second armor wire layer comprising a plurality of strength members surrounding the first armor wire layer, the second armor wire layer covering a predetermined percentage of the circumference of the first armor wire layer to prevent torque imbalance in the cable.

Abstract: A cable includes an electrically conductive cable core for transmitting electrical power and data, an insulative/protective layer circumferentially disposed around the core, an inner armor wire layer including a plurality of armor wires disposed around the cable core and the insulative layer, wherein at least one of the armor wires of the inner armor wire layer is bonded to the insulative layer, and an outer armor wire layer including a plurality of armor wires disposed around the inner armor wire layer. At least one of the armor wires of the outer armor wire layer can be bonded to the at least one of the armor wires of the inner armor wire layer.

Abstract: A cable includes an electrically conductive cable core for transmitting electrical power and data, an insulative/protective layer circumferentially disposed around the core, an inner armor wire layer including a plurality of armor wires disposed around the cable core and the insulative layer, wherein at least one of the armor wires of the inner armor wire layer is bonded to the insulative layer, and an outer armor wire layer including a plurality of armor wires disposed around the inner armor wire layer. At least one of the armor wires of the outer armor wire layer can be bonded to the at least one of the armor wires of the inner armor wire layer.

Abstract: An embodiment of a wellbore cable comprises a cable core, at least a first armor wire layer comprising a plurality of strength members and surrounding the cable core, and at least a second armor wire layer comprising a plurality of strength members surrounding the first armor wire layer, the second armor wire layer covering a predetermined percentage of the circumference of the first armor wire layer to prevent torque imbalance in the cable.

Abstract: A system for deploying cable that includes a housing. The housing is configured to receive circulating lubricant, and a drive assembly is located within the housing. The drive assembly includes a first gripper portion and a second gripper portion. The grips portions are supported by independent frames. An actuator is connected with one of the frames. The actuator provides force that causes the gripper portions to engage and cooperate to support and deploy cable.

Abstract: The present disclosure comprises providing a cable core encased in a polymeric layer, cabling a first armor wire layer about the cable core, cabling a second armor wire layer about the first armor wire layer to form the cable, each of the armor wire layers comprising a plurality of strength members, at least one of the armor wire layers comprising a plurality of strength members having a polymeric layer bonded thereto.

Abstract: A cable includes an electrically conductive cable core for transmitting electrical power and data, an insulative/protective layer circumferentially disposed around the core, an inner armor wire layer including a plurality of armor wires disposed around the cable core and the insulative layer, wherein at least one of the armor wires of the inner armor wire layer is bonded to the insulative layer, and an outer armor wire layer including a plurality of armor wires disposed around the inner armor wire layer. At least one of the armor wires of the outer armor wire layer can be bonded to the at least one of the armor wires of the inner armor wire layer.

Abstract: An embodiment of a pressure control assembly for a wireline cable disposed in a wellbore comprises a housing frame, at least a pair of sealing devices disposed in the housing, the sealing devices defining an aperture for a cable to pass therethrough and a chamber therebetween, and a lubricant recirculation system for injecting and recirculating a lubricant into the chamber, the assembly operable to lubricate the cable and seal the cable, and maintain a predetermined pressure within the housing frame while the cable is disposed therein.