The Drill and Drop Inflatable Plug is a sacrificial bridge plug designed to serve as a stable and reliable false bottom for cement plugs in boreholes. The system is deployed using standard drill rods and inflated from the surface to create a secure bridge plug. It features an integrated check valve that maintains inflation pressure after the rods are disconnected. A key element of the design is the external frangible deflation line. During the cement clean-out process, a standard drill bit shears this deflation line, which causes the packer to instantly deflate and drop. This mechanism allows for easy deflation as part of the cement milling operation and doesn’t require any specialised fishing tools.
Stuart recently joined IPI as the Director of Oil and Gas, bringing with him 15 years of diverse experience in the industry, with a strong focus on inflatable packers. His extensive background encompasses a variety of roles, including field engineering, operations management, sales, and business development. This breadth of expertise, coupled with his international experience in markets across North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, positions Stuart to effectively lead and expand IPI’s oil and gas operations on a global scale. Stuart holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and a Master’s degree in Finance from City University of London. His robust technical foundation and financial acumen uniquely empower him to drive strategic initiatives and foster growth within the company.
Made Differently, Perform Better
Discover why we’re the market leader for
Inflatable Packers across a variety of industries.