Catwalk

Drilling Equipment & Components

The catwalk is a long, elevated ramp or platform extending from the pipe rack up to the drill floor. It serves as the staging area where pipe is lifted from the racks before being pulled up the V-door ramp to the derrick.

Automated catwalks (pipe skates) are now common, which push/lift the pipe mechanically to the rig floor, eliminating the need for crane lifts or manual rolling of pipe, reducing manual handling risks.