Pipe rack

Drilling Equipment & Components

The pipe rack is the storage area outside the rig floor where drill pipe, casing, and tubing are stored in horizontal rows. It consists of steel beams and stops to prevent pipe from rolling.

Organizing the pipe rack is critical for logistics. Pipe must be tallied (measured and numbered) on the rack before being run. 'Tailing' pipe involves moving it from the rack to the catwalk, an operation now often handled by automated pipe handlers.