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Best Practices

Insights for optimizing the performance of TechTAC anchors and other downhole assemblies

March 23, 2026

When Running a TAC, Why is a Right-Hand Turn Every 5-10 Stands So Important?

Significant damage could result if a tubing anchor catcher sets prematurely. Not only could the TAC itself shear, but the... View More
March 10, 2026

Two E&P Companies See 100% Increase in Production by Switching to the Slimline TAC

When the price of oil spikes, production companies want to extract as much crude as possible, as quickly as possible. The... View More
December 31, 2025

Slimline QuickSet TAC vs. Quarter-Turn Tension Anchor: Which Should I Use in My Deviated Well?

TechTAC offers many types of tubing anchors to support a variety of well conditions. For extremely deviated wells, quarter-turn tension... View More
October 17, 2025

TechTAC Torque Chart: Avoid Over Torquing Anchors with These Resources

Recently we’ve had conversations with a handful of dealers and operators about how much torque to apply to our anchors.... View More
July 25, 2025

Installation Guide for Tubing Anchor Catchers

Tubing anchor catchers, or TACs, are a vital component of many downhole tool assemblies. In wells that use sucker-rod pumps for artificial... View More
July 17, 2025

How Tubing Anchors Improve Oil and Gas Well Efficiency

In the world of rod‑pump oil extraction, small downhole tools can make a big difference. One such tool – the tubing... View More