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October 30, 2025

Lower Lifting Costs, Boost Efficiency in Mature Wells with One Simple Change

Article Summary Traditional TACs and a Myriad of Downhole Challenges Tubing anchor catchers, or TACs, are often an important part of the... View More
June 9, 2025

A New Scientific Test Reveals the Impact of Nickel Coating a TAC

Can nickel coating a tubing anchor really make a significant difference in the corrosion it experiences downhole? In a word? Yes. In two... View More
July 11, 2024

New CFD Study Compares a Baker Tubing Anchor Catcher and the Slimline® TAC

How does the downhole performance of a traditional Baker Tubing Anchor Catcher compare with TechTAC’s Slimline® TAC? A new... View More
March 18, 2024

Petroleum Engineer Bruce Friesen Breaks Down the New CFD Study

“[The new CFD study highlights] multiple benefits of running the TechTAC Slimline anchor,” said Bruce Friesen, former... View More
January 8, 2024

New CFD Study Shows the Impact of Pressure Drop Around Different Types of Tubing Anchor Catchers

An abrupt drop in pressure within the annular space around a TAC can lead to significant challenges like gas locking in rod pumps and... View More
November 2, 2023

Study: Standard Tubing Anchors Can Restrict Production Rates and Pump Fillage

Replacing the AC system in your home is a little like a prostate exam. As the equipment gets older, it’s going to be necessary, but... View More