Electric Top Drives
Canrig manufactures, markets and services a full range of electric top drive systems for most land and offshore rigs. This includes top drives in every size and configuration to meet any drilling application whether marine, desert, jungle or arctic environments.

Each motor class comes with its own set of benefits that should be considered when selecting which option is more appropriate for a particular drilling environment.

Electric top drives use the power of the existing rig generator to perform the necessary tasks required for drilling applications. Advantages to using an electric top drive include the following benefits: low maintenance, improved performance efficiency, higher torque capacity, and more environmentally friendly.

Canrig® top drives are engineered and manufactured to API 8-C standards and carry the API monogram, setting the standard for safety, reliability and efficiency. Superbly engineered products and unparalleled service have moved the company to the forefront of the electric top drive drilling industry.

Onshore Portable Electric Top Drives
Exclusive folding torque guide for fastest, safest rig-up
Independent VFD house can easily be connected to the rig power source
Optional engine-generator system for mechanical or underpowered rigs
Land configuration skied with Top Drive Support Unit (TDSU), Grasshopper, cable tray and additional spare parts storage
Complete system transports in two self-contained loads
Onshore Integrated Electric Top Drives
Integrated and stand-alone VFD options
All electric controls can be fully integrated into the rig’s master control system
Torque can be reacted through mast legs, eliminating the need for torque guide
Top drive can be permanently fixed into the mast eliminating the need for removal during transport
Multiple console option
Offshore Electric Top Drives
Fixed torque guide sized with mast or wide flange track
Highly adaptable to a variety of torque tracks
Retract feature for pipe handling
Design includes work platforms for easy, safe access to the top drive
Corrosion-resistant coatings and sub-assemblies
Load capabilities from 750-1000 tons
ABS and ATEX certification available