Vertechs Delivery of iRCD Extremely Low-Temperature Model for Fully Electric Operation at –50°C

An all-electric and intelligent Rotating Control Device (iRCD) that runs at –50°C with no hydraulic power unit has been delivered to a client.

Fig. Vertechs iRCD operating in extreme cold conditions at –50°C

For operators in extreme cold environments, the HPU has always been the weakest link — fluid viscosity issues, frequent maintenance, and hydraulic fluid leaks that come with it. Our new iRCD Extremely Low-Temperature Model takes it out of the equation entirely.

What sets this iRCD apart:

• 100% Electric Power: Eliminates the Hydraulic Power Unit entirely — removing one of the biggest reliability risks in harsh winter drilling, just consistent performance when it matters most.

• Real-Time Monitoring: Multiple sensors tracking temperature, pressure, rotation speed, landing position, and locking status — with seamless integration into MPD systems — give your team full visibility into equipment conditions at a glance.

• Preventive Maintenance Ready: Real-time condition tracking with AI-powered algorithm to advise optimal maintenance timing, helping prevent unplanned shutdowns and reducing NPT.

• Advanced Remote Control: Up to 150m control distance, keeping personnel out of the red zone and putting full operational control in your drilling cabin.

• Extreme Temperature Resilience: Operates flawlessly in brutal freezing conditions down to -50°C, while remaining completely stable at operating temperatures up to 80°C.

Video: Vertechs iRCD Intelligent Rotating Control Device

A huge thank you to our engineering teams for turning this bold vision into a reality, and to our customers for their continuous trust. We engineer solutions that perform intelligently—no matter the conditions.

Ready to upgrade your drilling operations? Contact us to learn how our iRCD and MPD solutions can optimize your performance - we'd love to connect!