Patent ID: 8000572
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L

Abstract:
1. A method of preparing a slickline cable comprising: a. providing an inner metallic tube containing at least one conductor, b. disposing an epoxy/fiber composite strength layer substantially upon the outer periphery of the inner metallic tube to form combination of the inner metallic tube and composite strength layer, c. exposing the combination of the inner metallic tube and composite strength layer to at least one means for minimizing the variation in diameter and providing a substantially uniform circular cross-sectional shape throughout the length of the combination of the composite strength member and the inner metallic tube, and d. drawing an outer metallic tube around the combination of the composite strength member and the inner metallic tube, the inner metallic tube, the strength layer, and the outer metallic tube extending substantially throughout the length of the slickline cable, wherein the variation in diameter of the slickline cable is about ±2 mils or less.