Patent ID: 8991487
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A centralizer system comprising: a centralizer disposed about a wellbore tubular, wherein the centralizer comprises; a plurality of limit collars coupled to the wellbore tubular between the first body portion and the second body portion, wherein at least one of the plurality of limit collars comprises a plurality of sections, wherein a first section of the plurality of sections comprises an interface component that is configured to engage at least one of the first body portion or the second body portion and prevent point loading of an applied force directly to the at least one of the first body portion or the second body portion, and wherein a second section of the plurality of sections is bonded to the wellbore tubular and comprises a retaining component configured to fixedly couple the interface component to the wellbore tubular, where at least one of the plurality of limit collars is configured to engage the first body portion or the second body portion and pull the centralizer in the direction of travel within the wellbore.