Operational Details
Employers in this business operate out of warehouse facilities with a store front. A front counter and display area are common. A major sales component is travelling out to the oilpatch or to refineries and gas plants to market the products.
Equipment sold includes downhole pumps, submersible pumps, pumpjacks and pumpjack engines, valves, fittings, compressors, air tools etc. An oilfield equipment and supply store will also sell a variety of products that are used in oilfield construction and maintenance. Included are items used to replace factory originals, or replacement parts needed to maintain and repair of equipment.
Besides equipment and component parts, large inventory of consumables are also handled, including materials and supplies that have applications outside the oilpatch. Coveralls, gloves, safety equipment, lubricants, adhesives, foams and tape, are just some of the items
The sale of rope, cable and hoses, are common. Cutting the hose or cable to length, attaching couplers, ends, or repairing the items, are also part of this industry.
SIC Codes
000000193 - Oilfield equipment and supply
NAICS 2007
Code: 41722 - Mining and Oil and Gas Well Machinery, Equipment and Supplies Wholesaler-Distributors