The Rebco A Gauge Cutter is a multi-functional wireline tool that serves as the standard first run on any well before subsurface controls are deployed. Its primary mechanical function is to scrape and remove accumulated paraffin wax, corrosion scale, mineral deposits, and other foreign materials from the tubing's internal diameter, restoring a clean bore for the unrestricted passage of wireline tools and downhole equipment. Beyond cleaning, the Gauge Cutter simultaneously gauges the tubing bore, confirming that the tubing ID is clear and undamaged to the depth at which the tool tags, and allows the operator to locate and depth-reference landing nipples, collar restrictions, and no-go profiles within the completion string.

The size relationship between the Gauge Cutter OD and the tubing ID is critical: the cutter should be selected to run as close to the tubing drift as practical for the work required. Running progressively smaller cutters and recording the depth at which each one tags an obstruction allows the operator to map the profile and extent of a bridge or restriction before committing to a remediation method. It is strongly recommended that a Gauge Cutter run be completed prior to any wireline operation involving the deployment of subsurface controls, running a lock mandrel, plug, or safety valve into an unverified bore, as this risks damaging the subsurface device or causing it to become stuck before it reaches its intended setting depth.

Available in standard threaded connections, ¾"–6⅝" OD. Custom sizes available on special order.

How to Order: Part Number is 10600x.xxx (0 prefix for ODs less than 1.00"). All Gauge Cutters are part-numbered by OD dimension to 3 decimal places ±.002". Metric parts: prefix 10601.