1776 DOWNHOLE TOOLS
Frac plug design.
No separate slips.
A wedge and expandable aluminum receiver bring sealing and casing engagement together. Explore the design and the latest witnessed bench-test result.
FRAC PLUG TECHNOLOGYWEDGE + RECEIVER
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Sealing and anchoring.
Designed into the receiver.
WITNESSED BENCH TEST / NOVEMBER 6, 2026
10,000 psi.
Observed integrity.
In a witnessed bench test on November 6, 2026, a 1776 plug held 10,000 psi differential in P-110 casing, with no leakage or slippage observed during the short hold.
One plug, a quick pressure ramp and a short hold. Pressure was applied above the seated ball, with the lower side open to atmosphere. This result supports the tested configuration; it does not establish a universal operating-pressure rating.
INTRODUCING 1776
Meet 1776.
In 54 seconds.
A current introduction to 1776 Downhole Tools, updated with the witnessed bench-test result. Start here, then take a closer look at the frac plug assembly.
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1776's design integrates casing engagement without separate slips.
Downhole isolation. Rethought.
Introducing 1776 Downhole Tools.
A wedge and expandable aluminum receiver.
An integrated approach to sealing and casing engagement.
Axial movement becomes radial expansion.
With sealing and anchoring designed into the receiver itself.
Explore a different approach to frac plug technology.
1776 Downhole Tools.
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In the witnessed November 6 bench test,
one plug held 10,000 psi differential in P-110 casing,
with no leakage or slippage observed during the short hold.
Ask the team to review your casing and setting-tool configuration.
INSIDE THE DESIGN
Every component.
One setting sequence.
Follow the interaction between the plug, receiver, adapter, sleeve, breakaway shaft and ball.
THE RECEIVER MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Movement becomes
engagement.
The wedge-and-receiver concept uses controlled deformation to activate sealing and engagement features formed into the receiver itself.
Axial movement.
Radial expansion.
The setting action draws the wedge into the aluminum receiver, expanding it outward toward the casing.
Integral features.
A common purpose.
Raised sealing features and wickered engagement surfaces are designed to establish a seal and resist axial movement.
Component geometry.
Controlled release.
The illustrated arrangement uses relative component movement to retain and release the ball during the setting sequence.
THE FRAC PLUG
Custom-engineered
for your casing size.
1776 custom-builds plugs for casing size and application; exact configuration requires engineering review. Bring your casing size, actual inside diameter and job conditions to confirm the fit and setting-tool interface.
Explore the frac plugCUSTOM BUILDYourfit.
Casing sizeYour applicationActual IDEngineering review
The tested example does not limit the custom-build offering. Confirm the exact configuration and operating limits with 1776.ENERGY LEARNING
Understand the market.
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Use official energy statistics and plain-language explanations to put drilling and completions conversations in context.
Drilling & completions context
EIA’s current Short-Term Energy Outlook tables include regional drilling productivity metrics and shale and tight-formation production. Read the reference period, estimates and forecast labels before comparing trends.
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Open the energy research hub ↗Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, source pages reviewed October 27, 2026. Regional statistics describe market context; product selection and operating limits require a well-specific review with the 1776 team.
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application.
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