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As a leader in Precision Oil & Gas Drilling Equipment, we offer top customer solutions and the most reliable products. --- - [Blog](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog) - [Manuals](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/operating-manuals) - [Company](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/company/) - [Quality](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/en/keystone-quality) - [Services](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/oil-field-tools-services/) - [Careers](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/contact/) - [Request a Quote](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/contact/request-a-quote/) [![KET Logo - Classic w Black Text](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hubfs/KET%20Logo%20-%20Classic%20w%20Black%20Text.png)](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/) - [Home](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/) - [Handling Tools](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/handling-tools/) - [Valves](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/valves/) - [Dies & Inserts](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/inserts-dies/) - 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[Valves](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/valves/) - [Baffle Plates](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/valves/baffle-plates/) - [Coil Tubing Float Valves](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/valves/coil-tubing-float-valves/) - [Drill Pipe Float Valves](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/valves/drill-pipe-float-valves/) - [Float Valve Pullers](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/valves/float-valve-pullers/) - [Mud Screens](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/valves/mud-screens/) - [Repair Kits](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/valves/repair-kits/) # Keystone Blogs [![IMG\_4057](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_4057.jpeg?width=1200&name=IMG_4057.jpeg)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/why-keystones-slim-hole-slip-type-elevator-is-the-tool-for-the-job) 5 min read #### [Why Keystone's Slim Hole Slip Type Elevator Is The Tool For The Job](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/why-keystones-slim-hole-slip-type-elevator-is-the-tool-for-the-job) Jul 13, 2026 Keystone's Slim Hole Slip Type (SHST) elevator grips small diameter slim hole drill pipe evenly, where a conventional slip type elevator would load [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/why-keystones-slim-hole-slip-type-elevator-is-the-tool-for-the-job) [![What are the 5 Most Important Oilfield Tools](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pngbase6471bb409e6d23c662-1-1200x565-1.png?width=1200&name=pngbase6471bb409e6d23c662-1-1200x565-1.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/5-most-important-oilfield-tools) 8 min read #### [What are the 5 Most Important Oilfield Tools](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/5-most-important-oilfield-tools) Jun 25, 2026 The five most important oilfield tools are shale shakers, degassers, mud cleaners, sand pumps, and stabbing guides. Shale shakers and mud cleaners handle [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/5-most-important-oilfield-tools) [![9 Types of Drill Pipe Float Valves](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FLAOT-VALVES-WITH-DESCRIPTION-300-DPI-2-Bold-1200x565-1.png?width=1200&name=FLAOT-VALVES-WITH-DESCRIPTION-300-DPI-2-Bold-1200x565-1.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/9-types-of-drill-pipe-float-valves) 12 min read #### [The 9 Types of Drill Pipe Float Valves](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/9-types-of-drill-pipe-float-valves) Jun 14, 2026 Drill pipe float valves are one-way safety valves that stop drilling fluid from flowing back into the drill string when making and breaking [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/9-types-of-drill-pipe-float-valves) [![Top 10 Trends Shaping the Oil and Gas Industry](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Top%2010%20Trends%20Shaping%20the%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Industry.jpg?width=1200&name=Top%2010%20Trends%20Shaping%20the%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Industry.jpg)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/top-10-trends-shaping-the-oil-and-gas-industry) 12 min read #### [Top 10 Trends Shaping the Oil and Gas Industry](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/top-10-trends-shaping-the-oil-and-gas-industry) Jun 9, 2026 The oil and gas industry in 2026 is being reshaped by ten forces - energy transition, digital tools, automation, sustainability, geopolitics, supply [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/top-10-trends-shaping-the-oil-and-gas-industry) [![API Spec 7V Certification: Keystone Energy Tools is First](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20Keystone-1.png?width=1200&name=Facebook%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20Keystone-1.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/api-spec-7v-certification) 11 min read #### [API Spec 7V Certification: Keystone Energy Tools is First](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/api-spec-7v-certification) Jun 1, 2026 Keystone Energy Tools is now the first drill pipe float valve manufacturer in the world certified to API Spec 7V, covering all G and F series models in [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/api-spec-7v-certification) [![Tubular Equipment Re-Certification & Repair Services](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_9089.jpeg?width=1200&name=IMG_9089.jpeg)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/tubular-equipment-recertification-repair) 5 min read #### [Tubular Equipment Re-Certification & Repair Services](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/tubular-equipment-recertification-repair) Apr 13, 2026 [Keystone Energy](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/introducing-keystones-re-certification-and-repair-services) Tools now operates a standalone re-certification and repair facility for tubular handling equipment. We follow API 8C/8B guidelines, [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/tubular-equipment-recertification-repair) [![Oilrig worker using a slip type elevator to move pipe](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Oilrig%20worker%20using%20a%20slip%20type%20elevator%20to%20move%20pipe%20%281%29.png?width=1200&name=Oilrig%20worker%20using%20a%20slip%20type%20elevator%20to%20move%20pipe%20%281%29.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/oilfield-handling-tool-innovation) 4 min read #### [Oilfield Handling Tool Innovation: HYC-CC and HYC-CCL Elevators](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/oilfield-handling-tool-innovation) Oct 14, 2025 In drilling operations, efficiency and reliability often come down to the equipment you trust on the rig floor. Handling larger casing sizes presents [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/oilfield-handling-tool-innovation) [![Drill Pipe Float Valve Size Chart and Installation](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/drill%20pipe%20float%20valve%20size%20chart.png?width=1200&name=drill%20pipe%20float%20valve%20size%20chart.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/drill-pipe-float-valve-size-chart-and-installation) 14 min read #### [Drill Pipe Float Valves: Selection, Installation, and Sizing](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/drill-pipe-float-valve-size-chart-and-installation) Jun 23, 2025 A drill pipe float valve is a downhole non-return valve that stops fluid from flowing back up the drill string during connections. Size it to your tool [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/drill-pipe-float-valve-size-chart-and-installation) [![A picture of the HYC-XR 200 Ton Elevator, and two broken down diagrams of the elevator against a blue, oil rig background for Keystone Energy Tools](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/MAximizing%20Performance%20with%20HYC-XR%20Ton%20Elevators.png?width=1200&name=MAximizing%20Performance%20with%20HYC-XR%20Ton%20Elevators.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/hyc-xr-200-ton-elevator-guide) 9 min read #### [Enhanced Performance with HYC-XR 200-350 Ton Elevators: A Complete Guide](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/hyc-xr-200-ton-elevator-guide) Apr 10, 2025 Reliability isn't a luxury when drilling for oil and gas—it’s the foundation of every successful operation. Keystone Energy Tools has become a trusted [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/hyc-xr-200-ton-elevator-guide) [![Why Your Elevator Needs Beckets and Bails](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Why%20Your%20Elevator%20Needs%20Beckets%20and%20Bails-1.png?width=1200&name=Why%20Your%20Elevator%20Needs%20Beckets%20and%20Bails-1.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/why-your-elevator-needs-beckets-and-bails) 4 min read #### [Why Your Elevator Needs Beckets and Bails](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/why-your-elevator-needs-beckets-and-bails) Apr 3, 2025 In the drilling industry, [oilfield elevators](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/handling-tools/elevators/) are the unsung heroes that keep operations moving smoothly. 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