--- title: Blogs | Keystone Energy Tools (4) description: Discover why Keystone matters. As a leader in Precision Oil & Gas Drilling Equipment, we offer top customer solutions and the most reliable products. 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[Inserts & Dies](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/inserts-dies/) - [Elevator Inserts](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/inserts-dies/elevator-inserts/) - [SLIP INSERTS](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/inserts-dies/slip-inserts/) - [Tong Dies](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/inserts-dies/tong-dies/) - [Safety Products](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/oilfield-safety-products/) - [Safety Flex Handles](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/oilfield-safety-products/slip-safety-flex-handles/) - [Safety Stands](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/oilfield-safety-products/safety-stands/) - [Tong Die Drivers](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/inserts-dies/tong-dies/) - [Tong Safety Handles](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/oilfield-safety-products/tong-safety-handles/?__hstc=233546881.707e4616149af298e4c12cdefc44b69f.1553880801470.1553880801470.1553880801470.1&__hssc=233546881.4508.1553879796294&__hsfp=854645007) - [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 [![Why Use Rotating Mouseholes](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20It%E2%80%99s%20Made%20%E2%80%93%20Rotating%20Mouseholes.png?width=1200&name=How%20It%E2%80%99s%20Made%20%E2%80%93%20Rotating%20Mouseholes.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/why-use-rotating-mouseholes) 4 min read #### [The Evolution of Mouseholes: From Standard to Rotating](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/why-use-rotating-mouseholes) Jul 17, 2023 The mousehole is the area on the drilling floor where the next joint of drill pipe is stored. This is located between the rotary table and vee-door. [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/why-use-rotating-mouseholes) [![Boosting Oilfield Operations: Keystone's Elevators, Slips, Dies, and Inserts](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Boosting%20Oilfield%20Operations-%20Keystones%20Elevators%2c%20Slips%2c%20Dies%2c%20and%20Inserts.jpg?width=1200&name=Boosting%20Oilfield%20Operations-%20Keystones%20Elevators%2c%20Slips%2c%20Dies%2c%20and%20Inserts.jpg)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/boosting-oilfield-operations-keystones-elevators-slips-dies-and-inserts) 5 min read #### [How Keystone's Boosting Operations with Elevators, Slips, and more](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/boosting-oilfield-operations-keystones-elevators-slips-dies-and-inserts) May 31, 2023 In the complex and rapidly evolving realm of oilfield operations, the equipment used can make a significant difference in the efficiency, safety, and [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/boosting-oilfield-operations-keystones-elevators-slips-dies-and-inserts) [![Everything You Need To Know About Keystone's Drill Collar Slips](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20Keystone%20-%20collar%20slips.png?width=1200&name=Facebook%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20Keystone%20-%20collar%20slips.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-keystones-drill-collar-slips) 4 min read #### [Everything You Need To Know About Keystone's Drill Collar Slips](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-keystones-drill-collar-slips) Apr 3, 2023 [Keystone Energy](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/) offers a wide variety of different types of Slips for different oil and gas needs.  Yet, in this blog, we will drill down into everything [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-keystones-drill-collar-slips) [![Oilfield tools created by Keystone Energy Tools set in front of a blue background and an oil rig.](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Keystone%20Energy%20Tools%20-%20Your%20Oilfield%20Equipment%20Suppliers.jpg?width=1200&name=Keystone%20Energy%20Tools%20-%20Your%20Oilfield%20Equipment%20Suppliers.jpg)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/keystone-energy-tools-your-oilfield-equipment-suppliers) 5 min read #### [Keystone Energy Tools: Your Oilfield Equipment Suppliers](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/keystone-energy-tools-your-oilfield-equipment-suppliers) Dec 12, 2022 Oilfield service companies need to keep their equipment in top working condition to minimize production downtime and optimize profits. Keystone Energy [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/keystone-energy-tools-your-oilfield-equipment-suppliers) [![Bridging Quality, Service, and Performance in Oilfield Tools](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20Keystone%20%286%29.jpg?width=1200&name=Facebook%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20Keystone%20%286%29.jpg)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/what-makes-keystone-energy-tools-one-of-a-kind) 4 min read #### [Bridging Quality, Service, and Performance in Oilfield Tools](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/what-makes-keystone-energy-tools-one-of-a-kind) Jul 26, 2022 With years of manufacturing experience in bridging the gap between quality and service, customers and distributors, and performance and economy. [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/what-makes-keystone-energy-tools-one-of-a-kind) [![Keystone's Baker®-Style Drill Pipe Float Valves: The Modern Solution](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/baker%20drill%20pipe%20float%20valve%20keystone.png?width=1200&name=baker%20drill%20pipe%20float%20valve%20keystone.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/baker-style-drill-pipe-float-valves) 4 min read #### [Keystone's Baker®-Style Drill Pipe Float Valves: The Modern Solution](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/baker-style-drill-pipe-float-valves) Jul 1, 2022 Often, we get calls from rig supply companies saying they need [Baker drill pipe float valves](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/valves/drill-pipe-float-valves/). For these folks, we have good news and bad news. The bad [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/baker-style-drill-pipe-float-valves) [![Importance of Single Joint & Side Door Elevator Safety Latch Lock Pins](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/drill%20pipe%20elevator%20safety%20latch%20pin.jpg?width=1200&name=drill%20pipe%20elevator%20safety%20latch%20pin.jpg)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/the-importance-of-single-joint-side-door-elevators-safety-latch-lock-pins) 4 min read #### [Importance of Single Joint & Side Door Elevator Safety Latch Lock Pins](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/the-importance-of-single-joint-side-door-elevators-safety-latch-lock-pins) May 3, 2022 As the name suggests, [SJ](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/handling-tools/elevators/single-joint-elevators/)and [SLX](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/handling-tools/elevators/slx-series/)[elevators](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/handling-tools/elevators/)are used to raise and lower different types of tubulars. They are an essential part of the drilling process, [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/the-importance-of-single-joint-side-door-elevators-safety-latch-lock-pins) [![The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Drilling Systems](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20Keystone%20%281%29.png?width=1200&name=Facebook%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20Keystone%20%281%29.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/the-american-bureau-of-shipping-abs-and-drilling-systems) 8 min read #### [The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Drilling Systems](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/the-american-bureau-of-shipping-abs-and-drilling-systems) Nov 22, 2021 The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a leading classification society in the oil and gas industry. They provide services such as safety, [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/the-american-bureau-of-shipping-abs-and-drilling-systems) [![Oilfield Equipment Made in the USA](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Keystone%20-%20Made%20in%20the%20USA.jpg?width=1200&name=Keystone%20-%20Made%20in%20the%20USA.jpg)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/oilfield-equipment-and-tools-made-in-the-usa) 3 min read #### [Oilfield Equipment and Tools Made in the USA](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/oilfield-equipment-and-tools-made-in-the-usa) Jul 13, 2021 If you are looking for the best [oilfield equipment and tools](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/5-most-important-oilfield-tools/) — like high-quality handling tools, inserts, dies, and valves — then you will not regret [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/oilfield-equipment-and-tools-made-in-the-usa) [![How can Keystone Energy Tools service your equipment?](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Services%20-%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20-%20Keystone.png?width=1200&name=Services%20-%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20-%20Keystone.png)](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/how-can-keystone-service-your-oil-field-tools) 3 min read #### [How Can Keystone Service Your Oil Field Tools?](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/how-can-keystone-service-your-oil-field-tools) May 20, 2021 [Keystone Energy Tools](http://keystoneenergytools.com/) offers a [variety oil field tools](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/5-most-important-oilfield-tools/) services including: equipment re-certification, load testing and rotating mouse-holes [Learn More →](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/how-can-keystone-service-your-oil-field-tools) [Previous](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/3) [1](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/1) […](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/1) [2](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/2) [3](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/3) [4](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/4) [5](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/5) [6](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/6) […](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/7) [7](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/7) [Next](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/page/5) ### Quick Links - [Download Product Catalog](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/hubfs/KeyStone_February2019%20Theme/Pdfs/2018-Keystone-Energy-Tools-Product-Catalog.pdf) - [Handling Tools](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/handling-tools/) - [Safety Products](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/oilfield-safety-products/) - [Company](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/company/) - [Services](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/oil-field-tools-services/) - [Product Blogs](https://www.keystoneenergytools.com/blog/) - [Blog](https://info.keystoneenergytools.com/blog) ### Blog ### Contact 3711 Melancon Road Broussard, LA 70518 \[P\] [337-365-4411](tel:337-365-4411) \[F\] 337-365-4456 © Copyright 2019, Keystone Energy Tools LLC. 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