FHE

What FHE does

FHE is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of pressure control equipment for oilfield wireline and well intervention operations, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cibolo, Texas, with additional facilities in Fruita, Colorado, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The company designs, engineers, welds, and assembles its products in-house, producing a portfolio that includes wireline pressure control equipment (valves, lubricators, tool traps, grease heads), the RigLock and RigLock 2.0 automated wellhead connection systems, the FracLock integrated frac site system, the Gunslinger remote tool handling system, Grease Injection Systems, Greaseless Control Units, custom Equipment Trailers, a patent-pending Corrosion-Free Connection (CFC), and proprietary Super Seals. FHE's technology is differentiated by articulated-arm frac connections that replace over 85% of traditional wellhead iron, single-operator hydraulic gun handling up to 45 feet and 1,000 pounds, and corrosion-proof components validated in H2S and produced-water environments.

The company serves oil and gas operators, frac service companies, wireline service companies, and geothermal operators, selling through direct enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing on all major equipment. Its revenue model is diversified across five streams: hardware sales (wireline valves, RigLock, FracLock, Grease Systems, trailers, seals, accessories), equipment rentals (RigLock, FracLock, Gunslinger, Greaseless Units, Grease Injection Systems), professional inspection and testing services (Quarterly, Annual, Five-Year certifications with hydrostatic and NDT testing), a five-day WPCE training and certification program, and FHE CORE, a cloud-based digital asset management platform offered on a subscription basis. The company holds API Spec Q1 10th Edition, ISO 9001:2015, and an API Monogram License, supporting enterprise sales to major oilfield operators. With 1-10 listed employees and no disclosed revenue or funding, FHE operates as a small, product-focused manufacturer using in-house engineering and likely contract or field-based labor to scale across three geographies.

Name

FHE

Legal name

FHE

Website

https://builtbyfhe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FHE is a privately held US manufacturer of oilfield wireline pressure control equipment, including automated wellhead connections, frac site systems, tool handling, and corrosion-resistant components, sold and rented directly to oil & gas and frac service operators in North America and MENA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Pressure Control Equipment

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Well Intervention & Wireline Services (Slickline, E-line, Coiled Tubing) (EUALABAE)

Keywords

• Pressure control equipment
• Wireline wellhead systems
• Oilfield intervention tools
• Frac site equipment
• Wellhead connection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Fruita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: FHE manufactures and sells pressure control equipment including wireline valves, RigLock systems, FracLock systems, Grease Injection Systems, Equipment Trailers, Super Seals, Corrosion-Free Connections, and accessories. Equipment is available in 5K, 10K, and 15K pressure ratings.
2. Equipment Rentals: Major systems available for rent including RigLock, FracLock System, Gunslinger, Greaseless Control Units, and Grease Injection Systems. Rentals include full maintenance and certification handled by FHE. Flexible job-based or longer-term rental terms available.
3. Service, Testing & Certification: FHE provides inspection and certification services including Quarterly Inspections, Annual Inspections, Five-Year Inspections, and Sheave Annual Inspections. Services include hydrostatic testing at 1.5x or 2x working pressure, NDT testing, and full digital certification packages.
4. Training & Certification: Five-day hands-on Wireline Pressure Control Operations (WPCE) training course. Includes classroom and field instruction, failure simulations, emergency response training, and written exam. Results in 3-year certification. Training available at customer facilities or FHE locations.
5. FHE CORE Digital Asset Management: Digital logbook and asset management software for tracking equipment certifications, service records, maintenance history, and compliance documentation. Subscription-based access to cloud-based equipment tracking database.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FHE designs, manufactures, and services pressure control equipment for oilfield wireline, wellhead connection, and frac operations. Their portfolio includes RigLock automated wellhead connection systems, FracLock integrated frac site systems, Gunslinger tool handling, Grease Injection and Greaseless Control units, Corrosion-Free Connections, Super Seals, and a range of 5K/10K/15K wireline valves and accessories. The company also delivers recurring revenue streams through equipment rentals, WPCE training and certification, inspection/testing services, and the FHE CORE digital asset management subscription platform.

Product overview

FHE is a pressure control equipment manufacturer offering a portfolio of oilfield well intervention products. The core offering centers on wireline pressure control equipment (valves, lubricators, seals) and specialized wellhead connection systems (RigLock, RigLock 2.0, FracLock). Supporting products include the Gunslinger tool handling system, Grease Injection Systems (5K/10K/15K), and Greaseless Control Units. The company also provides custom Equipment Trailers, Corrosion-Free Connection technology, and Super Seals. FHE CORE is a cloud-based digital asset management platform for equipment tracking. Services include training (WPCE certification), inspection/testing (Quarterly, Annual, Five-Year, Level 4), and equipment rentals for major systems. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Texas and Colorado with an additional location in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure Control Equipment Wireline pressure control equipment portfolio including 15K Wireline Valves (hydraulic actuators), Dual/Single/Triple/3-Inch Wireline Valves, lubricators, grease heads, tool traps, pump-in subs, and quick test subs designed for high-pressure well intervention operations.
• Equipment Trailers Custom-built pressure control equipment trailers that safely store, transport, and deploy 5K, 10K, and 15K equipment with integrated safety rails, steps, and smart layouts for oilfield operators.
• RigLock 2.0 Next-generation automated wellhead connection technology with intelligent automation, remote operation capabilities, real-time data access via tablet/digital device, and push-button controls that eliminate manual wellhead connection processes and keep crews out of danger zones.
• The Original RigLock Field-proven manual wellhead connection system with hydraulic quick-lock mechanism available in 5K, 10K, 12.5K, and 15K ratings, including a Big Bore variant with 7 inch internal diameter for geothermal applications.
• Gunslinger Hydraulic gun handling system that lifts and lowers tool assemblies up to 45 feet long and 1,000 lbs via single-operator remote control, eliminating suspended load risks at the wellhead.
• FracLock Integrated frac site system that eliminates over 85% of wellhead iron, featuring a 15,000 PSI working pressure, 7 inch internal diameter lock assembly with articulated arm (40+ foot reach) and dynamic flow iron for reduced setup time and improved safety.
• Corrosion-Free Connection Patent-pending connection technology that isolates bore fluids and prevents corrosion in pressure control equipment using corrosion-proof materials, designed for H2S, high-temperature, and produced-water environments with a projected 5+ year service life.
• Super Seals Engineered seal profile using proprietary composite materials for high-pressure, high-temperature, produced-water environments with a temperature range from -30C to 125C, replacing traditional Buna, Viton, or EPDM materials and color-coded by pressure and application.
• Grease Injection Systems Diesel-driven grease injection systems available in 5K, 10K, and 15K configurations with hydraulic primary pumps, pneumatic backup pumps, and manual hand-pump backups for wireline operations.
• Greaseless Control Units Wireline control system that eliminates traditional grease injection using a 25 HP Cat Engine (Tier 4 Final), 10,000 PSI hydraulic intensifier, and poly-coated tool trap flappers for clean, maintenance-free operations.
• FHE CORE Cloud-based digital logbook and asset management platform that tracks equipment certifications, service records, maintenance history, and service interval scheduling for oilfield operators, offered as a subscription.
• WPCE Training Hands-on five-day Wireline Pressure Control Operations (WPCE) certification course with classroom and field instruction, failure simulations, emergency response training, and a written exam, resulting in 3-year certification and available at customer facilities or FHE locations.
• Service and Testing Inspection, testing, and certification services including Quarterly, Annual, Five-Year, and Level 4 tear-down inspections with hydrostatic testing at 1.5x or 2x working pressure, NDT testing, and full digital certification packages delivered to equipment owners.
• Equipment Rentals Rental program for RigLock 2.0, FracLock System, Gunslinger, Greaseless Control Units, and Grease Injection Systems with full maintenance and certification included, on flexible job-based or longer-term terms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Corrosion-Free Connection delivers $108,000 annual savings per stack (West Texas case study)
• +6 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Oilwell Varco (NOV): Global oilfield equipment manufacturer with a wellhead and pressure control portfolio that overlaps directly with FHE's RigLock/FracLock/valve product lines, though NOV operates at vastly greater scale across rig systems, BOPs, and surface equipment.
• TechnipFMC: Provides wellhead and pressure control equipment used in upstream intervention and completions, competing with FHE in pressure-rated connections and wireline-adjacent surface equipment; far larger integrated portfolio.
• Cameron (SLB): Schlumberger's Cameron sub-brand is a leading supplier of wellhead, pressure control, and surface equipment globally; competes with FHE across wireline valves, lubricators, and frac iron, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Halliburton: One of the largest oilfield service companies with significant pressure control equipment exposure through its completion and production services; bundles similar surface equipment with full frac and intervention service offerings that FHE sells standalone.
• Baker Hughes: Diversified oilfield services and equipment provider including wellhead, pressure control, and intervention tools; competes with FHE in surface pressure control and digital asset management adjacencies.

Direct peers

• Weatherford International: Established oilfield equipment and pressure control manufacturer with wireline valves, wellhead systems, and intervention tools that compete head-to-head with FHE's pressure control and wellhead connection product lines.
• Forum Energy Technologies (FET): Smaller-market oilfield equipment manufacturer with pressure control, wireline, and intervention products; closest size-and-product analog to FHE, including valves, lubricators, and wellhead components.
• Cactus Wellhead Equipment: Manufacturer of wellhead equipment and pressure control systems used in unconventional and conventional wells; directly competes with FHE's RigLock and FracLock wellhead connection offerings, especially in US shale.
• Hunting Energy Services: UK-listed oilfield equipment manufacturer focused on wellhead systems, OCTG, and pressure control components; comparable niche specialist profile to FHE with overlapping wireline/frac equipment offerings.

Emerging players

• DynaEnergetics: Specializes in perforating gun systems and wellbore intervention tools — directly adjacent to FHE's Perf Gun System product line and the broader wireline pressure control category FHE serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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