PFT

What PFT does

PFT (Power Feed-Thru Systems & Connectors LLC) is a privately held Texas-based industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 2005 that designs and produces electrical submersible pump (ESP) connector systems for the oil and gas artificial lift sector. Its core offering, the Black Gator® product family, comprises wellhead penetrators, packer penetrators, surface connectors, lower connectors, wellhead adapters, and splice systems that safely transmit electrical power from surface sources through wellheads to downhole ESPs operating in harsh environments (pressures up to 10,000 psi, temperatures up to 450°F). The company's technology is differentiated by patented features including the I-Seal™ four-seal architecture, Gator Grrip® crimpless connector, Gator Loc™ two-turn thread, floating cable seal design using advanced elastomers, PEEK™ thermoplastic insulators, and a Cayman™ Fail-Safe mechanical retention mechanism that maintains well control if the tubing fails.

PFT sells custom-engineered connector solutions either as complete systems or individual components through a direct enterprise field sales force organized by region (North America, Latin America, Middle East, Eastern Hemisphere) complemented by a network of authorized agents in Indonesia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Colombia. The company markets primarily via its website and downloadable technical resources, with a Dubai-based regional office supporting Middle East operations in addition to its Deer Park, Texas headquarters. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of proprietary connector systems; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around custom engineering engagements for specific well configurations, with multi-year contract arrangements and HazLoc-certified variants available.

The company is founder/management-owned (led by President Mike Colescott), with no disclosed external institutional investment or M&A activity. It maintains third-party certifications including ISO 9001:2015, CSA CID1 Explosion Proof, ATEX/IECEx, and Eurasian EAC, and holds a portfolio of granted US and international patents (US7467979B2, US7455541B2, US7901240B2, US8215410B2, US11070043B1, US11421500B2, US11746602B2) plus registered trademarks (Black Gator®, Gator Grrip®, Gator Loc™, Cayman™, etc.) that collectively form a defensible IP position in the ESP connector niche.

Name

PFT

Legal name

Power Feed-Thru Systems & Connectors LLC

Website

https://pftsys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PFT is a Texas-based industrial manufacturer of patented Black Gator® electrical submersible pump connector systems and wellhead penetrators, serving oil and gas operators globally through direct enterprise sales and regional agents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil and Gas ESP Connector Systems

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• ESP connector systems
• Wellhead penetrators
• Packer penetrators
• Electrical feed-thru systems
• Oil and gas equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Deer Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ESP Connector Systems: Sale of proprietary electrical feed-thru systems including wellhead penetrators, packer penetrators, surface connectors, and lower connectors for electrical submersible pumps in oil and gas wells. Products sold as complete systems or individual components.
2. Wellhead Adapter Systems: Sale of GT6 and GT8 wellhead adapters designed for ESP completions, providing interface solutions for various wellhead configurations.
3. Gator Splice® Systems: Field-attachable splice systems that eliminate costly vertical splices and reduce rig time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PFT (Power Feed-Thru Systems & Connectors LLC) designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary electrical submersible pump (ESP) connector systems for the oil and gas artificial lift industry. The product portfolio centers on the Black Gator® family of wellhead penetrators, packer penetrators, surface connectors, lower connectors, and wellhead adapters that safely convey power from surface sources through wellheads to downhole ESPs. Products are engineered for harsh downhole environments with pressure ratings up to 10,000 psi and temperatures up to 450°F, and are available in Standard and HazLoc-certified versions.

Product overview

PFT (Power Feed-Thru Systems & Connectors LLC) is an industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in electrical submersible pump (ESP) connector systems for the oil and gas artificial lift sector. The core product portfolio centers on the Black Gator® family of connectors that safely convey power from surface sources through wellheads to downhole ESPs. The product lineup is organized into Wellhead Penetrator Systems (including Black Gator® Wellhead Penetrator System, Cayman Express™, Cayman™ Fail-Safe, Tri-Gator® LB, and Gator Feed® 5K), Wellhead Penetrators (Standard Mandrels, Gator Feed® 3K and 5K), a Universal (Lower) Connector, and Packer Penetrators (Gator-PAK™, No-Splice Packer Penetrators at 7,500psi and 10,000psi, Tri-Gator® Packer Penetrator, C-PAK). Supporting products include Wellhead Adapters (GT6, GT8), Gator Splice® for eliminating vertical splices, and Surface Connectors (Standard and HazLoc Certified). All products feature innovative modular designs, ease-of-field assembly, and superior performance in harsh environments, with the company's patented designs known for superior durability and positive gas barrier technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Gator®: Black Gator® product line featuring wellhead penetrator systems, connectors, and ESP components for oil and gas applications.

Products and services

• Black Gator® Wellhead Penetrator System Standard feed-thru system consisting of three rugged Black Gator components: surface connector, wellhead penetrator, and Universal (Lower) Connector. Available in Standard and HazLoc models with profiles to fit virtually any wellhead worldwide. Designed for oil and gas operators running ESP artificial lift systems.
• Cayman Express™ Wellhead Penetrator Advanced penetrator system offering integral positive barrier to prevent emissions via electrical feed-thru, reducing wellsite installation time. Features PEEK insulator with dual opposing cable seals achieving 5,000 PSI pressure rating. Available as field-attachable kit or factory-assembled unit.
• Cayman™ Fail-Safe Wellhead Penetrator Field-attachable safety-focused penetrator equipped with mechanical retention within tubing hanger and mechanism allowing ESP cable to pull away under prescribed load, maintaining seal barriers and well control in tubing failure events.
• Tri-Gator® LB Wellhead System Field-attachable system designed for space-constrained wellheads and annular space below wellhead. Ideal for concentric wellhead completions and can retrofit to non-ESP wellheads or existing three-lead wellhead completions.
• Gator Feed® 5K System Robust field-attachable 5,000 psig system combining lower connector and wellhead penetrator into integral unit for installation through bottom of tubing hanger in short or restricted tubing head bowls.
• Black Gator® Standard Mandrels Standard line of wellhead penetrators following traditional industry design profiles ranging from 12–31 inches long. Rated to 5000 psig, 5kV, 205A, temperatures up to 450°F with PEEK component parts. Available in standard or HazLoc-certified designs.
• Gator Feed® 3K Economical field-attachable 3,000 psig system combining lower connector and wellhead penetrator into integral unit. Commonly used to replace cable pack-off assemblies. Available in C1D1 HazLoc version with ratings up to 160A.
• Gator Feed® 5K Robust field-attachable 5,000 psig system combining lower connector and wellhead penetrator into integral unit with universal surface connector compatibility. Rated up to 5kV and 205A with NACE MR0175 compliance.
• Black Gator® Universal (Lower) Connector Versatile connector accommodating various downhole cable types and sizes (up to #1/0) by changing cable seal, Gator Grrip contacts, and armor adapter. Standard version rated up to 350°F; high-temperature version up to 450°F. Assembly achievable in under 30 minutes in most circumstances.
• Gator-PAK™ No-splice packer penetrator combining Male Gator and Universal Connector assembly into quick-to-assemble solution rated up to 5000 psi. Accommodates round or flat cable, or combination of both, from #8 to #1 AWG.
• Black Gator® No-Splice Packer Penetrator (7,500 psi / 10,000 psi) High-pressure well penetrator available in models rated for use up to 7,500 psi or 10,000 psi. Fully field attachable requiring zero cable splicing and zero space-out assemblies. Works with flat or round cable.
• Tri-Gator® Packer Penetrator Field-attachable 3-lead system packer penetrator designed for restricted-bore applications with compact 0.99" O.D. profile. Features PEEK insulators, minimal elastomers, and proven seal technology rated to 5000 psi.
• C-PAK Packer Penetrator Compact packer penetrator system engineered with Black Gator technology featuring no-splice connection between Universal Connector and field-attachable packer penetrator. Rated up to 5000 psi, accommodates flat or round cable from #8 to #1 AWG. NACE MR0175 compliant.
• GT6 Wellhead Adapter Standard wellhead adaptor for ESP completions available for working pressures 3,000 to 5,000 PSI. Features API 7-1/16" 3M or 5M flange, accepts Gator Feed or conventional 3-piece feed-thru system.
• GT8 Wellhead Adapter Wellhead adaptor with API 7-1/16" bottom x 9" top flanged 3M or 5M configuration. Features 9" tubing hanger available for 2-3/8", 2-7/8", or 3-1/2" tubing. Accepts Gator Feed or conventional 3-piece feed-thru system.
• Black Gator® Gator Splice® Combination of Universal Connector and Male Gator unit eliminating costly vertical splices. Quick and easy-to-assemble field-attachable unit rated 5000psi, 5kV, 350°F with Gator Loc 2-turn connection.
• Standard Surface Connector Compact factory-assembled surface connector rated 5kV and up to 205A depending on cable size. Non-HazLoc system fitting all PFT standard wellhead penetrators, available with various cable types and lengths.
• HazLoc Certified Surface Connector Hazardous location surface connector with additional threads creating flame path restriction between male and female terminals. CSA, ATEX and IECEx certified, rated above 2400V and up to 5kV with shielded MV-105 cable.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminate costly vertical splices with field-attachable no-splice systems
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• PT. Benvors Sarana UtamaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized agent in Indonesia providing sales and support for PFT products in the Indonesian oil and gas market. Contact: Marsidi Mujayadih, Tel: (6221) 84302718
• DASCOregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized agent in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada covering Canadian oil and gas market. Contact: Dale Serafinchan, Cell: 780 720 5992
• Daaken Al-Sharq Oilfield Services & Products Co LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized agent in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia providing sales and support. Contact: Muhammad Abualsaud, Tel: +966-13-845-4233
• Fawares Petroleum ServicesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized agent in Kuwait providing petroleum services. Contact: Ibrahim Kamel, Tel: +965 22415117/118
• Global National Trading LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized agent in Sultanate of Oman covering oil and gas sector. Contact: Santosh Shetty/Issa Al Rawahy, Tel: 968-24571845/46
• Parko Services S.A.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized agent in Colombia, South America providing sales and services. Contact: Ventas Parko Services, Tel: (57) +1 2940030

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Halliburton: Halliburton's artificial lift solutions include ESP systems and associated wellhead components. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across the ESP value chain including penetrator-adjacent equipment.
• Cameron (a Schlumberger company): Cameron specializes in wellhead and surface equipment for oil and gas operations, including systems that interface with ESP completions. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping wellhead penetration and feed-thru technology.
• Weatherford International: Weatherford provides ESP systems and wellhead equipment to upstream operators. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping artificial lift product portfolio addressing similar wellhead specification requirements.
• Baker Hughes: Centrilift ESP systems from Baker Hughes provide integrated ESP packages including penetrators for artificial lift applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same ESP customer base with overlapping technical capabilities.
• Schlumberger (SLB): Through its REDA ESP portfolio and Cameron wellhead equipment, Schlumberger offers integrated ESP and penetrator systems to operators globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping ESP feed-thru capabilities within a much larger portfolio.
• Borets International: World's largest manufacturer of electrical submersible pumps with integrated wellhead penetrator and feed-thru systems. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated ESP supplier competing for the same wellhead specification decisions as PFT.

Direct peers

• Phoenix Technology Services: Phoenix Technology Services manufactures wellhead and downhole equipment for the oil and gas industry including ESP-related components. Comparable as a specialty equipment manufacturer addressing similar wellhead penetration and completion challenges.
• Summit ESP (Cactus II): Cactus II's Summit ESP business manufactures electrical submersible pumps and components. Comparable as a focused ESP equipment manufacturer serving the same artificial lift specification decisions in North American and international markets.
• Novomet: Novomet manufactures ESP systems and associated wellhead equipment with focus on specialty applications including high-temperature and high-pressure environments. Comparable as a more focused peer competing in similar niche ESP deployment scenarios.

Regional players

• Alkhorayef Petroleum: Saudi-based ESP manufacturer with strong Middle East market presence serving national and regional oil companies. Comparable as a regional player addressing similar artificial lift specifications in PFT's key Middle East territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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