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Jet Research Center

Jet Research Center

JRC originated and introduced jet perforating to the energy industry, forever changing the way oil and gas are produced. What made JRC the leader in perforating technology then, continues today at JRC's Explosive Products Center in Alvarado, Texas.

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Design and manufacturing

JRC has a wide range of shaped charges for oil & gas well perforating, applications include deep penetrating, consistent entry hole, and big hole.

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Pipe recovery experts

JRC has a successful history of designing highly reliable and cost effective solutions for pipe recovery. 

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Advancing the industry

The Advanced Perforating Flow Laboratory at Jet Research Center is an industry leader in perforating system research, development and test programs.

Velocity™ Modular Gun System

Velocity perforating system plug and play guns for pumpdown operations.

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Velocity™ Modular Gun System

Velocity™ Modular Gun System

The power of multiple charges and switch options

With open architecture, modular design, and plug-and-play detonators, the Velocity perforating gun system gives you the freedom to use different charges and switches

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MaxForce®-FRAC Perforating Charges

Frac Optimized Perforating Shaped Charges

Perforate with the original consistent hole size charge designed for fracturing

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Advanced Perforating Flow Lab
Advanced Perforating Flow Lab

Testing services

Industry-leading testing capability

JRC has led the industry in developing new energetic technologies through continuous investment in cutting-edge research and testing facilities. As a service to our industry, JRC provides access to these facilities in an effort to expedite the development, testing, and qualification of emerging technologies and products. 

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