Brake Bands & Rims for the Oil & Gas Drilling Industry

Family-owned manufacturer of reliable drilling brake bands, rims, and components trusted worldwide for 30+ years.

— About Us

Who We Are

For more than 30 years, H.C. Howell Company has manufactured, serviced, and supplied brake bands to the oil and gas drilling industry. We’ve built our reputation on quality and reliability, and our long list of repeat customers, both domestic and international, is a testament to that work. Among our peers, we’re recognized as a leader in the supply of brake bands.

Our roots are in service, so we understand how much rides on a dependable product. In an industry where downtime is costly and safe operation is everything, the reliability of our brakes is never something we take lightly. We remain a family business with a closely knit, fully trained team that oversees every stage of manufacturing to make sure no shortcuts are taken. Located in Odessa, Texas, we’re proud to be rooted in one of the world’s greatest oil and gas fields, right alongside many of the customers we serve.

— Manufactured to Last

Brake Bands & Rims

Our H.C. Howell brake bands are engineered for the demands of oil and gas drilling, where reliable braking is critical to safe operation. We manufacture brake bands and rims to exacting standards, building in the durability that extends equipment life and reduces costly downtime on the rig. Quality is never compromised at any stage of our process.

— Reman & Brake Servicing

Remanufacturing & Service

Three decades of servicing other manufacturers’ brakes has taught us what works and what fails. From BDW to Wilson, we’ve worked on nearly every type and size of drilling brake band made. We remanufacture and service brakes with that hard-earned expertise, restoring reliability and getting your equipment back to work.

— Parts & Field Assistance

Components & Support

Beyond brake bands, we supply the rims, pins, bolts, and replacement parts that keep your drawworks running. Our team also provides field assistance and warranty support, backing every product with the service-first approach the company was built on. Whether domestic or international, we’re here when you need us.

— Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

    
 
 
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   Tommy Bottoms 
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   Ryan Smith 
 847 days ago
 
 
  This place is THE place for your brake band needs for pulling units and drilling rigs! Terry Ruddock, the owner, is the man, or the Band Man, as he is also known as!!! He is extremely knowledgeable and will get you whatever size order you need at a good price! He 100% backs up his work and is very proud of his craftsmanship, and he should be he is downrthe best out of anyone in this business! Brakes are important. Choose Terry and his team, and you will not be disappointed!!!
  
 
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   Bobby Martin 
 3035 days ago
 
 
  Great people
  
 
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   Lola Gann 
 3109 days ago
 
 
  Makes good brake bands
  
 
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   Lola Gann 
 3194 days ago
 
 
  We sell Brake Bands for rigs

Contact Us Today!

Phone

(432) 368-0835

Email

bandman363@yahoo.com

Location

Odessa, TX

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