ELEVATOR LINK COMPENSATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for running casing into a wellbore with a casing running tool (CRT), such as a casing drive system (CDS), that is equipped with single joint elevator links and elevators. For example, in certain embodiments, a system includes a joint elevator configured to engage a joint of a tubular element. The system also includes an elevator link comprising an upper link and a lower link. The lower link is configured to couple to the joint elevator. In addition, the lower link is configured to fit telescopically within the upper link. The system further includes a compensator cylinder configured to couple to the upper link and the lower link, and configured to adjust a position of the lower link with respect to the upper link.