THE THOMPSON GROUP

The Thompson Group Companies have been providing the drilling industry with quality products for over sixty years. Our goals are simple: to manufacture quality products; coupled with dependable services and competitive pricing. The capabilities of our three manufacturing plants, Thompson International Inc., Drilco Industrial, Inc., and Tooltech Inc., provide our customers with a complete drill string from the top adaptor through the bottom drill bits. This catalog represents our continued efforts to meet the demands for quality and performance so important to you, our customers. Our engineering and research departments are committed to providing our manufacturing facilities with ongoing technological improvements that will assure our customers receive the highest quality product in the drilling industry.

Drilco Industrial, Inc. is licensed to use the official API monogram of the American Petroleum Institute in the manufacture of kellys, tool joints, drill stem subs and drill collars under the conditions specified in the official publication of API SPEC - 7 specification for rotary drilling equipment.

Thompson Group corporate offices and manufacturing facilities

THOMPSON INTERNATIONAL Table of Contents

THOMPSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. Rotary Drilling Bits..................................................................................................................................3 Circulation Systems................................................................................................................................3 Tungsten Carbide Insert Bits..............................................................................................................4-5 Milled Tooth Bits.....................................................................................................................................6 Tungsten Carbide Insert Types..............................................................................................................7 Bit Type Availability.................................................................................................................................7 Drag Bits...................................................................................................................................................7 Hole Openers...........................................................................................................................................7 Additional Products.................................................................................................................................7

Design Considerations

ROTARY DRILLING BITS

application of wear resistant hard-facing and tungsten carbide compacts.

Rotary drilling bits consist of three primary components; the cutters, internal bearings, and the bit body. The cutter teeth may either be of milled steel tooth or tungsten carbide insert design. Milled steel tooth bits utilize circumferential rows of teeth machined directly from the cutter element and vary in tooth length, shape, and spacing depending on the rock characteristics of the formation being drilled. Tungsten carbide insert bits incorporate the use of specially selected grades, shapes, and sizes of sintered tungsten carbide compacts which generate the cutting function. Again length, spacing, and shape vary with desired drilling performance. Cutters are mounted onto the bearing journals of the bit body and become an integral part of the completed assembly. Softer formation bits generally require lighter drilling weights; therefore cutter shells and bearing size are smaller than those of hard formation bits which perform under heavier drilling loads. Cutter angles and bearing offset vary to produce the desired cutting action. Soft formation bits drill with a tearing and gouging effect more suited to softer, unconsolidated formations. Hard formation bits have cutters on a near true rolling and offset angle which break the harder rock with a chipping and crushing action. Weight on the bearings is distributed through a five-part anti-friction bearing system. Radial loads are carried by a balanced distribution over the RBF (roller-ball-friction), or RBR (roller-ball-roller) internal bearing design. Axial thrust loads are distributed over hardened, low coefficient of friction, hard faced surfaces. Bearings are matched and ground with precision to exacting tolerances to ensure load distribution and long bearing life. Ball bearings, used to retain the cutter on an integral leg bearing race, also provide additional radial and axial load support. Critical areas prone to excessive wear on the outer portions of the cutters such as the steel cutter teeth and outer gauge areas are additionally protected with tungsten carbide alloy hard-facing to retard wear caused by cuttings removal and abrasion. Tungsten carbide insert bits may also utilize small, flush-fit tungsten carbide compacts along the circumference of the gauge surface as well as on outer surfaces of the leg component. Strategic placement of the wear resistant materials lowers the wear rate in critical areas thus ensuring consistent hole diameters and reducing outer bearing exposure. In the completed assembly, pin connection threads are machined within ( .010 ) concentricity limits about the true axis of the bit. This permits true rolling and equal load distribution on all cones for optimum cutting structure and bearing life.

Circulation Systems

Rotary drilling bits are designed for use with compressed air or fluid circulation systems. Compressed air circulates through the bit to pressurize and cool the precision bearings, keeping the internal structure free of cuttings and contaminates. This same air drilling system flushes the cuttings from the bottom of the drilled hole. Fluid systems utilize either water or special drilling muds to keep the complete bit cool and to lift the cuttings to the surface of the drilled hole. Full hole or regular circulation bits utilize a full diameter center hole to maximize cutter tooth cleaning. This center hole may be left fully open or can be restricted in size through the use of a center orifice plate which will produce higher or lower pressures across bearing surfaces and on hole bottom depending on the size of the orifice and air compressor or fluid pump output. Circulation system design, bit size, and drill pipe size are critical considerations in determining which orifice size, if any, should be used. Regular circulation air bits have passageways directly to the internal bearing surfaces to provide cooling and cleaning. For fluid drilling these passageways may be omitted during manufacture or plugged prior to service to prevent contaminants from entering the bearing areas.

Regular Circulation Design

Jet Circulation Design

Jet circulation bits incorporate three orifices strategically placed between the cutters along the outer portion of the bit body. These orifices are equipped with field replaceable nozzles which direct the high velocity jet stream to the outside diameter of the hole being drilled, providing optimum cleaning and retarding the wear rates of cutter teeth incurred by direct center hole blasting action. As with regular circulation bits, passageways are machined into the leg components directly to bearing surfaces for air circulation systems and are omitted or closed off for fluid drilling. Nozzle size varies with circulation system output, hole diameter, and drill pipe size. Recommendations based on engineering calculations for nozzle sizes are found on page 24 of this catalog.
REGULAR CIRCULATION (Cutaway Showing Bearing Design) Orifice Plate (Optional)

Soft Formation Bits

Bits designed for the softer drilling formations utilize longer, wide-spaced cutter teeth in both milled steel tooth and tungsten carbide insert types. Soft, unconsolidated formations allow greater cutter angles and bearing offset to provide maximum penetration rates and cuttings removal.

Medium Formation Bits

Medium and medium-hard formation bits have shorter and more closely spaced teeth as well as less drastic cutter angle and bearing offset. As rock formations become slightly harder in compressive strengths, less tearing and gouging and more chipping and crushing action is necessary to keep the bit drilling efficiently on the bottom of the hole. There is less vibration generated and optimum bearing and cutting structure life is ensured.

REGULAR CIRCULATION

Hard Formation Bits

The higher compressive strength rock formations are very hard and usually abrasive. Bits utilized in these drilling conditions require short, strong, impact and wear resistant cutting structures. Steel teeth or tungsten carbide inserts are arranged very close together and cutter angles as well as bearing offset are reduced to a near true rolling design to provide optimum resistance to abrasion and impact, as well as to give the crushing action required to effectively perform in hard drilling conditions. External gauge areas of the cutter and leg assemblies also receive a more concentrated

JET CIRCULATION

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE INSERT BITS

Soft Formation S.E. 52

The S.E. 52 utilizes the largest chisel-shaped tungsten carbide inserts with greater extension and spacing to perform best in the softest formations. Maximum bearing offset and cutter angle ensure the highest penetration rates and the most efficient cuttings removal in a wide variety of soft unconsolidated formations. Compressive Strengths 2,000 to 8,000 PSI Operating Weights 1,000 to 3,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 45 to 100 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 411-432

Soft Formation S.E. 53

The S.E. 53 utilizes a high offset which features large chisel-shaped tungsten carbide inserts to provide high penetration rates in the softest formations. Wide insert spacing allows effective hole cleaning in low compressive formations such as shales, clays, limestone, and sands. Compressive Strengths 2,000 to 10,000 PSI Operating Weights - 1,000 to 3,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 45 to 100 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 441-512

Soft to Medium Formations S.E. 54

The S.E. 54 utilizes an offset with large chisel-shaped inserts spaced to provide high penetration rates in softer formations. It is extremely effective in shales, clays, soft to medium limestone, and other formations of relatively low compressive strength with hard streaks or abrasive qualities. Compressive Strengths 5,000 to 12,000 PSI Operating Weights 1,000 to 4,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 45 to 100 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 521-532

Medium Formations S.E. 56

The S.E. 56 is adaptable to a wide variety of formations with higher compressive strengths, and performs well in sandstones, limestones, hard shales, and other formations with high abrasive qualities, numerous hard streaks, and broken formations. Compressive Strengths 7,000 to 15,000 PSI Operating Weights 2,000 to 5,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 40 to 90 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 541-622

Medium to Medium Hard Formations S.E. 57

The S.E. 57 effectively combines chisel and conical inserts to produce a design to drill slightly harder formations such as hard limestone, dolomite, hard sands, and other formations with hard cherty streaks. The arrangement of the tungsten carbide inserts provides maximum durability, reduces drill vibration, and allows greater drilling weights in highly compressive strength formations. Compressive Strengths 10,000 to 18,000 PSI Operating Weights 3,000 to 6,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 40 to 90 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 631-712

Medium Hard to Hard Formations S.E. 58

For maximum penetration rates in harder formations, the S.E. 58 utilizes breakage resistant, projectile shaped tungsten carbide inserts. They are closely spaced for maximum bottom hole cleaning in hard, abrasive, and homogeneous limestones, dolomites, basalt, granite, and chert. Compressive Strengths 12,000 to 20,000 PSI Operating Weights 4,000 to 7,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 40 to 80 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 721-742

Hard Formation S.E. 59

Extremely hard formations of the highest compressive strengths require the S.E. 59. It performs best in formations such as taconite, granite, chert, flint, and quartzite. The specially shaped inserts combined with minimum cutter assure maximum penetration and wear resistance. Compressive Strengths 16,000 PSI and Higher Operating Weights 4,000 to 7,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 40 to 80 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 811-832

MILLED TOOTH BITS

Soft to Medium Soft Formations T4

The T4 is designed with high cone offset and longer, widely spaced teeth to provide maximum penetration in medium soft to soft formations such as shales, clays, soft sandstones, and red beds. Also effective in other soft to medium formations with relatively low compressive strengths. Compressive Strengths 1,000 to 5,000 PSI Operating Weights 1,000 to 3,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 60 to 110 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 131-142

Medium Formations T3

The T3 performs well in medium formations including unconsolidated shales, medium soft limestone, medium sandstones, and other formations of slightly higher compressive strength with intermittent hard streaks. Compressive Strengths 3,000 to 6,000 PSI Operating Weights 1,000 to 4,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 50 to 100 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 211-232

Medium to Medium Hard Formations T2

Medium to medium hard formations such as hard sandstones, limestone, and broken formations with hard, cherty streaks may require the T2. Short, closely spaced teeth, applied with tungsten carbide hard-facing help reduce vibration through the harder formations. Compressive Strengths 4,000 to 9,000 PSI Operating Weights 2,000 to 5,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 40 to 100 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 241-312

Hard Formations T1-H

The T1-H is designed for hard, abrasive formations such as hard sandstone, dolomite, hard limestone, and granite. The outer gauge rows have webs joining adjacent heel teeth, which are heavily applied with tungsten carbide hard-facing to provide maximum resistance to gauge wear. Compressive Strengths 8,000 to 14,000 PSI Operating Weights 2,000 to 5,000 lbs. per inch of bit diameter Rotary Speeds 40 to 90 RPM Decreased Speed As Weight Is Increased IADC Code Range 321-342

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE INSERT TYPES

Insert Types
Tungsten Carbide Inserts are designed in various sizes, shapes, and hardness grades, to suit the particular characteristics of the formations to be drilled. Proper selection and placement of the tungsten carbide inserts assures optimum performance and longer bit life in a wide variety of drilling conditions. Denotes Regular Circulation Denotes Jet Circulation Denotes Regular or Jet Circulation * Note: All of the sizes and formations as well as special sizes are available on special quantity order. (REVERSE CIRCULATION BITS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) Specify Air or Fluid Circulation When Ordering. Specify Jet Nozzle Sizes When Ordering. APPX BIT WT. (LBS)
REG 4 8 9 12 14 22 30 44 JET

SIZES M
2 7/8 - 3/1/2 3 3/4 - 4 4 1/8 - 4 5/8 4 3/4 - 4 7/8 5- 5 1/2 5 5/8 - 5 7/8 6 - 6 1/4 6 1/2 - 6 3/4 7 3/8 7 5/8 - 7 7/8 8 1/2 - 9 9 5/8 - 9 7/8 10 5/8 - 11 12 1/4 15

MM
73 - 89 95 - 101 105 - 117.5 117 - 124 127 - 139.7 143 -149 152 -159 165 -171 187 200 216 - 229 244 - 251 270 - 280 311 381

REGULAR API PIN SIZE

N-ROD4THD 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 7/8 2 7/8 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 4 1/2 4 1/2 6 5/8 6 5/8 6 5/8 7 5/8

MILLED TOOTH BITS T4 T3 T2 T1-H

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE INSERT BITS

SE52 SE53 SE54 SE56 SE57 SE58 SE59

28 35 48 50 72 95 127 145 200 425

One-Piece Carbide Blade Bits

Durable 3 and 4 blade Chevron and Step type bits for use in mining, construction, exploration, and water well drilling applications perform best in softer, unconsolidated formations. Made of high quality alloy steel these are available with full air or water course openings.

Drag Bits

Thompson International, Inc. manufactures quality drag bits ranging in size from 1-7/8 diameter and up. Available in both Step and Chevron configurations and in 3 and 4-way blade design. Various pin sizes are available to fit your drilling needs. Both 1/8 and 3/16 carbide depths are utilized in various sizes. Only the highest quality 4140 alloy steel is used for forging material. Bits are of offered in both a one piece bit or interchangeable blades. These bits are designed to be used in soft drilling material with compressive strengths of 2000 PSI and under.

Replaceable Blade Bits

Used in a variety of formations and drilling applications, the replaceable blade feature allows flexibility in blade selection and easy replacement. Available in sizes from 3-7/8 Chevron & Step through 5-5/8 Chevron and 6-1/4 Step. The total unit consists of a set of blades, head & bowl, and adapter sub in a variety of pin sizes and options.

Hole Openers
Fabricated Hole Openers utilize leg and cutter sections which are strategically mounted on an alloy center body assembly. They are manufactured with single or multiple stage cutting arrangements depending on specific, individual requirements. Ample clearance is provided around the cutters to allow efficient removal of the cuttings. Replacement cutter sections can be welded into place to provide re-use of the body assembly. Available in sizes from 8 to 72 diameter. When ordering specify soft, medium, or hard formation. Cutters are available in milled tooth or tungsten carbide insert. When ordering give pilot hole size and top threaded connection for attachment to the drill string. DEMOUNTABLE

Additional Products
Rotary Deck Bushings

The additional products listed are available for alternative drilling requirements or to supplement our other products as an added service to our customers. Deck Bushing Sleeves Tool Joint Lubricants Thread Protectors

DRILCO INDUSTRIAL Table of Contents

DRILCO INDUSTRIAL, INC. / BLAST HOLE 8700 Series Shock Sub...........................................................................................................................9 The Drilco Industrial Roller Stabilizer..................................................................................................10 Model 63-B Roller Stabilizer..................................................................................................................11 Welded Blade Stabilizer.........................................................................................................................11 Drill Steel................................................................................................................................................12

DRILCO INDUSTRIAL / WATER WELL / MINERAL EXPLORATION Drill Collars.......................................................................................................................................13-14 Special Features for Drill Collars.........................................................................................................13 Drill Pipe-Upset and Flush Type..........................................................................................................14 Kellys-Square and Fluted.....................................................................................................................15 Thread Protectors.................................................................................................................................15 Lift Subs, Lift Plugs, Rotary Substitutes......................................................................................16-17

8700 SERIES SHOCK SUB

The 8700 Series Shock Sub has been designed and proven to significantly reduce axial and torsional vibration between the rotary head and drill string. Shock and vibration are effectively and efficiently absorbed through a series of field-replaceable shock elements, resulting in increased drilling rates and bit life, reduced drilling machine maintenance and improved operator comfort. The entire unit is sealed to protect it from gearbox oil, the elements, and drilling debris. Rebuild kits are available and the only tools needed to replace the shock absorption units are sockets, screwdrivers, and a pry bar. In the field element replacement can be accomplished quickly, and the shock sub is returned to service in a timely manner. Materials and manufacturing process are controlled by our Quality Assurance Department. Rotary shouldered connections are gauged by API Certified and Drilco Industrial hardened-and-ground gauges.

SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE *8730-D *8740 AXIAL LOAD RANGE 15,000 - 25,000 25,000 - 40,000 HP RATING @ 100 RPM 40/80 120/240 WT / LBS 210 525 OD 10 3/4 15 1/2 TYPICAL RIG CLASS SCHRAMM; RDC 16, 16B. special hammer applications - contact engineering ROBBINS RR 10S, RR, 10HD; DRILTECH D25K, D40K; IRT4; GD25, 35, 45; DAVEY; REEDRILL SK35/40 REICHdrill C750, T750; CHICAGO PNEUMATIC BE 61R, IR DMM, DMH; DRILTECH D80K; Intermediate GARDENER DENVER, BE 40, 45 Large BE, G.D., Marion applications, DMH

*8750

55,000 - 80,000

215/430

860

17 7/8

8760

74,000 - 100,000

400/800

1400 to 1950

23 1/2

NOTE: Due to the many varied applications present, the above listed rig examples are to be intended as examples only. The following items should be taken into account before determining a shock sub size. (a) Axial Load (b) Bit Size (tricone, drag or hammer) (c) Pipe OD and wall (d) Rotary torque/single or dual motor (e) Formation being drilled/characteristics of (f) Angle or vertical drilling (g) Compressor size/no of compressors/air pressure (h) RPM (i) Carousel present (longer neck required and if so, length) (j) Upper and lower connections (k) Any overall length restrictions/OD restrictions *Available in a dual purpose design, which may be used on rotary or down-the-hole hammer applications.

8700 Series Shock Sub

Rebuild Kit

THE DRILCO INDUSTRIAL ROLLER-STABILIZER

WHY USE A STABILIZER IN DRILLING A BLAST HOLE? WHAT TYPE OF STABILIZER IS MOST EFFICIENT?
For reasons of economy. To reduce the cost per ton of rock removed, the most efficient use of expendable items such as rock bits and drill steel must be achieved. Rock Bits are designed to rotate about their own center. Stabilization assures that the bit will do this and thus cause the energies and forces exerted on it to be most efficiently utilized in an axial direction. Lateral movement or stumbling is restricted and the hole is produced in the direction intended. More footage per bit and an increased penetration rate is achieved by proper utilization of the forces applied to the bit. Dull conditions of bits give evidence of this effective stabilization. Gauge wear is uniform and less severe. Shirt-tail wear problems are reduced. The inner row cutting structure is more uniformly worn inner and outer flank wear is reduced. A stabilizer which maintains guiding elements close to hole wall is most efficient. The conventional welded rib or cast rib stabilizer does an adequate job when new and unworn, provided the ribs are concentric. The problems with this type of stabilizer are wear rate and maintenance cost. Rib-type stabilizers, due to their construction, necessarily drag and scrape against the bore wall and abrade rapidly. Due to the cost in maintaining close-to-hole wall contact, these stabilizers are left in the drill string long after adequate stabilization has been lost. The major objective should be to drill a smooth bore useful hole with a minimum of hole angle changes. The most efficient stabilizer is one with true-rolling centralizers that are in rolling contact with the bore wall. Scraping and gouging of the guiding elements are eliminated and concentricities are maintained. Roller-stabilizers provide adequate stabilization without imposing excessive torque.

HOW DOES A STABILIZER AFFECT DRILL STEEL LIFE?

Without stabilization, rough spiral bores, ledges and other unconformities are obtained; the possibilities of crooked hole are enhanced. Drill steel rotating in these rough and crooked bores scrubs and scrapes against the bore wall and thereby abrades.

HOW DOES A STABILIZER AFFECT DRILL AVAILABILITY?

In addition to faster penetration rate due to more efficient rock bit performance, the smooth bore produced with adequate stabilization permits faster rock bit and drill steel retraction from the bore hole. Further, the smooth bore sloughs less than a rough bore. This means that less rock particles fall to the bottom of the hole. Redrill time required is normally eliminated or drastically reduced.

HOW DOES STABILIZER AFFECT POWDER LOADING EFFICIENCY?

Bulk powder loading in stabilized bore holes is easier. The smooth bore without ledges and unconformities allows more uniform loading and better distribution of explosive in the hole. This means more blasting efficiency and a reduction in secondary blasting.

WHAT IS MEANT BY ADEQUATE STABILIZATION?

Unless the guiding elements of a stabilizer are very near the bore wall, adequate stabilization of the bit is not achieved. Theoretically, the guiding elements should have the same diameter as the bit. Unfortunately, this is not practical because of the normal attrition of rock bit gauge wear surfaces. The stabilizer should therefore, be held at the largest diameter practicable. Concentricity of guiding elements with the axis of the bit and steel is also quite important to proper stabilization. Eccentricities of these elements tend to void any hope of reducing drilling costs with a stabilizer.

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The introduction of Drilco Industrials Model 63 series of RollerStabilizers opened a new era in blast hole stabilization. It was the original Roller-Stabilizer designed especially for blast hole drilling. The elimination of maintenance time and labor costs normally required for replacement of worn components of more conventional stabilizers resulted in wide acceptance of the Model 63-B which provides increased torsional strength and larger air circulation area. Increased life and reduced operating costs are achieved with the 63-B design through the use of rollers and bearings of the largest diameter practical within a given hold size. Rollers with pressed-in tungsten carbide compacts, working against deeply HOLE SIZE (in) 6 1/4 6 3/4 7 7/8 9 9 7/8 10 5/8 11 12 1/4 13 3/4 15 APPX. S/S LENGTH* (in) 26 1/2 26 1/2 26 1/2 28 1/2 30 3/4 30 3/4 30 3/4 34 1/4 41 41

MODEL 63-B ROLLER STABILIZER

carburized precision honed, air-cooled bearings, assure long life. Increased air circulation area is accomplished by the use of a patented aero construction which conducts air through the bearing pins to the drilling bit. A six-point stabilizer design is available for angle hole drilling or severe conditions where increased stabilization or minimal hole deviation is required. This design features six tungsten carbide studded rollers in two levels, with each level of rollers staggered to produce maximum hole-wall contact.

BODY DIAMETER (in) 5 1/8 5 7/8 7 7 7/8 8 3/4 9 1/4 9 5/8 10 3/4 12 13 3/4

APPX. WEIGHT (lbs) 130 165 220 290 400 460 510 650 1000 1300

* Shoulder length varies with different wrenching configurations CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not strike tungsten carbide with hardened steel. * Patented Aero construction of assembly circulates air through bearings to reduce water. When ordering please specify: 1. Hole size; 2. Drill make and model; 3. Drill pipe OD; 4. Connections and any special requirements.

STABILIZATION IN BLAST HOLE DRILLING

Drilco Industrial has long recognized the need for use of a stabilizer when drilling blast holes. Benefits derived from the use of a stabilizer are as follows: (1) Decreased gauge and shirttail wear of the drill bit since the stabilizer forces the bit to drill in a straight line. (2) Smoother hole walls make for easier loading of explosives since the blasting agents do not tend to hang up on a rough hole wall. (3) Smoother drill operations because the stabilizer forces the bit to drill in a straight line, thus decreasing the vibrations caused by the drill pipe rubbing against the hole wall and deck bushing. When the above benefits are analyzed, the results are reduced drill bit cost, reduced explosive cost, reduced drill pipe cost, and reduced maintenance cost on the drill. All factors combined reduce the total cost per foot drilled. Drilco Industrial offers the following types of stabilizers: 1. Welded Blade Stabilizers 2. Model 63B Roller Stabilizer

WELDED BLADE STABILIZERS

The welded blade stabilizer is manufactured with a body of alloy steel with steel wear bars welded to the body and covered with hard metal. This stabilizer can have either straight or spiral ribs and is effective in soft to medium formations which are either wet or dry.

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DRILL STEEL
Drill Steel for blast hole drills is manufactured in both integral and fabricated designs. THE FABRICATED DRILL STEEL design features tool joints made from steels selected specifically for each application. All welds are made by selected shielded arc methods and are post heated to remove residual welding stresses. Welds are machine blended to tool joint and tube and ultrasonically inspected. Axial alignment and concentricity of the fabricated assembly are held to a close tolerance. Wrench slots or flats are milled to suit the requirements of the drill. All rotary shouldered connections are treated for protection against galling in the break-in period. 1. Drill hoisting capacity 2. Size and depth of hold to be drilled 3. Volume of circulation media available 4. Makeup and breakout wrenching available 6. Transportation and handling limitations The selection of rotary shouldered connections should be based on the following: 1. Torsional strength required 2. Facilities available to make and break connection 3. Care and maintenance precautions practiced 4. Pin and box balance in tensile, torsional and bending strength All popular rotary shouldered connections are available. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ROTARY SHOULDERED CONNECTIONS INTEGRAL DRILL STEEL is made from premium quality alloy steel bars. Bores are trepanned to sizes that result in proper balance for the selected rotary shouldered connection. Concentricity and axial alignment of the connections to the drill steel are held to close machine tolerance. Wrench slots or flats are milled to suit the requirements of the drill. Options: 1. Step bore to reduce weight 2. O.D. Hard-facing to reduce wear rate. A hard face application of tungsten carbide is available to protect both fabricated and integral designs from abrasion and erosion. A rotary shouldered connection is a precision machined part. For maximum service life and return on investment, proper care and maintenance must be used. Damage in handling that is not remedied before using can ruin a connection and shorten the service life of an entire drill string. The following procedures are recommended: 1. Prior to each use, clean and visually inspect each pin and box for thread and shoulder damage. 2. Use a lubricant that is recommended for rotary shouldered connections and apply thoroughly to all threads and shoulder surfaces. 3. Stab the connections carefully. 4. Make-up to the recommended torque.

DRILL STEEL: Aids to Selection For long steel life and overall economy, the thickest wall should be selected which is consistent with the limitations of the drill or the operation. The resistance to buckling of steel used in compression is a function of the wall thickness and diameter of the tube. The initial cost of fabricated steel increases with wall thickness. The cost of smaller diameters and shorter lengths of integral steel compares favorably with fabricated steel. Whenever practical, length of drill steel should be the same so that the bottom joint which wears most rapidly can be placed at the top for further service and also for reduced inventory burden. Further, the following should be considered in the selection of drill steel:

Caution: Avoid skin or eye contact with lubricant

Drilco Industrial representatives are available to study your needs and help you select the proper drill steel and rotary connection for your particular application.

FABRICATED DRILL STEEL

INTEGRAL DRILL STEEL

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FABRICATED AND INTEGRAL DRILL STEEL

FABRICATED DESIGN O.D. (in) 4 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 6 1/4 6 1/2 7 7 5/8 8 5/8 9 1/4 10 3/4 NOMINAL WALL (in) 1/2 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 1 3/4 1 1 1/2 1 1 1 1/2 2 1 1 1 1/2 INTEGRAL DESIGN

BECO CONNECTIONS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR LONG TROUBLE FREE LIFE

O.D (in) 5 51/2 6 1/4 - 6 1/2 7 7 5/8 - 8 5/8 10 3/4 - 12 3/4 13 3/8 Recommended Beco Connection 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 1/4 6 8 10

12 3/4 13 3/8

NOMINAL NOMINAL NOMINAL WEIGHT/FT (lbs) I,D. (in) WEIGHT/FT (lbs) 37 19 1 1/2 1 3/4 46 16 22 24 2 1/16 56 34 67 27 2 5/16 38 2 13/16 84 44 48 2 13/16 96 110 50 2 13/16 64 2 13/16 134 56 3 1/4 172 82 114 202 88 3 1/4 104 148 4 3/4 250 187 377 126 4 3/4 394 4 3/4 148 184

When ordering or requesting a quotation please specify: 1. OD size 2. Integral or Fabricated 3. Bore or wall thickness 4. Connections 5. Length 6. Make and Model of drill or wrench slots, description and location

Other sizes available upon request.

DRILL COLLARS
Drill collars are heavy drill string members used as weight which forces the bit to penetrate the formation being drilled. All drill collars are full length heat treated to obtain the best physical properties and to provide a combination of hardness, strength and ductility. The collars are made from selected bars of chromium molybdenum alloy steel (AISI 4145 H for smaller sizes and AISI 4145 H modified analysis for larger sizes.) Drill collars are bored by trepanning to ensure close tolerance of bore alignment. (All drill collars are drifted to API specifications and we are licensed to use the SPI-Spec 7 monogram.)

GENERAL NOTES ON DRILCO INDUSTRIAL DRILL COLLARS

1. SURFACE FINISH (a) As Rolled This is the regular on the bar as received from the mill. It is satisfactory for all nominal drill collar requirements. Mill finish bars meet API specifications on O.D. tolerances. As Rolled drill collars offer a savings to the user with no effect on performance. (b) Machined To obtain a machined finish drill collar, 1/8 to 1/4 of steel is machined off the O.D. of the raw stock. Because of improved mill rolling practices, expense of machining, and loss of material, As Rolled collars are generally recommended. 2. LENGTH Drilco Industrial standard water well drill collars are available in 10, 15, 20, and 30 foot lengths, or as specified. 3. BORE Standard bores are noted in the drill collar chart. Special bores for particular projects as well as step bores for increased joint strength and/or improved hydraulic conditions are available at extra cost. 4. CONNECTIONS Standard connections are precision machined to API specifications. Additional connections such as: DI Series, Failing Exploration, Mayhew, Joy Full Hole, Winter Weiss, and others are available on request. All connections are protected by phosphate surface coating to minimize galling during makeup. Pressed steel or plastic thread protectors are furnished on most popular size drill joints. 5. SPECIAL FEATURES The following special features are also available on request: (a) API Relief Groove on Pin or Box (b) Drilco Boreback Box 6. WHEN ORDERING PLEASE SPECIFY: (a) Outside diameter Bore Length (b) Size and type of tool joint each end of collar and Special joint features. (c) Step Bore or Straight Bore (d) Surface Finish As Rolled or Machined (e) Other special features such as elevator and slip recesses, wrench squares, flats, slots or special breakout configurations. Drawings with dimensions must be supplied for all breakout configurations. (f) The drill rig make and model with a description of the use of the collars will help assure satisfactory field performance. Caution: Safety precautions should be taken when handling drill collars. If a lift-type thread protector is used, do not exceed the maximum lifting load capacity for a given size and type. (Check load rating page 15). When lifting heavy collars vertically, we recommend the use of heavy-duty lift plugs or lift subs, and be sure they are shouldered up.

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STANDARD SIZES, BORES AND CONNECTORS FOR DRILCO INDUSTRIAL DRILL COLLARS
STANDARD LENGTHS OF 10, 15, 20, 25 AND 30 FEET ARE AVAILABLE OR SPECIAL LENGTHS AS SPECIFIED
DRILL COLLAR OUTSIDE DIAMETER NUMBER* OR SIZE & INCHES MINIMUM STYLE
NC 26-35 (2 3/8 IF) NC 31-41 (2 7/8) NC 35-47 NC 38-50 (3 1/2 IF) NC 44-60 NC 44-60 NC 44-62 NC 46-62 (4 IF) NC 46-65 (4 IF) NC 46-65 (4 IF) NC 46-67 (4 IF) NC 50-70 ( 4 1/2 IF) NC 50-70 ( 4 1/2 IF) NC 50-72 ( 4 1/2 IF) NC 56-77 NC 56-80 6 5/8 Reg NC 61-90 7 5/8 Reg NC 70-79 NC 70-100 8 5/8 Reg 3 1/2 4 1/8 4 3/4 5 6 6 6 1/4 6 1/4 6 1/2 6 1/2 6 3/4 7 7 7 1/4 7 3/4 8 8 1/4 9 9 1/2 9 3/4 10 11

BORE INCHES TOLERANCE + 1/16-0

1 1/2 2 2 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 13/16 2 1/4 2 13/16 2 1/4 2 13/16 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 13/16 2 13/16 2 13/16 2 13/16 2 13/16 2 13/16 3 3 3 3

BENDING STRENGTH RATIO

2.42:1 2.43:1 2.58:1 2.38:1 2.49:1 2.84:1 2.91:1 2.63:1 2.76:1 3.05:1 3.18:1 2.54:1 2.73:1 3.12:1 2.70:1 3.02:1 2.93:1 3.17:1 2.81:1 2.57:1 2.81:1 2.78:1

APPX. WEIGHT OF DRILL COLLARS LBS/FT

26.7 34.7 49.6 53.3 82.6 75.9 90.5 83.8 99.5 92.8 108 117 111 120 140 151 162 196 217 230 243 299

* The drill collar consists of NC (Number Connection), a two digit number indicating the pitch diameter of the connection in units and tenths, a 2 or 3 digit number consisting of the outside diameter in units and tenths. The size and style in parentheses indicate connections. ** Low torque face.

Drilco Industrial drill pipe is manufactured to specifications established specifically for water well and mineral exploration drilling requirements. Available with either flush O.D. or elevator shouldered tool joints, standard recommended sizes are shown in the charts.

INERTIA WELD DRILL PIPE

by quality assurance technicians. The final check being made of the thread, lead, pitch, taper and shoulder stand-off using frequently calibrated precision gages. Thread and shoulder surfaces are then treated with a phosphate coating to minimize galling on the initial makeup of the connection. Tool joints are attached to the pipe or tubing by inertia welding. The combination of elevator shouldered tool joints to plain end tubing is also available for limited service requirements. Other customer options include square or 18 elevator shoulders and tungsten carbide hard banding for O.D. wear resistance.

Tool joints are made from high quality alloy steel, heat-treated to obtain the best physical properties in a combination of hardness, strength and ductility by exacting control during quenching and tempering operations. Machine operations are performed in a sequence that assures close tolerance concentricity and alignment of the O.D., I.D. and threads. Each machine operation is checked

FLUSH OD DRILL PIPE

FLUSH OD DRILL PIPE SIZES
OD (in)
2 3/8 2 7/8 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 5 1/2

WALL (in)
.280 .362 .368 .330 .337 .362 .415

Tube GRADE
D D D D D D D

Appreciated Weight/Piece Length WEIGHT (lbs/ft)

6.26 9.72 12.31 12.93 14.98 17.83 22.54

RECOMMENDED CONNECTION
N-ROD 2 3/8 MAYHEW JR. 2 3/8 IF 3 1/2 REGULAR 2 7/8 IF 3 1/2 IF 4 FH

ID (in)
1 1 1/2 1 3/4 1 1/2 2 1/8 2 11/16 2 13/16

15
110 150 210 230 265 310 400

20
135 205 270 295 340 400 510

25
------330 360 415 490 625

30
------390 425 490 580 735

Other popular connections, tubing dimensions, grade and/or special combinations are available to accommodate customer requirements. When ordering or requesting please specify: (1) Drill Pipe Type (Flush OD or Elevator Shouldered)

(2) Class or Grade Tubing (3) Tubing Dimensions (Outside Diameter, Wall Thickness, Weight Per Foot) (4) Tool Joint Connections (Size and Type) (5) Drill Pipe Length (6) Special Features

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Drilco Industrial Kellys are made from and AISI 4145 H modified alloy bar. The bar is full length heat treated to obtain the best physical properties and to provide a combination of hardness,

ROTARY KELLYS
strength and ductility. All ends and center drive sections are machined. All Kellys are precision bored on a trepanner to provide true bore and are drifted to API SPECIFICATIONS.

FLUTED KELLYS
X H Y

120 TYP. F 6

E WORKING LENGTH B 2 A 2

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES SIZE

O.D. (+ 3/64 - 1/64) (E) 3 3 5/16 3 3/8 3 3/4 4 1/8 4 1/4 4 1/2 4 5/8 4 3/4 5 5 1/4 5 3/4 BORE + 1/16 - 0 (F) 1 1/2 1 5/8 1 3/4 1 3/4 2 2 2 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 1/2 3 LENGTH (A/B) RECOMMENDED TOP CONNECTION* (X) 2 3/8 REG 2 3/8 IF 2 3/3 IF 2 7/8 REG 2 7/8 IF 2 7/8 IF 2 7/8 IF 3 1/2 FH 3 1/2 IF 3 1/2 IF 4 FH 4 IF BOTTOM CONNECTION (Y)

FLUTE STANDARD
WIDTH (G) 3/4 3/4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 RADIUS (H) 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 3/4 APPX WT/FT (LBS) 18 21 22 29 35 28 43 44 47 50 57 64

When ordering, please specify: 1. Type Kelly fluted 2. Nominal size & length 3. Required working length 4. Bore 5. Top connection 6. Bottom connection 7. If shipping scabbard is desired 8. Flute width and radius
PIN PROTECTOR CONNECTION TYPE & SIZE NC-23 2 3/8 REG NC-26 2 2/8 IF NC-31 2 7/8 IF 2 7/8 XH 3 1/2 REG NC-35 NC-38 3 1/2 IF 3 1/2 XH 3 1/2 H90 NC-40 4FH 4 H90 4 1/2 REG NC-44 NC-46 4 IF 4 1/2 XH 4 1/2 FH 4 1/2 H90 5 H90 5 1/2 REG 5 1/2H90 NC-50 4 1/2 IF 5 1/2 FH 6 5/8 REG 6 5/8 H-90 NC-56 7 5/8 H-90 NC-61 7 REG 8 5/8 REG 8 5/8 H-90 NC-77 PART NO. CASTING 033125-001 033124-001 033122-001 032969-001 032972-001 033121-001 032986-001 033622-001 032987-001 033132-001 033127-001 032984-001 032981-001 032982-001 033131-001 032983-001 033131-001 039599-001 033135-001 033142-001 033136-001 032957-001 033138-001 033139-001 032960-001 033137-001 033140-001 033149-001 032990-001 033025-001 032991-001 MAX LIFTING LOADS (LBS) 1500 1500 1500 2500 2500 2500 2500 4000 2500 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 7000 7000 7000 7000 7000 7000 7000 7000 7000 12500 12500 12500 12500 WT EACH 15 15 12 35 21 19 12 34 18 32 32 27 30 25 25 25 26 25 50 50 50 37 36 35 40 33 35 95 75 65 74

RIGHT HAND OR LEFT HAND

SPECIFY OVERALL LENGTH AND/ OR REQUIRED WORKING LENGTH (B)

RIGHT HAND CONNECTION AS SPECIFIED BY CUSTOMER

THREAD PROTECTORS
HEAVY DUTY CAST STEEL WITH LIFTING BAILS Made from steel castings meeting ASTM Spec. No. A27 Grade 60-30 (60,000) psi tensile - 30,000 psi yield), with heavy duty bails. Threads and shoulders are precision machined.

ACCESSORIES
BOX PROTECTOR PART NO. CASTING 034522-001 034520-001 034523-001 034524-001 034526-001 034519-001 034525-001 034502-001 034527-001 034510-001 034513-001 034511-001 034509-001 034503-001 034504-001 034514-001 034512-001 039600-001 034538-001 034536-001 034540-001 034541-001 034537-001 034533-001 034539-001 034534-001 034535-001 034552-001 034549-001 034545-001 034547-001 MAX LIFTING LOADS (LBS) 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 4000 2500 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 6500 6500 6500 6500 6500 6500 6500 6500 6500 10000 10000 10000 10000 WT EACH 14 20 15 17 20 25 19 25 20 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 20 39 39 39 30 39 39 39 39 39 71 65 62 65

PIN BOX PROTECTORS When ordering please specify: 1. Drill collar diameter 2. Drill collar joint size

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MEDIUM DUTY MALLEABLE IRON (Without Lifting Bail)

LIGHT DUTY PRESSED STEEL (No Lifting Bail)

PLASTIC THREAD PROTECTORS Drilco Industrial Plastic Thread Protectors are excellent, durable and low cost protection for your threads during shipping and storage of your drill system components.

PIN BOX PROTECTORS

PIN BOX PROTECTORS For shipping and storing drill stem components at warehouse or on the rig
Wt. Per Set 33.0 34.0 34.5 40.5 42.0 40.5

PIN BOX PROTECTORS

For large size connections

Drill Pin Collar Connection Protector Size O.D. Type Wt. 9 -10 7 5/8 REG 7 5/8 H90 NC 70 8 5/8 REG 8 5/8 H90 NC 77 21.5 20.0 21.0 27.0 25.0 26.5 Box Protector Wt. 11.5 14.0 13.5 13.5 17.0 14.0

STOCKING SIZES
2 3/8 IF 2 3/8 REG 3 1/2 FH 3 1/2 HX 2 7/8 IF 2 1/2 REG 4 FH 3 1/2 IF 3 1/2 REG 4 1/2 FH 4 IF 4 1/2 REG 5 1/2 FH 4 1/2 IF 5 1/2 REG 6 5/8 FH 5 1/2 IF 6 5/8 REG 4 1/2 XH 3 1/2 H90 4 H90 4 1/2 H90 5 H90 5 1/2 H90 6 5/8 H90

STOCKING SIZES
2 3/8 2 7/8 3 1/2 3 1/2 4 1/2 4 4 1/2 HUGHES SLIMLINE H-90 API INTERNAL FLUSH EXTRA HOLE API INTERNAL FLUSH API FULL HOLE API INTERNAL FLUSH (4 1/2 xH) API INTERNAL FLUSH (5 xH)

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HEAVY DUTY LIFT SUB-TYPE NS One piece construction machined from single piece of AISI 4145 alloy steel stock to dimensions shown. When ordering, please specify: 1. Drill Collar OD - (A) 2. Tool Joint OD - (B) tapered or square shoulder 3. Drill Pipe OD - (C) 4. Drill Collar Connecting Size (D) 5. Bore (E) *For a box in top of lift sub add 6 to overall length. Caution: All lift subs should be made up to recommended connection torque before being used to lift drilling string.

LIFT SUBS

SOLID STOCK TYPE NS

Size Range (Drill Collar Size A) 3 1/2 - 3 7/8 4 - 4 3/8 4 1/2 - 4 7/8 5 - 5 3/8 5 1/2 - 5 7/8 6 - 6 3/8 6 1/2 - 6 7/8 7 - 7 3/8 7 1/2 - 7 7/8 8 - 8 3/8 8 1/2 - 8 7/8 9 - 9 3/8 9 1/2 - 9 7/8 10 11 1/4 Appx. Weight (lbs) 40 50 84 88 120 150 168 169 242 257 280 305 320 333 368

LIFT PLUGS
Threaded section made from AISI 4145 heat treated alloy stock. Center section bored out to reduce weight. When ordering, please specify: 1. Drill Collar OD - (A) 2. Lift Plate OD - (B) 3. Drill Collar Connection Size - (C)

Size Range (Drill Collar Size A) 3 1/2 - 3 7/8 4 - 4 3/8 4 1/2 - 4 7/8 5 - 5 3/8 5 1/2 - 5 7/8 6 - 6 3/8 6 1/2 - 6 7/8 7 - 7 3/8 7 1/2 - 7 7/8 8 - 8 3/8 8 1/2 - 8 7/8 9 - 9 3/8 9 1/2 - 9 7/8 10 11 1/4 -

Appx. Weight (lbs) 35 40 50 58 70 82 90 100 118 128 132 150 165 178 245

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Drilco Industrial Rotary Subs are machined from quality AISI 4145H alloy steel. All threads are precision machined and protected by a phosphate surface coating after machining to prevent galling on initial makeup. Rotary subs are used where threads of one size or type must be coupled together with threads of another size or type. Other subs are used as wear prevention at connection points that are frequently made up and broken out, such as Kelly Saver Subs. If you desire subs with special configurations, send drawings and specifications when requesting a quotation.

ROTARY SUBSTITUTES

When ordering, please specify: On all subs ordered: 1. Give subs use, example: Kelly sub X - over drill pipe to drill collars X - over drill collar to drill collar Bit sub, etc. 2. Overall length 3. Largest diameter 4. Bore

5. Size and type of connections pin or box On reduced section subs, give this additional information: 1. Diameter of reduced section 2. Length of reduced section On bit subs give: 1. Float size (If desired)

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TOOLTECH, INC. Table of Contents

TOOLTECH, INC. Drill Pipe for Portable Rotary Rigs......................................................................................................19 Elevated Shoulder Drill Pipe................................................................................................................20

DRILL PIPE FOR PORTABLE ROTARY RIGS

At Tooltech, Inc., we produce drill pipe for portable rotary rigs in the water well, mining, construction, environmental, oil and gas drilling industries. We have combined a team of experienced people, utilizing their expertise with the latest technology to meet the highest standards of quality assurance. We are dedicated to providing you with a single item or a complete drill string in the shortest delivery time within the industry, virtually anywhere in the world. We start by purchasing (in accordance with Tooltech specified chemistry and physical properties) the finest quality seamless tubing available from industry recognized steel mills. Tool joints are manufactured on the site from heat treated alloy steel ordered under strict Tooltech specifications. Using the latest CNC equipment available, all tool joints are precisely machined to API specifications, and each joint must pass rigid quality control inspections. By checking thread lead, taper, pitch, and form along with gauging every joint, we assure interchangeability on site during actual drilling operations. Threads and shoulder faces are treated to provide corrosion resistance and lubricating properties to help prevent galling during the initial break-in period. Hard banding of the tool joints is also available. In-house upsetting gives us the flexibility and versatility to satisfy your complete range of requirements for internal, external, and internal/external upset pipe. The upset provides a greater wall thickness and weld surface area at the point where the mid-body tube is jointed to the alloy tool joint. The resulting configuration provides the necessary gradual transition of forces from the pipe, through the weld area, into the tool joint. Tooltech also offers plain end drill pipe for your rotary drilling needs. Inertia welding, when applicable, is the best method of joining tool joints to drill pipe. Technically speaking, space age inertia welding is an autogenous welding process in which heat for coalescence is produced by direct conversion of mechanical energy to thermal energy at the joint interface. The mechanical energy is generated by the sliding-action friction between the rotating or rubbing surfaces at the point of the weld interface. Plainly speaking, inertia welding produces a uniform, finegrained, clean, high quality, stronger weldment without the injection of filler material. Finishing provides the final high-quality touch. All weld areas are properly heat treated to restore the physical and metallurgical properties affected during inertia welding. Tooltech machines and grinds the weld areas. With final inspection of the weld zone for defects, the most reliable method of attaching tool joints to pipe is complete.

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ELEVATOR SHOULDERED DRILL PIPE UPSET TUBING

Note: When drill pipe is racked or transported in the field, Tooltech recommends that pin and box protectors be used to prevent damage to the threaded connections. * Refer to API RP7G for additional Recommended Practice For Drill Stem Design and Operating Limits.

EXTERNAL UPSET DRILL PIPE

TOOL JOINT CONNECTION NC-26 (2 3/8 IF) NC-31 (2 7/8 IF) NC-38 (3 1/2 IF) NC-46 (4 IF) NC-50 (4 1/2 IF) OD (in) 3 3/8 4 1/8 4 3/4 6 6 3/8 ID (in) 1 3/4 2 1/8 2 11/16 3 1/4 3 3/4 TONG LENGTH PIN BOX (in) (in) 7 7 8 7 7 8 9 10 1/2 10 10 DRILL PIPE OD (in) 2 3/8 2 7/8 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 WALL (in) .280 .362 .368 .330 .337 APPX. WT/ PIECE WEIGHT RANGE 1 RANGE 2 (lbs/ft) 6.65 10.40 13.30 14.00 16.60 160 250 320 380 4.0 225 350 450 520 585

INTERNAL UPSET DRILL PIPE

TOOL JOINT CONNECTION NC-40 (4 FH) 4 1/2 FH OD (in) 5 1/4 5 3/4 ID (in) 2 13/16 3 TONG LENGTH PIN BOX (in) (in) 7 7 10 10 DRILL PIPE OD (in) 4 4 1/2 WALL (in) .330 .337 APPX. WT/ PIECE WEIGHT RANGE 1 RANGE 2 (lbs/ft) 14.00 16.60 350 420 490 590

INTERNAL-EXTERNAL UPSET DRILL PIPE

TOOL JOINT CONNECTION NC-46 (4 IF) NC-50 (4 1/2) IF 5 1/2 IF OD (in) 6 1/4 6 3/8 7 ID (in) 3 1/4 3 3/4 4 TONG LENGTH PIN BOX (in) (in) 7 7 7 10 20 10 DRILL PIPE OD (in) 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 WALL (in) .337 .362 .361 APPX. WT/ PIECE WEIGHT RANGE 1 RANGE 2 (lbs/ft) 16.60 19.50 21.00 440 490 560 605 685 780

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TECHNICAL DATA & MISCELLANEOUS Table of Contents

TECHNICAL DATA AND MISCELLANEOUS Air Velocity Chart..................................................................................................................................22 Tips for Top Performance.....................................................................................................................23 Drill String Components.......................................................................................................................23 Torque for Drill Collars.........................................................................................................................24 U.S. and Metric System Equivalents...................................................................................................25 Telephone Numbers & Addresses.......................................................................................................25

AIR VELOCITY CHART

For determination of drill steel diameter for adequate bailing-given compressor output (at operating pressure) and hole size Chart is based on equation Q=AV Where Q=Quantity of air input to drill steel (cubic ft. per minute) A=Annular area between drill steel and wall of drilled hole in square feet V=Velocity of air traveling between drill steel and wall of drilled hole in feet per minute

Uphole bailing velocities of 5,000 fpm are desired, minimum of 3,000 fpm to a maximum of 7,000 fpm are generally considered adequate. EXAMPLE: What drill steel diameter is required to give 5000 fpm bailing velocity in 9 7/8 hole with 1000 cfm air available? Starting with 1000 on the left side of the chart and traveling to the right to the 5000 fpm line in the column marked 9 7/8 on the bottom line of the chart, we find an intersection between the 7 and 8 vertical lines or approximately 7 3/4 drill diameter is required. 22

TIPS FOR TOP PERFORMANCE

1. The suggested bit down pressure and rotational speeds in this catalog are guidelines. Best performance is achieved at the drilling site through testing along these basic guidelines. 2. Drill steel should be straight with properly maintained threaded connections. Bent drill steel could drastically reduce drilling performance and bit life. 3. Care should be used when attaching or removing the bit from the drill steel. 4. Tool joint lubricants are recommended for the threaded connections and shoulder of the drill steel and bits. These lubricants reduce friction, help prevent thread galling, and ease the make-up and break-out operation while adding or removing joints of drill steel. 5. Make sure air valves are open before starting to drill and keep the air on until the bit is out of the hole. 6. A new bit should be broken in by drilling with reduced down pressure and rotational speed for a short period. 7. Guard against dropping the bit and drill steel to the bottom of the hole. This impact can result in serious damage to the bit. 8. In wet holes, maintain as high a pressure drop as possible across the bit to ensure adequate cleaning and to avoid stoppages within the air courses of the bit which may result in premature bearing failure. 9. Inspect the bit regularly after drilling the hold to assess impending failure or damage. Cone temperatures should be uniform. Otherwise, obstructed air courses and potential bearing failure may be indicated. 10. Before an idle period, the bit may be cleaned by opening the air valves and rotating the cutters by hand. Make certain the cutters turn freely before re-using the bit after an idle period.

SAMPLE OF DRILL STRING COMPONENTS

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_______________________________WATER WELL AND MINERAL EXPLORATION DRILLING TOOLS

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED MAKE-UP TORQUE FOR DRILL COLLARS (FT. LBS.)

+ WEAK MEMBER

CONNECTION
SIZE API 2-3/8 TYPE NC 23 PAC (SEE NOTE 4)

BORE OF DRILL COLLAR INCHES

1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 OD 1 3 2,500 2,500 2,500 3-1/8 3,300 3,300 2,600 3-1/4 4,000 3,400 2,600 3,800 3,800 2,900 3 4,900 4,200 2,900 3-1/8 5,200 4,200 2,900 3-1/4 4,600 4,600 3,700 3-1/2 5,500 4,700 3,700 3-7/8 3-3/4 3-7/8 4-7/8 3-7/8 4-1/8 4-1/4 4-1/2 4-1/2 4-3/4 5 4-1/4 4-1/2 4-3/4 5 5-1/4 4-3/4 5 5-1/4 5-1/2 4-3/4 5 5-1/4 5-1/2 5 5-1/4 5-1/2 5-3/4 6 5-1/4 5-1/2 5-3/4 6 6-1/4 5-1/2 5-3/4 6 6-1/4 5-3/4 6 6-1/4 6-1/2 5-1/2 5-3/4 6 6-1/4 6-1/2 5-3/4 6 6-1/4 6-1/2 6-3/4 4,100 5,300 8,000 4,600 7,300 8,800 10,000 4,100 5,300 8,000 4,600 7,300 8,800 9,300 4,100 5,300 7,400 4,600 7,300 8,100 8,100 8,900 12,100 12,100 5,100 8,400 11,900 13,200 13,200 9,900 13,800 16,000 16,000 8,700 12,700 16,900 18,500 10,800 15,100 19,700 20,400 20,400 2 2-1/4 2-1/2 213/16 3

CONNECTION
TYPE SIZE API IF or 4-1/2 NC 50 or API EXTRA HOLE 5 MOD OPEN or 5 5-1/2 DBL STREAMLINE or SEMI-IF 5 5-1/2 API FULL HOLE OD 6-1/4 6-1/2 6-3/4 7 7-1/4 7 7-1/4 7-1/2 7-3/4 7-1/4 7-1/2 7-3/4 8 7-1/2 7-3/4 8 8-1/4 7-1/2 7-3/4 8 8-1/4 8 8-1/4 8-1/2 8-3/4 8 8-1/4 8-1/2 8-3/4 9 9-1/4 8-1/2 8-3/4 9 9-1/4 9-1/2 9 9-1/4 9-1/2 9-3/4 10 10-1/4 10 10-1/4 10-1/2 10-3/4 11 8 8-1/4 *8-1/2 8-1/2 8-3/4 9 9-1/4 *9-1/2 9 9-1/4 *9-1/2 10 10-1/4 *10-1/2 10-1/4 *10-1/2

BORE OF DRILL COLLAR INCHES

2-1/4 22,800 29,500 36,000 38,000 38,000 2-1/2 22,800 29,500 35,500 35,500 35,500 32,500 40,500 49,000 51,000 40,000 48,500 51,000 51,000 46,000 55,000 57,000 57,000 46,000 55,000 59,500 59,500 54,000 64,000 72,000 72,000 56,000 66,000 74,000 74,000 74,000 74,000 2-13/16 22,800 29,500 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,500 40,500 47,000 47,000 40,000 48,000 48,000 48,000 46,000 53,000 53,000 53,000 46,000 55,000 56,000 56,000 54,000 64,000 68,000 68,000 56,000 66,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 67,000 78,000 83,000 83,000 83,000 75,000 88,000 101,000 107,000 107,000 107,000 3 22,800 29,500 30,000 30,000 30,000 32,500 40,500 45,000 45,000 40,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 46,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 46,000 53,000 53,000 53,000 54,000 64,000 65,000 65,000 56,000 66,000 67,000 67,000 67,000 67,000 67,000 78,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 75,000 88,000 101,000 105,000 105,000 105,000 107,000 122,000 138,000 143,000 143,000 53,000 63,000 68,500 60,000 71,000 83,000 88,000 88,000 72,000 85,500 98,000 108,000 123,000 139,000 125,000 128,500 3-1/4 22,800 26,500 26,500 26,500 26,500 32,500 40,500 41,500 41,500 40,000 42,000 42,000 42,000 46,000 47,000 47,000 47,000 46,000 49,500 49,500 49,500 54,000 61,000 61,000 61,000 56,000 63,000 63,000 63,000 63,000 63,000 67,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 75,000 88,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 107,000 122,000 138,000 138,000 138,000 53,000 63,000 65,000 60,000 71,000 83,000 83,000 83,000 72,000 85,500 98,000 108,000 123,000 134,000 112,500 128,500 3-1/2 3-3/4

API IF or 2-3/8 N 26 or API SLIM HOLE 2-7/8 2-7/8 EXTRA HOLE or 3-1/2 DBL STREAMLINE or MOD OPEN 2-7/8 API IF or 2-7/8 NC 31 or API SLIM HOLE 3-1/2 API 3-1/2 4 3-1/2 3-1/2 API 4-1/2 3-1/2 NC 35 EXTRA HOLE or SLIM HOLE or MOD OPEN API IF or NC 38 or SLIM HOLE H-90 (See Note 3)

BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX BOX 4,600 6,800 6,800 6,800 8,900 10,800 10,800 5,100 8,400 11,700 11,700 11,700 9,900 13,800 14,600 14,600 8,700 12,700 16,700 16,700 10,800 15,100 18,600 18,600 18,600 12,500 17,300 22,300 23,500 23,500 15,400 20,300 23,400 23,400 20,600 25,000 2,500 2,500 12,900 17,900 23,300 27,000 27,000 BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN

BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX BOX PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX BOX PIN PIN PIN PIN BOX BOX PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN BOX BOX PIN PIN PIN BOX BOX PIN BOX PIN PIN BOX BOX

API

NC 56

6-5/8

API REGULAR

FULL HOLE or 4 NC 40 or API MOD OPEN or 4 4-1/2 DBL STREAMLINE 4 H-90 (See Note 3)

4-1/2

API REGULAR

API

NC 44

4-1/2

API FULL HOLE

4-1/2 EXTRA HOLE or NC 46 or API API IF or 4 SEMI IF or 4-1/2 5 DBL STREAMLINE or MOD OPEN 4-1/2 H-90 5-3/4 4-1/2 (See Note 3) 6 6-1/4 6-1/2 6-3/4 H-90 6-1/4 5 (See Note 3) 6-1/2 6-3/4 H-90 7 5-1/2 (See Note 3) 6-3/4 7 7-1/4 5-1/2 API REGULAR 7-1/2 6-3/4 7 7-1/4 7-1/2

8,900 9,200 9,200 5,100 8,400 10,000 10,000 10,000 99,00 12,800 12,800 12,800 8,700 12,700 15,000 15,000 10,800 15,100 16,900 16,900 16,900 12,500 17,300 21,500 21,500 21,500 15,400 20,300 21,600 21,600 20,600 23,300 23,300 23,300 12,900 17,900 23,300 25,000 25,000 17,600 23,200 28,000 28,000 28,000 17,600 23,400 28,500 28,500 28,500 25,000 31,500 35,000 35,000 34,000 41,500 42,500 42,500 31,500 39,000 42,000 42,000

7,400 7,400 7,400 5,100 8,200 8,200 8,200 8,200 9,900 10,900 10,900 10,900 8,700 12,700 13,100 13,100 10,800 14,800 14,800 14,800 14,800 12,500 17,300 19,400 19,400 19,400 15,400 19,400 19,400 19,400 20,600 21,200 21,200 21,200 12,900 17,900 22,800 22,800 22,800 17,600 23,200 25,500 25,500 25,500 17,600 23,400 26,000 26,000 26,000 25,000 31,500 33,000 33,000 34,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 31,500 39,000 39,500 39,500

6-5/8

H-90 (See Note 3) NC 61

API

8300 8300 8300 8300 8700 10400 10400 10400 10800 12100 12100 12100 12100 12500 16500 16500 16500 16500 15400 16200 16200 16200 18000 18000 18000 18000 12900 17900 19800 19800 19800 17600 22200 22200 22200 22200 17600 23000 23000 23000 23000 25000 29500 29500 29500 34000 36500 36500 36500 31500 36000 36000 36000

5-1/2

API-IF

6-5/8

API FULL HOLE

API

NC 70

API

NC 77

56,000 59,000 59,000 59,000 59,000 59,000 67,000 72,000 72,000 72,000 72,000 75,000 88,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 107,000 122,000 133,000 133,000 133,000 53,000 50,500 60,500 60,000 71,000 79,000 79,000 79,000 72,000 85,500 98,000 108,000 123,000 129,000 112,500 128,500

66,500 66,500 66,500 66,500 66,500 75,000 88,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 107,000 122,000 128,000 128,000 128,000

CONNECTIONS WITH FULL FACE 7 7-5/8 H-90 (See Note 3) API REGULAR 53,000 63,000 71,500

12900 17700 17700 17700 17700 17600 20200 20200 20200 20200 17600 21000 21000 21000 21000 25000 27000 27000 27000 34000 34000 34000 34000 31500 33500 33500 33500

7-5/8 8-5/8 8-5/8

H-90 (See Note 3) API REGULAR H-90 (See Note 3)

60,000 71,000 74,000 74,000 74,000 72,000 85,500 95,500 108,000 123,000 123,000 112,500 128,500

CONNECTIONS WITH LOW TORQUE FACE 7 7-5/8 H-90 (See Note 3) API REGULAR 8-3/4 9 9-1/4 9-1/2 9-3/4 10 9-3/4 10 10-1/4 10-1/2 10-3/4 11 10-3/4 11 11-1/4 67,500 74,000 67,500 71,000 72,000 85,000 91,000 91,000 91,000 105,000 112,500 112,500 112,000 129,000 92,000 11,0000 12,8000 66,500 66,500 72,000 85,000 87,000 87,000 91,000 105,000 108,000 108,000 112,000 129,900 92,500 110,000 128,000 62,000 62,000 72,000 82,000 82,000 82,000 91,000 103,500 103,500 103,500 112,000 129,000 92,500 110,000 128,000 PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN BOX PIN PIN PIN BOX BOX BOX BOX BOX

7-5/8

H-90 (See Note 3) API REGULAR H-90 (See Note 3)

8-5/8 8-5/8

72,000 77,000 77,000 77,000 91,000 98,000 98,000 98,000 112,000 129,000 92,500 110,000 128,000

(1) Basis of calculations for recommended makeup torque assumed the use of a thread compound containing 40-60% by weight of finely powdered metallic since or 60% by weight of finely powdered metallic lead applied thoroughly to all threads and shoulders and using the Modified Jack Screw Formula as shown in the IADC Tool Pushers Manual, Sec. B. 1, p. 7 and API RP 7G, Fifth Edition, April, 1974, Appendix A, Sec. A.B., and a unit stress of 62,500 PSI in the box or pin, whichever is weaker. (2) Normal torque range- Tabulated minimum value to 10% greater. Largest diameter shown for each connection is the maximum recommended for that connection. If connections are used on drill collars larger than the maximum shown, increase the torque values shown by 10% for a minimum value. In addition to the increased torque value, it is also recommended that a finishing neck machined to the maximum diameter shown.

(3) H-90 connection makeup torque based on 56,250 PSI stress and other factors as stated in Note (1) (4) 2-7/8 PAC makeup torque based on 87,500 PSI stress and other factors as stated in Note (1) *Largest diameter shown is the maximum recommended for these full faces connections. If larger diameters are used, machine connections with low torque faces and use the torque values shown under low torque face tables. If low torque faces are not used, see Note (2) for increased torque values. Notation in this column indicates cross section area (3/4 from base on pin or 3/8 from shoulder on box) is smaller on the member indicated.

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METRIC SYSTEM
LENGTH: 1 meter (m) 10 decimeters (dm) = 100 centimeters (cm) 1,000 millimeters (mm) = 10 meters (m) = 100 meters (m) = 1,000 (m)

LENGTH EQUIVALENTS
UNIT 1 1 1 1 1 1 Millimeter = Centimeter = Inch = Foot = Yard = Meter = Millimeters 1 10 25.4001 304.801 914.402 1000 Centimeters Inches Feet .1 .03937 .003281 1 .3937 .032808 .083333 2.54001 1 30.4801 12 1 91.4402 36 3 100 39.37 3.28083 Yards .001094 .010936 .027778 .333333 1 1.09361 Meters .001 .01 .025400 .304801 .914402 1

1 1 1 1 1

Miles UNIT Feet Yards Meters Rods Furlongs (Statute) Rod = 16.5 5.5 5.02921 1 .025 (1/40) .003125 (1/320) Furlong = 660 220 201.168 40 1 .125 (1/8) Mile (Statute) = 1760 1609.35 320 5280 8 1 Nautical Mile = 6080.2 feet = 1.15155 statute miles = 1/3 league Light Year = 5.879 trillion miles = 9.46 trillion kilmoeters

WEIGHT EQUIVALENTS
UNIT
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Grain = Gram = Ounce (Troy) = Ounce (Avoir.) = Pound (Troy) = Pound (Avoir.) = Kilogram = Grains 1 15.4324 480 437.5 5760 7000 15432.4 Kilograms 1000 907.185 1016.05 Grams .064799 1 31.1035 28.3495 373.242 453.592 1000 Pounds (Troy) 2679.23 2430.56 2722.22 Ounces (Troy) .002083 .032151 1 .911458 12 14.5833 32.1507 Ounces (Avoir.) .002286 .035274 1.09714 1 13.1657 16 35.2740 Pounds (Troy) .000174 .002679 .083333 .075955 1 1.21528 2.67923 Pounds (Avoir.) .000143 .002205 .068571 .0625 .822857 1 2.20462 Kilograms .000065 .001 .031104 .028350 .373242 .453592 1

1 decameter (dkm) 1 hectometer (hm) 1 kilometer (km) WEIGHT: 1gram (g)

UNIT

10 decigrams (dg) = 100 centigrams (cg) 1,000 milligrams (mg) = 10 grams (g) = 100 grams (g) = 1,000 grams (g) 1,000 kilograms (kg) = 1,000,000 grams (g)

1 Metric Ton = 1 Net (Short) Ton = 1 Gross (Long) Ton =

Gross Pounds Metric Net (Short) Tons (Long) Tons (Avoir.) Tons 1.10231 .984206 2204.62 1 .892857 2000 .907185 1 1 2240 1.01605 1.12

1 dekagram (dkg) 1 hectagram (hg) 1 kilogram (kg)

VOLUME & CAPACITY EQUIVALENTS

UNIT Cubic Centime- Cubic Inches ters 1 16.387 118.29 473.18 550.62 1000 946.36 3785.4 4404.9 8809.8 28317.0 35239.3 119241.2 764559.4 1000000 .06102 1 7.2188 28.875 33.600 61.023 57.75 231 268.80 537.61 1728 2150.4 7276.5 46656 61023.4 Liters Quarts (Liquid) .00106 .01732 .125 .5 .58182 1.05867 1 4 4.6546 9.3092 29.922 37.237 126 807.90 1056.7 Quarts (Dry) .00091 .01488 .10742 .42968 .5 .90808 .85937 3.4375 4 8 25.714 32 108.28 694.28 908.08 Gals. (Liquid) .00026 .00433 .03125 .125 .14546 .26417 .25 1 1.1636 2.3273 7.4805 9.3092 31.5 201.97 264.17 Gals. (Dry) .00023 .00372 .02686 .10742 .125 .22702 .21484 .85937 1 2 6.4285 8 27.070 173.57 227.02 Cubic Feet .00004 .00058 .00418 .01671 .01945 .03531 .03342 .13368 .15556 .3111 1 1.2445 4.2109 27 35.314

1 metric ton

VOLUME & CAPACITY: 1 cubic decimeter (dm) 10 deciliters (dl) = 100 centiliters (cl) 1,000 milliliters (ml) 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm or cc) = 10 liters (l) = 100 liters (l) 1 cubic meter (m) = 1 stere (s) 1,000 liters (l)

1 liter (l)

1 dekaliter (dkl) 1 hectoliter (hl)

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Cu. Centimeter = Cubic Inch = Gill = Pint (Liquid) = Pint (Dry) = Liter = Quart (Liquid) = Gallon (Liquid) = Gallon (Dry) = Peck = Cu. Foot = Bushel = Barrel = Cu. Yard = Cu. Meter =

.001 .01639 .11829 .47318 .55062 1 .94636 3.7854 4.4049 8.8098 29.317 35.239 119.24 764.56 1000

1 kiloliter (kl) AREA:

AREA EQUIVALENTS
UNIT Square Inches 144 1296 1550 39204 155000 6272640 --Square Feet Square Yards Square Meters .09290 .83613 1 25.293 100 4046.86 2589999 1000000 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Square Square Square Square Are = Acre = Square Square Foot = Yard = Meter = Rod = Mile (640 Acres) Kilometer = 1 .1111 9 1 10.7639 1.19599 272.25 30.25 1076.39 119.599 43560 4840 27878400 3097600 10763867 1195985

1 centare (ca)

1 square meter (m) 100 square decimeters (dcm) = 10,000 square centimeters (cm) 1,000,000 square millimeters (mm) 1 square dekameter (dkm) = 100 square meters (m) 100 ares (a) = 10,000 square meters (m) = 1,000,000 square meters (m)

1 are (a)

1 hectare (ha) 1 square kilometer (km)

Other prefixes occasionally used: micro - one millionth deca - 10 times (same as deka) myria - 10,000 times mega - 1,000,000

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