Grant Prdco Hand Book PDF

eXtreme®
Rotary
Shoulder
Handbook
D RILLING P RODUCTS & S ERVICES

www.grantprideco.com
CONTENTS
SECTION I
Drill Pipe
SECTION II
Double Shoulder Connections
SECTION III
Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
SECTION IV
Drill Collars
SECTION V
Kellys
SECTION VI
Subs
SECTION VII
Well Control
This handbook is a summary of the technical data from API

Spec. 7, API RP 7G, etc., for the purpose of easier
application in the field.
Grant Prideco has produced this handbook for

general information only. It is not intended for design
and engineering purposes. Although every effort has
been made to maintain the accuracy and reliability of
its contents, Grant Prideco in no way assumes
responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury
resulting from the use of information and data herein.
All applications for the material described are at the
user's own risk and are the user's responsibility.
DRILL PIPE
Drill Pipe
Proper break-in is probably the most important factor
affecting the life of the tool joint connection. Here are
some recommendations to follow:
1. Proper make-up torque is determined by the
connection type, size, OD and ID and may be
found in torque tables.
2. Make up connections slowly, preferably using
chain tongs. (High speed kelly spinners or the
spinning chain used on initial make-up can
cause galling of the threads).
3. Tong them up to the predetermined torque using
a recently calibrated torque gauge to measure
the required line-pull.
Note: Monitor breakout torque. It should be
less than or no greater than make-up
torque. If it is greater, the connection
should be cleaned, inspected and
repaired, before it is made up again.
4. Breakout, visually inspect, redope and make up
two more times before running in hole. Always
use backup tongs to make and break connec-
tions.
5. Stagger breaks on each trip so that each con-
nection can be checked, redoped and made up
every second or third trip, depending on the
length of drill pipe and size of rig.
A new string of drill pipe deserves good surface han-
dling equipment and tools. Check slips and master
bushings before damage occurs to the tube. (See the
IADC Drilling Manual for correct measurements).
Do not stop the downward movement of the drill stem
with the slips. This can cause crushing or necking
down of the drill pipe tube. The drill pipe can also be
damaged by allowing the slips to ride the pipe on trips
out of the hole.
Good rig practices will help eliminate time consuming
trips in the future, looking for washouts or fishing for
drill pipe lost in the hole. For more information refer to
the IADC Drilling Manual.
1
New Tool Joints
Torque Chart Drill Pipe Tool Joint
Drill Pipe Type Box Pin Make-up

Size Conn OD ID Torque
(in) (in) (in) (ft-lb)
3
N.C. 26 (I.F.) 3 /8 1 3/4 3,900
1
O.H. 3 /4 1 3/4 3,700
1
O.H. 3 /8 2 2,600
2 3/8 S.L. H-90 3 1
/4 2 2,700
3
W.O. 3 /8 2 2,400
7
P.A.C. 2 /8 1 3/8 2,600
2 7/8” S.H. (N.C. 26) 3 3
/8 1 3
/4 3,900
3 7
O.H. 3 /4 2 /16 3,100
7 5
O.H. 3 /8 2 /32 4,800
7 7
S.L. H-90 3 /8 2 /16 3,800
7 5
S.L. H-90 3 /8 2 /32 6,800
2 7/8 P.A.C. 3 1
/8 1 1
/2 3,200
1 7
W.O. 4 /8 2 /16 3,900
1 7
X.H. 4 /4 1 /8 7,000
1 1
N.C. 31 (I.F.) 4 /8 2 /8 6,400
1
N.C. 31 (I.F.) 4 /8 2 7,100
3 5
N.C. 31 (I.F.) 4 /8 1 /8 4,400
1 1 1
3 /2 S.H. (N.C. 31) 4 /8 2 /8 6,400
5
S.L. H-90 4 /8 3 7,600
5 11
S.L. H-90 4 /8 2 /16 11,110
3
O.H. 4 /4 3 6,500
3 11
O.H. 4 /4 2 /16 9,300
3 1/2 N.C. 38 (W.O.) 4 3
/4 3 6,800
3 11
N.C. 38 (I.F.) 4 /4 2 /16 9,700
9
N.C. 38 (I.F.) 5 2 /16 10,700
7
N.C. 38 (I.F.) 5 2 /16 11,700
1
N.C. 38 (I.F.) 5 2 /8 14,000
1 9
N.C. 40 (4” F.H.) 5 /4 2 /16 14,600
3 7
N.C. 40 (4” F.H.) 5 /8 2 /16 15,600
1 1
N.C. 40 (4” F.H.) 5 /2 2 /4 17,100
S.H. (3 1/2” X.H.) 4 5
/8 2 9
/16 8,100
1 15
O.H. 5 /4 3 /32 11,900
1 1
O.H. 5 /2 3 /4 14,700
1 13
N.C. 40 (4” F.H.) 5 /4 2 /16 12,400
1 11
N.C. 40 (4” F.H.) 5 /4 2 /16 13,500
1 7
N.C. 40 (4” F.H.) 5 /2 2 /16 15,600
1 7
N.C. 40 (4” F.H.) 5 /2 2 /16 15,600
3 7
4 N.C. 46 (W.O.) 5 /4 3 /16 15,200
1
N.C. 46 (I.F.) 6 3 /4 17,600
N.C. 46 (I.F.) 6 3 20,500
N.C. 46 (I.F.) 6 3 20,500
1
N.C. 46 (I.F.) 6 3 /4 17,600
N.C. 46 (I.F.) 6 3 20,500
5
N.C. 46 (I.F.) 6 2 /8 24,400
7
N.C. 46 (I.F.) 6 2 /8 21,900
Note: 1. The use of outside diameters (OD) smaller than those listed in the table may be
acceptable on Slim Hole (S.H.) tool joints due to special service requirements.
2. Make-up torque values may be lower than those published in API RP7G. The
make-up values are lower due to the combined torsional and tensile
loads found in service conditions.
2
Used Tool Joints
Premium Class 2
Box Make-Up Box Make-up
OD Torque OD Torque
(in) (ft-lb) (in) (ft-lb)
3 1/4 3,000 3 3/16 2,500
3 1/16 2,300 3 1/32 2,100
3 1,800 2 31/32 1,600
2 31/32 2,000 3 31/32 2,000
3 1/16 2,000 3 1,500
2 25/32 2,500 2 23/32 2,100
3 5
3 /8 4,100 3 /16 3,600
1 7
3 /2 3,300 3 /16 2,700
19 17
3 /32 4,300 3 /32 3,600
17 17
3 /32 3,800 3 /32 3,800
19 17
3 /32 4,600 3 /32 3,800
1 1
3 /8 3,500 3 /16 3,500
5 9
3 /8 3,200 3 /16 2,500
23 21
3 /32 4,400 3 /32 3,700
11 21
3 /16 3,200 3 /32 2,800
29 13
3 /32 5,700 3 /16 4,600
1 31
4 /16 7,700 3 /32 6,500
29
4 6,900 3 /32 5,700
3 1
4 /16 5,500 4 /8 4,500
3 9
4 /8 8,800 4 /32 7,100
9 7
4 /32 5,500 4 /32 4,600
3 5
4 /8 7,000 4 /16 6,000
3 11
4 /8 5,300 4 /32 4,800
3 11
4 /8 5,300 4 /32 4,800
19 1
4 /32 8,800 4 /2 7,300
21 9
4 /32 9,900 4 /16 8,300
23 5
4 /32 10,900 4 /8 9,300
15 13
4 /32 11,400 4 /32 9,000
7
5 12,600 4 /8 10,200
3 15
5 /32 14,400 4 /16 11,400
7 11
4 /16 8,800 4 /32 7,400
31 29
4 /32 7,500 4 /32 6,200
1 31
5 /32 8,800 4 /32 7,500
13 23
4 /16 9,000 4 /32 7,300
15 13
4 /16 11,400 4 /16 9,000
7
5 12,600 4 /8 10,200
7
5 12,600 4 /8 10,200
7 5
5 /32 7,900 5 /32 6,500
5 7
5 /32 10,000 5 /32 7,900
7 5
5 /16 12,800 5 /16 10,000
15 3
5 /32 13,600 5 /8 11,400
9 3
5 /32 9,200 5 /16 7,200
9 7
5 /16 15,800 5 /16 12,800
5 1
5 /8 17,300 5 /2 14,300
5 1
5 /8 17,300 5 /2 14,300
Note: 3. Make-up torque is based on the use of 40% to 50% by weight of finely pow-
dered metallic zinc, applied to all threads and shoulders.
3
New Tool Joints
Drill Pipe Type Box Pin Make-up

Size Conn OD ID Torque
(in) (in) (in) (ft-lb)
7 3
O.H. 5 /8 3 /4 14,600
F.H. 6 3 17,600
3
F.H. 6 2 /4 20,100
1
F.H. 6 2 /2 22,300
1 1
N.C. 46 (X.H.) 6 /4 3 /4 17,600
1
N.C. 46 (X.H.) 6 /4 3 20,500
1 1 3
4 /2 N.C. 46 (X.H.) 6 /4 2 /4 23,200
1 1
N.C. 46 (X.H.) 6 /4 2 /2 25,600
3 3
N.C. 50 (I.F.) 6 /8 3 /4 19,800
3 3
N.C. 50 (I.F.) 6 /8 3 /4 19,800
3 5
N.C. 50 (I.F.) 6 /8 3 /8 21,600
3 1
N.C. 50 (I.F.) 6 /8 3 /2 23,400
3 7
N.C. 50 (I.F.) 6 /8 2 /8 30,300
3
N.C. 50 (X.H.) 6 /8 33/4 19,800
3
N.C. 50 (X.H.) 6 /8 3 1/2 23,400
1
N.C. 50 (X.H.) 6 /2 3 1/4 26,800
1
N.C. 50 (X.H.) 6 /2 3 30,000
5
5 N.C. 50 (X.H.) 6 /8 2 3/4 32,900
5 1/2” F.H. 7 3 1/2 37,400
5 1/2” F.H. 7 1
/4 3 1/2 37,400
5 1/2” F.H. 7 1
/4 3 1/4 41,200
F.H. 7 4 29,200
F.H. 7 4 29,200
3
F.H. 7 3 /4 33,400
5 1/2 F.H. 7 1
/4 3 1
/2 37,400
1 1
F.H. 7 /4 3 /2 37,400
1 1
F.H. 7 /4 3 /2 37,400
1
F.H. 7 /2 3 44,600
1
F.H. 7 /2 3 44,600
F.H. 8 5 38,400
F.H. 8 5 38,400
F.H. 8 5 38,400
6 5/8 F.H. 8 1
/4 4 3
/4 44,600
1 3
F.H. 8 /4 4 /4 44,600
1 3
F.H. 8 /4 4 /4 44,600
1 1
F.H. 8 /2 4 /4 56,100
1 1
F.H. 8 /2 4 /4 56,100
Note: 1. The use of outside diameters (OD) smaller than those listed in the table may be
acceptable on Slim Hole (S.H.) tool joints due to special service requirements.
2. Make-up torque values may be lower than those published in API RP7G. The
make-up values are lower due to the combined torsional and tensile
loads found in service conditions.
4
Used Tool Joints
Premium Class 2
Box Make-Up Box Make-up
OD Torque OD Torque
(in) (ft-lb) (in) (ft-lb)
15 3
5 /32 12,300 5 /8 10,000
3 9
5 /8 12,100 5 /32 10,100
9 7
5 /16 16,400 5 /16 13,500
5 15
5 /8 17,800 5 /32 14,200
13 5
5 /32 12,100 5 /16 9,900
19 15
5 /32 16,500 5 /32 13,500
25 5
5 /32 21,200 5 /8 17,300
23 9
5 /32 19,600 5 /16 15,800
29 25
5 /32 16,600 5 /32 13,200
23 21
5 /32 11,600 5 /32 10,000
13 23
5 /16 14,100 5 /32 11,600
15 27
5 /16 17,500 5 /32 14,900
7 1
6 /32 25,500 6 /16 21,000
7 25
5 /8 15,800 5 /32 13,300
1 29
6 /32 20,200 5 /32 16,700
3 31
6 /32 21,900 5 /32 18,400
3 1
6 /16 24,700 6 /32 22,000
5 3
6 /16 27,500 6 /16 22,900
21 1
6 /32 25,500 6 /2 20,200
23 9
6 /32 27,700 6 /16 22,300
15 3
6 /16 35,500 6 /4 28,800
17 7
6 /32 21,300 6 /16 18,200
9 15
6 /16 22,300 6 /32 19,200
5 1
6 /8 24,500 6 /2 20,300
23 19
6 /32 27,650 6 /32 23,350
25 5
6 /32 29,900 6 /8 24,500
25 11
6 /32 29,900 6 /16 26,560
1 27
7 /32 39,000 6 /32 32,100
1 7
7 /32 39,000 6 /8 33,200
7
7 /16 26,800 7 3/8 24,100
1
7 /2 29,500 7 13/32 25,500
5
7 /8 35,100 7 1/2 29,500
11
7 /16 38,000 7 9/16 32,300
11
7 /16 38,000 7 19/32 33,700
3
7 /4 40,900 7 21/32 36,500
29
7 /32 48,200 7 25/32 42,300
8 52,700 7 27/64 45,200
Note: 3. Make-up torque is based on the use of 40% to 50% by weight of finely pow-
dered metallic zinc, applied to all threads and shoulders.
5
New Drill Pipe Dimensional, Torsional, and Tensile Data
Cross Polar
Wall Sectional Sectional
Size Nominal Thick Area Modulus Torsional Yield Strength (ft-lb) Tensile Yield Strength (lb)
OD Weight ness ID of Pipe Z
(in) (lb/ft) (in) (in) (sq. in) (cu in) E75 X95 G105 S135 E75 X95 G105 S135
2 3/8 4.85 0.190 1.995 1.3042 1.320 4,760 6,020 6,060 - 97,820 123,900 136,940 176,070
6.65 0.280 1.815 1.8429 1.734 6,240 7,900 8,740 - 138,220 175,080 193,500 248,790
2 7/8 6.85 0.217 2.441 1.8120 2.242 8,070 10,220 11,300 - 135,900 172,140 190,260 244,620
10.40 0.362 2.151 2.8579 3.204 11,530 14,610 16,150 20,760
-
214,340 271,500 300,080 385,820
3 1/2 9.50 0.254 2.992 2.5902 3.922 14,120 17,890 19,770 25,420 194,260 246,070 271,970 349,680
13.30 0.368 2.764 3.6209 5.144 18,520 23,460 25,930 33,330 271,570 343,990 380,190 488,820
Seamless Drill Pipe
15.50 0.449 2.602 4.3037 5.846 21,050 26,660 29,470 37,890 322,780 408,850 451,890 581,000
6
4 11.85 0.262 3.476 3.0767 5.400 19,440 24,620 27,220 34,990 230,750 292,290 323,050 415,360
14.00 0.330 3.340 3.8048 6.458 23,250 29,450 32,550 41,840 285,360 361,460 399,500 513,650
15.70 0.380 3.240 4.3216 7.156 25,760 32,630 36,070 46,380 324,150 410,590 453,810 583,420
4 1/2 13.75 0.271 3.958 3.6004 7.184 25,860 32,760 36,210 46,550 270,030 342,040 378,050 486,060
Performance Properties of
16.60 0.337 3.826 4.4074 8.542 30,750 38,950 43,050 55,350 330,560 418,700 462,780 595,000
20.00 0.430 3.640 5.4981 10.232 36,840 46,660 51,570 66,300 412,360 522,320 577,300 742,240
5 19.50 0.362 4.276 5.2746 11.416 41,090 52,050 57,530 73,970 395,600 501,090 553,830 712,070
25.60 0.500 4.000 7.0686 14.490 52,160 66,070 73,030 93,900 530,140 671,520 742,200 954,260
5 1/2 21.90 0.361 4.778 5.8282 14.062 50,620 64,120 70,870 91,120 437,120 553,680 611,960 786,810
24.70 0.415 4.670 6.6296 15.688 56,470 71,530 79,060 101,650 497,220 629,810 696,110 895,000
5 7/
8 23.40 0.361 5.153 6.2535 16.251 58,600 74,200 82,000 105,500 469,000 594,100 656,600 844,200
26.30 0.415 5.045 7.1185 18.165 65,500 83,000 91,700 117,900 533,900 676,300 747,400 961,000
6 5/8 25.20 0.330 5.965 6.5262 19.572 70,550 89,360 98,770 127,044 489,460 619,990 685,250 881,044
27.70 0.362 5.901 7.1226 21.156 76,300 96,600 106,800 137,300 534,200 676,700 747,900 961,600
Size Nominal Collapse Pressure, psi Internal Pressure, psi
OD Weight
(in) (lb) E75 X95 G105 S135 E75 X95 G105 S135
2 3/8 4.85 11,040 13,980 15,460 19,070 10,500 13,300 14,700 18,900
6.65 15,600 19,760 21,840 28,080 15,470 19,600 21,660 27,850
2 7/8 6.85 10,470 12,930 14,010 17,060 9,910 12,550 13,870 17,830
10.40 16,510 20,910 23,110 29,720 16,530 20,930 23,140 29,750
3 1/2 9.50 10,040 12,060 13,050 15,780 9,520 12,070 13,340 17,150
13.30 14,110 17,880 19,760 25,400 13,800 17,480 19,320 24,840
15.50 16,770 21,250 23,480 30,190 16,840 21,330 23,570 30,310
4 11.85 8,410 9,960 10,700 12,650 8,600 10,890 12,040 15,480
7
14.00 11,350 14,380 15,900 20,170 10,830 13,720 15,160 19,490
15.70 12,900 16,340 18,050 23,210 12,470 15,790 17,460 22,440
Internal Pressure Data
4 1/2 13.75 7,200 8,400 8,950 10,310 7,900 10,010 11,070 14,230
16.60 10,390 12,750 13,820 16,800 9,830 12,450 13,760 17,690
20.00 12,960 16,420 18,150 23,330 12,540 15,890 17,560 22,580
5 19.50 10,000 12,010 12,990 15,700 9,500 12,040 13,300 17,110
New Drill Pipe Collapse and
25.60 13,500 17,100 18,900 24,300 13,120 16,620 18,380 23,620

5 1/2 21.90 8,440 10,000 10,740 12,710 8,610 10,910 12,060 15,510
24.70 10,460 12,920 14,000 17,050 9,900 12,540 13,860 17,830
5 7/8 23.40 7,450 8,770 9,360 10,820 8,060 10,220 11,290 14,520
26.30 9,560 11,500 12,410 14,890 9,270 11,740 12,980 16,690
6 5/8 25.20 4,810 5,310 5,490 6,040 6,540 8,280 9,150 11,770
27.70 5,890 6,750 7,100 7,810 7,170 9,080 10,040 12,910
Tool Joint Bevel Diameters
Type Size OD Bev. Dia
2 3/ & N.C 26 3 3/8 3 17/64

8
2 7/ & N.C 31 4 1/8 3 61/64
8
3 1/ & N.C 38 4 3/4 4 37/64
2
3 1/ & N.C 38 5 4 37/64
2
Internal N.C. 40 5 1/2 5 1/64
Flush
& 4 & N.C. 46 6 5 23/32
Numbered 4 & N.C. 46 6 1/4 5 23/32
Connections
4 1/2 & N.C. 50 6 1/8 6 1/16
4 1/2 & N.C. 50 6 1/4 6 1/16
4 1/2 & N.C. 50 6 3/8 6 1/16
4 1/2 & N.C. 50 6 1/2 6 1/16
4 1/2 & N.C. 50 6 5/8 6 1/16
N.C. 56 7 6 47/64
Full Hole 3 1/2 4 5/8 4 31/64
&
4 & N.C. 40 5 1/4 5 1/64
Numbered
Connections 4 1/2 6 5 23/32
5 1/2 7 6 23/32
5 1/2 7 1/4 6 23/32
5 1/2 7 1/2 7 3/32
Xtra Hole & 3 1/2 4 3/4 4 17/32

Numbered 4 1/2 & N.C. 46 6 5 23/32
Connections
5 & N.C. 50 6 1/4 5 59/64
4 5 1/2 5 17/64
H-90
4 1/ 6 5 23/32
2
2 3/ 3 1/4 3 1/8
8
Slimline 2 7/ 3 7/8 3 23/32
8
H-90
3 1/ 4 5/8 4 7/16
2
2 3/ 2 7/ 2 25/32
8 8
Slimhole 2 7/ & N.C. 26 3 3/ 3 17/64
8 8
&
3 1/ & N.C. 31 4 1/ 3 61/64
Numbered 2 8
Connections 4 4 1/ 4 11/32
2
4 4 5/ 4 11/32
8
4 1/2 & N.C. 38 5 4 37/64
8
Decimal and Millimeter Equivalents
Fraction Decimal mm Fraction Decimal mm

1/ 33/
64 0.015625 0.397 64 0.515625 13.097
1/ 0.03125 0.794 17/ 0.53125 13.494
32 32
3/ 35/
64 0.046875 1.191 64 0.546875 13.891
1/ 0.0625 1.588 9/ 0.5625 14.288
16 16
5/ 37/
64 0.078125 1.984 64 0.578125 14.684
3/ 0.09375 2.381 19/ 0.59375 15.081
32 32
7/ 39/
64 0.109375 2.778 64 0.609375 15.478
1/ 0.1250 3.175 5/8 0.6250 15.875
8
9/ 41/
64 0.140625 3.572 64 0.640625 16.272
5/ 0.15625 3.969 21/ 0.65625 16.669
32 32
11/ 0.171875 4.366 43/
64 64 0.671875 17.066
3/ 0.1875 4.763 11/ 0.6875 17.463
16 16
13/ 0.203125 5.159 45/
64 64 0.703125 17.859
7/ 0.21875 5.556 23/ 0.71875 18.256
32 32
15/ 0.234375 5.953 47/
64 64 0.734375 18.653
1/ 0.2500 6.350 3/ 0.7500 19.050
4 4
17/ 0.265625 6.747 49/
64 64 0.765625 19.447
9/ 0.28125 7.144 25/ 0.78125 19.844
32 32
19/ 0.296875 7.541 51/
64 64 0.796875 20.241
5/ 0.3125 7.938 13/ 0.8125 20.638
16 16
21/ 0.328125 8.334 53/
64 64 0.828125 21.034
11/ 0.34375 8.731 27/ 0.84375 21.431
32 32
23/ 0.359375 9.128 55/
64 64 0.859375 21.828
3/ 0.3750 9.525 7/ 0.8750 22.225
8 8
25/ 0.390625 9.922 57/
64 64 0.890625 22.622
13/ 0.40625 10.319 29/ 0.90625 23.019
32 32
27/ 0.421875 10.716 59/
64 64 0.921875 23.416
7/ 0.4375 11.113 15/ 0.9375 23.813
16 16
29/ 0.453125 11.509 61/
64 64 0.953125 24.209
15/ 0.46875 11.906 31/ 0.96875 24.606
32 32
31/ 0.484375 12.303 63/
64 64 0.984375 25.003
1/ 0.5000 12.700 1 1.000 25.400
2
1 mm = 0.03937 inch
0.001 inch = 0.0254 mm
9
Conversion of Customary Units
to SI/Metric Units
Basic Customary SI/Metric Conversion
Unit Units Units Customary to
(Abbreviation) (Abbreviation) SI/Metric
Multiply by
Length in mm 25.4
Area sq in mm2 645.16
Volume, capacity cu ft m3 0.028317
U.K. gal L 4.546092
U.S. gal L 3.785412
Plane angle deg (0) rad 0.017453
Time min S 60
Mass lbm kg 0.453592
0 0
Temperature (traditional) F C (0F-32)
1.8
Pressure lbf/in2(psi) bar 0.068947
N/m2 Pa 1.
at (kp/cm2) bar 1.0197
bar Pa 105
Density (liquids) lbm/U.S. gal kg/m3 119.8264
lbm/U.K. gal kg/m3 99.77633
lbm/ft kg/m3 16.01846
Density (solids) lbm/ft3 kg/m3 16.01846
Throughput (mass basis) lbm/hr kg/h 0.453592
Throughput (volume basis) bbl/D m3/h 0.006624
ft3/D m3/h 0.001179
U.K. gal/min L/min 4.546092
U.S. gal/min L/min 3.785412
Flow rate (volume basis) U.K. gal/min L/min 4.546092
U.S. gal/min L/min 3.785412
ft3/min m3/min 0.028314
Energy work Btu kWh 0.000293
ft-lbf kJ 0.001356
lbf-ft kJ 0.001356
K N-m kJ 1.
Power hydraulic horse kW 0.746043
power-hhp
hp (electric) kW 0.746
Btu/hr W 0.293071
Fuel consumption mile/U.S. gal km/L 0.425144
mile/U.K. gal km/L 0.354066
Velocity (linear) speed ft/min m/s 0.005080
in/s mm/s 25.4
Rotational frequency rev/s rev/s 1.0
rev/min rev/s 0.016666
Weight/length lb/ft kg/m 1.488164
Force lbf N 4.448222
kg-m/sec2 N 1.
Bending moment torque lbf-ft Nm 1.355818
Section modulus cu in mm3 2831685
Stress kgf/mm2 N/mm2 9.806650
lbf/in2 (psi) N/mm2 0.006895
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Drill Pipe with
Pipe Tool Joint

Box Hardbanding External Upset
Weld Pin
CONNECTIONS
SHOULDER
DOUBLE
Internal Upset
Elevator Shoulder Internal Coating
Grant Prideco
Double Shoulder Connection
Primary Shoulder
Provides seal and
preload just as Pin Base
on conventional Pin base extends
tool joint. in spring-like
manner when joint
is bucked up to
recommended
make-up torque.
Secondary
Shoulder
Box Counterbore
When joint is hand
Section
tight, secondary
Box counterbore
shoulders do not
section compresses
contact. When joint
in spring-like manner
is bucked up to
when joint is bucked
recommended
up to recommended
make-up torque,
make-up torque.
they do contact.
Pin Nose
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Types of Grant Prideco Double
Shoulder Connections
There are three types of double shoulder connections
offered by Grant Prideco.
• HI TORQUE® (HT) – First generation double shoul-

der connection providing approximately 40% more
torque capacity than API connections of equivalent
dimensions. Not interchangeable with API connec-
tions.
• eXtreme® Torque (XT® ) – Second generation double

shoulder connection providing approximately 70%
more torque capacity than API connections of equiv-
alent dimensions. Not interchangeable with API
connections. Two primary differences exist between
HT and XT connections: 1) XT has a flatter taper
and 2) XT has increased thread root radii.
o eXtreme® Torque with Metal-To-Metal Seal (XT-

M™) – Industry first gas tight pressure rated rotary
shoulder connection achieved through a 15° metal-
to-metal (M-T-M) seal on the pin nose. Provides
torque capacity similar to that of XT connections.
Not interchangeable with API connections.
• Grant Prideco Double Shoulder™ (GPDS™) –

Double shoulder connection which is interchange-
able with API connections and provides 20-50%
more torque capacity than API connections of
equivalent dimensions.
The below figure illustrates the taper difference between

HT and XT connections.
HT
XT
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HT Tool Joint Make-up Torque Chart
Recommended Maximum
Box Pin Make-up
Type
OD ID Torque
Connection
(in) (in) (ft-lb)
3 3/8 1.815 6,300
3 1/8 1 7/16 6,800
2 3/8 HTSLH90 3 1/8 1 3/4 5,600
3 1/8 1.975 4,600
3 1/4 1 1/2 5,200
2 7/8 HTPAC 3 3/16 1 1/2 5,100
3 1/8 1 1/2 5,100
3 5/8 1 1/4 9,200
3 5/8 1 3/8 8,700
HT26 3 5/8 1 1/2 7,900
3 1/2 1 1/2 7,300
3 3/8 1 3/4 5,200
4 1/4 1 3/4 14,000
4 1/8 1 7/8 11,900
4 1/8 2 11,300
HT31 4 1/8 2 1/8 10,000
4 1/8 2 5/32 9,600
4 2 5/32 8,900
5 2 5/16 21,700
5 2 7/16 19,800
5 2 9/16 17,700
4 15/16 2 9/16 17,700
HT38 4 7/8 2 7/16 19,300
4 7/8 2 9/16 17,700
4 3/4 2 7/16 17,000
4 3/4 2 9/16 16,100
4 3/4 2 11/16 15,200
5 1/4 2 13/16 19,200
5 1/8 2 9/16 21,100
HT40 5 1/8 2 11/16 20,100
5 2 7/16 19,600
5 2 9/16 18,600
6 1/4 3 34,600
HT46
6 1/4 3 1/4 28,500
6 5/8 3 53,300
6 5/8 3 1/4 46,800
HT50 6 5/8 3 1/2 39,700
6 5/8 3 3/4 32,000
6 1/2 3 1/2 39,600
7 3/8 4 46,800
7 1/4 3 72,000
7 1/4 3 1/4 69,000
7 1/4 3 1/2 63,900
7 1/4 3 3/4 55,600
7 1/4 3 7/8 51,200
7 1/4 4 46,700
HT55 7 1/8 3 1/4 64,200
7 1/8 3 7/8 51,100
7 1/8 4 46,500
7 3 62,500
7 3 1/4 59,500
7 3 1/2 56,300
7 3 3/4 52,600
7 4 46,300
HT65 8 5 59,800
Note: Applies to drill pipe and HWDP tool joints.
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XT® Tool Joint Make-up
Torque Chart
Recommended Maximum
XT
Type Box Pin Make-up
Connection OD ID Torque
(in) (in) (ft-lb)
XT24 3 1/8 1 1/2 5,700
3 1/2 1 1/4 9,900
XT26 3 1/2 1 1/2 8,900
3 1/2 1 3/4 6,900
XT29 3 3/4 2 9,000
4 1/8 1 7/8 14,000
4 1/8 2 12,700
4 2 12,200
XT31 4 2 1/8 11,200
4 2 5/32 10,800
4 2 3/8 7,900
4 7/8 2 9/16 18,900
4 13/16 2 9/16 18,800
XT38 4 3/4 2 7/16 20,500
4 3/4 2 9/16 18,800
4 3/4 2 11/16 16,600
5 2 9/16 24,500
5 2 11/16 22,200
5 2 13/16 19,800
5 2 7/8 18,600
4 15/16 2 9/16 23,400
4 15/16 2 13/16 19,800
XT39 4 29/32 2 3/4 21,000
4 29/32 2 13/16 19,800
4 7/8 2 9/16 22,200
4 7/8 2 11/16 21,200
4 7/8 2 3/4 20,700
4 7/8 2 13/16 19,800
5 1/4 2 11/16 28,800
XT40 5 1/4 2 13/16 26,400
5 1/4 3 22,400
XT46 6 1/4 3 1/4 42,100
6 5/8 3 1/2 54,400
6 5/8 3 3/4 46,400
6 1/2 2 3/4 61,600
XT50 6 1/2 3 1/2 52,800
6 1/2 3 3/4 46,200
6 3/8 3 1/2 48,700
6 3/8 3 3/4 45,100
6 3/4 4 52,000
XT54
6 5/8 4 49,900
7 3/8 3 5/8 72,200
XT55
7 4 58,100
7 3/8 3 1/4 90,000
7 1/4 3 3/16 85,700
7 1/4 3 1/4 84,900
7 1/4 3 1/2 81,900
7 1/4 3 3/4 76,300
7 1/4 4 66,900
XT57 7 1/4 4 1/4 56,900
7 1/8 3 1/4 79,900
7 1/8 4 1/4 56,800
7 3 1/2 71,600
7 3 3/4 67,900
7 4 63,700
7 4 1/4 56,600
XT65 8 5 81,200
XT69 8 1/2 5 1/4 100,300
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XT-M™ Tool Joint Make-up
Torque Chart
Recommended Maximum
XT-M
Type Box Pin Make-up
Connection OD ID Torque
(in) (in) (ft-lb)
XT-M26 3 3/8 1 3/4 5,800
4 2 10,800
XT-M31 4 2 1/8 9,700
3 7/8 2 1/8 8,500
XT-M34 4 1/4 2 9/16 9,500
XT-M38 4 3/4 2 9/16 16,700
4 3/4 2 11/16 14,500
5 2 7/16 23,300
5 2 9/16 22,300
XT-M39
5 2 13/16 17,700
4 7/8 2 11/16 18,900
XT-M40 5 1/4 2 11/16 26,200
5 1/4 3 23,500
XT-M43
5 1/4 3 1/4 19,500
XT-M46 6 1/4 3 45,100
6 5/8 3 1/2 50,300
6 1/2 3 3/4 42,100
XT-M50 6 1/4 3 1/2 40,700
6 1/4 3 5/8 38,900
7 1/4 4 1/4 51,900
XT-M57 7 4 1/8 56,500
7 4 1/4 51,600
XT-M65 8 5 74,600
XT-M69 8 1/2 5 1/4 92,900
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GPDS™ Tool Joint Make-up
Torque Chart
Recommended Maximum
Box Pin Make-up

Type
OD ID Torque
Connection
(in) (in) (ft-lb)
3 1/2 1 3/4 5,300
GPDS26 3 1/2 1 11/16 5,800
3 1/2 1 5/8 6,300
4 1/8 2 10,300
GPDS31
4 1/8 1 7/8 10,900
5 2 7/16 17,500
5 2 9/16 15,500
GPDS38 4 7/8 2 7/16 17,100
4 7/8 2 9/16 15,400
4 3/4 2 1/8 16,900
4 3/4 2 1/2 14,500
5 1/4 2 7/16 22,800
5 1/4 2 9/16 21,900
GPDS40 5 1/4 2 11/16 19,600
5 2 7/16 17,800
5 2 9/16 16,900
6 1/2 3 1/2 18,800
6 2 3/4 36,400
GPDS46
6 3 31,800
6 3 1/4 25,700
6 5/8 2 3/4 54,400
6 5/8 3 49,700
6 5/8 3 1/4 43,300
GPDS50 6 1/2 3 1/4 43,100
6 1/2 3 1/2 36,100
6 1/2 3 3/4 28,500
6 3/8 3 1/4 41,200
7 1/4 3 3/4 53,800
7 1/4 4 1/8 40,100
7 1/8 3 3/4 53,600
GPDS55
7 3 1/2 53,900
7 3 3/4 50,300
7 4 44,500
8 1/4 4 3/4 71,400
GPDS65 8 4 15/16 61,200
8 4 7/8 64,500
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The following sections provide general guidelines for running
and handling double shoulder connections. Connection-spe-
cific running and handling procedures are available direct from
Grant Prideco and can be downloaded from
www.grantprideco.com.
Tool Joint Break-in
Most drill pipe connections are broken-in during manu-
facture. The following break-in procedure is recom-
mended for connections which have not been broken-in
during manufacture.
Step 1: Make the joints up to the maximum recom-
mended make-up torque, and then break
them out. If the break-out torque is less
than the make-up torque, the joints do not
have to be separated.
Step 2: Make the joints up again to the same
make-up torque and break them out.
Separate the pin and box and reapply
thread compound.
Step 3: Make the joints up again to the same make-
up torque and they are ready for service.
Note: The break-out torque should be less than
the make-up torque. If the break-out torque
is more than the make-up torque, separate
the joints and inspect them for damage.
Picking Up Pipe with Double Shoulder

Connections for the First Time
• Visually examine the thread protectors for damage
such as dents or crushing. If any thread protectors are
damaged, inspect the threads on that joint for dam-
age.
• If the joints were shipped to the rig with rust preventive
on the threads, it must be removed. Use soap and
water, steam or a vapor degreasing solvent such as
Varsol. No residue should remain on the threads after
cleaning.
• If the joints were shipped to the rig with thread com-
pound, it is not necessary to remove the thread com-
pound unless there is a problem suspected.
• Inspect the threads for damage or for foreign material.
• Before the joints are put in service, the threads, the pri-
mary make-up shoulders and secondary make-up
shoulders must be coated with a good quality rotary
shouldered connection thread compound.
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Special Considerations When Running
XT® and XT-M™ Connections
• Check to ensure the counterbalance on the top
drive is working properly and provides a minimum
amount of weight applied to the connection during
make-up.
• Ensure the bore through the top drive bell stabbing

guide (top drive flipper) is no more than 1/2" larger
in diameter than the box tool joint diameter.
• Because of the flatter taper, XT and XT-M pins do

not stab as deeply into the box as do HT, GPDS™
and API connections. Alignment of the pin to the
box when stabbing and spinning up is more critical
for XT and XT-M connections. A stabbing guide is
required when running XT and XT-M connections,
and alignment should be verified before spinning
up.
• Proper alignment, along with slow initial make-up of

the starting threads, is necessary with XT and XT-M
connections. Use chain tongs or slow speed spin-
ners when spinning in the starting threads. High-
speed spinners may be used after the starting
threads are engaged.
• Minor thread damage may occur within the starting

threads. This is not detrimental to the connection
and should be removed with a soft grinding wheel
or a file.
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Application of Thread Compound to
• All contacting surfaces, the threads, the primary
shoulders, secondary shoulders and 15° M-T-M seal
(XT-M™), must be coated with a good quality rotary
shoulder connection thread compound. Copper-
based thread compounds are recommended.
• Some drilling fluids or drilling fluid additives may

affect the frictional properties of the tool joint and
thread compound. If this is the case, rinse the drilling
fluid off the connections before applying thread com-
pound.
• Remove drilling fluid from the secondary shoulder

and 15° M-T-M seal (XT-M) of the box before making
up the connection for the trip in the hole. Trapped
drilling fluid can promote corrosion of the secondary
shoulders.
• Racking the pipe will wipe thread compound off the

pin nose. If pins are doped coming out of the hole,
reapply compound to the secondary shoulder before
the connections are made up.
• NOTE: For XT-M connections, localized corrosion or pitting
may occur on the 15° M-T-M seal if racked back without
thread compound applied to it. This is more common with
completion fluids than common drilling fluids. Apply a liber-
al and even coat of quality thread compound to the 15° seal
when racking back XT-M connections.
Primary
Shoulder
Threads
Secondary
Shoulder
15° M-T-M
Seal
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Tonging, Proper Gripping of the Box
During Make-up
• Tongs should be placed at least 2 inches from the
make-up shoulder on XT® boxes size 46 and greater,
all HT and all XT-M™ boxes. These are considered
"long" double shoulder connections. This is not
required for XT boxes less than 46 and all GPDS™
boxes.
• The threads of a long double shoulder box are about

1-1/2 inches further away from the makeup shoulder
than the threads of an API box. Tongs or top drive
torque wrenches should engage these long double
shoulder boxes at the same location in relation to the
threads that they would engage an API joint.
• On the Varco BJ® PH85 pipe handler torque wrench,

this can be accomplished by decreasing the length of
the saver sub from 7 inches to 5-1/2 inches. This will
put the tong dies 2 inches from the box make-up
shoulder.
• Back-up tongs should always be used
2 inches
Recommended
Tonging Area
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Tong Height
• Bucking up tool joints with tongs can put high bend-
ing loads in the pipe.
• Review Section B4, Paragraph B of the IADC
Drilling Manual, or Figure 35 of API RP7G about
height of tool joint above slips to prevent bending
pipe during tonging.
H max P
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Alignment when Making up
Connections
• Galling and other damage can occur during stab-
bing and spinning connections up.
• A stand of pipe can weigh between 1,500 lbs and
2,300 lbs. At initial contact, the weight could be
supported by the sharp edge of one thread against
the flank of the mating thread. This can cause high
contact stresses and wipe the thread compound off.
• Slight misalignment of the pin and box can cause
further increases in the stresses when spinning up.
• The “whipping” action of spinning pipe can cause
high loads on threads.
• NOTE: Alignment of the pin to the box when stab-

bing and spinning up is more critical for XT® and
XT-M™ connections. A stabbing guide is required
when running XT and XT-M connections and align-
ment should be verified before spinning up.
Box
Pin
Contact of sharp edge of

pin thread on box flank
Tripping
• Alternate breaks when tripping so that each joint
will be broken-out every third trip.
• Monitor break-out torque.
• The break-out torque should be less than the make-
up torque. High break-out torque is an indication of
downhole make-up or thread damage.
• Do not let the end of the pin strike the box make-up
shoulder when stabbing the pin in the box.
Stabbing guides are required for XT and XT-M con-
nections and recommended for HT and GPDS™
connections.
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Standing Pipe Back
• Using normal drill pipe care and handling practices,
no special care is required to protect the pin nose
when standing the pipe back. The pin nose is not a
seal. Minor damage to the pin nose from standing
the pipe back does not affect the connection’s per-
formance.
• It is not necessary to use thread protectors when
standing the pipe back.
• Do not use pressed steel thread protectors when
standing the pipe back. They could allow the
weight of the stand to be supported by the primary
make-up shoulder of the connection on the sharp
edge of the thread protectors.
• Apply a liberal and even coat of quality thread com-

pound to the 15° M-T-M seal when racking back
XT-M™ connections.
Sharp edge of
thread protector
can damage
shoulder.
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Downhole Make-up
• Downhole make-up can be detected by high break-
out torque. The break-out torque should be less than
the make-up torque.
• If downhole make-up is suspected, punch mark the
pin and box next to the make-up shoulders when trip-
ping into the hole (after the connection is made up).
• If downhole make-up occurs, the position of the
punch marks will change.
• Downhole make-up can cause
— Compressed box counterbores
— Compressed pin noses
Milled Hardness Flat
Punch marks
Apply punch marks in line

with hardness flat to make
them easier to find.
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The following sections provide information and general guide-
lines regarding the field inspection of Grant Prideco double
shoulder connections and are not intended to replace Grant
Prideco Field Inspection Procedures and Drawings.
Connection type-specific Field Inspection Procedures and

connection type and size-specific Field Inspection Drawings
are available direct from Grant Prideco and can be down-
loaded from www.grantprideco.com.
Make-up Shoulder and

Bevel Diameter
• The primary make-up shoulders provide the seal for
the connection (HT, XT® and GPDS™). For XT-M™,
the primary seal is the 15° M-T-M seal and the back-
up seal is the primary make-up shoulder.
• The primary make-up shoulders and 15° M-T-M seal

(XT-M) should be inspected frequently using current
Grant Prideco Field Inspection Procedures for the
applicable connection type.
• Proper operation and correct shoulder loads depend

on the pin length and box depth of double shoulder
connections being within specifications. The pin
length and box depth are shown on the Field
Inspection Drawing for the particular size and type
connection.
• No more than 1/32 inch should be removed from

either the primary or secondary make-up shoulder at
any one refacing. No more than 1/16 inch cumula-
tively should be removed from either the primary or
secondary make-up shoulder. The correct pin length
and box depth must be maintained when resurfacing
make-up shoulders.
• The Grant Prideco benchmark is a reference for

checking how much material has been removed
from make-up shoulders.
• The surface finish of the primary make-up shoulder

should be 150 RMS or less.
• When Grant Prideco double shoulder connections

are refaced, the bevel does not need to be rema-
chined.
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• The pin nose is not a seal, it is a mechanical stop.
The pin nose must be free of raised metal or other
imperfections that could prevent proper make up or
cause galling. Pin nose damage can be repaired
with a hand file.
1 2 3
Pin
1 2 3
Box
1 2 3
1 2 3
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Checking Pin Length
• The pin length can be checked with a dial indicator
or depth micrometers. If the pin length is short by
1/32 inch or less, the pin can be repaired by resur-
facing the primary shoulder.
• If the pin length is short by more than 1/32 inch, the
pin must be recut.
• If the pin length is too long by 1/32 inch or less, the
pin can be repaired by resurfacing the pin nose.
• If the pin length is too long by more than1/32 inch,
the pin must be recut.
A Go/No Go gauge can be provided by Grant Prideco to

field check double shoulder connections’ primary shoul-
der to secondary shoulder pin length and box depth. The
gauge does not provide dimensional information on the
pin length or box depth.
If the pin nose does not contact the gauge when used
as shown in the figure, the length should be inspected
with measuring instruments that determine the actual
distance between the shoulders.
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Checking Box Depth
• The box depth can be checked with a dial indicator
or depth micrometers. If the box depth is short by
1/32 inch or less, the box can be repaired by resur-
facing the secondary shoulder.
• If the box depth is short by more than 1/32 inch, the
box must be recut.
• If the box depth is too long by 1/32 inch or less, the
box can be repaired by resurfacing the primary
shoulder.
• If the box depth is too long by more than 1/32 inch,
the box must be recut.
A Go/No Go gauge can be provided by Grant Prideco to

field check double shoulder connections’ primary shoul-
der to secondary shoulder pin length and box depth. The
gauge does not provide dimensional information on the
pin length or box depth.
If the primary shoulder does not contact the gauge

when used as shown in the figure, the depth should be
inspected with measuring instruments that determine
the actual distance between the shoulders.
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Special Considerations When
Inspecting XT® and XT-M™
Connections
• The stab flank to crest radius of the starting four to
five threads of the pin and box connections round off
during break-in and normal operation. Minor thread
damage may occur within these starting threads.
This is not detrimental to the connection and should
be removed with a soft grinding wheel or a file.
• The XT-M connection contains a 15° M-T-M seal near

the pin and box secondary shoulders. This is the pri-
mary sealing surface for the connection.
o Round pit type defects up to 1/32 inch in

diameter and not exceeding 1/32 inch in
depth are permissible.
o Multiple pits of this type are acceptable
provided there is at least 1 inch
circumferential separation between them.
o Circumferential lines or marks are
acceptable provided they cannot be
detected by rubbing a fingernail across the
surface.
o Areas highlighted in the figure below are the
non-contacting areas of the seal. Damage
or pitting is permitted in these areas of the
seal, provided the balance of the contact
surface is without damage exceeding the
requirements above.
o XT-M connections may not be refaced.
Damages exceeding requirements for the
threads, seal and/or shoulder faces require
the connection to be faced/chased.
Box Seal
0.188
0.060
0.060
Pin Seal
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Pin
Length
30
Nose Bevel
Pin Cylinder Dia
Dia Dia
Field Inspection Drawing, Pin
Thread Form
Pin Bevel Pin Cylinder Nose
Thread
Connection Length Dia Dia Dia
Form
(in) (in) (in) (in)
2 3/8 HTSLH90 90°V 084 4.429 - 4.438 2.984 - 3.141 2.607 - 2.653 2.216 - 2.263
2 7/8 HTPAC V 076S 4.821 - 4.830 3.047 - 3.204 2.406 - 2.452 1.967 - 2.014
Dimensions, Pin
HT26 V 038R 5.156 - 5.165 3.296 - 3.453 2.719 - 2.765 2.109 - 2.156
HT Field Inspection
HT31 V 038R 5.334 - 5.343 3.937 - 4.094 3.360 - 3.406 2.574 - 2.621
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HT38 V 038R 5.496 - 5.505 4.637 - 4.794 3.880 - 3.926 3.172 - 3.219
HT40 V 038R 6.267 - 6.276 4.859 - 5.016 4.125 - 4.171 3.306 - 3.353
HT46 V 038R 6.282 - 6.291 5.829 - 5.986 4.678 - 4.724 3.859 - 3.906
HT50 V 038R 6.150 - 6.159 6.124 - 6.281 5.094 - 5.140 4.297 - 4.344
HT55 V 050 7.338 - 7.347 6.857 - 7.014 5.689 - 5.735 4.666 - 4.713
HT65 V 050 7.491 - 7.500 7.547 - 7.704 6.616 - 6.662 5.566 - 5.613
Thread
Form
(in) (in) (in) (in)
XT24 V 042R 3.210 - 3.219 2.984 - 3.141 2.490 - 2.536 2.067 - 2.114
XT26 V 042R 3.116 - 3.125 3.203 - 3.360 2.728 - 2.774 2.309 - 2.356
XT29 V 042R 3.647 - 3.656 3.578 - 3.735 3.029 - 3.075 2.589 - 2.636
XT30 V 042R 3.366 - 3.375 3.703 - 3.860 3.174 - 3.220 2.740 - 2.787
XT31 V 042R 3.991 - 4.000 3.859 - 4.016 3.235 - 3.281 2.740 - 2.787
XT34 V 042R 4.147 - 4.156 4.109 - 4.266 3.535 - 3.581 3.063 - 3.110
Dimensions, Pin
XT38 V 042R 4.616 - 4.625 4.547 - 4.704 3.844 - 3.890 3.332 - 3.378
XT39 V 042R 4.491 - 4.500 4.770 - 4.927 4.026 - 4.072 3.531 - 3.578
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XT® Field Inspection
XT40 V 042R 4.491 - 4.500 5.000 - 5.157 4.234 - 4.280 3.735 - 3.782
XT43 V 042R 3.647 - 3.656 5.047 - 5.204 4.385 - 4.431 3.927 - 3.974
XT46 V 042R 7.491 - 7.500 5.918 - 6.075 4.920 - 4.966 4.321 - 4.368
XT50 V 042R 7.291 - 7.300 6.302 - 6.459 5.306 - 5.352 4.743 - 4.790
XT54 V 042R 6.991 - 7.000 6.453 - 6.610 5.564 - 5.610 5.020 - 5.067
XT55 V 042R 7.241 - 7.250 6.857 - 7.014 5.680 - 5.726 5.101 - 5.148
XT57 V 042R 7.241 - 7.250 6.705 - 6.862 5.806 - 5.852 5.262 - 5.309
XT61 V 042R 6.241 - 6.250 6.961 - 7.118 6.213 - 6.259 5.530 - 5.577
XT65 V 042R 8.241 - 8.250 7.703 - 7.860 6.681 - 6.727 6.074 - 6.121
XT69 V 042R 7.804 - 7.813 7.797 - 7.954 7.056 - 7.102 6.476 - 6.523
Thread
Form
(in) (in) (in) (in)
XT-M24 V 042R 5.054 - 5.063 2.984 - 3.141 2.490 - 2.536 NA
XT-M26 V 042R 4.991 - 5.000 3.203 - 3.360 2.728 - 2.774 NA
XT-M29 V 042R 5.491 - 5.500 3.578 - 3.735 3.029 - 3.075 NA
XT-M31 V 042R 5.866 - 5.875 3.859 - 4.016 3.235 - 3.281 NA
Dimensions, Pin
XT-M34 V 042R 5.991 - 6.000 4.078 - 4.235 3.535 - 3.581 NA

XT-M38 V 042R 6.491 - 6.500 4.547 - 4.704 3.844 - 3.890 NA
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XT-M39 V 042R 6.241 - 6.250 4.770 - 4.927 4.026 - 4.072 NA
XT-M40 V 042R 6.491 - 6.500 5.000 - 5.157 4.234 - 4.280 NA
XT-M™ Field Inspection
XT-M43 V 042R 5.616 - 5.625 5.047 - 5.204 4.385 - 4.431 NA

XT-M46 V 042R 7.491 - 7.500 5.918 - 6.075 4.920 - 4.966 NA
XT-M50 V 042R 7.291 - 7.300 6.302 - 6.459 5.306 - 5.352 NA
XT-M57 V 042R 7.241 - 7.250 6.705 - 6.862 5.806 - 5.852 NA
XT-M61 V 042R 6.241 - 6.250 6.961 - 7.118 6.213 - 6.259 NA
XT-M65 V 042R 8.241 - 8.250 7.703 - 7.860 6.681 - 6.727 NA
XT-M69 V 042R 7.804 - 7.813 7.797 - 7.954 7.056 - 7.102 NA
Thread
Form
(in) (in) (in) (in)
GPDS26 V 038R 3.372 - 3.382 3.250 - 3.407 2.719 - 2.765 1.985 - 2.031
Dimensions, Pin
GPDS31 V 038R 3.884 - 3.894 3.937 - 4.094 3.235 - 3.281 2.423 - 2.469
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GPDS38 V 038R 4.396 - 4.406 4.562 - 4.719 3.860 - 3.906 2.954 - 3.000
GPDS40 V 038R 4.907 - 4.918 5.000 - 5.157 4.125 - 4.171 3.141 - 3.187
GPDS46 V 038R 4.907 - 4.918 5.703 - 5.860 4.678 - 4.724 3.688 - 3.734
GPDS™ Field Inspection
GPDS50 V 038R 4.907 - 4.918 6.047 - 6.204 5.104 - 5.150 4.110 - 4.156
GPDS55 V 050 5.419 - 5.430 6.703 - 6.860 5.688 - 5.734 4.548 - 4.594
GPDS65 V050 5.419 - 5.430 7.687 - 7.844 6.616 - 6.620 5.469 - 5.515
Box Depth
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C Bore Bevel
Dia Dia
Field Inspection Drawing, Box
C Bore Wall
Box Bevel Counter bore Minimum
Thread
Connection Depth Dia Dia CBore Wall
Form
(in) (in) (in) (in)
2 3/8 HTSLH90 90°V 084 4.443 - 4.448 2.984 - 3.141 2.727 - 2.789 0.094
2 7/8 HTPAC V 076S 4.835 - 4.840 3.047 - 3.204 2.539 - 2.601 0.188
Dimensions, Box
HT26 V 038R 5.168 - 5.173 3.296 - 3.453 2.907 - 2.969 0.188

HT Field Inspection
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HT31 V 038R 5.351 - 5.356 3.937 - 4.094 3.422 - 3.484 0.188
HT38 V 038R 5.510 - 5.515 4.637 - 4.794 4.047 - 4.109 0.313
HT40 V 038R 6.281 - 6.286 4.859 - 5.016 4.313 - 4.375 0.313
HT46 V 038R 6.296 - 6.301 5.829 - 5.986 4.875 - 4.937 0.313
HT50 V 038R 6.164 - 6.169 6.124 - 6.281 5.282 - 5.344 0.313
HT55 V 050 7.352 - 7.357 6.857 - 7.014 5.875 - 5.937 0.313
HT65 V050 7.504 - 7.509 7.547 - 7.704 6.813 - 6.875 0.313
Thread
Form
(in) (in) (in) (in)
XT24 V 042R 3.217 - 3.222 2.984 - 3.141 2.593 - 2.655 0.188
XT26 V 042R 3.123 - 3.128 3.203 - 3.360 2.831 - 2.893 0.188
XT29 V 042R 3.654 - 3.659 3.578 - 3.735 3.132 - 3.194 0.188
XT30 V 042R 3.373 - 3.378 3.703 - 3.860 3.267 - 3.329 0.188
XT31 V 042R 3.998 - 4.003 3.859 - 4.016 3.342 - 3.404 0.188
XT34 V 042R 4.154 - 4.159 4.109 - 4.266 3.638 - 3.700 0.188
Dimensions, Box
XT38 V 042R 4.623 - 4.628 4.547 - 4.704 3.947 - 4.009 0.250

XT® Field Inspection
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XT39 V 042R 4.498 - 4.503 4.770 - 4.927 4.121 - 4.183 0.250
XT40 V 042R 4.498 - 4.503 5.000 - 5.157 4.324 - 4.386 0.250
XT43 V 042R 3.654 - 3.659 5.047 - 5.204 4.488 - 4.550 0.313
XT46 V 042R 7.505 - 7.510 5.918 - 6.075 5.071 - 5.133 0.313
XT50 V 042R 7.305 - 7.310 6.302 - 6.459 5.409 - 5.471 0.313
XT54 V 042R 7.005 - 7.010 6.453 - 6.610 5.667 - 5.729 0.313
XT55 V 042R 7.255 - 7.260 6.857 - 7.014 5.783 - 5.845 0.313
XT57 V 042R 7.255 - 7.260 6.705 - 6.862 5.909 - 5.971 0.313
XT61 V 042R 6.255 - 6.260 6.961 - 7.118 6.316 - 6.378 0.313
XT65 V 042R 8.255 - 8.260 7.703 - 7.860 6.784 - 6.846 0.313
XT69 V 042R 7.818 - 7.823 7.767 - 7.954 7.159 - 7.221 0.313
Thread
Form
(in) (in) (in) (in)
XT-M24 V 042R 5.068 - 5.073 2.984 - 3.141 2.593 - 2.655 0.188
XT-M26 V 042R 5.005 - 5.010 3.203 - 3.360 2.831 - 2.893 0.188
XT-M29 V 042R 5.505 - 5.510 3.578 - 3.735 3.132 - 3.194 0.188
XT-M31 V 042R 5.880 - 5.885 3.859 - 4.016 3.342 - 3.404 0.188
XT-M34 V 042R 6.005 - 6.010 4.078 - 4.235 3.638 - 3.700 0.250
Dimensions, Box
XT-M38 V 042R 6.505 - 6.510 4.547 - 4.704 3.947 - 4.009 0.250
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XT-M39 V 042R 6.255 - 6.260 4.770 - 4.927 4.129 - 4.191 0.250
XT-M40 V 042R 6.505 - 6.510 5.000 - 5.157 4.324 - 4.386 0.250
XT-M™ Field Inspection
XT-M43 V 042R 5.630 - 5.635 5.047 - 5.204 4.488 - 4.550 0.313

XT-M46 V 042R 7.505 - 7.510 5.918 - 6.075 5.071 - 5.133 0.313
XT-M50 V 042R 7.305 - 7.310 6.302 - 6.459 5.409 - 5.471 0.313
XT-M57 V 042R 7.255 - 7.260 6.705 - 6.862 5.909 - 5.971 0.313
XT-M61 V 042R 6.255 - 6.260 6.961 - 7.118 6.316 - 6.378 0.313
XT-M65 V 042R 8.255 - 8.260 7.703 - 7.860 6.784 - 6.846 0.313
XT-M69 V 042R 7.818 - 7.823 7.797 - 7.954 7.159 - 7.221 0.313
Thread
Form
(in) (in) (in) (in)
GPDS26 V 038R 3.380 - 3.391 3.250 - 3.407 2.899 - 2.961 0.188
Dimensions, Box
GPDS31 V 038R 3.892 - 3.903 3.937 - 4.094 3.414 - 3.476 0.188
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GPDS38 V 038R 4.404 - 4.415 4.562 - 4.719 4.039 - 4.101 0.250
GPDS40 V 038R 4.915 - 4.927 5.000 - 5.157 4.305 - 4.367 0.250
GPDS™ Field Inspection
GPDS46 V 038R 4.915 - 4.927 5.703 - 5.860 4.867 - 4.929 0.313

GPDS50 V 038R 4.915 - 4.927 6.047 - 6.204 5.274 - 5.336 0.313
GPDS55 V 050 5.427 - 5.439 6.703 - 6.860 5.867 - 5.929 0.313
GPDS65 V050 5.427 - 5.439 7.687 - 7.844 6.805 - 6.867 0.313
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Heavy weight drill pipe (HWDP) was developed to provide a
gradual transition from heavy drill collars to relatively light-
weight drill pipe. By providing a gradual change in weight and
rigidity, HWDP reduces connection fatigue problems and
increases drill stem service life. And because it bends more
easily than drill collars, it simplifies directional control in high-
angle and horizontal drilling. HWDP has less wall contact
than drill collars, reducing differential sticking tendencies.
Spiraled HWDP configurations further decrease differential
sticking tendency while helping to remove cuttings out of the
annulus. Grant Prideco offers three types of HWDP configu-
rations to meet the challenge of severe drilling conditions.
HEAVY WEIGHT
DRILL PIPE
· Conventional HWDP – Developed to provide a grad-
ual transition from the heavy drill collar to the relatively
lightweight drill pipe.
Conventional Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
180 24”
B
Elevator Upset
Diameter
C
Wear Section 26”
Upset
Diameter
31’
Nominal
Length
A
Nominal Size
B
Upset Diameter
180 24”
D
Tool Joint OD
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· Tri-Spiral™ HWDP – Developed for high-angle applica-

tions such as extended reach and horizontal drilling.
- Equally spaced, three spiral upset design helps
improve cuttings removal, reduce differential sticking
tendencies and torque and drag.
Tri-Spiral Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
D 24”
Box Tool
Joint
B
Elevator Upset
Diameter
C 26”
Spiral Upset
31’
Nominal
Length
C
Center
Spiral Upset 26”
C
Spiral Upset 26”
A
Nominal Size
B
Upset Diameter
D 24”
Pin Tool
Joint
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· Spiral-Wate® HWDP – Designed to handle maximum

stress to save time and reduce drilling costs, especially
in tough drilling environments.
- Unique patented spiral design reduces differential
sticking problems, minimizes wear and improves
circulation. Features more weight per joint and better
hole cleaning characteristics than standard HWDP.
Spiral-Wate Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
D
Box Tool 24”
Joint
B
Elevator Upset
Diameter 42”
31’
C
Nominal
Spiral
Length
Upset
21’4”
A
Nominal 11”
Size
D 24”
Pin Tool
Joint
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Conventional Heavy Weight Drill Pipe
Tube Tool Joint Weight (lb)
Nominal Tube Mechanical Mechanical Approx.
Dimensions Properties Tube Properties Incl. Tube &
Tool Joint Tool Joints
Cen. End
S Upset Upset
Nominal Wall Section Dia. Dia. Tensile Torsional Connection OD Tensile Torsional Per Make-up
Size ID Thickness Area Modulus [C] [B] Yield Yield Size and [D] ID Yield Yield Per Joint Torque
(in) (in) (in) (in2) (in3) (in) (in) (lb) (ft-lb) Type (in) (in) (lb) (ft-lb) foot (31 ft) (ft-lb)
2 7/8 1 1/2 0.688 4.727 2.161 3 5/16 2 15/16 520,000 22,400 NC26 (2 3/8 IF) 3 3/8 1 1/2 357,700 6,300 17.26 535 3,800
3 1/2 2 1/16 0.719 6.282 3.702 4 3 7/8 345,400 19,600 NC38 (3 1/2 IF) 4 3/4 2 1/8 842,400 19,200 25.65 795 11,500
NC38 (3 1/2 IF) 4 3/

4 790,900 19,200 23.48 728 11,500
3 1/2 2 1/4 0.625 5.645 3.490 4 3 7/8 310,500 18,500 HT38 4 7/
8 2 1/4 790,900 34,200 23.96 743 20,500
XT39 4 7/
8 871,400 40,700 23.96 743 24,400
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4 2 9/16 0.719 7.411 5.225 4 1/2 4 3/16 407,600 27,600 NC40 (4 FH) 5 1/
4 2 9/16 838,300 27,800 29.92 928 14,600
XT39 4 7/
8 729,700 37,000 28.40 880 22,200
0.875 9.965 7.698 5 548,100 40,700 NC46 (4 IF) 1,151,100 43,600 41.45 1,285 22,500
Dimensional Data - Range II
4 1/2 2 3/4 4 11/16 6 1/4 2 13/16
5 3 1.000 12.566 10.681 5 1/

2 5 1/
8 691,200 56,500 NC50 (4 1/
IF)
2 6 5/
8 3 1,416,200 57,800 50.38 1,562 30,000
HT50 88,800 53,300
5 1/2 3 1/4 1.125 15.463 14.342 6 5 11/16 850,400 75,900 5 1/2 FH 7 1/4 3 1/4 1,778,300 78,700 61.63 1,911 41,200
HT55 115,100 69,000
5 7/8 4 0.938 14.542 15.630 6 3/8 6 799,800 82,700 XT57 7 4 1,403,100 106,200 57.42 1,780 63,700
6 5/
8 4 1/
2 1.063 18.574 22.476 7 1/8 6 5/16 1,021,600 118,900 6 5/8 FH 8 4 1/2 1,896,100 87,900 71.43 2,214 50,500
NOTE: 2 7/8” HWDP is manufactured integral only (non-welded).

Tri-SpiralTM Heavy Weight Drill Pipe

Cen. End
S Upset Upset
2 7/8 1 1/2 0.688 4.727 2.161 3 5/16 2 15/16 520,000 22,400 NC26 (2 3/8 IF) 3 3/8 1 1/2 357,700 6,300 18.22 565 3,800
3 1/2 2 1/16 0.719 6.282 3.702 4 3 7/8 345,400 19,580 NC38 (3 1/2 IF) 4 3/4 2 1/8 842,400 19,200 27.05 839 11,500
NC38 (3 1/2 IF) 4 3/4 790,900 19,200 24.88 771 11,500
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3 1/2 2 1/4 0.625 5.645 3.490 4 3 7/8 310,500 18,500 HT38 4 7/8 2 1/4 790,900 34,200 25.36 786 20,500
XT39 4 7/8 871,400 40,700 25.36 786 24,400
4 2 9/16 0.719 7.411 5.225 4 1/2 4 3/16 407,600 27,600 NC40 (4 FH) 5 1/4 2 9/16 838,300 27,800 31.51 977 14,600
XT39 4 7/8 729,700 37,000 29.99 930 22,200
0.875 9.965 7.698 5 548,100 40,700 NC46 (4 IF) 1,151,100 43,600 43.31 1,343 22,500
4 1/2 2 3/4 4 11/16 6 1/4 2 13/16
5 3 1.000 12.566 10.681 5 1/2 5 1/8 691,200 56,500 NC50 (4 1/2 IF) 6 5/8 3 1,416,200 57,800 52.34 1,623 30,000
HT50 88,800 53,300
5 1/2 3 1/4 1.125 15.463 14.342 6 5 11/16 850,400 75,900 5 1/2 FH 7 1/4 3 1/4 1,778,300 78,700 63.78 1,977 41,200
HT55 115,100 69,000
5 7/8 4 0.938 14.542 15.630 6 3/8 6 799,800 82,700 XT57 7 4 1,403,100 106,200 57.42 1,780 63,700
6 5/8 4 1/2 1.063 18.574 22.476 7 1/8 6 5/16 1,021,600 118,900 6 5/8 FH 8 4 1/2 1,896,100 87,900 74.67 2,315 50,500
TM
NOTE: 2 7/8” Tri-Spiral is manufactured integral only (non-welded).
Spiral-Wate® Heavy Weight Drill Pipe

Cen. End
S Upset Upset
3 3/16 2 0.594 4.840 2.687 3 5/16 3 3/16 532,400 28,400 SLH90 3 7/8 2 407,000 12,000 19.48 604 6,300
3 1/2 2 1/4 0.625 5.645 3.490 4 3 5/8 310,500 18,500 NC38 (3 1/2 IF) 790,900 22,900 13,100
HT38 4 7/8 2 1/4 790,900 34,200 30.39 942 20,500
XT39 871,400 40,700 24,400
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4 2 9/16 0.719 7.411 5.225 4 1/2 4 1/8 407,600 27,600 NC40 (4 FH) 5 2 9/16 838,300 20,900 28.90 896 12,600
XT39 729,700 40,800 24,500
4 1/2 2 3/4 0.875 9.965 7.698 5 4 5/8 548,100 40,700 NC46 (4 IF) 6 1/4 2 13/16 1,151,100 43,600 49.53 1,535 22,500
5 3 1.000 12.566 10.681 691,200 56,500 3 1,416,200 57,800 59.16 1,834 30,000
5 1/2 5 1/8 NC50 (4 1/2 IF) 6 5/8

HT50 88,800 53,300
5 1/2 4 0.750 11,192 11.764 6 5 5/8 615,600 62,200 5 1/2 FH 7 4 1,265,800 55,900 55.21 1,712 29,200
HT55 77,200 46,300
5 7/8 4 0.938 14.542 15.630 6 3/8 6 799,800 82,700 XT57 7 4 1,403,100 106,200 65.38 2,027 63,700
6 5/8 5 0.813 14.837 19.285 7 1/8 6 3/4 816,000 102,000 6 5/8 FH 8 5 1,448,400 73,700 73.40 2,,275 38,400
NOTE: 3 3/16” Spiral-WateTM, previously referred to as 2-7/8”, is manufactured integral only (non-welded).
Drill Collars
Care And Maintenance
Initial Make Up
Even though quality connections are heavily coated
with phosphate, thread damage is not always pre-
vented. A generous and thorough application of high-
quality thread dope (40 to 60 percent metallic zinc
minimum) will help prevent galling.
New connections should be “walked in” with chain

tongs. Always use the recommended make-up torque
for the thread design. Exercise care to maintain
calibrated torque measuring and indicating gauges for
future use. After initial make-up, break-out the con-
nection, visually inspect, redope and make-up two
more times before running in the hole.
Note: Monitor break-out torque, it should be less
than or no greater than make-up torque. If it
is greater, the connection should be cleaned,
inspected and repaired, before it is made up
again.
COLLARS
DRILL
Maintenance
Use thread protectors on both connections when
handling drill collars. Alternate different joints on each
trip. Clean and inspect the individual connections.
Qualified personnel should periodically conduct a

magnetic particle/black light inspection. Collars that
are left idle or put in storage, should be cleaned,
inspected, repaired and rust-proofed, as necessary
before installing thread protectors.
Field Welding
Extreme caution should be used when welding drill
collar material in the field. This material is high alloy
steel, carefully heat-treated to provide optimum per-
formance. When repair welding or hardbanding, use
proper preheat, interpass and post-heat temperatures
to prevent cracking and metallurgical degradation of
the collar.
Your Grant Prideco authorized repair facility can pro-

vide welding repair service to factory specifications to
ensure weld area integrity. Contact your representa-
tive today for more information.
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Care And Maintenance
Bending Strength Ratios

Sizes below six inches should have a BSR of 2.25:1
to 2.75:1. Conditions which require high rpm and
small collars compared to the hole size, use 2.25:1 to
2.85:1. For abrasive conditions, use 2.50:1 to 3.00:1.
If the rpm is kept low and the collars are closer to the
hole size, use 2.25:1 to 3.20:1. In corrosive environ-
ments, use 2.50:1 to 3.00:1.
Slip and Elevator Recesses
20”
A A
R
Cold Work
Shoulder Area
16”
B B
2”
3”
Radius
3”
1”
Radius
Shoulder Area 18”
C C
2”
Radius
3”
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Materials Mechanical Properties
Drill Collar Min. Min. Min.
Diameter Yield Strength Tensile Strength Hardness
(in) (psi) (psi) (BHN)
31/8 thru 67/8 110,000 140,000 285
7 thru 11 100,000 135,000 285
Slip and Elevator Recess Dimensions

Drill Elevator Slip Elevator
Collar Recess Recess Recess
Diameter Diameter Diameter Radius
A B C R
(in) (in) (in) (in)
4 1/8 3 11/
16 3 3/4 1/
8
4 3/4 4 1/4 4 3/8 1/

8
5 4 1/2 4 5/8 1/
8
6 5 3/8 5 1/2 1/
8
6 1/4 5 5/8 5 3/4 1/

8
6 1/2 5 7/8 6 1/
8
7 1/4 6 1/2 6 3/4 3/

16
7 3/4 7 7 1/4 3/
16
8 7 1/4 7 1/2 3/
16
8 1/4 7 1/2 7 3/4 3/

16
9 8 1/8 8 1/2 1/
4
9 1/2 8 5/8 9 1/
4
9 3/4 8 7/8 9 1/4 1/

4
10 9 1/8 91/2 1/
4
11 10 1/8 10 1/2 1/
4
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Recommended Minimum Make-up
Torque for Rotary Shouldered Drill
Collar Connections
Connection Bore of Drill Collar (in)
Size Type OD 1 1 1/4 1 1/2
(in)
3 *2,500 *2,500 *2,500
*3390 *3390 *3390
API NC 23 3 1/8 *3,300 *3,300 2,600
*4474 *4474 3525
3 1/4 4,000 3,400 2,600
5423 *4610 3525
3 *3,800 *3,800
*5152 *5152
3
2 7/8 PAC 3 1/8 *4,900 4,200
6644 5694
31/4 5,200 4,200
7050 5694
2 3/8 API IF or 3 1/2 *4,600 *4,600
*6237 *6237
API NC 26 or 3 3/4 5,500 4,700
7457 6372
2 3/ Slim Hole
8
2 7/8 Extra Hole or 3 3/4 *4,100 *4,100

*5559 *5559
3 1/2 Dbl. Streamline 3 7/8 *5,300 *5,300
or *7186 *7186
2 7/8 Mod. Open 4 1/8 *8,000 *8,000
*10847 *10847
2 7/8 API IF or 3 7/8 *4,600 *4,600
*6237 *6237
API NC 31 or 4 1/8 *7,300 *7,300
*9897 *9897
4 1/4 *8,800 *8,800
*11931 *11931
3 1/2 Slim Hole 4 1/2 10,000 9,300
13558 12609
4 1/4
API NC 35 4 3/4
3 1/2 Extra Hole or 4 1/4
4 Slim Hole or 4 1/2
4 3/4
3 1/2 Mod. Open 5
5 1/4
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Foot-Pound
Newton-Meters
Bore of Drill Collar (in)
1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 13/16
2,900
3932
2,900
3932
2,900
3932
3,700
5017
3,700
5017
*4,100
*5559
*5,300
7186
7,400
10033
*4,600 *4,600
*6237 *6237
*7,300 6,800
*9897 9220
8,100 6,800
10982 9220
8,100 6,800
10982 9220
*8,900 *8,900 *8,900 7,400
*12067 *12067 *12067 10033
12,100 *10,800 9,200 7,400
16405 14643 12474 10033
12,100 10,800 9,200 7,400
16405 14643 12474 10033
*5,100 *5,100 *5,100 *5,100
6915 6915 6915 6915
*8,400 *8,400 *8,400 *8,200
*11389 11389 11389 11118
*11,900 11,700 10,000 8,200
*16134 15863 13558 11118
13,200 11,700 10,000 8,200
17897 15863 13558 11118
13,200 11,700 10,000 8,200
17897 15863 13558 11118
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Collar Connections
Size Type OD 1 1 1/4 1 1/2
(in)
3 1/2 API IF or 4 3/4
API NC 38 or 5
5 1/4
4 1/2 Slim Hole

5 1/2
4 3/4
5
3 1/2 H 904
5 1/4
5 1/2
4 Full Hole 5
API NC 40 or 5 1/4
4 Mod Open or 5 1/2
5 3/4
4 1/2 Dbl. Streamline

6
5 1/4
5 1/2
4 H 904 5 3/4
6 1/4
5 1/2
5 3/4
4 1/2 API Regular

6
6 1/4
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Foot-Pound
Newton-Meters

1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 13/16
*9,900 *9,900 *9,900 *9,900 *8,300

13423 13423 13423 13423 *11253
*13,800 *13,800 12,800 10,900 8,300
*18710 *18710 17354 14778 11253
16,000 14,600 12,800 10,900 8,300
21693 19795 17354 14778 11253
16,000 14,600 12,800 10,900 8,300
21693 19795 17354 14778 11253
*8,700 *8,700 *8,700 *8,700 *8,700
*11796 *11796 *11796 *11796 *11796
*12,700 *12,700 *12,700 12,700 10,400
*17219 *17219 *17219 17219 14101
*16,900 16,700 15,000 13,100 10,400
*22913 22642 20337 17761 14101
18,500 16,700 15,000 13,100 10,400
25083 22642 20337 17761 14101
*10,800 *10,800 *10,800 *10,800 *10,800
*14643 *14643 *14643 *14643 *14643
*15,100 *15,100 *15,100 14,800 12,100
*20473 *20473 *20473 20066 16405
*19,700 18,600 16,900 14,800 12,100
*26710 25218 22913 20066 16405
20,400 18,600 16,900 14,800 12,100
27659 25218 22913 20066 16405
20,400 18,600 16,900 14,800 12,100
27659 25218 22913 20066 16405
*12,500 *12,500 *12,500 *12,500
*16948 *16948 *16948 *16948
*17,300 *17,300 *17,300 *16,500
*23456 *23456 *23456 22371
*22,300 21,500 19,400 16,500
*30235 *29150 26303 22371
23,500 21,500 19,400 16,500
31862 29150 26303 22371
23,500 21,500 19,400 16,500
31862 29150 26303 22371
*15,400 *15,400 *15,400 *15,400
*20880 *20880 *20880 *20880
*20,300 *20,300 19,400 16,200
*27523 *27523 26303 21964
23,400 21,600 19,400 *16,200
31726 29286 26303 21964
23,400 21,600 19,400 16,200
31726 29286 26303 21964
53
Collar Connections
Size Type OD 1 1/2 1 3/4 2
(in)
5 1/4 *20,600
*27930
6 25,000
API NC 44 33895
6 1/4 25,000
33895
6 1/2 25,000
33895
5 1/2 *12,900
*17490
5 3/4 *17,900
*24269
4 1/2 API Full Hole 6 *23,300
*31591
6 1/4 27,000
36607
6 1/2 27,000
36607
4 1/2 Extra Hole 5 3/4
API NC 46 6
4 API IF 6 1/4
4 1/ Semi F 6 1/2
2
5 Dbl Streamline 6 3/4
4 1/2 Mod Open 6 3/4
5 3/4
4 1/2 H 904 6 1/4
6 1/2
6 3/4
6 1/4
6 1/2
5 H 904
6 3/4
54
Foot-Pound
Newton-Meters
2 1/4 2 1/2 2 13/16 3 3 1/4
*20,600 *20,600 18,000

*27930 *27930 24405
23,300 21,200 18,000
31591 28743 24405
23,300 21,200 18,000
31591 28743 24405
23,300 21,200 18,000
31591 28743 24405
*12,900 *12,900 *12,900 *12,900
*17490 *17490 *17490 *17490
*17,900 *17,900 *17,900 17,700
*24269 *24269 *24269 23998
*23,300 22,800 19,800 17,700
*31591 30913 26845 23998
*25,000 22,800 19,800 17,700
33895 30913 26845 23998
25,000 22,800 19,800 17,700
33895 30913 26845 23998
*17,600 *17,600 *17,600 *17,600
*23862 *23862 *23862 *23862
*23,200 *23,200 22,200 20,200
31455 31455 30099 27388
28,000 25,500 22,200 20,200
37963 34573 30099 27388
28,000 25,500 22,200 20,200
37963 34573 30099 27388
28,000 25,500 22,200 20,200
37963 34573 30099 27388
*17,600 *17,600 *17,600 *17,600
*23862 *23862 *23862 *23862
*23,400 *23,400 23,000 21,000
*31726 *31726 31184 28472
28,500 26,000 23,000 21,000
38641 35251 31184 28472
28,500 26,000 23,000 21,000
38641 35251 31184 28472
28,500 26,000 23,000 21,000
38641 35251 31184 28472
*25,000 *25,000 *25,000 *25,000
*33895 *33895 *33895 *33895
*31,500 *31,500 29,500 27,000
*42708 *42708 39997 36607
35,000 33,000 29,500 27,000
47453 44742 39997 36607
35,000 33,000 29,500 27,000
47453 44742 39997 36607
55
Collar Connections
Size Type OD 2 2 1/4 2 1/2
(in)
4 1/2 API IF or 6 1/4 *22,800 *22,800
*30913 *30913
API NC 50 or 6 1/2 *29,500 *29,500
39997 *39997
5 Extra Hole or 6 3/4 *36,000 35,500
*48809 48132
5 Mod Open or 7 38,000 35,500
51521 48132
5 1/2 Dbl. Streamline 7 1/4 38,000 35,500
or Semi IF 51521 48132
6 3/4 *34,000 *34,400
*46098 46640
7 *41,500 40,000
5 1/2 H 904 *56266 54233
7 1/4 42,500 40,000
57622 54233
7 1/2 42,500 40,000
57622 54233
6 3/4 *31,500 *31,500
*42708 *42708
7 *39,000 *39,000
5 1/2 API Regular *52877 *52877
7 1/4 42,000 39,500
56944 53555
7 1/2 42,000 39,500
56944 53555
7 *32,500
*44064
7 1/4 *40,500
5 1/2 API Full Hole *54911
7 1/2 *49,000
66435
7 3/4 51,500
69825
7 1/4 *40,000
54233
7 1/2 *48,500
API NC 56 *65757
7 3/4 51,000
69147
8 51,000
69147
56
Foot-Pound
Newton-Meters
2 13/16 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4
*22,800 *22,800 *22,800

*30913 *30913 *30913
*29,500 *29,500 26,500
*39997 *39997 35929
32,200 30,000 26,500
43657 40675 35929
32,000 30,000 26,500
43386 40675 35929
32,000 30,000 26,500
43386 40675 35929
*34,000 34,000
*46098 46098
36,500 34,000
49487 46098
36,500 34,000
49487 46098
36,500 34,000
49487 46098
*31,500 *31,500
*42708 *42708
36,000 33,500
48809 45420
36,000 33,500
48809 45420
36,000 33,500
48809 45420
32,500 32,500 *32,500
44064 44064 *44064
*40,500 *40,000 *40,500
*54911 *54233 *54911
47,000 45,000 41,500
63723 61012 56266
47,000 45,000 41,500
63723 61012 56266
*40,000 *40,000 *40,000
*54233 *54233 *54233
48,000 45,500 42,000
65079 61690 56944
48,000 45,000 42,000
65079 61012 56944
48,000 45,000 42,000
65079 61012 56944
57
Collar Connections
Size Type OD 2 2 1/4 2 1/2
(in)
7 1/2 *46,000
*62368
7 3/4 *55,000
6 5/8 API Regular *74570
8 57,000
77282
8 1/4 57,000
77282
7 1/2 *46,000
*62368
7 3/4 *55,000
6 5/8 H 904 *74570
8 59,500
*80671
8 1/4 59,500
80671
8 *54,000
*73214
8 1/4 *64,000
*86772
API NC 61 8 1/2 72,000
97619
8 3/4 72,000
97619
9 72,000
97619
8 *56,000
*75926
8 1/4 *66,000
*89484
8 1/2 74,000
5 1/2 API IF 100331
8 3/4 74,000
100331
9 74,000
100331
9 1/4 74,000
100331
8 1/2
8 3/4
6 5/8 API Full Hole 9
9 1/4
9 1/2
58
Foot-Pound
Newton-Meters
2 13/16 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4
*46,000 *46,000 *46,000

*62368 *62368 *62368
53,000 50,000 47,000
71858 67791 63723
53,000 50,000 47,000
71858 67791 63723
53,000 50,000 47,000
71858 67791 63723
*46,000 *46,000 *46,000
*62368 *62368 *62368
55,000 53,000 49,500
*74570 71858 67113
*56,000 53,000 49,500
*75926 71858 67113
56,000 53,000 49,500
75926 71858 67113
*54,000 *54,000 *54,000
*73214 *73214 *73214
*64,000 *64,000 61,000
*86772 *86772 82705
68,000 65,000 61,000
92196 88128 82705
68,000 65,000 61,000
92196 88128 82705
68,000 65,000 61,000
92196 88128 82705
*56,000 *56,000 *56,000 *56,000
*75926 *75926 *75926 *75926
*66,000 *66,000 63,000 59,000
*89484 *89484 85417 79993
70,000 67,000 63,000 59,000
94907 90840 85417 79993
70,000 67,000 63,000 59,000
94907 90840 85417 79993
70,000 67,000 63,000 59,000
94907 90840 85417 79993
70,000 67,000 63,000 59,000
94907 90840 85417 79993
*67,000 *67,000 *67,000 *67,000 66,500
*90840 *90840 *90840 *90840 90162
*78,000 *78,000 76,000 72,000 66,500
*105754 *105754 103042 97619 90162
83,000 80,000 76,000 72,000 66,500
112533 108465 103042 97619 90162
83,000 80,000 76,000 72,000 66,500
112533 108465 103042 97619 90162
83,000 80,000 76,000 72,000 66,500
112533 108465 103042 97619 90162
59
Collar Connections
Size Type OD 2 2 1/4 2 1/2
(in)
9
9 1/4
9 1/2
API NC 70
9 3/4
10
10 1/4
10
10 1/4
API NC 77 10 1/2
10 3/4
11
7 H 904 8 1/4
8 1/2
8 1/2
8 3/4
7 5/8 API Regular
9
9 1/4
9 1/2
7 5/8 H 904 9 1/4
9 1/2
60
Foot-Pound
Newton-Meters
2 13/16 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4
*75,000 *75,000 *75,000 *75,000 *75,000

*101686 *101686 *101686 *101686 *101686
*88,000 *88,000 *88,000 *88,000 *88,000
*119312 *119312 *119312 *119312 *119312
*101,000 *101,000 100,000 95,000 90,000
*136938 *136938 135582 128803 122024
107,000 105,000 100,000 95,000 90,000
145073 142361 135582 128803 122024
107,000 105,000 100,000 95,000 90,000
145073 142361 135582 128803 122024
107,000 105,000 100,000 95,000 90,000
145073 142361 135582 128803 122024
*107,000 *107,000 *107,000 *107,000
*145073 *145073 *145073 *145073
*122,000 *122,000 *122,000 *122,000
*165410 *165410 *165410 *165410
*138,000 *138,000 133,000 128,000
*187103 *187103 180324 173545
143,000 138,000 133,000 128,000
193882 187103 180324 173545
143,000 138,000 133,000 128,000
193882 187103 180324 173545
*53,000 *53,000 *53,000 *53,000
*71858 *71858 *71858 *71858
*63,000 *63,000 *63,000 60,500
*85417 *85417 *85417 *82027
71,500 68,500 65,000 60,500
96941 92874 88128 82027
*60,000 *60,000 *60,000 *60,000
*81349 *81349 *81349 *81349
*71,000 *71,000 *71,000 *71,000
*96263 *96263 *96263 *96263
*83,000 *83,000 79,000 74,000
*112533 *112533 107110 100331
88,000 83,000 79,000 74,000
119312 112532 107110 100331
88,000 83,000 79,000 74,000
119312 112532 107110 100331
*72,000 *72,000 *72,000 *72,000
*97619 *97619 *97619 *97619
*85,500 *85,500 *85,500 *85,500
*115922 *115922 *115922 *115922
*98,000 *98,000 *98,000 95,500
*132870 *132870 *132870 129481
61
Collar Connections
Size Type OD 2 2 1/4 2 1/2
(in)
10
8 5/8 API Regular 10 1/4
10 1/2
10 1/4
8 5/8 H 904
10 1/2
7 H 904 8 3/4
(with low
9
torque face)
9 1/4
(with low 9 3/4

torque face)
10
9 3/4
10
7 5/8 H 904
(with low 10 1/4
torque face)
10 1/2
(with low 11
torque face)
10 3/4
8 5/8 H 904 11
(with low 11 1/4

torque face)
*NOTE 1: Torque figures preceded by an asterisk indicate that the weaker

member for the corresponding outside diameter (OD) and bore is the
BOX. For all other torque values the weaker member is the PIN.
NOTE 2: In each connection size and type group, torque values apply to all
connection types in the group, when used with the same drill collar
outside diameter and bore, i.e. 2 3/8, API IF, API NC 26, and 2 7/8 Slim
Hole connections used with 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 drill collars all have the same
minimum make-up torque of 4,600 ft.-lb., and the BOX is the
weaker member.
62
Foot-Pound
Newton-Meters
2 13/16 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4
*108,000 *108,000 *108,000 *108,000

*146428 *146428 *146428 *146428
*123,000 *123,000 *123,000 *123,000
*166766 *166766 *166766 *166766
139,000 134,000 129,000 123,000
188459 181680 174901 166766
*112,500 *112,500 *112,500 *112,500
*152530 *152530 *152530 *152530
*128,500 *128,500 *128,500 *128,500
*174223 *174223 *174223 *174223
*67,500 *67,500 66,500 62,000
*91518 *91518 90162 84061
74,000 71,000 66,500 62,000
100331 96263 90162 84061
*72,000 *72,000 *72,000 *72,000
*97619 *97619 *97619 *97619
*85,000 *85,000 82,000 77,000
*115245 *115245 111177 104398
91,000 87,000 82,000 77,000
123379 117956 111177 104398
91,000 87,000 82,000 77,000
123379 117956 111177 104398
*91,000 *91,000 *91,000 *91,000
*123379 *123379 *123379 *123379
*105,000 *105,000 103,500 98,000
*142361 *142361 140327 132870
112,500 108,000 103,500 98,000
152530 146428 140327 132870
112,500 108,000 103,500 98,000
152530 146428 140327 132870
*112,000 *112,000 *112,000 *112,000
*151852 *151852 *151852 *151852
*129,000 *129,000 *129,000 *129,000
*174901 *174901 *174901 *174901
*92,500 *92,500 *92,500 *92,500
*125413 *125413 *125413 *125413
*110,000 *110,000 *110,000 *110,000
*149140 *149140 *149140 *149140
*128,000 *128,000 *128,000 *128,000
*173545 *173545 *173545 *173545
1 Basis of calculations for recommended make-up torque assumed the use of a
thread compound containing a 0.08 coefficient of friction, applied thoroughly to
all threads and shoulders, and using the modified Jack Screw formula in
Appendix A, paragraph A.8 and a unit stress of 62,500 psi in the box or pin,
whichever is weaker.
2 Normal torque range is tabulated value plus 10%. Higher torque values may be
used under extreme conditions.
3 Make-up torque for 27/8 PAC connection is based on 87,500 psi stress and other
factors listed in footnote1.
4 Make-up torque for H-90 connection is based on 56,200 psi stress and other
factors listed in footnote1.
63
Groove Machining For
Elevators and Slips
DRILL ELEVATOR SLIP

COLLAR OD GROOVE DIA GROOVE DIA RADIUS
A B +- 1/64 C +- 1/32 R
4 1/8 3 11/16 3 3/4 1/8
4 3/4 4 1/4 4 3/8 1/8
NOTE:
5 4 1/2 4 5/8 1/8 ON REWORK,
5 1/4 4 3/4 4 7/8 1/8 MINIMUM DISTANCE
FROM FACE OF BOX
5 1/2 5 5 1/8 1/8
TO ELEVATOR
5 3/4 5 1/8 5 1/4 1/8 SHOULDER OR END
6 5 3/8 5 1/2 1/8 OF HARDBANDING
SHOULD BE A
6 1/4 5 5/8 5 3/4 1/8
LENGTH EQUIVALENT
6 1/2 5 7/8 6 1/8 TO DEPTH OF BOX
6 3/4 6 6 1/4 3/16 OR BOREBACK PLUS
TWO INCHES
7 6 1/4 6 1/2 3/16
7 1/4 6 1/2 6 3/4 3/16
7 1/2 6 3/4 7 3/16
7 3/4 7 7 1/4 3/16
8 7 1/4 7 1/2 3/16
8 1/4 7 1/2 7 3/4 3/16
8 1/2 7 3/4 8 3/16
9 8 1/8 8 1/2 1/4
9 1/2 8 5/8 9 1/4
9 3/4 8 7/8 9 1/4 1/4
10 9 1/8 9 1/2 1/4
11 10 1/8 10 1/2 1/4
64
Hardbanding
65
Drill Collar Weight
lb/ft, kg/m
Drill Collar Drill Collar ID (in)
OD
(in) 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4
2 7/8 19 18 16
28 27 24
3 21 20 18
31 30 27
3 1/8 22 22 20
33 33 30
3 1/4 26 24 22
39 36 33
3 1/2 30 29 27
45 43 40
3 3/4 35 33 32
52 49 48
4 40 39 37 35 32 29
60 58 55 52 48 43
4 1/8 43 41 39 37 35 32
64 61 58 55 52 48
4 1/4 46 44 42 40 38 35
68 65 62 60 56 52
4 1/2 51 50 48 46 43 41
76 74 71 68 64 61
4 3/4 54 52 50 47
80 77 74 70
5 61 59 56 53
91 88 83 79
5 1/4 68 65 63 60
101 97 94 89
5 1/2 75 73 70 67
112 108 104 100
5 3/4 82 80 78 75
122 119 116 112
6 90 88 85 83
134 131 126 124
6 1/4 98 96 94 91
146 143 140 135
6 1/2 107 105 102 99
159 156 152 147
6 3/4 116 114 111 108
172 170 165 161
7 125 123 120 117
186 183 179 174
7 1/4 134 132 130 127
199 196 193 189
7 1/2 144 142 139 137
214 211 207 204
7 3/4 154 152 150 147
229 226 223 218
66
Pound per foot
Kilogram per meter
2 1/2 2 13/16 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4
44
65
50
74
57
85
64 60
95 89
72 67 64 60
107 100 95 89
79 75 72 68
118 111 107 101
88 83 80 76 72
131 123 119 113 107
96 91 89 85 80
143 135 132 126 119
105 100 98 93 89
156 149 146 138 132
114 110 107 103 98 93 84
170 163 159 153 146 138 125
124 119 116 112 108 103 93
184 177 172 166 161 153 138
133 129 126 122 117 113 102
198 192 187 181 174 168 152
144 139 136 132 128 123 112
214 207 202 196 190 183 166
67
Drill Collar Weight
lb/ft, kg/m
OD
(in) 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4
8 165 163 160 157
245 242 238 233
8 1/4 176 174 171 168
262 257 254 250
8 1/2 187 185 182 179
278 275 270 266
9 210 208 206 203
312 309 306 302
9 1/2 234 232 230 227
348 345 342 337
9 3/4 248 245 243 240
369 364 361 357
10 261 259 257 254
388 385 382 377
11 317 315 313 310
471 468 465 461
12 379 377 374 371
563 560 557 551
Note 1: Refer to API Spec 7. Table 6.1 for API standard drill collar
dimensions.
31ft (lb), 31 ft (kg)

OD
(in) 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4
2 7/8 589 558 496
267 253 225
3 651 620 558
295 281 253
3 1/8 682 682 620
309 309 281
3 1/4 806 744 682
365 337 309
3 1/2 930 899 837
422 407 400
3 3/4 1,085 1,023 992
492 463 450
4 1,240 1,209 1,147 1,085 992 899
562 548 520 492 450 407
4 1/8 1,333 1,271 1,209 1,147 1,085 992
604 577 548 520 492 450
4 1/4 1,426 1,364 1,302 1,240 1,178 1,085
647 619 590 562 534 492
68
Pound per foot
Kilogram per meter
2 1/2 2 13/16 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4

154 150 147 143 138 133 122
229 223 218 213 205 198 181
165 160 158 154 149 144 133
245 238 235 229 221 214 198
176 172 169 165 160 155 150
262 256 251 245 238 230 223
200 195 192 188 184 179 174
297 290 285 279 273 266 259
224 220 216 212 209 206 198
333 327 321 315 311 306 294
237 232 229 225 221 216 211
352 345 340 334 328 321 314
251 246 243 239 235 230 225
373 366 361 355 349 342 334
307 302 299 295 291 286 281
456 449 444 438 432 425 418
368 364 361 357 352 347 342
547 541 537 531 523 516 508
NOTE 2: For special configurations of drill collars, consult manufac-
turer for reduction in weight.
Pound
Kilogram
2 1/2 2 13/16 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4
69
Drill Collar Weight
31ft(lb), 31ft(kg)
OD
(in) 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4
4 1/2 1,581 1,550 1,488 1,426 1,333 1,271
717 703 675 646 604 576
4 3/4 1,674 1,612 1,550 1,457
759 731 703 660
5 1,891 1,829 1,736 1,643
857 829 787 745
5 1/4 2,108 2,015 1,953 1,860
956 913 885 843
5 1/2 2,325 2,263 2,170 2,077
1,055 1,026 984 942
5 3/4 2,542 2,480 2,418 2,325
1,152 1,125 1,097 1,055
6 2,790 2,728 2,635 2,573
1,266 1,237 1,195 1,167
6 1/4 3,038 2,976 2,914 2,821
1,378 1,350 1,322 1,280
6 1/2 3,317 3,255 3,162 3,069
1,505 1,476 1,434 1,392
6 3/4 3,596 3,534 3,441 3,348
1,631 1,603 1,561 1,519
7 3,875 3,813 3,720 3,627
1,758 1,730 1,687 1,645
7 1/4 4,154 4,092 4,030 3,937
1,884 1,856 1,828 1,786
7 1/2 4,464 4,402 4,309 4,247
2,025 1,997 1,955 1,926
7 3/4 4,774 4,712 4,650 4,557
2,165 2,137 2,109 2,067
8 5,115 5,053 4,960 4,867
2,320 2,292 2,250 2,208
8 1/4 5,456 5,394 5,301 5,208
2,475 2,447 2,404 2,362
8 1/2 5,797 5,735 5,642 5,549
2,629 2,601 2,559 2,517
9 6,510 6,448 6,386 6,293
2,953 2,925 2,897 2,854
9 1/2 7,254 7,192 7,130 7,037
3,290 3,262 3,234 3,192
9 3/4 7,688 7,595 7,533 7,440
3,487 3,445 3,417 3,375
10 8,091 8,029 7,967 7,874
3,670 3,642 3,614 3,572
11 9,827 9,765 9,703 9,610
4,457 4,429 4,401 4,359
12 11,749 11,687 11,594 11,501
5,329 5,301 5,259 5,217
NOTE 1: Refer to API Spec. 7. Table 6.1 for API standard drill collars dimensions.
NOTE 2: For special configurations of drill collars, consult manufacturer for reduc-
tion in weight.
70
Pound
Kilogram
2 1/2 2 13/16 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4
1,364
618
1,550
703
1,767
801
1,984 1,860
899 843
2,232 2,077 1,984 1,860
1,012 942 899 843
2,449 2,325 2,232 2,108
1,111 1,055 1,012 956
2,728 2,573 2,480 2,356 2,232
1,237 1,167 1,125 1,069 1,012
2,976 2,821 2,759 2,635 2,480
1,350 1,280 1,251 1,195 1,125
3,255 3,100 3,038 2,883 2,759
1,476 1,406 1,378 1,308 1,252
3,534 3,410 3,317 3,193 3,038 2,883 2,604
1,603 1,547 1,505 1,448 1,378 1,308 1,181
3,844 3,689 3,596 3,472 3,348 3,193 2,883
1,744 1,673 1,631 1,575 1,519 1,448 1,308
4,123 3,999 3,906 3,782 3,627 3,503 3,162
1,870 1,814 1,772 1,715 1,645 1,589 1,434
4,464 4,309 4,216 4,092 3,968 3,813 3,472
2,024 1,955 1,912 1,856 1,800 1,730 1,575
4,774 4,650 4,557 4,433 4,278 4,123 3,782
2,165 2,109 2,067 2,011 1,940 1,870 1,715
5,115 4,960 4,898 4,774 4,619 4,464 4,123
2,320 2,250 2,222 2,165 2,095 2,025 1,870
5,456 5,332 5,239 5,115 4,960 4,805 4,650
2,475 2,419 2,376 2,320 2,250 2,180 2,109
6,200 6,045 5,952 5,828 5,704 5,549 5,394
2,812 2,742 2,700 2,644 2,587 2,517 2,447
6,944 6,820 6,696 6,572 6,479 6,386 6,138
3,150 3,093 3,037 2,981 2,939 2,897 2,784
7,347 7,192 7,099 6,975 6,851 6,696 6,541
3,333 3,262 3,220 3,164 3,108 3,037 2,967
7,781 7,626 7,533 7,409 7,285 7,130 6,975
3,529 3,459 3,417 3,361 3,304 3,234 3,164
9,517 9,362 9,269 9,145 9,021 8,866 8,711
4,317 4,247 4,204 4,148 4,092 4,022 3,951
11,408 11,284 11,191 11,067 10,912 10,757 10,602
5,175 5,118 5,076 5,020 4,950 4,879 4,809
71
72
Drill Collar Bending Strength Ratios
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
Interchangeable Connection Table
Connection Name Size
Numbered
26 31
Connection (NC)
Internal Flush
(IF) 2 3/8 2 7/8
Slim Hole
2 7/8 3 1/2
(SH)
Full Hole
(FH)
Double Streamline
(DSL) 3 1/2
Extra Hole
2 7/8
(XH)
External Flush
(EF)
86
38 40 46 50
3 1/2 4 4 1/2
4 4 1/2
4 1/2 5 1/2
3 1/2 4 1/2 5
4 1/2
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Ideal Drill Collar Range
Casing Size Ideal Drill
Hole Size To Be Run
(in) (in) Min.
(in)
6 1/8 4 1/2 3.875

6 1/4 4 1/2 3.750
6 /4
3 4 /21 3.250
4 1/2 2.125
7 7/8
5 /21 4.225
5 1/2 3.725
8 3/8
6 5/8 6.405
6 /85 6.280
8 1/2
7 *6.812
6 5/8 6.030
8 3/4
7 6.562
7 6.812
9 1/2
7 5/8 7.500
7 5.437
9 7/8
7 5/8 7.125
7 5/8 6.375
10 5/8
8 /85 *8.625
11 8 5/8 8.250
9 /85 9.000
12 1/4
10 3/4 *11.250
13 3/4 10 3/4 9.750
14 /4 3 11 /4 3 10.750
17 1/2 13 3/8 11.250
20 16 14.000
24 18 5/8 15.500
26 20 16.000
* The minimum size drill collar, calculated from the Lubinski and Hock equation, with
the specific sizes of hole and casing combination, is too large for conventional fish-
ing tools. When the minimum drill collar diameter is too large to washover and/or
catch with an overshot, other steps should be taken. Some of the possibilities are
as follows:
• Use turned down casing couplings.
• Use integral joints on casing.
• Under-ream the hole.
• Run smaller size casing.
* Use a packed hole assembly instead of a pendulum.
** Not API standard size drill collar.
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Collar Range API Drill Collar
Max. Sizes Which Fall

(in) in the Ideal Range (in)
4.750 4 1/8, 4 3/4

4.875 4 1/8, 4 3/4
5.125 3 1/2, 4 1/8, 4 3/4, 5
6.250 3 1/8, 3 1/2, 4 1/8, 4 3/4, 5, 6, 6 1/4
6.250 4 3/4, 5, 6, 6 1/4
6.750 4 1/8, 4 3/4, 5, 6, 6 1/4, 6 1/2, 6 3/4
6.750 6 1/2, 6 3/4
6.750 6 1/2, 6 3/4
6.750 6 3/4
7.125 6 1/4, 6 1/2, 6 3/4, 7
7.125 6 3/4, 7
7.625 6, 6 1/4, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/4
7.875 7 3/4
8.000 6, 6 1/4, 6 1/2, 6 3/4, 7, 7 1/4, 7 3/4, 8
8.000 7 1/4, 7 3/4, 8
8.500 6 1/2, 6 3/4, 7, 7 1/4, 7 3/4, 8, 8 1/4
8.500 8 1/4
8.875 8 1/4
10.125 9, 9 1/2, 9 3/4, 10
10.125 10
11.250 9 3/4, 10, 11
12.000 11, **12
13.375 **12
14.750 **14
16.750 **16
19.500 **16
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Rig Tongs
TONG JAW CAPACITY APPLICABLE API
TYPE SIZES (in) (ft-lbs.) DRILL COLLAR SIZES (in)
B.J. HUGHES COMPANY
1 1 3
SXD 8 - 16 200,000 8, 8 /4, 9, 9 /2, 9 /4, 10, 11
1 3 1 1
SDD 4 - 12 100,000 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6, 6 /4, 6 /2,
3 1 3 1
6 /4,7, 7 /4, 7 /4, 8, 8 /4, 9,
1 3
9 /2, 9 /4, 10
1 1 3 1 1
DB 3 1/2 - 11 1/4 65,000 3 /2, 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6, 6 /4, 6 /2,
3 1 3 1
6 /4, 7, 7 /4, 7 /4, 8, 8 /4
1 1 3 1 1
B 3 1/2 - 9 55,000 3 /2, 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6, 6 /4, 6 /2,
3 1 3
6 /4, 7, 7 /4, 7 /4, 8
3 3 1 1 1 3
C 2 /8 - 10 /4 35,000 3 /8, 3 /2, 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6,
1 1 3
6 /4, 6 /2, 6 /4
1 1 1 3
F 2 3/8 - 10 3/4 25,000 3 /8, 3 /2, 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6
JOY-WEB WILSON COMPANY

3 1 1 3
ST-160 7 1/2 - 12 160,000 7 /4, 8, 8 /4, 9, 9 /2, 9 /4,
10 11
1 3 1 1
ST-60 4 - 9 5/8 60,000 4 /8,, 4 /4, 5, 6, 6 /4, 6 /2,
3 1 3
6 /4,7, 7 /4, 7 /4, 8
1 1 3 1
H 3 1/2 - 10 3/4 80,000 3 /2, 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6, 6 /4,
1 1 3 1
6 /2, 7, 7 /4, 7 /4, 8, 8 /4, 9
1 1 1 3
AAX 2 7/8 - 7 1/4 55,000 3 /8, 3 /2, 4 /8,, 4 /4,, 5, 6,
1 1 3 1
6 /4, 6 /2, 6 /4, 7, 7 /4, 8
1 1 1 3
B 2 3/8 - 8 5/8 35,000 3 /8, 3 /2, 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6,
1 1 3
6 /4, 6 /2, 6 /4
WOOLLEY COMPANY
1 3 1 1
SDD 4 - 12 100,000 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6, 6 /4, 6 /2,
3 1 3 1
6 /4, 7, 7 /4, 7 /4, 8, 8 /4,
1 3
9, 9 /2, 9 /4, 10
1 1 3 1
SUPER A 3 1/2 - 11 1/4 65,000 3 /2,, 4 /4, 4 /4 ,5, 6, 6 /4,
1 3 1 3 1
6 /2, 6 /4, 7, 7 /4, 7 /4, 8, 8 /4
1 1 1 3 1 1
SUPER B /2 - 9 55,000 3 /2, 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6, 6 /4, 6 /2,
1
7, 7 /4, 8
1 1 1 3
SUPER C 2 3/8 - 7 35,000 3 /8, 3 /2, 4 /8, 4 /4, 5, 6,
1 1 3
6 /4, 6 /2, 6 /4
90
Kellys
KELLYS
91
Kelly Weights Pounds Per Foot
(Drive Section)
Square Kelly
Bore of Square Kelly
Across
Flat 11/16 11/4 11/2 13/4 2 21/4 21/2 23/4 27/8 3 31/4 31/2
21/2 18.3 17.1

3 25.8 24.0 21.8
31/2 35.6 33.5 31.0 28.2
41/4 47.9 44.7 41.3 39.3
51/4 73.5 71.6 69.7 65.5 61.0
6 89.6
Hexagon Kelly
Across
Bore of Hexagon Kelly
Flat 11/4 11/2 13/4 2 21/4 21/2 23/4 27/8 3 31/4 31/2 4
3 22.3 20.5
31/2 30.1 27.9 25.4 22.6
33/4 35.3 33.2 30.7 27.9
41/4 39.6 36.4 32.9 31.0
427/32 56.4 53.3 49.8 47.9 45.9 41.7
51/4 60.9 59.0 57.1 52.9 48.4
6 73.5 63.2
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93
Picking Up a New Kelly
Under ideal conditions, a new Drive Bushing assembly

should be used when picking up a new kelly. If this is not
possible, the following checklist should be performed:
1. Inspect surfaces on Drive Bushing rollers

for wear. Example: For a 51/4 inch Hex, if wear
exceeds 1/8 inch, reverse the rollers.
2. Check clearance between roller face and side of
kelly. Example: For a 51/4 inch Hex, if clearance is
more than 1/8 inch, inspect roller assembly and
Kelly Bushing for excessive wear.
3. Inspect bottom taper of Drive Pins for wear and
damage. Replace as necessary.
4. Inspect for clearance between upper and lower
halves, replace if clearance is zero.
Remember, a worn out Drive Bushing can severely

damage a new kelly.
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Subs
General Notes on Subs
NOTES:
1. Other lengths may be specified by the

customer, example 48 inches.
2. Fishing neck (tong space) length, unless specified
otherwise, is one half the overall length of the sub.
For example, 18 inch fishing neck (tong space) on
a 36 inch sub; 24 inch on a 48 inch sub.
3. Bevel Diameters- Make sure the bevel diameters
on the subs match the bevel diameters on the con-
nections.
SUBS
95
Types Of Subs
96
General Notes On Subs
NOTES:
1. Other lengths may be specified by the
customer, example 48 inches.
2. Fishing neck (tong space) length, unless specified
otherwise, is one half the overall length of the sub.
For example, 18 inch fishing neck (tong space) on a
36 inch sub; 24 inch on a 48 inch sub.
3. Bevel Diameters:
A. If the connection is to screw onto a piece of
Drill Pipe (pipe, D/P) use the bevel diameters
listed on drawing HB1003 in the “Bevel Dia.”
section of the Machining Handbook.
B. If the connection is a Bit Box (with or without a
float bore) use the bevel diameters listed in
column B in the top chart of drawing HB1017
“Float Bore” in this section of the Machining
Handbook.
C. If the connection is to screw onto a Drill Collar
(Collar, D/C) use the bevel diameters listed at
the bottom of the drawing of the specified
connection.
97
Kelly Saver Subs
98
Bit Sub
Lift Sub
99
Bit Box Float Bores
100
Well Control
Height of Kick (ft) = Pit Gain ÷ Annular Capacity

in Bbls/ft
Density of Kick Fluids (ppg) = MW – [(SICP-
SIDPP) ÷ Height of Kick ÷ 0.052]
Approximate Typical Fluid Densities: Gas-2ppg,
Oil-7ppg, Water-9ppg
Lag Time Rule of Thumb: Pressure changes from

choke movement will take about two seconds per
1000’ of depth to travel down the annulus and up
the drill pipe to the DP gauge.
Sacks of Barite needed to Weight-Up Mud = Bbls

Mud x 14.7 x (KWM-OWM) ÷ (35.4-KWM)
Volume Increase in Bbls from adding Barite =
Sacks Added ÷ 14.9
Volume Increase in Bbls from adding Barite =

(Gel) = Sacks Added ÷ 8.75
Triplex Pump Output (bbls/stk @ 100%) =

0.000243 x Stroke Length x (Liner Dia)2
Duplex Pump Outlet (bbl/stk @ 100%) =

0.000162 x Stroke x [(2 x Liner Dia2) - Rod Dia2]
Annular Capacity (bbls/ft) = (ID2hole -

OD2pipe) ÷ 1029
WELL CONTROL
101
Well Control
Capacity of DUPLEX Mud Pumps Capacity of TRIPLEX Mud Pumps

at 100% Efficiency at 100% Efficiency
Liner Dia Stroke Length (in) Liner Dia Stroke Length (in)
(in) 12 14 16 18 (in) 9 10 11 12
4 1/ 0.074 0.082 – – 5 0.055 0.061 0.067 0.073
2
5 0.089 0.104 0.113 0.128 5 1/2 0.066 0.074 0.081 0.088
5 1/ 0.110 0.128 0.141 0.158 6 0.079 0.087 0.096 0.105
2
6 – 0.154 0.170 0.192 6 1/2 0.092 0.103 0.113 0.123
6 1/ – 0.183 0.203 0.228 7 0.107 0.119 0.131 0.143
2
7 – 0.213 0.238 0.267 7 1/2 0.123 0.137 0.150 0.164
7 1/ – 0.241 0.275 0.310
2
(in Bbls/stroke) (in Bbls/stroke)
MW Mud Weight
SICP Shut in casing pressure
SIDPP Shut in drill pipe pressure
ppg Pounds per gallon
KWM Kill Weight Mud
OWM Original Weight Mud
DP Drill Pipe
Bbls Barrels
Stk Stroke
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API Standard Drill Pipe Capacity and Displacement
Size Size Nominal

OD ID Weight Capacity Displacement
(in) (in) (lb/ft) (bbl/ft) (bbl/ft)
2 3/ 1.81 6.6 0.0032 0.0028
8
2 7/ 2.15 10.4 0.0045 0.0041
8
3 1/ 2.76 13.3 0.0074 0.0051
2
3 1/ 2.60 15.5 0.0066 0.0058
2
4 3.34 14.0 0.0108 0.0057
4 1/ 3.82 16.6 0.0142 0.0064
2
4 1/ 3.64 20.0 0.0129 0.0077
2
5 4.28 19.5 0.0178 0.0075
5 1/ 4.78 21.9 0.0222 0.0087
2
5 1/ 4.67 24.7 0.0211 0.0096
2
6 5/ 4.86 22.2 0.0229 0.0087
8
6 5/ 5.96 25.2 0.0346 0.0098
8
Size Size
OD ID Weight Capacity Displacement
(in) (in) (lb/ft) (bbl/ft) (bbl/ft)
3 1/ 2.0625 25.3 0.00421 0.00921
2
4 2.5625 29.7 0.00645 0.01082
4 1/ 2.75 41.0 0.00743 0.01493
2
5 3.0 49.3 0.00883 0.01796
5 1/ 3.25 61.5 0.01030 0.02240
2
6 5/ 4.5 72.0 0.01970 0.02620
8
Additional capacities, displacements and weight can be

determined from the following formulas:
2
ID
CAPACITY = = bbls/ft
1029.4
2 2
DISPLACEMENT = OD - ID = bbls/ft
1029.4
WEIGHT = DISPLACEMENT bbls/ft x 2747 lbs/bbl = lbs/ft
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Drill Collar Capacity and Displacement (bbls/ft)
ID 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 4 1/4
Cap 0.0022 0.0030 0.0039 0.0049 0.0061 0.0073 0.0087 0.0103 0.0119 0.0137 0.0155 0.0175
OD (in) #/ft. 36.7 34.5 32.0 29.2 - - - - - - - -
4 Disp. 0.0133 0.0125 0.0116 0.106 - - - - - - - -
4 1/4 #/ft. 42.4 40.0 37.5 34.7 - - - - - - - -
Disp. 0.0153 0.0145 0.0136 0.0126 - - - - - - - -
4 1/2 #/ft. 48.1 45.9 43.4 40.6 - - - - - - - -
Disp. 0.175 0.0167 0.0158 0.0148 - - - - - - - -
4 3/4 #/ft. 54.3 52.1 49.6 46.8 43.6 - - - - - - -
Disp. 0.0197 0.0189 0.0181 0.0170 0.0159 - - - - - - -
5 #/ft. 60.8 58.6 56.1 53.3 50.1 - - - - - - -
Disp. 0.0221 0.0213 0.0204 0.0194 0.0182 - - - - - - -
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5 1/4 #/ft. 67.6 65.4 62.9 60.1 56.9 53.4 - - - - - -
Disp. 0.0246 0.0238 0.0229 0.0219 0.0207 0.0194 - - - - - -
5 1/2 #/ft. 74.8 72.6 70.1 67.3 64.1 60.6 56.8 - - - - -
Disp. 0.0272 0.0264 0.0255 0.0245 0.0233 0.0221 0.0207 - - - - -
5 3/4 #/ft 82.3 80.1 77.6 74.8 71.6 68.1 64.3 - - - - -
Disp. 0.0299 0.0291 0.0282 0.0272 0.0261 0.0248 0.0234 - - - - -
6 #/ft. 90.1 87.9 85.4 82.6 79.4 75.9 72.1 67.9 63.4 - - -
Disp. 0.0328 0.0320 0.0311 0.0301 0.0289 0.0276 0.0262 0.0247 0.0231 - - -
6 1/4 #/ft. 98.0 95.8 93.3 90.5 87.3 83.8 80.0 75.8 71.3 - - -
Disp. 0.0356 0.0349 0.0339 0.0329 0.0318 0.0305 0.0291 0.0276 0.0259 - - -
6 1/2 #/ft. 107.0 104.8 102.3 99.5 96.3 92.8 89.0 84.8 80.3 - - -
Disp. 0.0389 0.0381 0.0372 0.0362 0.0350 0.0338 0.0324 0.0308 0.0292 - - -
Drill Collar Capacity and Displacement (bbls/ft) (Cont.)
ID 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 4 1/4
Cap 0.0022 0.0030 0.0039 0.0049 0.0061 0.0073 0.0087 0.0103 0.0119 0.0137 0.0155 0.0175
6 3/4 #/ft. 116.0 113.8 111.3 108.5 105.3 101.8 98.0 93.8 89.3 - - -
Disp. 0.0422 0.0414 0.0405 0.0395 0.0383 0.0370 0.0356 0.0341 0.0325 - - -
7 #/ft. 125.0 122.8 120.3 117.5 114.3 110.8 107.0 102.8 98.3 93.4 88.3 -
Disp. 0.0455 0.0447 0.0438 0.0427 0.0416 0.0403 0.0389 0.0374 0.0358 0.0340 0.0321
7 1/4 #/ft. 134.0 131.8 129.3 126.5 123.3 119.8 116.0 111.8 107.3 102.4 97.3 -
Disp. 0.0487 0.0479 0.0470 0.0460 0.0449 0.0436 0.0422 0.0407 0.0390 0.0372 0.0354 -
7 1/2 #/ft. 144.0 141.8 139.3 136.5 133.3 129.8 126.0 121.8 117.3 112.4 107.3 -
Disp. 0.0524 0.0516 0.0507 0.0497 0.0485 0.0472 0.0458 0.0443 0.0427 0.0409 0.0390 -
105
7 3/4 #/ft. 154.0 151.8 149.3 146.5 143.3 139.8 136.0 131.8 127.3 122.4 117.3 -
Disp. 0.0560 0.0552 0.0543 0.0533 0.0521 0.0509 0.0495 0.0479 0.0463 0.0445 0.0427 -
8 #/ft. 165.0 162.8 160.3 157.5 154.3 150.8 147.0 142.8 138.3 133.4 123.3 122.8
Disp. 0.0600 0.0592 0.0583 0.0573 0.0561 0.0549 0.0535 0.0520 0.0503 0.0485 0.0467 0.0447
8 1/4 #/ft 176.0 173.8 171.3 168.5 165.3 161.8 158.0 153.8 149.3 144.4 139.3 133.8
Disp. 0.0640 0.0632 0.0623 0.0613 0.0601 0.0589 0.0575 0.0560 0.0543 0.0525 0.0507 0.0487
8 1/2 #/ft. 187.0 184.8 182.3 179.5 176.3 172.8 169.0 164.8 160.3 155.4 150.3 144.8
Disp. 0.0680 0.0672 0.0663 0.0653 0.0641 0.0629 0.0615 0.0600 0.0583 0.0565 0.0547 0.0527
8 3/4 #/ft. 199.0 196.8 194.3 191.5 188.3 184.8 181.0 176.8 172.3 167.4 162.3 156.8
Disp. 0.0724 0.0716 0.0707 0.0697 0.0685 0.0672 0.0658 0.0643 0.0697 0.0609 0.0590 0.0570
9 #/ft. 210.2 208.0 205.6 202.7 199.6 196.0 192.2 188.0 183.5 178.7 173.5 168.0
Disp. 0.0765 0.0757 0.0748 0.0738 0.0726 0.0714 0.0700 0.0685 0.0668 0.0651 0.0632 0.0612
10 #/ft. 260.9 258.8 256.3 253.4 250.3 246.8 242.9 238.8 234.3 229.4 224.2 218.7
Disp. 0.0950 0.0942 0.0933 0.0923 0.0911 0.0898 0.0884 0.0869 0.0853 0.0835 0.0816 0.0796
Buoyancy Factors
Mud Density Buoyancy

Factor (Kb)
(lb/gal) (lb/cu ft) (g/cc)
8.4 62.84 1.01 0.872
8.6 64.33 1.03 0.869
8.8 65.83 1.05 0.866
9.0 67.32 1.08 0.862
9.2 68.82 1.10 0.859
9.4 70.32 1.12 0.856
9.6 71.81 1.15 0.853
9.8 73.31 1.17 0.850
10.0 74.80 1.20 0.847
10.2 76.30 1.22 0.844
10.4 77.80 1.24 0.841
10.6 79.29 1.27 0.838
10.8 80.79 1.29 0.835
11.0 82.29 1.32 0.832
11.2 83.78 1.34 0.829
11.4 85.28 1.36 0.826
11.6 86.77 1.39 0.823
11.8 88.27 1.41 0.820
12.0 89.77 1.44 0.817
12.2 91.26 1.46 0.814
12.4 92.76 1.48 0.811
12.6 94.25 1.51 0.807
12.8 95.75 1.53 0.804
13.0 97.25 1.56 0.801
13.2 98.74 1.58 0.798
13.4 100.24 1.60 0.795
13.6 101.74 1.63 0.792
13.8 103.23 1.65 0.789
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Mud Density Buoyancy
(lb/gal) (lb/cu ft) (g/cc) Factor (Kb)
14.0 104.73 1.68 0.786

14.2 106.22 1.70 0.783
14.4 107.72 1.72 0.780
14.6 109.22 1.75 0.777
14.8 110.71 1.77 0.774
15.0 112.21 1.80 0.771
15.2 113.70 1.82 0.768
15.4 115.20 1.84 0.765
15.6 116.70 1.87 0.762
15.8 118.19 1.89 0.759
16.0 119.69 1.91 0.756
16.2 121.18 1.94 0.752
16.4 122.68 1.96 0.749
16.6 124.18 1.99 0.746
16.8 125.67 2.01 0.743
17.0 127.17 2.03 0.740
17.2 128.66 2.06 0.737
17.4 130.16 2.08 0.734
17.6 131.66 2.11 0.731
17.8 133.15 2.13 0.728
18.0 134.65 2.15 0.725
18.5 138.39 2.21 0.717
19.0 142.13 2.27 0.710
19.5 145.87 2.33 0.702
20.0 149.61 2.39 0.694
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Formulas Used In Well Control
and Drilling Operations
A. Calculating Pressure, psi and Pressure

Gradients, psi/ft.
1. Determine pressure gradient, psi/ft.

(Mud Weight, ppg.) x (0.052) = psi/ft.
2. Determine hydrostatic pressure, psi (H.P.)

(Mud Wt., ppg.) x (0.052) x (T.V.D., ft.) = psi
3. Maximum allowable shut in casing pressure
(
Maximum Mud Wt.
Allowable
Mud Wt., ppg) -( in use
ppg ) x(0.052)x(TVD, ft.)= psi
Test to determine H2S

50 ml HCl (mild hydrochloric solution)
50 ml H2O
1 gram NaASO2 (sodium arsenite)
3 drop liquid dish water soap
yellow positive sign won’t determine degree
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B. Converting Pressures, psi into mud weight, ppg.
(NOTE: Anytime a pressure is to be converted to
mud weight, the following formula is used.)
All of the following use the same formula:

Pressure, psi
= Mud Weight, ppg
0.052 x TVD, ft.
Using the calculator, this formula is worked as follows:

(Pressure, psi) ÷ (0.052) ÷ (TVD, ft) = Mud Weight, ppg.
1. Kill Weight Mud, ppg.
(SIDPP, psi)- (0.052) - (TVD, ft) + (O.M.W.) = Kill Wt., ppg.
2. Equivalent Mud Weight = ppg. (E.M.W.)

(pressure, psi) ÷ (0.052) ÷ (TVD, ft) = E.M.W., ppg
3. Equivalent Circulating Density, ppg (E.C.D.)
(
Annular
Pressure
Loss, psi ) ÷ (0.052) ÷ (TVD, ft.) + (O.M.W.) = E.C.D., ppg
4. Maximum Allowable Mud Weight, ppg.
(
Leak-Off Test
Pressure
psi
) ÷ (0.052) x (TVD, ft.)+ ( )
Mud = ppg.
Weight
5. Converting Pressure Gradient, psi/ft to Mud Wt., ppg
(Pressure Gradient, PSI/ft.) ÷ (0.052) = Mud Wt., ppg.

O.M.W. (original mud weight)
SIDPP (shut in drill pipe pressure)
TVD (true vertical depth)
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eXtreme®

D RILLING P RODUCTS & S ERVICES

This handbook is a summary of the technical data from API

Grant Prideco has produced this handbook for

Drill Pipe Type Box Pin Make-up

Drill Pipe Type Box Pin Make-up

25.60 13,500 17,100 18,900 24,300 13,120 16,620 18,380 23,620

Type Size OD Bev. Dia

2 3/ & N.C 26 3 3/8 3 17/64

Xtra Hole & 3 1/2 4 3/4 4 17/32

Fraction Decimal mm Fraction Decimal mm

Pipe Tool Joint

• HI TORQUE® (HT) – First generation double shoul-

• eXtreme® Torque (XT® ) – Second generation double

o eXtreme® Torque with Metal-To-Metal Seal (XT-

• Grant Prideco Double Shoulder™ (GPDS™) –

The below figure illustrates the taper difference between

Box Pin Make-up

Picking Up Pipe with Double Shoulder

• Ensure the bore through the top drive bell stabbing

• Because of the flatter taper, XT and XT-M pins do

• Proper alignment, along with slow initial make-up of

• Minor thread damage may occur within the starting

• Some drilling fluids or drilling fluid additives may

• Remove drilling fluid from the secondary shoulder

• Racking the pipe will wipe thread compound off the

• The threads of a long double shoulder box are about

• On the Varco BJ® PH85 pipe handler torque wrench,

• Back-up tongs should always be used

• NOTE: Alignment of the pin to the box when stab-

Contact of sharp edge of

• Apply a liberal and even coat of quality thread com-

Milled Hardness Flat

Apply punch marks in line

Connection type-specific Field Inspection Procedures and

Make-up Shoulder and

• The primary make-up shoulders and 15° M-T-M seal

• Proper operation and correct shoulder loads depend

• No more than 1/32 inch should be removed from

• The Grant Prideco benchmark is a reference for

• The surface finish of the primary make-up shoulder

• When Grant Prideco double shoulder connections

A Go/No Go gauge can be provided by Grant Prideco to

A Go/No Go gauge can be provided by Grant Prideco to

If the primary shoulder does not contact the gauge

• The XT-M connection contains a 15° M-T-M seal near

o Round pit type defects up to 1/32 inch in

XT-M34 V 042R 5.991 - 6.000 4.078 - 4.235 3.535 - 3.581 NA

XT-M43 V 042R 5.616 - 5.625 5.047 - 5.204 4.385 - 4.431 NA

HT26 V 038R 5.168 - 5.173 3.296 - 3.453 2.907 - 2.969 0.188

XT38 V 042R 4.623 - 4.628 4.547 - 4.704 3.947 - 4.009 0.250

XT-M38 V 042R 6.505 - 6.510 4.547 - 4.704 3.947 - 4.009 0.250

XT-M43 V 042R 5.630 - 5.635 5.047 - 5.204 4.488 - 4.550 0.313

GPDS31 V 038R 3.892 - 3.903 3.937 - 4.094 3.414 - 3.476 0.188

GPDS46 V 038R 4.915 - 4.927 5.703 - 5.860 4.867 - 4.929 0.313

Conventional Heavy Weight Drill Pipe

· Tri-Spiral™ HWDP – Developed for high-angle applica-

Tri-Spiral Heavy Weight Drill Pipe

· Spiral-Wate® HWDP – Designed to handle maximum

Spiral-Wate Heavy Weight Drill Pipe

NC38 (3 1/2 IF) 4 3/

4 1/2 2 3/4 4 11/16 6 1/4 2 13/16

5 3 1.000 12.566 10.681 5 1/

2 7/8 Extra Hole or 3 3/4 4,100 4,100

9,900 9,900 9,900 9,900 *8,300

20,600 20,600 18,000

22,800 22,800 *22,800

46,000 46,000 *46,000

75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 *75,000

108,000 108,000 108,000 108,000