Steel Drill Collars

SB Darron Drill Collars are manufactured from Chromium, Molybdenum Alloy Steel conforming to
AISI 4145 H Modified. Fully heat treated and supplied in accordance with A.P.I. Specification 7. An
H2S resistant steel is available on request.

Quality Control and Ultrasonic

Inspection

State of the art measurement and ultrasonic

techniques are used to ensure that the highest
control standards within the industry are
maintained.
Every SB Darron Drill Collar is subject to full length,
full section ultrasonic examination.
Thread
connections machined and gauged in accordance
with A.P.I. Specification 7 and RP7G are
individually examined within our own inspection
department as an integral part of final inspection
procedures.
Individual characteristics of each thread such as
stand off, taper, pitch, etc., are fully documented on
in-house documentation.

Thread Connections

All connections are machined to the highest

possible accuracy and conform to the requirements
of A.P.I. Specification 7.
To improve fatigue resistance all connections are
cold rolled and to prevent galling during make up all
connections are phosphated. Connections are
coated with a thread compound conforming to the
requirements of A.P.I. and for protection against
mechanical damage thread protectors are fitted.

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Precision Boring

Drill Collars are deep precision bored to ensure

tight tolerances that eliminate wall thickness
variation along the bar length and drifted to A.P.I.
Specifications. In addition to the standard ranges
shown on Sheet 1a special sizes, bores,
connections and lengths can be made to meet
customers specific requirements.

Surface Finish

The surface finish, linear straightness, roundness

and O.D. tolerances conform to A.P.I. Specification.

Identity Markings

Licensed to apply the A.P.I. monogram SB Darron

also mark the Drill Collars unique identification
serial number, O.D., I.D., size and style of
connections.
Customers own identity markings and additional
identity slots can be machined on request.
Standard ranges and sizes of Drill Collars are
shown on Sheet 1a.
Details of Spiral Drill Collars, Hardbanding and
Stress Relief can be found on Sheets 2 and 2a.

Steel Drill Collars

SB Darron Drill Collars are

available in lengths of 5, 10, 15,
20, 30, 31 and 32 feet and in
nominal sizes ranging from 3
to 14.
Common sizes are listed here.
Other sizes are available upon
request.
Connections comparison chart.
NUMBERED
CONNECTIONS

STYLE

OTHER

NC 26

2 IF

NC 31

2 IF

NC 38

3 IF

NC 40

4 FH

NC 46

4 IF

4 XH

NC 50

4 IF

5 XH

On enquiring, customers should

specify :
1. Type (slick or spiral grooved)
2. Outside and inside diameters
(O.D., I.D.)
3. Length
4. Connection size and type
5. Stress Relief Groove on pin
and box ends
6. Special features i.e.; hardbanding (band location and
width) slip and/or elevator
recesses, fishing neck
7. Type of thread protector

DRILL COLLAR SPECIFICATIONS

BORE

SIZE
O.D
INS.

Standard
Ins.

CONNECTION STYLE AND SIZE

Optional
Ins.

Standard Bore
A.P.I. No. Other

NC26 2 IF

Optional Bore
A.P.I. No. Other

APPROX
WEIGHT
(30FT LONG)
LB.

APPROX
WEIGHT
(3FT LONG)
LB.

1012

1045

NC26 2 IF

NC31 2 IF

NC31 2 IF

1045

1078

NC31 2 IF

NC31 2 IF

1122

1155

NC31 2 IF

NC31 2 IF

1298

1342

NC35

NC38 3 IF

1412

1463

NC38 3 IF

NC38 3 IF

1606

1659

NC38 3 IF

NC38 3 IF

1793

1848

NC38 3 IF

NC38 3 IF

2046

2112

2 /16

13

NC40 4 FH

4 FH

2253

2328

13

NC44

NC40 4 FH

2486

2570

13

NC46 4 IF

NC46 4 IF

2728

2816

13

NC46 4 IF

NC50 4 IF

2761

2851

13

NC46 4 IF

NC50 4 IF

3025

3124

NC50 4 IF

2 /16

2 /16

2 /16

2 /16

2 /16

13

NC50 4 IF

13

NC50 4 IF
NC50 4 IF

2 /16

2 /16

3304

3412

5 FH

3586

3705
4013

13

5 REG

3885

13

NC56 6 REG

NC56 6 REG

4191

4327

13

NC56 6 REG

NC56 6 REG

4514

4653

2 /16

2 /16

2 /16

13

6 REG

6 REG

4840

4990

13

6 REG

6 REG

5181

5337

2 /16

2 /16

2 /16

2 /16

13

6 REG

6 REG

5416

5577

13

NC61 7 REG

NC61 7 REG

5786

5973
6369

13

NC61 7 REG

NC61 7 REG

6182

13

7 REG

7 REG

6538

6750

13

NC70 7 REG

NC70 7 REG

6930

7154

2 /16

2 /16

10

2 /16

13

NC70 8 REG

NC70 8 REG

7260

7480

13

NC77 8 REG

NC77 8 REG

9020

9295

11

2 /16

11

2 /16

13

NC77 8 REG

NC77 8 REG

9460

9768

13

NC77 8 REG

NC77 8 REG

10868

11187

13

NC77 8 REG

NC77 8 REG

14949

15400

12

2 /16

14

2 /16

With 2 ends 11 O.D.

NOTE: H90 and X hole connections are supplied on request.

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Steel Drill Collars

Spiral Grooving

To avoid differential pressure sticking, the surface

of the Drill Collar can be spiral grooved, typically
with three right hand spirals.
Drill Collar cross sections shown below show the
reduced contact area with the wall of the hole.

Hardbanding

Applied by the metal arc gas shielded consumable

electrode process, incorporating granular tungsten
carbide, fed automatically into the molten weld pool
to obtain uniform distribution.
Precisely controlled pre-heating interpass and post
weld heat treatment ensure that only weld overlays
of optimum integrity are applied. The deposit is
1
made flush to + /32 above the O.D. of the collar.

SPIRAL GROOVED DRILL COLLAR SPECIFICATIONS

Size O.D.

Spirals

Direction

Pitch

Type

R.H.

38 1

R.H.

42 1

6 /2 - 6 /8

R.H.

46 1

R.H.

64 1

R.H.

64 1

4 /2 - 5 /8
5 /8 - 6 /8

Depth of Cut

/32 /32
/32 /16
/16 /16
/16 /16

7 /8 - 7 /8

11

/32 /16

13

10 - 10 /8

R.H.

76 1

11 - 12

15

R.H.

80 1

8 - 8 /8
9 - 9 /8

/8 /16

/32 /32

/16 /32
/32 /32

R.H.

68 1

R.H.

72 1

The weight of a Slick Drill Collar will be reduced by

approximately 4% if spiral grooved.

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Please see Sheet 2a for stress relief information and

details of slip and elevator groove specifications.

Steel Drill Collars

Stress Relief Features

STRESS RELIEF GROOVE FOR CONNECTIONS

Downhole tools subject to bending and subsequently cyclic

fatigue have been shown to have their connections mechanical
characteristics improved by the application of A.P.I. Stress
Relief Grooves and Bore Backs. As shown in the illustration
below Bore Backs and Stress Relief Grooves are machined in
accordance with A.P.I. Specification (Latest Edition).

Number or Size
and Style of
Connection

Length,
Shoulder Face
to Groove of
Box Member,
Tol. +0, -1/8
LX

Diameter
of Pin Member
at Groove,
1
Tol. +0, - /32
DRG

NC44

4 /8

43/16

NC46 (4 IF)

4 /64

21

4 /8

NC50 (4 /2 IF)

4 /8

4 /4

NC56

45/8

519/64

NC61

5 /8

555/64

NC70

5 /8

6 /64

NC77

61/8

727/64

3 /8

4 /64

4 /2 FH

47

15

4 /8

4 /64

4 /8

5 /64

4 /8

6 /32

5 /2 REG
6 /8 REG
7 /8 REG

55
27
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SLIP AND ELEVATOR GROOVE SPECIFICATIONS

Groove Dimensions
Based on Drill Collar O.D.

Drill Collar
O.D. Ranges
5

Elev. Groove
Depth A*

C**

Slip Groove
Depth B*

D**

4 - 4 /8

/32

/8

/16

3 /2

4 /4 - 5 /8

/8

/16

3 /2

53/4 - 65/8

/16

/8

/4

6 /4 - 8 /8

/8

/16

7 /2

/4

/16

/4

8 /4 & larger

/4

/4

1
1

A and B dimensions are from nominal O.D. of a new drill collar

**

Angle C and D dimensions are reference and approximate

NOTE: These dimensions are not to be construed as A.P.I.

Standard.

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Drill Pipe

SB Darrons supplier in India offers a complete range of Drill Pipe with Tool Joints attached from 2.3/8 OD to
5.1/2 OD according to API Specification 7 and guidelines presented in API RP7G and Premium
Specifications.
Drill Pipes with 95% Remaining Body Wall and Extra Long Tool Joints and Extra Long Internal Taper and
Special Grades are also offered upon customers request. Holiday Free Internal Plastic Coating is also
offered upon customers request.
Drill Pipe and Tools Joints are manufactured from the finest quality steel available. Each step of the
manufacturing process is performed with the highest degree of accuracy to meet or exceed API Specifications
as well as the Industry Standards.
Plain End Pipes and Tool Joint Forgings are procured to specific metallurgical chemistries and are matched
for physical properties, welding compatibility, weld strength and product integrity.
Plain End Pipe is upsetted and heat-treated full length by the Quench and Temper process to achieve uniform
mechanical properties. The upset profile is designed to blend with the inside diameter of the pipe body with a
generous radius giving a smooth transition from the thicker cross section of the upset to the pipe body. The
smooth transition minimizes the stress concentrations.

The heat-treated pipe is tested for tensile and impact properties and are 100% non-destructively inspected for
possible longitudinal and transverse defects, wall thickness and grade verification. Dry magnetic particle
inspection of the upset ends is done to ensure that the upsets are free from defects. The OD & ID and face of
the upsets are CNC machined for a clean surface as part of pipe preparation prior to welding.

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Drill Pipe

Tool Joint Forgings are turned, bored and faced prior to heat treatment by the Quench and Temper process to
produce a uniform microstructure, high ductility, and other mechanical properties in accordance with API
Specifications. The heat treatment is done under controlled atmosphere for consistent quality. The hardness
of every tool joint is checked by Brinell Hardness Tester and recorded. The tensile and impact properties are
verified by destructive testing of a tool joint representing each process batch. Every tool joint is subjected to
wet magnetic particle inspection, both transverse and longitudinal, to insure the absence of defects.
Threads are precision machined on CNC lathes. All connections are 100% inspected for thread parameters
and phosphatized either with Zinc or Manganese for antigalling treatment.

Tools Joints are attached to the drill pipe tube by friction welding to produce a high integrity solid state weld
connection between the tool joint and the upset drill pipe tube. The process involves the rotation of one
surface against a second surface at a relatively high speed and under heavy pressure. The friction between
the tool joint surface and the pipe surface generates heat, causing the contact surfaces to reach a high
temperature, below the melting temperature, at which they are forged together, producing the weld. Every
weld is monitored and recorded in a strip chart.

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Drill Pipe

The OD and ID weld rams are removed by shearing and machining. Post weld heat treatment of the heataffected zone between the drill pipe upset and the tool joint is carried out to restore the properties of the weld
zone. The post weld heat treatment is a Quench and Temper process by which the weld zone is first brought
to its austenitizing temperature, and then polymer quenched. An area wider than the weld zone is then reheated by induction to tempering temperature. Every post weld heat treatment is monitored and recorded in a
strip chart.
Each weld is 100% inspected for hardness to confirm that they are adequately tempered. The post weld heat
treatment process consistently produces stronger, tougher, and more uniform weld properties and a desirable
microstructure, which maximizes the resistance to stress and fatigue.
Surfaces adjacent to the weld line are smooth finished on both the OD and ID. Precision machining and
grinding provides a surface finish that is free of stress risers. Each weld area is 100% inspected using wet
magnetic particle and ultrasonic inspection techniques. Destructive testing of the weld covering tensile, yield,
impact and bend tests are carried out for every defined lot and are documented.
The Quality Control involves sampling at defined and random intervals for process control.
All the tests and inspection results and product traceability data are fully documented and maintained in a
computerized data base. At any time, the Customer can be provided with a comprehensive account of his
product.

Traceability

For each drill pipe component, complete product and process traceability is maintained from the raw material
to the completion of all the manufacturing. For the pin and box tool joints, the mill test certificates are
confirmed by incoming testing and each tool joint is provided with a unique product number and this product
number gives the traceability through out the manufacturing process. The same procedure is applied to the
pipe for its traceability.
Complete documentation is provided with each shipment detailing the full Quality Control records like :
Quality Clearance Certificate
Length Tally Sheet
Drill String Assembly Data, which includes the product number of each component (Pin and Box and Pipe),
heat numbers of each component, finished length, upset to upset length & weight of each pipe.
Mill Test & Inspection Certificate that includes chemical analysis for all pipe and tool joints, mechanical
results of pipe and upset and tool joints, and mechanical results of test welds.
Non Destructive Test Certificate
Any other documentation per Customers request can also be provided.
Options available on customers request :
Extra Long Tool Joints

Make and Break of Tool Joints :

to provide increased space for connection rework and for tong handling
break the joints in by making up three times to their recommended make-up
torque. This option ensures proper initial make-up of tools joints, which
affects the life of the tool joint connections. Saves rig time.

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Drill Pipe

Cold Rolling

of thread roots to create a pre-stress compression loading condition which

increases fatigue life by increasing resistance to crack initiation.

Hardfacing of Tool Joints :

ARNCO 200XT

Provides low coefficient of friction to reduce casing wear, as well as provide

a high resistance to rapid abrasive wear on the tool joint.

ARMACOR M

Provides a low coefficient of friction and high wear resistance to prevent

casing wear as well as abrasive wear on the tool joint.

Internal Plastic Coating

Internal Plastic Coating of Drill Pipe improves the

performance and life of the drill pipe.
The Drill Pipe is thermal cleaned and the internal
surface is blasted with grit for a good anchor
pattern preparatory to Coating.
A two stage
application of phenolic / epoxy liquid coatings is
sprayed on to the internal surface of the drill pipe in
a controlled manner and thermal cured at each
stage. This ensures uniform coating thickness and
Quality throughout the length of the Drill Pipe.

The finished Drill Pipe is externally coated with rust preventive varnish, attached with Thread Protectors and
Skid Bundled with utmost care.

Our supplier integrated facility in India gives us the

Competitive Edge to manufacture and supply Drill
Pipe to your complete satisfaction.

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Drill Pipe

FRICTION WELD

TOOL JOINT
(forgings)

GREEN PIPE

FLASH REMOVAL

MACHINING

UPSETTING

POST WELD HEAT

TREATMENT

HEAT TREATMENT

HEAT TREATMENT

OD&ID GRINDING

INSPECTION

STRAIGHTENING

TIR, HARDNESS, UT,

& MPI

HARD FACING*

PIPE PREPARATION

INTERNAL PLASTIC
COATING*

THREADING

NDT INSPECTION

FINAL INSPECTION

INSPECTION

PROTECTOR INSTALLATION

PHOSPHATING

OD RUST PREVENTIVE
COATING

DOPE/THREAD

SKID BUNDLING

T
SHIPMENT

*Optional : Hardfacing, Internal Plastic Coating

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Drill Pipe

Mechanical Properties of API Drill Pipe Grades

Yield Strength
Group

Grade

Minimum

Maximum

Tensile Strength
Minimum

PSI

MPa

PSI

MPa

PSI

MPa

Elongation
%
Minimum

API
Specification

E-75

75,000

517

105,000

724

100,000

689

5D

X-95

95,000

655

125,000

862

105,000

724

5D

G-105

105,000

724

135,000

931

115,000

793

5D

S-135

135,000

931

165,000

1138

145,000

1000

5D

A0.2 / U0.9

* API formula e = 625,000

Where :
e

minimum elongation in 2 inches in percent rounded to nearest percent.

cross sectional area of the tensile test specimen in square inches, based on specified outside diameter, or nominal
specimen width, and specified wall thickness, rounded to the nearest 0.01 sq. in., or 0.75 sq. in. whichever is smaller.

specified tensile strength, psi.

Mechanical Properties of Tool Joint

Minimum
Yield Strength

Minimum
Tensile Strength

PSI

MPa

PSI

MPa

Elongation
%
Minimum

120,000

827

140,000

965

13

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Hardness
Brinell
Range
285-341

Drill Pipe

Charpy V-Notch Impact requirements as per American Petroleum Institute (API) and
Manufacturer Specification
Impact Values for Tool Joints
Manufacturer Specification

Specimen
Size
(mm x mm)

API
Specification

Minimum Charpy V-Notch

Impact Energy of any
Specimen of a Set Ft/Lb (J)

Minimum Average Charpy V-Notch

Impact Energy of each set of three
Specimens Ft/Lb (J)

10 x 10

NA

40 (54)

35 (47)

10 x 7.5

NA

32 (43)

28 (38)

10 x 5.0

NA

22 (30)

19 (26)

Test Temperature : 70F5F (212.8C)

NA : Not Applicable

Impact Values for Test Welds

Specimen
Size
(mm x mm)

API Specification
Minimum Charpy
Minimum Average
V-Notch Impact
Charpy V-Notch
Energy of any
Impact Energy of
Specimen
each set of three
of a Set
Specimens

Manufacturer Specification
Minimum Charpy
Minimum Average
V-Notch Impact
Charpy V-Notch
Energy of any
Impact Energy of
Specimen
each set of three
of a Set
Specimens

Ft/Lb (J)

Ft/Lb (J)

Ft/Lb (J)

Ft/Lb (J)

10 x 10

12 (16)

10 (14)

32 (43)

27 (37)

10 x 7.5

--

--

26 (35)

22 (30)

Test Temperature : 70F5F (212.8C)

Impact Values for Drill Pipes

(for Group 1 & 3)
API Specification
Specimen
Size
(mm x mm)

Minimum Average Charpy

V-Notch Impact Energy of
each set of three Specimens
Ft/Lb (J)

Minimum Charpy V-Notch

Impact Energy of any
Specimen of a Set
Ft/Lb (J)

Manufacturer
Specification

10 x 10

40 (54)

35 (47)

Same as API

10 x 7.5

32 (43)

28 (38)

- do -

10 x 5.0

22 (30)

19 (26)

- do -

Test Temperature : 70F5F (212.8C)

Alternate Low Temperature Charpy V-Notch Impact Toughness Testing of

Group 1 (Grade E-75) & Group 3 (Grade X-95, G-105 & S-135)
API Specification
Specimen
Size
(mm x mm)

Minimum Average Charpy

V-Notch Impact Energy of
each set of three Specimens
Ft/Lb (J)

Minimum Charpy V-Notch

Impact Energy of any
Specimen of a Set
Ft/Lb (J)

Manufacturer
Specification

10 x 10

30 (41)

22 (30)

Same as API

10 x 7.5

24 (33)

18 (24)

- do -

10 x 5.0

20 (27)

15 (20)

- do -

Test Temperature : 14F5F (-10C 2.8C)

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Drill Pipe Pup Joints

SB Darron fully integral Drill Pipe Pup Joints are manufactured from full length
barstock in material specification AISI 4145 H Modified, fully heat treated in
accordance with A.P.I. Specification 7.
DRILL
PIPE
NOMINAL
SIZE
(A)

31/2

INSIDE
DIAMETER
(B)

23/8

TOOL
JOINT
OUTSIDE
DIAMETER
(C)
3

4 /4
5

31/2

211/16

43/4
5

213/16

51/4
1

5 /2
4

31/4

53/4
6

41/2

31/2

6
1

5 /4
1

4 /2

31/2

61/8
61/4
3

6 /8
41/2

33/4

61/8
61/4
3

6 /8
5

31/2

63/8
1

6 /2
5

33/4

63/8
1

6 /2

DIMENSIONAL DATA
CONNECTION
TYPE
AND SIZE

ELEVATOR
UPSET
DIAMETER

TONG SPACE
LENGTHS

(D)

BOX
(E)

PIN
(F)

NC38
(31/2 IF)

37/8

101/2

NC38
(31/2 IF)

37/8

10

NC40
(4 FH)

43/16

10

NC46
(41 IF)

41/2

10

NC46
(41 IF)

411/16

10

NC50
(41/2 IF)

10

NC50
(41/2 IF)

10

NC50
(41/2 IF)

51/8

10

NC50
(41/2 IF)

51/8

10

AVAILABLE
LENGTHS
(FT)
(G)

5
10
15
20
5
10
15
20
5
10
15
20
5
10
15
20
5
10
15
20
5
10
15
20
5
10
15
20
5
10
15
20
5
10
15
20

APPROX
WEIGHT
(LBS)

143
224
310
394
132
198
200
332
178
286
394
502
167
242
312
365
220
348
477
607
205
310
418
524
161
264
345
429
253
422
594
763
229
374
519
664

1. Upon request tool joints can be supplied 2 longer than standard to facilitate
additional connection repairs.
2. Drill Pipe Pup Joints can be manufactured with alternative connections/diameters to
those shown above.
3. All connections are machined and finished in accordance with A.P.I. Specification 7.
Thread roots are cold rolled, phosphate coated and fitted with thread protectors.
4. Drill Pipe Pup Joints can be supplied with either 18 degree tapered or square
shoulders.
When ordering SB Darron Drill Pipe Pup Joints, please specify :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Nominal pipe diameter A

Bore diameter B
Tool joint diameter C
Size and type of connections
Overall length/shoulder to shoulder G
18 degree or square elevator shoulder

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Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (Integral)

SB Darrons supplier in India offers a complete range of heavyweight drill pipe is

integral and manufactured from AISI 4145H fully heat-treated steel that conforms to
all API Spec. 7 standards.

Hardbanding

To optimize wear resistance, hardbanding is standard on tool joint connections and central
upset. This heavy-duty hard metal application is a closely controlled welding process applied
with an automatic hardbanding machine. Flush hardbanding is applied 4 inches on the box
end and 5 inches on the pin end. OD hardbanding of two 3-inch-long bands is applied to the
central upset. Arnco 200XT is optional.

Material (4145) Mechanical Properties

Precision machined from one integral piece of AISI 4145H Q&T bar stock.
Hardness BHN 1 below Surface
Tensile Strength PSI
Yield Strength PSI
Elongation in 2 gage length
Reduction of Area
Impact Strength Type x IZ0D

290-341
140,000 min.
110,000 min.
13% min.
40% min.
40 ft.lb.min.

Quality Control

Each piece of Integral Heavyweight Drill Pipe is 100% dimensionally inspected and the
material is full length ultrasonically inspected. All connections are 100% inspected to conform
to latest API standards. Full material certifications are provided with each piece of Integral
Heavyweight Drill Pipe.

Hardbanding

To optimize wear resistance, hardbanding is standard on tool joint connections and central
upset. This heavy-duty hardmetal application is a closely controlled welding process applied
with an automatic hardbanding machine. Flush hardbanding is applied 4 inches on the box
end and 5 inches on the pin end. OD hardbanding of two 3 inch-long bands is applied to the
central upset. (Arnco 200XT optional).

Connection Features

API stress relief groove on pins and bore back relief feature on boxes are standard on the 4
and 5 heavyweight. All connections are kemplated, coated with lubricant and provided with
thread protectors. Threat roots are cold rolled on all sizes.

Dimensional Data-Range II
Nom.
Size
(A)
3
4
5
5
6

Tool
Joint
OD
(E)
4
6
6
7
8

Nom.
ID
(B)
2
213/16
3
3
4

Wall
Thickness
.718
.844
1.000
1.125
1.312

Centre
Upset
OD
(C)
4
5
5
6
7

Elevator
Connection
Upset
Size
OD
and
(D)
Type
3
NC 38 (3 IF)
4
NC 46 (4 IF)
5
NC 50 (4 IF)
511/16
5 FH
6
6 FH

Approx. Weight
LBS
Make Up
Per
Per Joint Torque
Ft.-Lbs.
Foot
30 ft.
25.3
760
9,900
41.0
1,230
21,800
49.3
1,480
29,400
57.0
1,710
33,200
71.5
2,145
46,900

When ordering, please specify :

1. Nominal Size (A)
2. Hardbanding Type : Standard 14/24 mesh, ARNCO 100XT or ARNCO 200XT
3. API Relief groove pin and bore back box, if required

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Rotary Crossover Subs

SB Darron Drill Stem Substitutes are manufactured from Alloy Steel AISI 4145 H Modified conforming to the
requirements of A.P.I. Specification 7.
All connections are machined to A.P.I. Specification.
Thread roots are cold rolled and kemplate coated to minimize galling on request.
Substitutes are manufactured with straight or reduced section as shown below.

Reduced Section Subs

Straight OD Subs

On enquiring and when ordering, please specify :

For reduced Section Substitutes include :

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

1. Outside diameter of reduced section

2. Length of reduced section

Identify use (e.g. DC/DC DC/DP Bit Sub etc.

Outside diameter(s)
Inside diameter(s)
Overall length
Size and style of connection
Whether stress relief groove and/or bore back are to
be incorporated

For Bit Substitutes include :

1. Float bore and style

Kelly Saver Subs

Kelly Saver Substitutes are available in 36, 18 or 12 lengths for

throw away type.
Substitutes 36 long can be fitted with rubber body protectors on
request.

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Lift Subs & Lift Plugs

The SB Darron Lift Subs are manufactured

from AISI 4145 H Modified Steel, fully heat
treated and supplied in accordance with A.P.I.
Specification 7.

LIFT SUB DIMENSIONS

DRILL COLLAR
SIZE (A)

APPROX
WEIGHT (LB)

3 1/2

40

4 1/8

50

4 3/4

84

88

Lift Subs can be supplied with an 18 degree

tapered shoulder as shown, or alternatively
with a square shoulder (Dial Head).
When ordering or requesting quotations on Lift
Subs, please specify :
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

Drill collar O.D.

Tool joint O.D.
Drill pipe O.D.
Drill collar connection size and type
Bore
Tapered or square shoulder

150

6 1/4

168

6 1/2

168

6 3/4

168

169

7 1/4

169

257

8 1/4

257

9 1/2

320

9 3/4

320

11

368

SB Darron Lift Plugs are manufactured from AISI 4145 H Modified Steel, fully heat
treated and supplied in accordance with API Specification 7.
In addition to the standard Lift Plug shown, Lift Plugs can be manufactured Pin to
Box or Bail type.
When ordering or requesting quotations on Lift Plugs, please specify :
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

Drill collar O.D.

Lift plate O.D.
Drill collar connection size and type
Tong space length (8 standard)
Standard or Bail type
Pin and box connections

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LIFT PLUG DIMENSIONS

DRILL
COLLAR
SIZE (A)

LIFTING
PLATE
DIA. (B)

APPROX
WEIGHT
(LB)

3 1/2

5 1/2

35

4 1/8

40

4 3/4

6 1/2

50

58

82

6 1/4

82

6 1/2

8 1/2

90

6 3/4

8 1/2

90

100

7 1/4

100

10

128

8 1/4

10

128

9 1/2

11 1/2

165

9 3/4

11 1/2

165

11

13

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Circulating Subs

The SB Darron Circulating Subs have been designed to achieve increased mud
circulation by placement in the B.H.A., either above the bit or down hole motor
to pump materials in case of lost circulation.
Activation is accomplished by dropping a chrome steel ball down the drill string
and then engaging the mud pumps. On application of 3000 psi fluid pressure,
the ball shears the pin holding the sleeve in its primary position. The sleeve and
pin drop into the secondary position opening the three sub ports and diverting
the downhole flow.
SB Darron Circulating Subs are manufactured from AISI 4145 H material fully
heat treated to give 285-341 BHN and are available in the same nominal
diameters as standard drill collars or to customers own specifications.
See separate sheet for Re-dress procedure.

F i g 1

Drilling fluid
flow after pin
is sheared

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F i g 2 Drilling fluid
flow after pin
is sheared

Circulating Subs

Assembly Part Nos

i Re-Dress Kit contains : 1 Sleeve, 1 Ball, 1 Shear Pin, 1 Pressure Plug, 4 O Rings

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION

SUB BODY

CS 475

CS 625

CS 650

CS 800

CS 825

CS 950

SLEEVE

CS 41

CS 42

CS 42

CS 42

CS 42

CS 43

BALL

CS 51

CS 52

CS 52

CS 52

CS 52

CS 52

BALL DIA

SHEAR PIN

CS 61

CS 62

CS 63

CS 64

CS 65

CS 66

PRESSURE PLUG

CS 91

CS 92

CS 92

CS 92

CS 92

CS 92

O RING SEAL

CS 81

CS 82

CS 82

CS 82

CS 82

CS 83

RE-DRESS KIT

CS 21

CS 22

CS 23

CS 24

CS 25

CS 26

COMPLETE ASSEMBLY

CS 01

CS 02

CS 03

CS 04

CS 05

CS 06

ASSEMBLED WEIGHT (KG)

52

95

105

170

185

235

Re-Dress Procedures
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Isolate circulating sub

Remove ball (if still housed in sub)
Select Allen Key and remove pressure plug
Remove top half of shear pin and discard
Retract sleeve until remaining half of shear pin in sleeve is visible. Remove and discard
Slide sleeve out of sub bore
Remove the 4 O rings and discard
Check condition of sleeve and ball for raised edges and physical damage
If ball and / or sleeve is damaged replace with new ones
Check conditions of sub bore and drilled tapped hole remove burrs if required
Fit 4 new O rings onto checked or renewed sleeve grease O.D.
Grease sub I.D. thoroughly
Slide sleeve into sub, ensure correct insertion (i.e. counter bored end of sleeve first) until the widest groove is
visible through the drilled and tapped hole
14. Select new shear pin check for sharp edges, de-burr if necessary and position in sub body
15. Select Allen Key and pressure plug (use existing plug if undamaged) and screw into body

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