Manual No:

DL-603-5500-015

ASI-X PACKER

Revision: F

5-1/2 X 2-7/8

Revision Date:
08/09/2012

Authored by: S. White

Approved by: D. Hushbeck

A) DESCRIPTION
The D&L ASI-X Packer is the most versatile of the mechanically set retrievable packers and may be used in any
production application. The ASI-X Packer is suited for treating, testing, injecting, pumping wells, and flowing wells,
deep or shallow. The packer can be left in tension or compression, depending on well conditions and the required
application. A large internal by-pass reduces swabbing when running and retrieving. The by-pass closes when the
packer is set and opens prior to releasing the upper slips when retrieving to allow pressure equalization. The J-slot
design allows easy setting and releasing; 1/4 turn right-hand set, right-hand release.
The 5-1/2 X 2-7/8 ASI-X Packer is designed for differential pressures up to 7,000 PSI. The 5-1/2 X 2-7/8 ASI-X
is available in a HT version which can withstand differential pressures up to 10,000 PSI. This feature allows the packer
to be utilized in completions where high pressure treating operations are performed and it is desirable to leave the tool in
the well for production.

B) SPECIFICATION GUIDE
CASING
SIZE
(INCHES)

5-1/2

RECOMMENDED
HOLE SIZE
(INCHES)

TOOL OD
(INCHES)

TOOL ID
(INCHES)

THREAD CONNECTION
BOX UP / PIN DOWN

PART
NUMBER

13.0 - 14.0#

5.012

4.813

2.38

2-7/8 EUE

60358

14.0 - 20.0#

4.778 - 5.012

4.625

2.38

2-7/8 EUE

60356

20.0 - 23.0#

4.670 - 4.778

4.500

2.38

2-7/8 EUE

60359

WEIGHT
(LBS/FT)

NOTE1: Tools listed are right-hand set / right-hand release.

C) SETTING PROCEDURES
C-1) COMPRESSION SET
Run the packer to setting depth. Pick up the tubing to allow for setting stroke (12-13) plus desired tubing load.
Rotate the tubing 1/4 right-hand turn at the packer, and then lower the tubing while releasing torque. Slack off on
the tubing sufficient weight to set the packer (11,000 lbs). Pull tension to assure that the upper slips are set. The
tubing can then be left in tension, compression or neutral. If insufficient weight is available to set the packer with
compression, tension can be applied after slack-off to pack off the elements.

C-2) TENSION SET

Run to setting depth, pick up on the tubing and rotate 1/4 turn to the right at the packer then lower the tubing
slacking off available weight to set the packer lower slips. Pull tension to set upper slips and pack off elements
(11,000 lbs). After setting the packer, the tubing can be left in compression, tension or neutral.

D & L OIL TOOLS

P.O. BOX 52220 TULSA, OK 74152
PHONE: (800) 441-3504
www.dlmfg.com
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Manual No:
DL-603-5500-015

ASI-X PACKER

Revision: F

5-1/2 X 2-7/8

Revision Date:
08/09/2012

Authored by: S. White

Approved by: D. Hushbeck

D) RELEASING PROCEDURES
The releasing procedures are the same whether the packer has been tension or compression set. Set down weight on the
packer and rotate the tubing 1/4 turn to the right at the packer and pick up while holding right-hand torque. The internal
by-pass will open, allowing pressure to equalize. After pressure is equalized, continue to pick up to release the upper
slips, relax the elements and release the lower slips thus allowing the packer to be re-set or removed from the well.
In the event, the packer will not release in the normal manner, hard right-hand torque can be applied (800-1000 Ft-lbs)
which will break the tack weld on the J-pin ring. Continued rotation of approximately 15 turns will release the J-pin ring
and allow the packer to be pulled. When released in this manner, the packer will reset when moved down the hole.
CAUTION1: High differential pressure below the ASI-X may cause the upper slips to wedge in tighter, requiring an extra
amount of tension to release the upper slips.

E) PRESSURE AFFECTED AREA GUIDE

PACKER SIZE
(INCHES)

PRESSURE
(SQ. INCHES)

TUBING SIZE
(INCHES)

5-1/2 X 2-7/8

ABOVE

BELOW

2.375

2.06 DOWN

3.22 UP

2.875

0.00

1.81 UP

Example: Consider a 5-1/2 X 2-7/8 ASI-X Packer set on 2.375 tubing with the backside loaded and the tubing
swabbed down causing a 3,000 PSI differential on the backside of the packer.
Referring to the pressure affected area guide for a 5-1/2 X 2-7/8 ASI-X Packer run on 2.375 tubing, pressure from above acts down on the mandrel across 2.06 in 2. Multiplying the pressure (3,000 PSI) by the area
(2.06 in2) results in 6,180 lbs tension at the packer over tubing weight required to open the by-pass valve.

F) ELEMENT SELECTION GUIDE

NITRILE (STD)
TEMPERATURE
RANGE (F)

DUROMETER

RUBBER
TYPE

TEMPERATURE
RANGE

NITRILE

70 - 300F

END

MIDDLE

END

HSN (HNBR)

70 - 325F

70 - 125

80

70

80

VITON

100 - 350F

125 - 250

90

70

90

250 - 300

90

80

90

300 +

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Manual No:

ASI-X PACKER
5-1/2 X 2-7/8
Authored by: S. White

DL-603-5500-015
Revision: F
Revision Date:
08/09/2012
Approved by: D. Hushbeck

G) DISASSEMBLY
G-1) Clamp top sub (1) in vise.
G-1.1) Move J-body (20) as needed to unscrew and remove set screws (6) from J-pin bottom sub (23).
G-1.2) Unscrew and remove J-pin bottom sub (23) from inner mandrel (2).
NOTE2: The drag block body assembly must be free to rotate.
G-1.2.1) Remove o-ring (31) from J-pin bottom sub (23).
G-1.3) Unscrew and remove set screws (28) from J-body (20).
G-1.4) Unscrew and remove J-body (20) from drag block body (18) (NOTE3: Left-hand threads).
G-1.5) Compress drag blocks (22) using drag block body assembly tool (T1).
G-1.6) Remove drag block retainer (21) from drag block body (18).
G-1.7) Release drag blocks (22). Remove drag blocks (22) and drag block springs (3) from drag block body (18).
G-1.8) Unscrew and remove rubber mandrel cap (19) from rubber mandrel (11).
NOTE4: For added leverage, insert a rod thru rubber retainer (15) and rubber mandrel (11) as needed.
G-1.9) Wedge lower slips (17) outward (if needed). Remove drag block body assembly and disassemble:
G-1.9.1) Remove wedges. Remove lower slips (17) and lower slip springs (25) from drag block body (18).
G-1.10) Unscrew and remove lower cone (16) from rubber retainer (15).
G-1.11) Unscrew rubber mandrel (11) from center coupling (10).
G-1.12) Remove rubber mandrel assembly and disassemble:
G-1.12.1) Remove gage ring (29), elements (13, 14), rubber spacers (12) and rubber retainer (15) from
rubber mandrel (11).
G-1.13) Unscrew and remove center coupling (10) from upper cone (9).
G-1.13.1) Remove seal (24) and o-ring (32) from center coupling (10).
G-1.13.1.1) Remove o-ring (33) from seal (24).
G-1.14) Remove bearing bushing (30) and upper cone (9) from inner mandrel (2).
G-2) Remove top sub (1) from vise. Clamp lower part of inner mandrel (2) in vise.
NOTE5: Do NOT wrench or clamp on seal surface.
G-2.1) Unscrew and remove spring cage cap (27) from spring cage (5).
CAUTION2: Compression spring (4) is compressed with spring tension against spring cage assembly.
G-2.2) Unscrew and remove top sub (1) from inner mandrel (2).
G-2.3) Remove compression spring (4) from inner mandrel (2).
G-2.4) Wedge releasing slip (7) and upper slips (8) outwards (if needed). Remove spring cage assembly and
disassemble:
G-2.4.1) Remove wedges. Remove releasing slip (7), upper slips (8) and upper slip springs (26) from spring
cage (5).
G-3) Remove inner mandrel (2) from vise.

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Manual No:

ASI-X PACKER
5-1/2 X 2-7/8
Authored by: S. White

DL-603-5500-015
Revision: F
Revision Date:
08/09/2012
Approved by: D. Hushbeck

H) ASSEMBLY
NOTE6: Clean and inspect all parts. Replace all worn and damaged parts. Install parts in proper order & orientation.
H-1) Clamp inner mandrel (2) in vise.
NOTE5: Do NOT wrench or clamp on seal surface.
H-1.1) Assemble spring cage assembly and install:
H-1.1.1) Install upper slips (8), releasing slip (7), and upper slip springs (26) into spring cage (5).
H-1.1.2) Wedge releasing slip (7) and upper slips (8) outwards. Install spring cage assembly onto inner
mandrel (2). Remove wedges.
H-1.2) Install compression spring (4) onto inner mandrel (2).
H-1.3) Screw top sub (1) onto inner mandrel (2).
H-1.4) Screw spring cage cap (27) into spring cage (5).
CAUTION2: Compression spring (4) will be compressed with spring tension against spring cage assembly.
H-2) Remove inner mandrel (2) from vise. Clamp top sub (1) in vise.
H-2.1) Install upper cone (9) and bearing bushing (30) onto inner mandrel (2).
H-2.2) Install o-ring (32) in groove in center coupling (10).
H-2.3) Install o-ring (33) in groove in seal (24).
H-2.4) Install seal (24) into center coupling (10).
CAUTION3: Do not rip or tear o-rings during installation.
H-2.5) Screw center coupling (10) onto upper cone (9).
H-2.6) Assemble rubber mandrel assembly and install:
H-2.6.1) Install rubber retainer (15), elements (13, 14), rubber spacers (12) and gage ring (29) onto rubber
mandrel (11).
H-2.6.2) Install rubber mandrel assembly onto inner mandrel (2).
H-2.6.3) Screw rubber mandrel (11) into center coupling (10).
CAUTION3: Do not rip or tear o-ring during installation.
H-2.7) Screw lower cone (16) into rubber retainer (15).
H-2.8) Assemble drag block body assembly and install:
H-2.8.1) Install lower slips (17) and lower slip springs (25) into drag block body (18). Wedge slips outward.
H-2.8.2) Install drag block body assembly onto rubber mandrel (11).
H-2.9) Screw rubber mandrel cap (19) onto rubber mandrel (11).
H-2.10) Install drag blocks (22) and drag block springs (3) into drag block body (18). Compress drag blocks (22)
using drag block body assembly tool (T1).
H-2.11) Install drag block retainer (21) onto drag block body (18) capturing ends of drag blocks (22), then release
drag blocks (22).
H-2.12) Screw J-body (20) into drag block body (18) (NOTE3: Left-hand threads).
H-2.13) Screw set screws (28) into J-body (20).
H-2.14) Install o-ring (31) in groove in J-pin bottom sub (23).
H-2.15) Screw J-pin bottom sub (23) onto inner mandrel (2).
CAUTION3: Do not rip or tear o-ring during installation.
NOTE2: The drag block body assembly must be free to rotate.
H-2.16) Move J-body (20) as needed to screw set screws (6) into J-pin bottom sub (23).
H-3) Unclamp top sub (1) from vise and remove tool assembly.
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DL-603-5500-015

ASI-X PACKER

Revision: F

5-1/2 X 2-7/8

Revision Date:
08/09/2012

Authored by: S. White

Approved by: D. Hushbeck

I) TOOLS
ITEM

QTY

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

T1

DRAG BLOCK ASSEMBLY TOOL

AT055110

J) PARTS LIST
P/N 60358
(13.0 - 14.0#)

P/N 60356
(14.0 - 20.0#)

P/N 60359
(20.0 - 23.0#)

ITEM

QTY

DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL

TOP SUB

1026

INNER MANDREL

L-80

16

DRAG BLOCK SPRING

COMPRESSION SPRING

CHROME VANADIUM

SPRING CAGE

1026

SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/8

STEEL

RELEASING SLIP

P-110

60058125

60056125

UPPER SLIP

1026

60058115

60056115

UPPER CONE

1026

60356410

10

CENTER COUPLING

1026

60056620

11

RUBBER MANDREL

1026

12

RUBBER SPACER

1026

60258840

60256840

60259840

13

ELEMENT

70 DURO

60258511

60256511

60259511

14

ELEMENT

90 DURO

60258513

60256513

60259513

15

RUBBER RETAINER

1026

60258850

60256850

60259850

16

LOWER CONE

1026

17

LOWER SLIP

1026

18

DRAG BLOCK BODY

19

RUBBER MANDREL CAP

1026

60056230

20

J-BODY

1026

60356340

21

DRAG BLOCK RETAINER

1026

22

DRAG BLOCK

8620

23

J-PIN BOTTOM SUB

60056650

24

SEAL

60056520

25

LOWER SLIP SPRING

7155901

26

UPPER SLIP SPRING

7155902

27

SPRING CAGE CAP

1026

28

SET SCREW 5/16-18 X 3/8

STEEL

29

GAGE RING

1026

60070610
60356210

60359210

9100900
60356920
60356325

60359325

SSS025C037

60056220

60059220

60056420
60058135

60059420
60056135

60056335

60058910

60056910

9055900

60058810

60059335

60059910
9045900

60056810

60059810

SSS031C037
60258830

60256830

60259830

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DL-603-5500-015

ASI-X PACKER

Revision: F

5-1/2 X 2-7/8

Revision Date:
08/09/2012

Authored by: S. White

Approved by: D. Hushbeck

J) PARTS LIST (contd)

P/N 60358
(14.0#)

P/N 60356
(14.0 20.0#)

ITEM

QTY

DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL

30

BEARING BUSHING

1026

31

231-90 O-RING

90231

32

235-90 O-RING

90235

33

151-90 O-RING

90151

P/N 60359
(20.0 23.0#)

60056224

REDRESS KIT

60358050

60356050

60359050

ASSEMBLED WEIGHT

180 LBS

177 LBS

167 LBS

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ASI-X PACKER
5-1/2 X 2-7/8
Authored by: S. White

DL-603-5500-015
Revision: F
Revision Date:
08/09/2012
Approved by: D. Hushbeck

K) TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION

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