Model: 175T, 275T, 350T, 500T

Serial #: All

Mar. 17, 2015

Product Bulletin # TDS-147

Split Ring Upgrade

Canrig has an alternate design for the 5000 psi, 3" bore mudline split ring used in the 175, 275, 350,
and 500T top drives. The new design can replace the existing split ring and will allow for
secondary retention of the mounting bolts by eliminating the counterbore and allowing access
to the bolt heads.

Figure 1: Existing Design

Figure 2: New Design

(With Counterbores removed)

Current Split Ring Part Number:

DT11361

New Split Ring Part Number:

DT22311

The new design will require different hardware for installation due to the removed counterbores.
Kits have been created to supply the necessary component, which include:

Split Ring
Capscrews
Lockwashers
Safety Wire
Ferrules
Top Drive Model

Split Ring Kit Part

Number

175T, 350T, 500T

AY21894

275T

AY21895

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Model: 175T, 275T, 350T, 500T

Serial #: All

Mar. 17, 2015

For proper installation, please ensure the following:

1. Orient the split in the split ring so that the joint is at 90 to the direction that the mudline points.

SPLIT RING

MUDLINE

90

Figure 3: Split Ring Orientation

2. Apply Loctite 242 threadlocker to capscrews.

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Model: 175T, 275T, 350T, 500T

Serial #: All

Mar. 17, 2015

3. Following the torque sequence indicated in Figure 4, torque the capscrews in two passes. In
the first pass, apply 100 ft-lb torque to the capscrews. In the second pass, apply 350 ft-lb of
torque. See Canrig ENG 725.
1

12

10

3
11

Figure 4: Torque Sequence

4. Apply secondary retention to capscrews per Canrig ENG 701. See Figure 5.

Figure 5: Secondary Wiring Retention

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