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BUMPER JAR TYPE KXJ

BUMPER JAR TYPE KXJ

1. GENERAL
The bumper jar type KXJ, a kind of tool for freeing the stuck tools by the
downward jarring impact is widely used in drilling and fishing operations.
1.1 With the aid of the weight and elasticity of the drilling string, it can produce an
intensive downward-jarring force and upward jarring force.
1.2 It can be used for fishing tools.
1.3 It can be used as the feeding tool with a constant pressure for cutting pipes in the
hole.
The bumper jar is made of the high-tensile steel and has passed special
heat-treatment, so it has an intensive tension force, counter-torque force and reactive
force. It can also stand the high hydraulic pressure. It is single in structure and easy of
operation, so it can be connected to any part of the fishing string and can have
desirable downward jarring force. It is a tool which can work successively.
The bumper jar is cheap in price and able to stand wear
and tear. The experience obtained by some oil and
minefields after a long period of time’s use prove that it is a Top Sub
good, simple downward jarring tool for freeing the stuck
tools. Therefore, it enjoys high reputation.
2. STRUCTURE Knocker
Split Washer
The bumper jar type KXJ is composed of the Washer
O-ring
jarring rod, knocker assembly，top sub, mandrel body and
Lock Screw
body (see the following Fig. 6-8). Steel Housing
The top sub connects to the body.
The top end of the mandrel body connects to the body.
The body is of cylindrical type. Both its top and bottom
ends are with female threads and integrated into one with
the top sub and mandrel body respectively. The hexagonal Mandrel Body
hole and the knocker are used to transmit torque and limit
rotation of the jarring rod when it moves up and down. Mandrel
3. WORKING PRINCIPLE
Pull open the working stroke of the bumper jar, then
release suddenly. Apply the weight of the drilling string
above the upper sub to give strong impact. When be used as
Fig. 6-8

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a feeding tool with constant pressure, the bumper jar is in the situation of half-pulling
open and the weight of the drilling string below should be constant pressure.
4. OPERATION
4.1 Before lowering the bumper jar, its impact surfaces, sealing and connecting parts
must be checked for correct connection in the per-decided position. They should be
connected correctly to the prearranged sections on the drilling string, so as to ensure a
smooth operation. All the connecting threads should be tightened with the prescribed
torque. During jarring operation, it is forbidden to rotate the drilling (or fishing) string,
otherwise the tensile force exerted on the tool will be overload, thus resulting damage
of the tools or even accidents. But it does not matter, if the slurry circulation is
running, while rotating the drilling string.
4.2 Downward jarring in the well
4.2.1 Drilling tools assembly (recommended)
Fishing tools＋Safety subs＋Bumper jar＋Drilling collar＋Drill string
4.2.2 Lift up the drilling string and pull up fully the bumper jar.
4.2.3 Lower down the fishing string to the position where is 100~150 mm away from
the close position of the bumper jar, then stop suddenly to make the lower end of the
fishing string bounce downward to close the bumper jar, and in turn to make the
bumper jar downward. As the fishing string is of the elastic type, the successive
jarring impacts downward on the stuck fish can be produced.
4.3 Release fishing tools in the well
4.3.1 Lift up the jarring string to pull up the bumper jar. And the drilling string is only
to extend to a certain extent.
4.3.2 The distance of the drilling string lowered down rapidly can only be equal to
that lifted up. Stop lowering suddenly, the lower end of the drilling string will bounce
downward to close the bumper jar a bit. At this time, the drilling string will bounce
backward and the mandrel will move upward quickly, and even quicker than that
disengages from the mandrel body.
4.4 Release fishing tools in wellhead
4.4.1 Connect 2~3 weight drilling rod (collar) to the bumper jar.
4.4.2 Pull up the bumper jar certain distance and put a big hammer (with handle) in
between its two impact surfaces.
Note: The hammer and the handle should joint firmly. Some measures should be
adopted to prevent the hammer and other small things from falling into the hole.

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4.4.3 Pull out of the hammer, downward jarring will begin.
4.4.4 If the floating system permits, the bumper jar can be lifted up to a certain extent,
drop it at a appropriate speed and with a certain amount of weight, and that can also
produce downward jarring force.
Note: The hanged tools must be locked tightly. In operation, care must be taken to
prevent the hanged tool from falling down, and that might cause accident.
4.5 Be used as a feeding tool with constant pressure. The bumper jar can be used as a
feeding tool with constant pressure for cutting off the pipes in the hole. The feeding
pressure should be the weight of the part of the drilling string below the bumper jar
(the actual weight minus the buoyancy). When feeding with a constant pressure, the
bumper jar is only kept being pulled up to a certain extent all the time.
5. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
5.1 Disassembly
5.1.1 Clear surface and inner hole.
5.1.2 Clamp the body on the vice and remove the mandrel body, pull out the mandrel
assembly.
5.1.3 Remove the top sub from the body and remove the body from the vice.
5.1.4 Clamp the mandrel on the vice and remove the lock screw from the knocker.
5.1.5 Clamp the knurled part of the knocker with a pair of pliers and remove the
knocker.
5.1.6 Remove the split washer, rubber washer and O-ring from the knocker.
5.2 Assembly
5.2.1 Check all the parts for functioning. Replace those can not be reused. If there is
deformation of the impact surface, repair it. If there is deformation or damage of
threads, replacement should be done.
5.2.2 Wash all the parts clean and lubricate them with sufficient lubricant.
5.2.3 Put the mandrel body on the mandrel and it should slide freely.
5.2.4 Assembly the knocker assembly.
5.2.5 Install the knocker assembly on the top end of the mandrel and tighten it.
5.2.6 Install the lock screw on the knocker.
5.2.7 Clamp the body on the vice and install the mandrel assembly into the body. Care
must be taken to align the mandrel assembly with the body before installation.
5.2.8 Connect the mandrel body to the body and tighten it.
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Assembled bumper jar should be tested:
6.1 Pull open or close 3~5 times. The product should be qualified with flexible
movement.
6.2 Both ends of the bumper jar should be assembled testing subs and the pressure of
the water hole 20MPa should be stable for 5 minutes. It should be qualified without
seeping.
7. MAINTENANCE
7.1 After use, the bumper jar should be disassembled completely. Check all the parts
for completeness and good functioning. Replace those damaged parts. Slight damaged
threads and deformed impact surfaces can be repaired. But the repaired surfaces must
be chamfered. If fatigue is slight in degree, it can be repaired with a file.
7.2 After an intensive jarring with a heavy load and an intensive torque, the major
parts such as the mandrel, body and the mandrel body should be detected for defects.
7.3 If the mandrel is bent or deformed, but can still be used, it should be corrected and
realigned before use.
7.4 For the bumper jars to be stored, they should be smeared grease, placed
horizontally on the ground or handed up so as to avoid deformation and bending.
7.5 The storage time of the rubber articles can not be in excess of 1.5 year.
8. COMMON TROUBLE AND CLEAR
8.1 The bumper jar can not be pulled open.
8.1.1 The body is deformed or seriously damaged---Repair or change.
8.1.2 Be piled out of the knocker---Repair or change.
8.1.3 The knocker is bent or deformed in the scope of overall length---Revise or
change.
8.1.4 Rock bits make the six assembly place stuck---Clear.
8.2 The bumper jar is not sealed.
8.2.1 O-ring is damaged---Change.
8.2.2 The tighten torque of the connection between the knocker and jarring pad is
insufficient, or the lock screw is loose, or the connection is loose after
breaking---Tighten or change the lock screw.
8.2.3 The gage broach of the connection is damaged---Repair.
9. NOTE
9.1 The bumper jar after used should be cleared and maintained in time.
9.2 When the bumper jar is dismantled, assembled and lowered drilling, the

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connection and plating surface can not be clamped or damaged.
9.3 Any part of the bumper jar can not be welded.
9.4 The bumper jar can be operated in the well only after being tested qualified in the
surface test.
10. TECHNICAL PARAMETER

Table 6-9 Bumper Jar Type KXJ

Max. tensile Max. working Max. Overall

O.D. I.D. Connection Load Torque Stroke Length
Model mm mm MN kN·m mm mm
(in.) (in.) API (lbf) (lbf· m) (in.) (in.)
KXJ95 95 38 0.5(112500) 508 1 800
3 NC26 4(900)
(3 /4) ( 1 1 /2 ) (20) (70.87)
KXJ40 122 32 0.6(135000) 700 1 900
2 3/8REG 5(1,125)
(4 13/16) (1 1 / 4 ) (27.56) (74.80)

0.8(180000) 440 1 500

KXJ44 114 38 NC31 7(1,575)
1 (17.32) (59.06)
(4 /2) (1 1 / 2 )

KXJ46 121 38 0.9(202500) 914 1 986

3 NC38 8(1,800)
(4 /4) (1 1 / 2 ) (35.98) (78.19)
KXJ62 159 51 1.5(337500) 1400 2 627
1 NC50 13(2,925)
(6 /4) (2) (55.12) (103.43)
KXJ165 165 51 1.6(360000) 1400 2 633
1 NC50 14(3,150)
(6 /2) (2) (55.12) (103.66)
1.8(405000) 1552 2 737
KXJ70 178 (7) 70 (23/4) NC50 15(3,375)
(61.10) (107.76)
2.2(495000) 1600 2 901
KXJ80 203 (8) 70 (23/4) 6 5/8REG 18(4,050)
(62.99) (114.21)
2.5(562500) 1600 2 881
KXJ90 229 (9) 76 (3) 7 5/8REG 20(4,500)
(62.99) (113.43)

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