DRILCO GROUP HE GROUP RED BARON GROUP

R OTATING C ONTROL D EVICES

“Under Pressure … In Control”
Smith Services has Rotating Con-
trol Devices (RCD), also knows as
rotating heads, for most applications.
An RCD seals around the drillstring
components, diverting dust, mud,
air / gas, mist, foam or steam away
from the rig floor. From conventional
air, gas and geothermal drilling to
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THE MECHANICAL SEAL ADVANTAGE:
 Stretch interference fit around the
drill stem components seals 100
percent of the time
 Stripper elements are easily
replaced at the rig
 Maintainable by the rig crew
 Seal is not lost in the event of any
type of hydraulic or electrical
power disruption
 Geothermal drilling requires
an RCD designed to operate
at high temperature. High-
temperature stripper elements
are also necessary
 Drilling risks from problems such
as lost circulation, fresh water
flows or unexpected events from
wildcat exploration wells can be
mitigated with the use of an RCD

today’s complex Underbalanced
Drilling (UBD) and managed pres-
sure projects, Smith Services has
an RCD designed for the job. Smith
products are backed by experienced
operations and service personnel
ensuring that the application, instal-
lation and demobilization are done
right. Smith Services is committed
to improving work site safety for all
drilling personnel.
The main components of the
Smith Services RCD are the lower
bowl with inlet and outlet flanges,
the bearing assembly, bearing seals,
the stripper element, the drive
bushing assembly and the kelly
bushing. Each component is made
to exacting standards to ensure
reliable performance.
The stripper element is a critical
component of the Smith Services
RCD. This is the active barrier
between the fluids in the well-
bore and the rig floor personnel. A
mechanical seal is created by the
stretch interference fit between the
kelly / drill pipe and the ID of the
stripper element and is active 100
percent of the time. Seal reliability
and stripper element life are maxi-
mized through the strict material
quality and manufacturing process
controls used to build each Smith
Services stripper element.
 Seal is enhanced in the presence to control potential influx
of wellbore pressure
Note: These products, regardless of
APPLICATIONS: pressure ratings, are diverters and
 Rig site safety is the main reason not blowout preventers.
for utilizing an RCD. This piece
of equipment enables drilling Note: The published test pressure
operations to continue while ratings contained herein pertain
to the bearing section lower seal
isolating the drilling person- assemblies only and do not apply
nel from potentially harmful to any of the stripper elements.
wellbore fluids and gasses Further to this, Smith Services,
 Conventional air, mist, foam and a Business Unit of Smith Interna-
gas drilling requires an RCD for tional, Inc., does not guarantee,
the isolation and redirection of either expressed or implied, the
the wellbore discharge pressure ratings published in this
 Protects the environment by or any other printed materials.
directing potentially harmful
wellbore fluids and gasses through
the processing equipment on
location, before being returned to
the atmosphere
 Underbalanced and managed
pressure operations require the
use of an RCD to safely direct
the wellbore flow through the
necessary processing equipment
as drilling operations progress.
An RCD is required in all types
of UBD, however, a good deal of
planning must be done to ensure
the right equipment and the
appropriate stripper elements are
selected
HOLD 2500 RCD

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HOLD 2500 R OTATING C ONTROL D EVICE

The new HOLD 2500 Rotating
Control Device (RCD) has been
designed with rig safety and opera-
tional reliability in mind. The new
Hydraulically Operated Lock-Down
system eliminates the need to send
personnel below the drilling floor to
release primary or secondary locking
systems when replacing the strip-
per element. These elements can be
REMOTE HYDRAULIC OPERATION
The HOLD 2500 RCD enables the
complete replacement of the strip-
per element without going below the
rig floor to unbolt any primary or
secondary locking bolts to unlock the
clamp. The HOLD 2500 RCD offers an
entirely new clamping system that is
hydraulically actuated for both lock-
ing and unlocking. The driller operates
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
 Complete hydraulic lock-
down and release of the
stripper element
 Control panel is conveniently
located on the rig floor
 Fail-safe locked mechanism
requires hydraulic pressure
to open
Safety Interlock System prevents

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changed independent of the bearing
assembly, saving additional rig time
and eliminating the need for excess
inventory on location.
The HOLD 2500 RCD permits
a 12¼ inch drill bit to be tripped
through the bearing assembly,
making it the new head of choice
for managed pressure and
underbalanced operations.
all hydraulic systems from a control
console installed conveniently on the
rig floor. The remote operated hydrau-
lic clamp improves rig safety and
decreases element replacement time.

release of the seal element in the
presence of wellbore pressure
 Secondary mechanical locking
system is not required
 Visual indicator pin on the head
confirms when the system is
locked down
The HOLD 2500 RCD requires the
High-Pressure Hydraulic Skid for rig
site operation.

THE HOLD ADVANTAGE: Note: See page 12 for product

 Rotating test pressure rated for specifications.
2,500 psi
 Static test pressure rated
for 3,000 or 5,000 psi
 Rig personnel stay safely on
the rig floor during release and
removal of the seal element
 Designed for safe, reliable
fluid diversion
 Reduces trip time and improves
well site safety
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
 Improves rig safety
 Operations console located con-
veniently on the rig floor
 Bearing assembly ID passes a
12¼ inch drill bit, improving
operational versatility
 Mechanically energized stripper
element provides an uninter-
rupted wellbore seal
 Large heavy-duty tapered roller
bearings provide low-torque rota-
tion and load support
 Continuous circulation system
lubricates bearings and seals for
reliable service
 Independent high-pressure
seal systems for optimum
performance
 Full range of stripper elements for
oil, gas or geothermal drilling
 Real time wellbore pressure
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RDH 2500 R OTATING C ONTROL D EVICE

The RDH 2500 Rotating Control  The mechanically energized strip- Drive
Device (RCD) offers built-in safety per element provides an uninter- Clamp bushing
features that make this head an rupted wellbore seal bolts
excellent choice for underbalanced  Large heavy-duty tapered roller Top
and managed pressure drilling proj- bearings provide low-torque rota- clamp
ects. The stripper element can be tion and load support
easily changed independent of the  Continuous circulation of hydrau-
bearing assembly, saving rig time lic oil lubricates and cools the
and eliminating the need for excess bearings and seals Bearing
inventory on location. This product  Independent high-pressure assembly
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features a split body design with the seal assembly ensures

bearing assembly attaching to the fail-safe operation Lower
mounting spool via a heavy-duty  Elastomers are available for oil, clamp
lower clamp. gas, high-temperature and water-
based drilling fluids
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:  Dual stripper element adaptor
 High-pressure oil circulation and increases drilling personnel rig
lubrication system floor safety
 Real-time wellbore pressure  Sour service capable on request
sensor and recorder
SPECIFICATIONS
HOLD 2500 RDH 2500 Outlet
flange
Rotating test pressure 2,500 psi 2,500 psi
Static test pressure 3,000 psi / 5,000 psi 3,000 psi
Inlet
Max. rpm 150 rpm 150 rpm
flange
Height 54" 48" - 59"
Max. width 39⁵⁄₈" 39⁵⁄₈"
Bearing assy. rotary table pass through 27¹⁄₂" 27¹⁄₂"
Rotating stripper element Single or dual Single or dual
Stripper element mounting Bolt on One-piece or bolt on
Rotary drive Yes Yes
Top drive Yes Yes
Dual stripper element adaptor Yes Add 18" - 22"
H2S capable Available on request Available on request
Max. pass through bearing assembly 12¼" 9"

TECHNICAL DATA
Inlet Flange Spool ID Outlet Flange
7¹⁄₁₆" - 5000# 7¹⁄₁₆" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000/5000#
7¹⁄₁₆" - 5000# Shorty 7¹⁄₁₆" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000/5000#
9" - 3000# 9" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000/5000#
11" - 3000 / 5000# 11¹⁄₄" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000/5000#
11" - 3000# Shorty 11¹⁄₄" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000/5000#
13⁵⁄₈" - 5000# 13⁵⁄₈" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000/5000#

Notes: Ordering instructions, please specify:

 Kelly bushings are available for most API kellys  Inlet flange size
 Stripper elements are available for 2⅞", 3½", 4½", 5" and  Outlet flange size
5½" drill pipe (other sizes available on request)  Kelly size and shape
 Drill pipe size
 Drilling fluid type
 Expected circulating temperature
 Expected surface pressure
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H IGH -P RESSURE H YDRAULIC S KID / L UBRICATING SYSTEM
The High-Pressure Hydraulic Skid
unit is an important component
of the HOLD 2500 and the RDH
2500 Rotating Control Devices
(RCD). This unit pumps the oil that
lubricates and cools the bearing
assemblies and delivers the required
pressure to the inside of the high
pressure seals, enabling them to hold
up to 3,000 or 5,000 psi (static test
pressure) wellbore pressure. The skid
unit is located away from the drill-
ing floor, requiring a 110V electrical
supply and an air supply from the rig.
The operational features of the
HOLD High-Pressure Hydraulic
Skid Unit are:
 Two large 75-gallon oil reservoirs
 Separate high-pressure and low-
pressure lubrication systems
 Built-in air compressor that auto-
matically engages if the rig air
supply is disrupted
RDH 2500 HYDRAULIC SKID
LUBRICATING SYSTEM
DRILCO GROUP
 High-pressure lubricant system is
regulated by a mechanical system;
electrical wiring is not required
below the rig floor
 Wellbore pressure sensor signals
the high-pressure lubricant system
to deliver measured pressure plus
an additional 150 psi, ensuring a
positive pressure differential across
the seal face
 A seven-day chart recorder
maintains a continuous wellbore
pressure record
 A control console located on the rig
floor operates the clamping system,
and is independent of the High-
Pressure Hydraulic Skid unit
HOLD 2500 HYDRAULIC SKID
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LUBRICATING SYSTEMS:
(all models except the HOLD 2500
and RDH 2500 RCDs).
Since the bearing assemblies in all
Smith Services rotating heads are
sealed, a low-pressure lubricator is
a necessary part of the system. The
lubricator does not have to be placed
on the rig floor and only needs to be
hooked to the rig air supply to oper-
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ate. The system is virtually mainte-
nance free, requiring only occasional
service from the rig crew to top off
the oil in the reservoir.
The lubricators come in two types:
 Recirculating system for use with
the DHS 1400 RCD and high-
temperature applications
 Non-recirculating system for use
in normal conditions and cold
temperature applications
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DHS 1400 R OTATING C ONTROL D EVICE

The DHS 1400 Rotating Control
Device (RCD) is the Smith Services
intermediate-pressure rated drilling
head. Its compact design and large
14 inch thru-bore make it the ideal
choice when substructure height is
limited. The stripper element can be
easily changed independent of the
bearing assembly, saving rig time
and eliminating the need for excess
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
 The mechanically energized strip-
per element provides an uninter-
rupted wellbore seal
 Large heavy-duty tapered roller
bearings provide low-torque rota-
tion and load support
 Wear bushing for wellhead
adapter is available for use prior
to installation of drilling head
 Elastomers are available for oil,
gas, high-temperature and water-
based drilling fluids
 Dual element adaptor increases
drilling personnel safety
 Sealed bearing assembly retriev-
able through 22½ inch rotary table

inventory on location. This product

features a split body design with the Test
bearing assembly attaching to the plug
mounting spool via a heavy-duty Upper
lower clamp. clamp
Clamp
bolt
SPECIFICATIONS
Rotating test pressure 600 psi
Static test pressure 1,000 psi
Max. rpm 150 rpm
Bearing
Height 39³⁄₄" - 50¹⁄₄"
assembly
Max. width 38"
Bearing assy. rotary table pass through 22¹⁄₂"
Rotating stripper element Single or dual Outlet
Stripper element mounting One-piece or bolt on Lower flange
clamp
Rotary drive Yes
Top drive Yes
Dual stripper element adaptor Add 18" - 22"
H2S capable Available on request
Max. pass through bearing assembly 14"

TECHNICAL DATA
Inlet Flange Spool ID Outlet Flange
7¹⁄₁₆" - 3000# 7¹⁄₁₆" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000# Inlet
flange
7¹⁄₁₆" - 3000# Shorty 7¹⁄₁₆" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000#
9" - 2000 / 3000# 9" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000#
11" - 3000 / 5000# 11¹⁄₄" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000#
11" - 3000 / 5000# Shorty 11¹⁄₄" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000#
13⁵⁄₈" - 5000# 13⁵⁄₈" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000#
13⁵⁄₈" - 5000# Shorty 13⁵⁄₈" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000/3000#

Notes: Ordering instructions, please specify:

 Kelly bushings are available for most  Inlet flange size
API kellys  Outlet flange size
 Stripper elements are available for 2⅞",  Kelly size and shape
3½", 4½", 5" and 5½" drill pipe (other sizes  Drill pipe size
available upon request)  Drilling fluid type
 Stationary casing stripper elements are  Expected circulating temperature
available from 6⅝" to 10¾" upon special order  Expected surface pressure

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RDH 500 R OTATING C ONTROL D EVICE

The RDH 500 Rotating Control
Device (RCD) allows increased versa-
tility and ease of use in underbalanced
drilling and managed pressure drilling
operations. The one-piece drive bush-
ing / stripper element can be changed
independently of the bearing assem-
bly, saving rig time and eliminating
cap screws. The RDH 500 is operating
test pressure rated to 500 psi, and
 Heavy-duty roller bearings pro- Stripper
vide low-torque rotation and sup- element
port the loads applied by wellbore
pressure and / or the drillstring
 Bearing assembly is field replace-
able through 17½ inch rotary table
 Elastomers available for all types
of drilling media Upper
 Sealed bearing chamber isolates clamp
bearing area from contamination

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static pressure rated to 1,000 psi.  Integral side outlet and lower
mounting flange
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
 Mechanically energized stripper Bearing
element ensures an uninterrupted assembly
barrier between the wellbore and
the atmosphere
Lower
clamp
SPECIFICATIONS
Rotating test pressure 500 psi
Static test pressure 1,000 psi
Max. rpm 200 rpm
Height 27⁷⁄₈" - 35³⁄₈"
Stripper element mounting One-piece
Rotary drive Yes
Top drive Yes
H2S capable Available on request
Max. pass through bearing assembly 11⁷⁄₈"

Inlet
TECHNICAL DATA Outlet flange flange
Inlet Flange Spool ID Outlet Flange Height is not shown

9" - 3000# 9" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# 34¹⁄₂"

11" - 3000 / 5000# 11¹⁄₄" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# 33³⁄₈"
11"- 3000 / 5000# Shorty 11¹⁄₄" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# or 7" threaded 27⁷⁄₈"
13⁵⁄₈" - 3000# 14" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# 33³⁄₈"
13⁵⁄₈" - 3000# Shorty 14" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# or 7" threaded 27⁷⁄₈"
13⁵⁄₈" - 5000# 13⁵⁄₈" 9" - 2000# 35³⁄₈"

Notes: Ordering instructions, please specify:

 Kelly bushings are available for most
API kellys
 Stripper elements are available for
2⅞", 3½", 4½", 5" and 5½" drill pipe
(other sizes available upon request)
 Stationary casing stripper elements
are available from 6⅝" to 10¾" upon
special order
 Inlet flange size
 Outlet flange size
 Kelly size and shape
 Drill pipe size
 Drilling fluid type
 Expected circulating temperature

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M ODEL 7068 R OTATING C ONTROL D EVICE

The Model 7068 Rotating Control
Device (RCD) is the low-pressure
workhorse of the Smith Services
rotating head fleet. It has established
a reputation for dependability and
ease of operation. The compact
design of this head (the “Shorty”
is less than 25 inches tall) makes it
ideal for use on small drilling rigs
where substructure height is limited.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
 The mechanically energized strip-
per element provides an uninter-
rupted wellbore seal
 Large heavy-duty tapered roller
bearings provide low-torque rota-
tion and load support
 The shock cushion in the retriev-
able drive bushing absorbs lat-
eral drillstring impact, ensuring
 Available in “Shorty” (only 24⅜
inches high) version
 Elastomers are available for oil,
gas, high-temperature and water-
based drilling fluids
 Dual element adaptor increases
drilling personnel safety

dependable bearing performance

SPECIFICATIONS Clamp
Drive
bolt
Rotating test pressure 250 psi* bushing
Static test pressure 750 psi*
Max. rpm 150 rpm Clamp
Height 24³⁄₈" - 38"
Max. width 32¹⁄₂" Outlet
Rotating stripper element Single or dual flange
Stripper element mounting One-piece or bolt on
Rotary drive Yes
Top drive Yes
Dual stripper element adaptor Add 18" - 22"
H2S capable Available on request
Max. pass through bearing assembly 13³⁄₄"

TECHNICAL DATA Inlet flange

Inlet Flange Spool ID Outlet Flange Height
9" - 3000# 9" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# 31"
11" - 3000 / 5000# 11¹⁄₄" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# 29⁷⁄₈"
11"- 3000 / 5000# Shorty 11¹⁄₄" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# or 7" threaded 24³⁄₈"
13⁵⁄₈" - 3000# 14" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# 29⁷⁄₈"
13⁵⁄₈" - 3000# Shorty 14" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000# or 7" threaded 24³⁄₈"
13⁵⁄₈" - 5000# 13⁵⁄₈" 9" - 2000# 31⁷⁄₈"

* Pressure ratings apply only to heads Ordering instructions, please specify:

equipped with PolyPak seals  Inlet flange size
 Outlet flange size
Notes:  Kelly size and shape
 Kelly bushings are available for most API  Drill pipe size
kellys  Drilling fluid type
 Stripper elements are available for 2⅞",  Expected circulating temperature
3½", 4½", 5" and 5½" drill pipe
(other sizes available upon request)
 Stationary casing stripper elements are
available from 6⅝" to 10¾" upon
special order

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M ODEL 8068 R OTATING C ONTROL D EVICE

The Model 8068 Rotating Control
Device (RCD) is designed for use on
large diameter wells. This product fea-
tures a split body design with the bear-
ing assembly attached to the mounting
spool via clamping dogs. The mount-
ing spool is available for 13⅝ inch to
20 inch BOP bolt-on spools and 30
inch and 36 inch weld-on mount-
ing flanges for conductor pipe.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Drive Clamp
 The mechanically energized strip- ring
per element provides an uninter-
rupted wellbore seal
 Large heavy-duty tapered roller
bearings provide low-torque rota-
tion and load support
 The shock cushion in the retriev-
able drive bushing absorbs lat-
eral drillstring impact, ensuring

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dependable bearing performance
The bearing assembly uses the  Elastomers are available for oil,
same reliable bearing and seal assem- gas, high-temperature and water-
bly as the Model 7068 RCD, ensuring based drilling fluids
consistent performance.  Dual element adaptor increases
Bearing
drilling personnel safety assembly
SPECIFICATIONS MOUNTING SPOOL
Rotating test pressure 250 psi*
Static test pressure 750 psi* Clamping Seal
Max. rpm 150 rpm dog
Height (bearing assembly only) 17"
Max. width 32¹⁄₂"
Rotating stripper element Single or dual
Stripper element mounting One-piece or bolt on
Rotary drive Yes
Top drive Yes
Dual stripper element adaptor Add 18" - 22"
H2S capable Available on request
Inlet
Max. pass through bearing assembly 13³⁄₄" Outlet
flange
flange
FLANGE TECHNICAL DATA
Casing Size Height Flange ID
20" mounting f lange 6" 26⁹⁄₃₂" WELD-ON MOUNTING ADAPTOR
30" / 36" mounting f lange 3" 26⁹⁄₃₂" Clamping
30" mounting f lange with dog
removable adapter ring
3¹⁄₄" 28³⁄₄" Seal
Note:
 Customer welds mounting flange directly to conductor
pipe

SPOOL TECHNICAL DATA

Inlet Flange Height Spool ID Outlet Flange
16" - 2000# 20" 16³⁄₄" 9" - 3000#
20" - 2000 / 3000# 20" 20³⁄₄" 9" - 3000#

* Pressure ratings apply only to heads equipped with PolyPak seals

Notes:
 Kelly bushings are available for most API
kellys
 Stripper elements are available for 2⅞",
3½", 4½", 5" and 5½" drill pipe
(other sizes available upon request)
 Stationary casing stripper elements are
available from 6⅝" to 10¾" upon
special order
Ordering instructions, please specify:
 Inlet flange size
 Outlet flange size
 Kelly size and shape
 Drill pipe size
 Drilling fluid type
 Expected circulating temperature

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M ODEL 7368 R OTATING C ONTROL D EVICE

The Model 7368 Rotating Con-  Large heavy-duty tapered roller One-piece
trol Device (RCD) is designed for bearings provide low-torque rota- combination drive
use where space is limited, such as tion and load support bushing stripper
on workover rigs. The Model 7368  One-piece combination drive element
head employs the same design fea- bushing stripper element passes Clamp
Clamp
tures as the larger Model 7068 low- through a 10½ inch rotary table bolt
pressure RCD.  Elastomers are available for oil,
gas, high-temperature and water-
FEATURES AND BENEFITS: based drilling fluids
 The mechanically energized
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stripper element provides an

uninterrupted wellbore seal
Bowl
SPECIFICATIONS
Rotating test pressure 250 psi*
Static test pressure 750 psi*
Max. rpm 150 rpm
Height 23⁷⁄₈"
Max. width 24¹⁄₂" Outlet Inlet
Stripper element mounting One-piece flange flange
Rotary drive Yes
Top drive Yes
H2S capable Available on request

Max. pass through bearing assembly 7¹⁄₁₆"

TECHNICAL DATA
Inlet Flange Spool ID Outlet Flange
7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000 / 3000 / 5000# 7¹⁄₁₆" 4¹⁄₁₆" - 2000 / 3000#
7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000 / 3000 / 5000# 7¹⁄₁₆" 7¹⁄₁₆" - 2000#

* Pressure ratings apply only to heads equipped with PolyPak seals

Notes:
 Kelly bushings are available in 3" square and 3½" hex
 Stripper elements are available for 2⅜", 2⅞" and 3½" drill pipe
Ordering instructions, please specify:
 Inlet flange size
 Outlet flange size
 Kelly size and shape
 Drill pipe size
 Drilling fluid type
 Expected circulating temperature

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M ODEL 8068-G R OTATING C ONTROL D EVICE

The 8068-G Geothermal Rotat-  All rubber components have been

ing Control Device (RCD) has specially formulated for high Clamp
been designed with several unique temperature service
features that enable it to oper-  Dual stripper element design Bearing
ate safely in a high temperature  Upper element rotates with the assembly
environment. It utilizes the Model kelly sealing around drill pipe,
8068 RCD bearing and drive tool joints and the kelly
bushing section, ensuring proven  Upper stripper element Clamping
dog
reliability and performance. can be changed without
removing the bearing

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The geothermal head utilizes a  Lower stationary element seals
split body design with the bear- around large diameter drillstring
ing section securely fastened to the components such as drill collars
spool and sealed for safe operation.  Spool is equipped with a port for
The spool is equipped with a large bleeding off pressure between the
diameter rubber element, designed upper element and the closed BOP
with an ID large enough to safely  Drive bushing and stripper ele-
seal on large diameter drillstring ment are retrievable through a
components such as drill collars. 17½ inch rotary table
Special water injection ports enable  Bearing assembly is retrievable
the stripper elements and exposed through a 27½ inch rotary table
seal faces to be cooled and lubricated  The shock cushion in the retriev-
by circulating water through the able drive bushing absorbs lat-
Inlet Outlet
head when stripping in and out of eral drillstring impact ensuring flange flange
the well. dependable bearing performance
 Available with either 14 inch or Spool
FEATURES AND BENEFITS: 15¼ inch thru-bore
 The mechanically energized strip-
per element provides an uninter-
rupted wellbore seal
 Large heavy-duty tapered roller
bearings provide low-torque rota-
tion and load support
SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL DATA
Static test pressure 750 psi* Inlet Flange Spool ID Outlet Flange
Max. rpm 150 rpm 13⁵⁄₈" - 3000# 14" 9"- 2000 / 3000#
Height 57" - 65" 16" - 2000# 16³⁄₄" 9"- 2000 / 3000#
Max. width 37¹⁄₂" 20" - 2000 / 3000# 20³⁄₄" 9"- 2000 / 3000#
Bearing assy. rotary table pass through 27¹⁄₂"
Stripper rubber mounting One-piece or bolt on
Rotary drive Yes
Top drive Yes
Max. pass through bearing assembly 13³⁄₄"

* Pressure ratings apply only to heads

equipped with PolyPak seals Ordering instructions, please specify:
 Inlet flange size
Notes:  Outlet flange size
 Kelly bushings are available for most  Kelly size and shape
API kellys  Drill pipe size
 Stripper elements are available for  Drilling fluid type
2⅞", 3½", 4½", 5" and 5½" drill pipe  Expected circulating temperature
(other sizes available upon request)
 Stationary casing stripper elements
are available from 6⅝" to 10¾" upon
special order

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STRIPPER ELEMENTS: Standard Stripper Element Heavy-duty Stripper Element

All Smith Services stripper
elements are manufactured to
strict material specifications and a
proprietary compound formulation.
Every batch of rubber is subject
to multiple QA tests and verifica-
tion prior to molding. The stripper
elements are molded under condi-
tions of controlled and documented
SURFACE AND RIG EQUIPMENT
 Secured to drive bushing with
cap screws and locking wire
 Available in natural rubber,
nitrile, butyl or polyurethane
 Strips tools up to 8¾ inch OD
 Available for use on Models 7068,
8068 and DHS 1400 RCDs
Model 7368 One-piece Combo
 Secured to drive bushing with cap
screws and locking wire
 Available in natural rubber, nitrile
or high temperature compounds
 Strips tools up to 8¾ inch OD
 Available for use on Models 7068,
8068 and DHS 1400 RCDs
ACCESSORIES:

load weight, temperature, cavity
pressure and cure time. Once
molded, documentation for the
entire batch of stripper elements is
reviewed by an independent rubber
lab, completing the QA process.
Smith Services builds quality
and reliability into each strip-
per element so that when you are
“under pressure” you are
“in control.”
Stripper Element
 Combination drive bushing and
stripper element
 Reduces replacement time and
eliminates cap screws
 Available in natural rubber,
nitrile, butyl or polyurethane
 Dual element adaptor (all models
except the Model 7368 RCD)
 Stabbing mandrels
 Snubbing adaptor
 Logging adaptor

Low-pressure One-piece Combo

Stripper Element
 Combination drive bushing and
stripper element
 Reduces replacement time and
eliminates cap screws
 Available in natural rubber, nitrile,
butyl or polyurethane
 Will fit Models 7086, 8068 and
DHS 1400 RCDs
Low-pressure one-piece High-pressure one-piece
High-pressure One-piece Combo combo stripper element combo stripper element
Stripper Element
 Combination drive bushing and
stripper element
 Reduces replacement time and
eliminates cap screws
 Available in natural rubber, nitrile
or butyl
 Will fit both the HOLD and RDH
2500 RCDs Standard Model 7368 one-piece
stripper element stripper element

Note: Contact a Smith Services

representative to assist with
stripper element selection.

Heavy-duty
stripper element

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