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Flush-Joint Elevator
Runs flush-joint pipe without the need to use threaded
lift nubbins

Applications
• Running flush-joint or coupled pipe simultaneously without using lift
nubbins
• Running flush-joint pipe without using lift nubbins
Features and Benefits
• Four slips, including two hydraulically actuated and two passive slips,
clamp onto the joint for secure lifting.
• The slips are interchangeable to enable using the elevator to handle
pipe of multiple sizes.
• Double hinges simplify removing the elevator from joints. The flush-joint elevator eliminates the need
• Guide brackets on the passive slips aid the installation of the elevator to thread lift nubbins to lift and make up
each joint.
onto the pipe.
• A positive latch mechanism on the pins confirms when the elevator is
securely latched.
• The flush-joint elevator saves operators time incurred when changing
elevators because the interchangeable slips enable the elevator to
handle flush-joint and coupled pipes of multiple sizes.
• The flush-joint elevator also increases efficiency by eliminating the need
to thread the lift nubbins to lift and make up each joint.
Tool Description
The Weatherford flush-joint elevator uses four slips—two hydraulically
actuated slips and two passive slips—to clamp onto and run joints of flush-
joint or coupled pipe. As each joint arrives at the drill floor, the flush joint
elevator is latched around the joint, and the hydraulic slips are activated
from the control panel, positively latching it onto the joint. The elevator
then lifts the joint to the derrick and is stabbed and made up to the string.
After the connection is confirmed as acceptable, the slips are released
remotely, and the flush-joint elevator rides down the pipe, which eliminates
the need for manual intervention. The main elevator is then latched and
the string is lowered into the well.
Specifications The four slips on the flush-joint elevator
can be dressed to accommodate different
Pipe sizes Weight load limit pipe sizes.

4-1/2 to 7-3/4 in. 5 tons (4,536 kg)

8-5/8 to 14 in. 5 tons (4,536 kg)

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