Technical

Nozzles & Ports Reference

We recommend that only ReedHycalog supplied nozzles be used in ReedHycalog bits . We

recognize other manufacturers supply nozzles with similar dimensions, but cannot guarantee
they will be suitable for use in our products. Below are the nominal dimensions of our nozzle
assemblies. Please note that the series ’65’, ‘75’, and ‘95’ are of a one piece design and are
interchangeable with the AAK, BBK and DDK respectively.
Type Max Min
Size Size
65 18 7
75 28 28
95 32 9
AAK 16 8
BBK 24 7
DDK 32 7
Nozzles

At this writing, the series 65 and 95 retainers are dimensionally identical in size to Smith Tool’s
65 and 95. The ReedHycalog retainers have carbide castellations, the Smith Tool retainers are
only steel. The steel retainers will erode and possibly disassemble if used in ReedHycalog
products.

ReedHycalog’s threaded ports provide the customer with increased hydraulic flexibility by
allowing ports to be opened or plugged in the field. Bits which include this feature are shipped
with the plugs installed in the ports by the factory. Plug Removal: There are two plugs in each
threaded port. To open the ports, simply use the provided hex wrench to remove the plugs.

Once a bit has been run with the ports open, ReedHycalog does not recommend reinstalling the
plugs as the thread integrity cannot be assured. Plug Installation: Since plugs are installed when
the bit is shipped, they will not normally be installed in the field. When this does become
necessary, plugs should be installed by the ReedHycalog service engineer. To plug the threaded
ports, inspect and clean the threads using the same method as nozzles. Remember that plugs are
sized specifically for the given port size. Fit the first plug and tighten using the provided hex
wrench with normal hand strength. Install a clean O-ring. This should be the same O-ring
provided with the bit to ensure proper fit. (If the O-ring is not available, use the O-ring sizes
below. Note the correct O-ring placement). Thread and tighten a second plug on top of the first.
Under normal situations, no lubricants or thread locking compounds are necessary.
Port Hex Size O-Ring Size
Size (inches) Parker
10/32 5/32 2-009
12/32 3/16 2-009
14/32 7/32 2-010

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