DATA MANUAL

SIM Lock
31/2” SIM Lock Base Assembly

Assembly Number: A351-2720-001

Revision 0

Approved: Date: 31st May 2007

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Revision No. Reason for Revision Date

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Contents
Technical Specification 1

Pictorial - Disassembly Steps 3

Pictorial - Assembly Steps 15

Assembly Drawing A351-2720-001-0-1 44

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The Peak Monobore “SIM Lock” system has been developed as a selective system for setting at any
chosen depth inside Monobore type completions, or within Well Bore Tubulars where existing
production Nipples are damaged.

The Running Tool & SIM Lock is run into the well on the end of a conventional Slickline Toolstring.
Once this has been reached the lock is selectively set by activating Serrated Tubing Slips via a J-
Slot mechanism and drag springs within the Running Tool.

This is achieved by the operator stopping the winch slightly deeper than the required Lock setting
depth, Then simply pulling back on the winch controls to pick up the Toolstring & stopping at the
selected setting depth. Once the operator sits back down again the J-Slot will activate the slips
preventing the Lock and Running Tool from traveling back down the hole. At this stage, if the
Operator wishes to alter the setting position, the tool depth can be adjusted by picking back up on
the winch controls. The J-Slot will rotate allowing the slip mechanism to retract. The depth the
locking system relies upon expanding slips activated by mechanically jarring down with Spang
Jars. If the SIM Lock is run in conjunction with a Sealing Element; the Element is also compressed
at this Jarring down stage to seal against both the Tubing Wall and the inner Element Mandrel.
Once the Operator is satisfied that there has been sufficient jarring down then a “Check Pull” is
applied. Again is the Check Pull is satisfactory then the Running Tool is released and retrieved by
Jarring upwards. A Tell Tale spear pin on the Running will confirm that the SIM Lock is correctly
set.

As an option the SIM Lock can also be set in conjunction with most readily available Pyrotechnically
activated setting tools (Baker, Owen, Halliburton…) with the use of wither Electric line or a Slickline
Tubing Slips.

Applications
Installation of a retrievable Straddle System to isolate / shut off unwanted water producing zones.
Suspending Gauges anywhere within the Tubing as the Ported “Bomb Hanger” version.
Well bore isolation as a mechanical barrier along with an equalizing facility as the SIM Plug version.
Installation of an internal annulus section to extend a wells Gas lift Well fluid from below the upper production packers or to reach
receding Fluid levels.
Downhole choke or Pump Open assembly
Tubing stop

Features
Debris Catcher Sub option for Equalising Prong version
High temp setting element.
Sour service sealing & metal components
Large “Through Bore” when used in Straddle applications reducing down hole “Choke” effect.
High temperature rating.
Interchangeable components for adapting generic SIM Lock assembly to suit Multiple Applications.

Benefits
Choice of Varying Drag Spring configurations to suit operating in High angle wells.
Multiple setting options – mechanically or pyrotechnically.
Simplistic Lock design with all major working components paced within the Running Tool.
Multiple Equalising assembly options for SIM Plug version – Melon Type, Prong Type or Pump Open.

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Technical Specifications
Description: 3-1/2” SIM Lock
Assembly Number: A351-2720-001
Redress Kit :- PRK351-2720-001 (complete), PRK351-2720-002 (Bomb Hanger No Seals)

Max. Tool O.D. :- 2.720” / 69.10mm

Tool Length:- 61” / 1550mm

Tool Weight:- 48lbs / 22kg

Connection type:- To suit 3” GS

Materials:- 17/4 PH Stainless Steel, Inconel 718, Marinel 220

Service:- Sour

Maximum Safe Working Load:- 5,000psi (up to 7,500psi available on request)

Elastomer Type:- HNBR, Viton

Temperature Rating:- 350F / 177C Standard

Springs:- Inconel 718

Equalising Options:- Prong style or melon type

Setting Options:- Slicline, E-line or coiled tubing

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Step 01 Remove Grub Screw and unscrew Fishing Neck.

Remove Internal
O Ring

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Step 02 Remove Grub Screw and unscrew Upper Sleeve. Take care not to lose either
of the 2 x Keys.

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Step 03
Using disassembly tool, remove Ratchet
Sleeve from Upper Sleeve.

NOTE:- Disassembly tool must be

entered into sleeve end WITHOUT
O-Ring groove. (O-Ring must be re-
moved before Ratchet Sleeve).

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Step 04 Push Disassembly Tool through to remove Ratchet Sleeve.

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Step 05 Unscrew Upper Inner Mandrel and remove Key Support Sleeve.

Key Support Sleeve

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Step 06 Remove Upper Element Retainer, Snap Ring and Seal Ring.

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Step 07 Remove element and lower support ring as shown.

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Step 08 Remove Belleville Washers and Spring Cover Sleeve.

Inspect Belleville Washers for damage. Stack free length of 26 Spring stacked in doubles (as
shown). Must not be less than 56mm.

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Step 09 Remove any Equalising Assembly or other option from SIM Lock lower end.

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Step 10 Remove Lower Spring stack and Cover Sleeve.

NOTE: Also remove ‘hidden’ Grub Screw as shown.

Inspect Belleville Washer stack for damage. Free length of Spring stack (64 washers stacked
as singles), must not be less than 180mm.

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Step 11 Remove Bottom Slip Support.

NOTE:- Always check this Grub Screw has

been removed before unscrewing.

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Step 12 Finally remove remaining lower slip assembly parts.

NOTE:- Take care removing Slips and Upper Slip Support from Slip Cage.
DO NOT FORCE!

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Step 13 Post Disassembly Checklist.

1. Remove and discard all used seals.

2. Discard Snap Rings.

3. Clean and inspect all parts. Ensure threads are clean and undamaged.

4. Inspect Slips for evidence of damage.

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Step 01

Middle Inner Mandrel

(Item 06)

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Step 02
Upper Element Retainer
(Item 08)

Fit O-Ring into Groove

(Item 28)
138-090V

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Step 03 Critical Gap 15mm

Shear Screws x 2 NOTE:- Shear Screws must locate in upper groove to

(Item 31) secure Element Retainer Ring. Once Shear Screws are
installed, there should be a 15mm gap as shown.

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Step 04 IMPORTANT:- Do not forget to install the Snap Ring.

Snap Ring
(Item 19)

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Step 05
Fit O-Ring to Element Seal Ring

O-Ring
133-090V O-Ring
O-Ring
133-090V 136-090V

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Step 06 Carefully install Seal Ring by “screwing” Seal Ring over Lower Thread.
Followed by sliding Seal Ring over Middle Mandrel.

Snap Ring
(Item 19)
Seal Ring
(Item 10) - seals already fitted

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Step 07

Elastomer Element
Snap Ring
(Item 19)

Seal Ring NOTE:- End face O-Ring MUST

(Item 10) locate against Element

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Step 08 Install Element Support Sleeve as shown with angled face toward Seal.

Element Support Sleeve (Item 11)

Belleville Washers (Item 18)

Install Belleville Washers in double sets as shown. 26 Springs in total. Stack Length = 66mm
Maximum, 56mm Minimum.

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Step 09
Upper Spring Cover Sleeve
(Item 12)

Slide Cover Sleeve over Belleville Washers

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Step 10 IMPORTANT:- Do not forget to install the Snap Ring.

Snap Ring
(Item 19)

NOTE:- Ensure Snap Ring is positioned within Belleville Spring Housing prior to assembling Slip
Cage Assembly.

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Step 11 Slide Slip Support Cone into Slip Cage as shown.

NOTE:- There should be no force re-

Upper Slip Support quired during this step.
(Item 13)

Slip Cage
(Item 15)

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Step 12 Place all 3 of Garter Springs on 1 of Slip, then pass the other Slips through the
Garter Springs one at a time.

Garter Springs (GSP-21) Slips (Item 14)

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Step 13 Carefully insert Slips into Slip Cage as shown.

NOTE:- Bottom Slip Support may be used to aid Slip and Slip Cage installation.

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Step 14 Slide Slip Assembly over Mandrel and make up to Spring Cover Sleeve.

Ensure Snap Ring does not fall into groove

NOTE:- Do not slide Slip Cage down as Snap Ring will

locate permanently into recess.

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Step 15 Insert Shear Screw SSS-02 (Item 30).

NOTE:- Ensure Screw is located in groove on Inner Mandrel.

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Step 16 Install both external and

internal O-Rings

O Ring 129-090V
(Item 25)

O Ring 126-090V
(Item 24)

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Step 17 Select parts as shown.

Ratchet Sleeve
(Item 09)

Upper Inner Mandrel

(Item 05)

Key Support
Sleeve
(Item 04)
Adjustment Ring
Release Keys
(Item 18)
(Item 03)

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Step 18

Screw Adjustment Ring

Groove for Shear Screw back against Stop

Install Key Support Slide Ratchet Sleeve over

Sleeve Middle Inner Mandrel

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Install Shear Screws PSS-05 x 2. Ensure Screws located in
Step 19
the groove on Key Support Sleeve.

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Step 20

Insert both Release Keys

Wind Adjustment Ring to take up any

free play on Ratchet Sleeve.

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Step 21 Grip here 1) Install the top section of the Plug

onto the Plug Assembly.
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2) Install bottom section of plug with
O-Rings.

3) Tighten all connections as shown

and insert Grub Screws.

Install Grub Screw 1

(Item 23)

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Step 22 Install Spring Cover Sleeve and 64 x Belleville Washers stacked as shown as
singles.

Belleville Washers 64 in total

(Item 21)

Lower Spring Cover Sleeve

(Item 16)

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Step 23 Make up any of these options to the Lower End.

Melon Style Equalising

Assembly

P- Style Equalising
Assembly

Bomb Hanger

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Step 24

O-Ring
140-090V

Install Internal O-Ring in Upper Sleeve

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Step 25 Install Upper Sleeve as shown.

NOTE:- Try to align split in the internal Ratchet Ring with one of the 2 x Re-
lease Keys. A light tap with a copper mallet on the Upper Sleeve open end
may be required in order to assist with starting the threaded connection.

Ensure Box Thread has

been cleaned

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Step 26

Install Grub Screw

(Item 23)

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Step 27

Install Fishing Neck

(Item 01) and lock with
Grub Screw (Item 23)

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Step 28

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