DDZ Elevator

Operating Manual
(Ver. 2020-02)

Jiangsu Rutong Petro-Machinery Co., Ltd.

Add: Huaihe Road 33, New Area of Rudong Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu Province
Tel：86-513-84510292/84129120 Fax：86-513-84523102
Http://www.rutong.com E-mail: rdty@rutong.com Zip code：226400
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Contents

CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 0

I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1

1.1 GENERAL DATA ................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 MAIN STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................. 1

1.3 MODEL IMPLICATION ......................................................................................................... 2

II. MAIN TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ................................................................................... 2

III. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION .................................................................................. 3

3.1 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 3

3.2 OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 3

3.3 CAUTION ........................................................................................................................... 4

IV. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 5

V. LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................. 6

5.1 DAILY LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................... 6

5.2 LUBRICATION FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION ........................................................... 6

5.3 LUB. OIL SPEC. .................................................................................................................... 7

VI. WORN OUT .................................................................................................................. 7

6.1 DRILL PIPE COUPLING WEARING ........................................................................................ 7

6.2 18°CONICAL SURFACE CHECK ............................................................................................ 8

VII. THE ELEVATOR IS NOT ALLOWED TO USE IN THE ABSENCE OF OUR COMPANY'S

TECHNICAL DATA. .............................................................................................................. 9

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I. Introduction

1.1 General Data

The DDZ elevator is a wellhead tool for oil and gas drilling. During
tripping operation, it can be used for suspending taper drill pipe conveniently
and reliably, especially suitable for prolong the service life of BOP self-head,
meeting the drilling requirement. Our company's DDZ elevator is suitable for
23/8～65/8 drill pipe with rated loads of 7 load grades ranging from 100t to 750t
(See Table 2). Unless supplementary requirements are available otherwise, the
design and the lowest operating temperature of the elevator is -20℃. The
product is designed and manufactured as per the API Spec 8C and GB/T19190.

1.2 Main structure

All key parts of DDZ Elevator are made in high strength alloy steel, which
ensures the safety and reliability of the elevator. It mainly consists of left flip,
right flip, plunger latch, safety handle bar, shutter pin and spring. The outer rim
rectangle arm of left flip, right flip can be used for hanging the elevator, the
plunger latch is used for fasten the right and left flips and the safety handlebar is
used for ensuring the no opening of the latch during tripping.

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Fig. 1 Structural diagram of DDZ elevator

1.3 Model implication

DD Z □ - □

Rated load (tons)

Pipe fastening diameter code
Indicating 18°conical shoulder
Indicating DD-type elevator

II. Main Technical Parameters

Table 1 Specification of 18ºDrill Pipe Elevator

18°elevator orifice
Applicable connector and drill pipe specifications
diameter
Elevator mark Drill pipe specification and Upper Lower
Connector code type orifice d orifice d1
(All weight and level) mm
23/8EU NC26(23/8IF) 23/8EU 108 67.47
27/8EU NC31(27/8IF) 27/8EU 121 83.34

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NC38(31/2IF)
3 /2EU 31/2EU 140 100.81
NC40(4IF)
4IU NC40(4FH) 4IU 165 108.74
4EU
4EU
NC46(4IF) 41/2IU
41/2IU 41/2IEU 171 121.44
1
4 /2IU
41/2IEU 41/2FH
41/2IEU

1 1
41/2EU
4 /2EU NC50(4 /2IF)
5IEU 181 133.35
5IEU 51/2FH 5IEU
51/2IEU 51/2FH 51/2IEU 200 147.64

57/8IEU 57/8IF 57/8IEU 203 159.15

5 5 5
6 /8IEU 6 /8FH 6 /8IEU 225 178.59

Table 2 Drill pipe elevator load series

kN 890 1112 1334 2224 3114 4448 6672
Rated load
Tons 100 125 150 250 350 500 750
Elevator
specifications
in 23/8～5 23/8～51/2 31/2～51/2 23/8～65/8 31/2～65/8 31/2～65/8
range
(O.D.)

III. Installation and Operation

3.1 Installation
(1) The elevator design structure is meant for an easy operation and quick
installation.
(2) To hang the elevator on the ring, the upper cotter pins, nuts and screws
of ring blocks on both sides of elevator shall be removed. The upper
cotter pins, nuts and screws are to be reinstated after the ring has been
mounted.
(3) The elevator balance belt is used for adjusting the inclination of the
elevator. When the elevator is opened, it can prevent the elevator
from inclining. The elevator closes during lifting.

3.2 Operation
(1) Seize the locking lever and push it outward to open the shutter, during
which the latch and locking lever can be opened automatically to keep the
elevator at the proper location on string.

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(2) When the elevator clamps the string, the latch will lock automatically.
(3) The latch spring is used for locking the elevator under normal situation.
(4) The locking elver is used for ensuring that the latch is being kept locked
under normal load.
(5) The locking handle pin should be confirmed at the correct position and the
handle will not open and the latch keeps at locked state.

3.3 Caution
(1) The DDZ elevator is applicable to single elevator (one elevator) tripping
operation instead of dual elevator operation.
(2) The elevator shall not exceed its rated load during operation unless special
material is applied, or the lowest operating temperature shall not be lower than
-20℃.
(3) When using the elevator, the application of string with correct size shall
be guaranteed.
(4) Falling object preventative inspection shall be performed before tripping.
a) To check if the nuts connecting part are firmly tightened, the locking nut
is loosening or not or cotter for slotted nut is completely slotted.
b) To check the plunger latch and safety handle bar to see if they are
flexible, whether the locking function is reliable and spring is with an
appropriate torsion.
(5) The main right and left flips and plunger latch with cracks or deformation
shall not be used. Safety handle bar shall also not be used given that it fails to
clamp the pin properly.
(6) Every time before tripping, shutter pin and other mechanism shall be
checked to ensure the normal states, and inspect whether it has been severely
worn out or degraded through appearance check. The shutter pin surface and
ring contact face shall be greased.
(7) Besides inspection and measurement of DDZ elevator conical holes; hotels,
the tool joint associated shall be measured. If they are unevenly worn out or
dimple exceeds 1.5mm, it shall be repaired accordingly.
（8）As the design standard GB/T 19190 and API Spec 8C, the normal working
temperature of the elevator should be not less than -20℃. If the working
temperature is below -20℃, it must be noted in the contract and executed in
accordance with API Spec 8C Appendix A Low Temperature Supplementary
Requirements.

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Caution

Note: Use of handle bar is a must when opening, closing and operating the elevator. When using the
elevator, hands are not allowed to touch any other part except the handle bar.

Warning: The elevator shall not exceed its rated load during operation unless special material is
applied, or the lowest operating temperature shall not be lower than -20℃.

Warning: When using the elevator, the application of string with correct size shall be guaranteed. (As
per the API standard) over-sized string may cause only partial locking or locking failure. Undersized or
over-sized string may produce an uneven pressure distribution.

IV. Maintenance
4.1 Do not throw or smash the elevator from a height.
4.2 Oil dirt and sludge on the elevator shall be immediately cleaned after use.
the elevator surface shall be coated with anti-rust oil before storing it in a
dry indoor place.
4.3 Inspection and maintenance shall be carried out according to the
recommended period of GB/ T 19832 or API RP 8B Inspection,
Maintenance, Repair and Transformation of Well Drilling and Oil
Production Hoisting Equipment in Oil and Gas Industry.
4.4 Daily inspection
(1) To check if the elevator parts are worn out, damaged, loosened, or missing.
(2) To check the status of plunger latch, locking handle bar spring and other
springs.
(3) To check whether the plunger latch and locking handlebar work normally.
(4) To open the elevator to check the main part, shutter and latch's radial
clearances and check the wearing conditions of the shutter pin and latch
pin.
(5) To close the elevator to check whether the plunger latch and locking
handlebar work normally. Open and close the elevator 5 times quickly and
another 5 times slowly to check if the latch and locking handle bar work
normally.
(6) To check the lubricating condition of the elevator.
(7) To check if there is any visible crack.
(8) To check the corrosive conditions of all pins and springs.
(9) To check the product primary and secondary functions.
4.5 Semi-annual inspection
(1) Open and close the elevator 5 times quickly and another 5 times slowly to
check if the latch and locking handle bar work normally.

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(2) Try to pry up the plunger latch from main body by utilizing the pry bar, and
the plunger latch safety must be able to prevent the plunger latch from
being opened.
(3) Check the top clearance between plunger latch and lug boss (buckled
bench).
(4) Check if the contact between the latch and boss (buckled bench) is in good
condition and parallel.
(5) Check if the safety hook encircles with clearance the safety pin.
(6) Lift up the lug or arm during magnetic powder detection.
4.6 Annual inspection
(1) To perform the semi-annual inspection.
(2) All loading components (left and right flips, plunger latch, shutter pin and
latch pin) shall undergo magnetic powder inspection.

Caution
Warning: Safety is the key during all functional check. Safety method, materials and
tools shall be applied during the inspection. Hands should be far away from those
which are not allowed to touch.

V. Lubrication

5.1 Daily lubrication

(1) Shutter pin, plunger latch pin and handle bar shall be greased and
lubricated.
(2) Shutter pin and plunger latch pin shall be lubricated via lubricating
nipple.
(3) Lower side of lifting arm shall be oil coated.
(4) Top hole, conical surface and slip back cone shall be lubricated.
(5) Spring shall be greased.
(6) The ring stoppage fastening parts shall be greased.

5.2 Lubrication for storage and transportation

(1) Elevator cleaning
(2) All elevator parts shall be lubricated in reference to the operating manual.
(3) Other parts which not yet been lubricated are to be lubricated. Mechanical
anti-rust oil is recommended for metal outer surface lubrication.
(4) Regular inspection shall be conducted to ensure it is corrosion free.

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Caution
Note: The elevator shall be oiled regularly during use or storage period to prevent
corrosion.

5.3 Lub. oil spec.

It is recommended to use extreme pressure lithium grease, #1 or #2
concentration multi-purpose lubrication oil or engine oil to lubricate the
elevator.
VI. Worn Out

6.1 Drill pipe coupling wearing

(1) To determine the actual central hole diameter max. value in inch (X).
(2) The central hole diameter max. wear extent shall not exceed the 1/4 of
original center hole (6.35mm).
(3) Check the grade line of elevator described in Table (indicated in just ton).
a) To find out the coupling diameter (Y) which can be safely hung with the
elevator according to the min. coupling diameter on the left side of the
Table.
b) In the event that the drill pipe coupling diameter is lower than the grade
line prescribed, the elevator or the string must be changed.
For instance: 51/2 drill pipe lining with load of 350T

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The actual central hole is 513/16 (147.64mm), vertical line is to draw out
upward to intersect at the “350T” grade line before drawing out line from the
intersecting point horizontally, the minimum coupling diameter obtained is
63/4. 最小要求的接箍直径(in)
Min. required coupling
diameter (in)

实际中心孔直径(in)
Actual central hole diameter (in)

6.2 18°conical surface check

(1) Visual inspection is often used. If any abnormal condition is found,
template is used for inspection. the current method is to use the upper
part of the template to contact with the not yet worn-out upper hole of
elevator.
(2) When the inner conical angle is less than 16°, the elevator should be
stopped from using.
(3) When the conical surface has sunken area, the angle X should be measured
repeatedly.

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VII. The elevator is not allowed to use in the absence of our company's technical data.

In addition to the repair shop should maintain, check the

elevator in accordance with procedure in GB/T 19832 Inspection,

Maintenance, Repair and Renovation of Drilling and Oil Extraction

and Hoist Equipment in Oil and Gas Industry and API RP 8B

Recommended Practices of Inspection and Maintenance Procedures

of Hosting Tools, the elevator may only be repaired. Please do not

choose spare parts not produced by the company, otherwise the

company will not be responsible for the quality problems caused

by these parts!