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Safety Joint

Quickly releases from packer if stuck downhole


Applications The safety joint (SJB) allows quick release
Downhole tests of the test string if the packer, or anything
Tubing-conveyed perforating below the packer, becomes stuck. Typically
positioned on top of the packer and made up Adjusting ring
Any application involving
to the same torque as the other tools in the
mechanical packers Locking screw
string, the SJB is disengaged by left-hand
Advantages torque. The breakout torque is controlled Shear pin
Quickly releases from a downhole string by shear pins. An adjusting ring prevents
should the assembly below the safety right-hand torque from acting upon the shear
joint become stuck pin. The joint can be reengaged by applying
Enables the recovery of tools and down- weight and rotating slowly to theright. Knurled, Coarse threads
hole gauges above the safety joint when beveled ends in the adjusting ring provide high
the string is stuck breakout torque during a fishing operation.
Allows the retrieval of the lower (stuck)
portion by either fishing over the OD of Seal
the box section or by reengaging the pin
section into the box section
Prevents right-hand torque from acting
on the shear pin
Easily disengages and reengages with Safety joint.
large, coarse thread design that carries
the string load
Specifications
Model SJB-F SJB-G
Max. OD, in [mm] 5 [127] 3.125 [79]
Tool ID, in [mm] 2.25 [57] 1.125 [29]
Differential pressure rating, psi [MPa] 15,000 [103] 15,000 [103]
Temperature rating, degF [degC] 425 [218] 425 [218]
Length, ft [m] 1.7 [0.5] 2.5 [0.8]
Service (NACE International MR-0175) H2S, acid H2S, acid
Tensile strength at min. yield, lbf [kN] 340,000 [1,512] 160,000 [712]
Breakout torque, lbf.ft [N.m] 2,300 200 [3,118 271] 950 100 [1,288 136]
Connection 3 1 2-in IF or PH-6 2 38-in Reg. or PH-6

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