BD Rotary Drillng 20181 Updated
BD Rotary Drillng 20181 Updated
BD Rotary Drillng 20181 Updated
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IADC Code
Rotary Bits
Example 5-4-5-R :
First Digit:
a. 1, 2, and 3 designate STEEL TOOTH BITS with 1 for soft, 2 for medium and 3 for hard formations.
b. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 designate TUNGSTEN CARBIDE INSERT BITS for varying formation hardness with 4
being the softest and 8 the hardest.
Second Digit:
1, 2, 3 and 4 are further breakdown of formation with 1 being the softest and 4 the hardest.
Third Digit:
This digit will classify the bit according to bearing/seal type - see information on different bearing types -
and special guage wear protection as follows:
1.Standard open bearing roller bit/2.Standard open bearing roller bit, air-cooled
3.Standard open bearing roller bit with gauge protection which is defined as carbide inserts in the heel of
the cone
4.Sealed roller bearing bit/5.Sealed roller bearing bit with gauge protection
6.Journal sealed bearing bit/7.Journal sealed bearing bit with gauge protection
Fourth Digit:
The following letter codes are used in the fourth digit position to indicate additional features:
A. Air Application/R. Reinforced Welds/C. Center Jet/S. Standard Steel Tooth/D. Deviation Control/X.
Chisel Insert/E. Extended Jet/Y. Conical Insert/G. Extra Gage Protection/Z. Other Insert Shape/J. Jet
Deflection
Bearing Types:
There are primarily four (4) types of bearing designs used in tricone
drilling bits:
1.) STANDARD OPEN BEARING ROLLER BIT: On these bits the
cones will spin freely. This type of bit has a front row of ball bearings
and a back row of roller bearings.
2.) STANDARD OPEN BEARING ROLLER BIT FOR AIR DRILLING:
Cones are similar to #1, but have air injection directly to the cones to
cool the bearings. Air flows into the cone through the passage ways
inside the pin. (Not for mud applications)
3.) SEALED BEARING ROLLERS BITS These bits have an O-Ring
seal with a grease reservoir for bearing cooling. The seals acts as a
barrier against mud and cuttings to protect the bearings
4.) JOURNAL BEARING ROLLER BITS These bits are strictly
oil/grease cooled with nose bearings, O-Ring seal and a race for
maximum performance.
Fast penetration
The cutting structures are designed to perform efficiently and increase the bit life a variety of insert shapes.
Carbide
Multiple grade selection for different rows of inserts based on function.
INTERIOR ROW INSERTS
Interior row inserts are critical for high bit life and sustained penetrationsrates. We select the best inserts
for your applicationspecific products.
BACKFLOW VALVES
Backflow valves act as a check valve limiting ingress of waterand cuttings to
the bit body. Thisincreases bearing life andreduces the incidences of bearing
failure.
200mm(7 7/8") TCI sealed roller Hard, well-compacted rocks such as: hard
bearing bit with gauge Inner and Nose Rows: Conical Hardmetal on 23630-47250 4 1/2" API REG 34 kg
229mm(9") silica limestones, quarzite streaks, pyrite Roller-Ball- lug; Wear
protection for medium Gage Rows: Conical 23630-47250 4 1/2" API REG 50 kg
635 251mm(9 7/8")
hard formations with
100-150 14500-23000 o r e s , h e m a t i t e o r e s , m a g n e t i t e o r e s , R o l l e r - Jet Air resistant
chromium ores, phosphorite ores, and Thrust Gage Bevel Protection: Flat-top 23630-47250 6 5/8" API REG 65 kg
270mm(10 5/8") high compressive carbide on
granites shirttail lip and 24500-61250 6 5/8" API REG 98 kg
311mm(12 1/4") strength.
lug
200mm(7 7/8") TCI sealed roller Hard, well-compacted rocks such as: hard
bearing bit with gauge Inner and Nose Rows: Ogive Hardmetal on 39500-59250 4 1/2" API REG 34 kg
229mm(9") silica limestones, quarzite streaks, pyrite Roller-Ball- lug; Wear
protection for hard Gage Rows: Conical 39500-59250 4 1/2" API REG 50 kg
725 251mm(9 7/8")
semi-abrasive and
100-150 14500-23000 o r e s , h e m a t i t e o r e s , m a g n e t i t e o r e s , R o l l e r - Jet Air resistant
chromium ores, phosphorite ores, and Thrust Gage Bevel Protection: Round 39500-59250 6 5/8" API REG 65 kg
270mm(10 5/8") abrasive formations carbide on
granites shirttail lip and 24500-61250 6 5/8" API REG 98 kg
311mm(12 1/4")
lug
200mm(7 7/8") TCI sealed roller Hard, well-compacted rocks such as: hard
bearing bit with gauge Inner and Nose Rows: Ovoid Hardmetal on 49375-79000 4 1/2" API REG 34 kg
229mm(9") silica limestones, quarzite streaks, pyrite Roller-Ball- lug; Wear
protection for Gage Rows: Ovoid 49375-79000 4 1/2" API REG 50 kg
845 251mm(9 7/8")
extremely hard and
100-150 14500-23000 o r e s , h e m a t i t e o r e s , m a g n e t i t e o r e s , R o l l e r - Jet Air resistant
chromium ores, phosphorite ores, and Thrust Gage Bevel Protection: Flat-top 49375-79000 6 5/8" API REG 65 kg
270mm(10 5/8") abrasive formations. carbide on
granites shirttail lip and 24500-61250 6 5/8" API REG 98 kg
311mm(12 1/4")
lug
Based on the IADC Bit Classification System located in the IADC Drilling Manual, 11th Ed. - Redesigned, 2007
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3 Drill pipe
4 Starter pipe
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