DLH Packer SG
DLH Packer SG
DLH Packer SG
DL-935-9625-170
DLH PACKER Revision: D
9-5/8” X 4-1/2”
Revision Date:
09/17/2014
Authored by: B.Mathis Approved by: B.Oligschlaeger
A) DESCRIPTION
The DLH Packer is a hydraulic set single-string retrievable packer and may be used in virtually any production
application. Tubing pump pressure is used to set the packer and the setting force is locked into the packer by a body lock
ring. A large internal by-pass reduces swabbing when running and retrieving. The by-pass closes when the packer is set,
and opens during the releasing process to allow pressure equalization. Shear screws are used to control the packer release.
The standard DLH Packer is designed for differential pressures up to 7,500 PSI.
C) SPECIFICATION GUIDE
CASING TOOL
RECOMMENDED THREAD CONNECTION PART
SIZE WEIGHT GAGE OD NOMINAL ID DRIFT ID BOX UP / PIN DOWN NUMBER
HOLE SIZE
(INCHES) (LBS/FT) (INCHES) (INCHES) (INCHES)
(INCHES)
93596
32.3 – 43.5# 8.755 – 9.001 8.500 4.00 3.833 4-1/2 EUE 93596H1
93596V2
9-5/8
93595
43.5 – 53.5# 8.535 – 8.755 8.250 4.00 3.833 4-1/2 EUE 93595H1
93595V2
1 2
HSN Option Viton Option
DIFFERENTIAL TENSILE LOAD
PRESSURE THRU TOOL
(MAX) (MAX)
E) SETTING PROCEDURES
CAUTION2: Do not run the tool without properly tightening connections. Running the tool with loose connections may
damage the tool and cause malfunction.
E-1) RUNNING SEQUENCE
Running speed is critical, especially in heavy or viscous fluid where excess speed can result in swabbing off the
packing element or in creating pressure waves which could lead to creating a preset condition. As a guide it is
recommended that running speed should not be more than 30 seconds per joint (range II or 30 feet). Do not exceed
this speed, particularly when running the packer in the heaviest weight casing for the range for which the packer is
dressed.
A run in the well with a junk basket and suitable sized gauge ring or a bit and scraper is strongly recommended
prior to running. The location of any tight spots should be noted and the running speed for the packer through these
spots should be reduced.
Being a hydraulically set packer, it can be subject to preset conditions by pressure waves through the fluid. A
slow steady running speed should be used and sudden stops and starts, such as when setting or pulling slips, should
be avoided. Make up the packer to the tubing string in the desired position and to the required torque-transmission
of make-up torque through the packer should be avoided.
Run the packer to the desired setting depth at the recommended speed and taking precautions listed above. While
running in the hole, the packer body is rigidly connected to the packer mandrel and external forces caused by debris
or tight spots are transmitted directly to the tubing. These forces load the mandrel through the chamber and body
locks. Unless the string sequence is initiated by tubing pressure, the packer will not set.
Typically the tubing will be landed prior to setting. Establish a plug in the tubing below the packer using a drop
ball, wireline plug, or other device. Apply pressure to the tubing to the recommended pressure for the given size of
packer and hold for 5 minutes. If the well completion allows, apply annulus pressure to test the packer.
CAUTION3: If the packer is used in a multi-zone completion above a permanent packer and locator type seal, care
should be taken to ensure that no set down weight can be exerted on the locator as this will act on the
shear system and try to unset the packer.
E-2) SETTING SEQUENCE
Internal tubing pressure enters the setting chamber through the setting port and acts upward on the setting sleeve
and downwards on the setting chamber/lower cone. When the applied load acting on these pistons exceeds the value
of the setting initiation shear screws, they will shear and allow the setting process to proceed.
The setting sleeve pushes up through the setting shear pins between the rubber mandrel and setting sleeve closing
the valve and setting the upper slips. The setting chamber/lower cone pushes down setting the lower slips.
Further pressuring shears the setting shear pins and packs off the packer elements. All this setting force is
mechanically locked in place by the packer lock ring as it slides over the threads on the setting sleeve.
NOTE1: No mandrel movement occurs during the setting sequence. However, some residual tension will remain in
the tubing due to the tubing elongation caused by piston effects. This should be taken into consideration
when deciding on field shear-out adjustments.
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9-5/8” X 4-1/2”
Revision Date:
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Authored by: B.Mathis Approved by: B.Oligschlaeger
F) RELEASING PROCEDURES
The packer is released by tension on the work string which triggers the following sequence of events:
- The upper and lower shear screws shear as the tension exceeds the shear value. The mandrel begins to move up
relative to the packer body. The by-pass valve opens and movement upward raises the upper slip support thereby
releasing the upper slips. Continued upward movement lifts the packer body, relaxing the packer elements and
pulling the bottom cone upwards releasing the lower slips.
- The final stage of un-setting occurs when the lower section (lower slip body and lower slips) reach the bottom sub.
They are then latched down by a split ring snapping into a groove in the inner mandrel, thus allowing the tool to
move freely up or down.
- After unsetting, wait 10 minutes to allow the rubber to relax and then pull out of the hole. The valve will be open
allowing fluid to by-pass the rubber through the passage under the rubber mandrel.
- The shear release value is adjustable by adding or removing shear screws from the shear housing, or by using steel
screws. The upper brass shear screws (P/N 32045910) are rated to 5,000 lbs/screw, the lower brass shear screws
(P/N DL60442) are rated to 6,000 lbs/screw.
NOTE2: An alternate lower shear screw made of steel is available and is rated to 10,000 lbs/screw.
- Two (2) upper shear screws should always be used in the upper slip support.
- The recommended shear screw arrangement:
o Total shear value = 58,000 lbs
Upper shear screws = Two (2ea) for 10,000 lbs shear
Lower shear screws (brass) = Eight (8ea) for 48,000 lbs shear
G) AREA GUIDE
H) STORAGE PROCEDURES
When preparing the tool for storage, follow the Pre-Installation Inspection Procedures. Re-assemble the tool with
connections hand-tight only and in running position if applicable. Elements should be in a relaxed state—free from
tension, compression, and other stresses that could cause deformation.
Store the tool, if possible, in an enclosed, temperature and humidity controlled environment. Avoid excessively high
temperatures over long periods of time. Shield elastomeric parts from ultraviolet light sources. Keep tool dry and
protected from condensation. Do not store in contact with or near volatile or corrosive chemicals. Do not store near
ozone generating equipment or operations such as welding.
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TEMPERATURE
DUROMETER NITRILE 70° - 300°F
RANGE (F°)
END MIDDLE END HSN (HNBR) 70° - 325°F
70° - 125° 80 70 80 VITON 100° - 350°F
125° - 250° 90 70 90
250° - 300° 90 80 90
300° + Contact D&L Sales
K) DISASSEMBLY
K-1) Clamp top sub (1) in vise.
K-1.1) Unscrew and remove bottom sub (28) from inner mandrel (2).
NOTE3: Place back-up wrench on inner mandrel above bottom sub while wrenching on bottom sub.
K-1.2) Unscrew and remove shear screws (34) from lower slip body (18).
K-1.3) Remove lower slip body assembly and disassemble:
K-1.3.1) Unscrew and remove socket cap screws (31) from lower slip body (18).
K-1.3.2) Wedge lower slips (17) outward (if needed). Remove lower slip support (32) from lower slip body
(18).
K-1.3.3) Remove wedges. Remove lower slips (17) and lower slip springs (25) from lower slip body (18).
K-1.3.4) Remove internal ring (38) from lower slip body (18).
K-1.4) Unscrew setting chamber (30) from lower cone (16). Move setting chamber assembly up out of way
temporarily.
K-1.5) Unscrew and remove shear screws (35) from setting piston (19).
K-1.6) Remove lower cone (16) from setting piston (19) and off of inner mandrel (2).
K-1.6.1) Remove o-rings (41, 44) from lower cone (16).
K-1.7) Unscrew setting chamber cap (22) from setting chamber (30).
K-1.8) Unscrew and remove setting chamber (30) from lock ring (3).
K-1.9) Remove stop ring (27) from inner mandrel (2).
K-1.10)Unscrew and remove shear screws (36) from upper end of setting sleeve (21).
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K) DISASSEMBLY (cont’d)
K-1.11)Unscrew and remove setting piston (19) from setting sleeve (21).
K-1.11.1) Remove o-rings (41, 44) from setting piston (19).
K-1.12)Unscrew and remove setting sleeve (21) from rubber retainer (15).
K-1.12.1) Remove setting chamber cap (22) from setting sleeve (21).
K-1.12.2) Unscrew and remove lock ring (3) from setting sleeve (21) (NOTE4: Internal threads are left-hand
threads).
K-1.13)Unscrew rubber mandrel (11) from center coupling (10).
K-1.14)Remove rubber mandrel assembly and disassemble:
K-1.14.1) Remove elements (13, 14), rubber spacers (12), and rubber retainer (15) from rubber mandrel (11).
K-1.15)Unscrew and remove gage ring (29) from center coupling (10).
K-1.16)Unscrew and remove center coupling (10) from by-pass housing (20).
K-1.16.1) Remove o-rings (40, 43) and bonded seal (24) from center coupling (10).
K-1.16.1.1) Remove o-ring (39) from bonded seal (24).
K-1.17)Unscrew and remove by-pass housing (20) from upper cone (9).
K-1.18)Unscrew and remove set screws (23) from valve piston (5).
K-1.19)Unscrew and remove valve piston (5) from inner mandrel (2).
K-1.19.1) Remove o-ring (44) from valve piston (5).
K-2) Remove top sub (1) from vise and clamp inner mandrel (2) in vise.
NOTE5: Do NOT wrench or clamp on seal surface.
K-2.1) Unscrew top sub (1) from inner mandrel (2).
K-2.2) Remove upper slip body assembly and disassemble:
K-2.2.1) Unscrew and remove shear screws (37) from upper slip support (33).
K-2.2.2) Remove top sub (1) from upper slip support (33).
K-2.2.3) Wedge releasing slip (7) and upper slips (8) outward (if needed). Unscrew and remove upper slip
support (33) from upper slip body (6).
K-2.2.4) Remove wedges. Remove releasing slip (7), upper slips (8), and upper slip springs (26) from upper
slip body (6).
K-2.3) Remove upper cone (9) from inner mandrel (2).
K-2.4) Remove balance piston (4) from inner mandrel (2).
K-2.4.1) Remove o-rings (42, 44) from balance piston (4).
K-3) Remove inner mandrel (2) from vise.
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L) ASSEMBLY
NOTE6: Clean and inspect all parts. Replace all worn and damaged parts. Install parts in proper order, and orientation and
tighten/torque all connections properly.
L-1) Install o-ring (44) in groove in valve piston (5).
Fig 3 Fig 4
L-7.4) Install upper slip springs (26), releasing slip (7), and upper slips (8) into upper slip body (6). Wedge releasing
slip (7) and upper slips (8) outwards (Fig 3).
L-7.5) Install upper slip body assembly onto inner mandrel (2). Screw top sub (1) onto inner mandrel (2) (Fig 4).
NOTE8: Shear screws MUST be backed out properly allowing top sub to screw on easily.
L-7.6) Remove wedges from slips.
L-8) Screw by-pass housing (20) onto upper cone (9).
CAUTION4: Do not rip or tear o-rings during installation.
L-9) Assemble rubber mandrel assembly and install:
L-9.1) Install o-rings (40, 43) in grooves in center coupling (10). Fig 5
L-9.2) Clamp center coupling (10) in vise.
L-9.2.1) Install o-ring (39) in groove in bonded seal (24).
L-9.2.2) Install bonded seal (24) in center coupling (10).
CAUTION4: Do not rip or tear o-ring during installation.
L-9.3) Screw gage ring (29) onto center coupling (10). Fig 6
L-9.4) Install rubber retainer (15), elements (13, 14), and rubber spacers (12) onto rubber mandrel (11) – if needed,
stand rubber mandrel (11) on end with outer threads facing up.
NOTE9: Do not damage threads - use plastic or rubber hammer as needed.
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L).ASSEMBLY (cont’d)
L-9.5) Screw rubber mandrel assembly into center coupling (Fig 6).
CAUTION4: Do not rip or tear o-rings during installation.
L-9.6) Remove center coupling (10) from vise.
L-9.7) Install rubber mandrel assembly onto inner mandrel (2).
L-10) Screw center coupling (10) into by-pass housing (20)
Fig 7 Fig 7b
L-11) Assemble setting chamber assembly and install:
L-11.1) Stand setting chamber (21) on end with upper end facing upwards. Install lock ring (3) and setting chamber
cap (22) onto setting sleeve (21) (Fig 7 and Fig 7b).
NOTE10: Lock ring I.D. threads MUST NOT ENGAGE with threads on setting sleeve (21).
NOTE11: Inner and outer threads on lock ring are directional – it MUST be installed in correct direction for
tool to operate properly.
L-11.2) Install o-rings (41, 44) in grooves in setting piston (19).
L-11.3) Screw setting sleeve (21) onto setting piston (19).
L-11.4) Install setting sleeve (21) onto setting piston (19) onto inner mandrel (2). Screw setting sleeve (21) into
rubber retainer (15).
L-11.5) Align threaded holes in setting sleeve (21) with pocket holes in rubber mandrel (11). Screw shear screws
(36) into setting sleeve (21). Make contact and back out 1/4 turn.
Fig 8 Fig 9
L-11.6) Install setting chamber (30) over setting sleeve (21). Screw setting chamber (30) onto lock ring (3) until
upper end of lock ring (3) is flush with top of threads in setting chamber (30) (Fig 8).
NOTE10: Lock ring I.D. threads MUST NOT ENGAGE with threads on setting sleeve (21).
CAUTION4: Do not rip or tear o-ring during installation.
L-11.7) Screw setting chamber cap (22) into setting chamber (30) (Fig 9).
L-11.8) Install snap ring (27) in groove in inner mandrel (2).
L-11.9) Install o-rings (41, 44) in grooves in lower cone (16).
L-11.10) Install lower cone (16) onto inner mandrel (2). Using hammer and soft block (brass or wood), tap lower
cone (16) onto inner mandrel (2). Tap into place - align threaded holes in setting piston (19) with holes in
lower cone (16).
CAUTION4: Do not rip or tear o-ring during installation.
Fig 10 Fig 11
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L).ASSEMBLY (cont’d)
L-11.11) Screw shear screws (35) into setting piston (19). Make contact with inner mandrel (2). Back shear screws
(34) out 1/4 turn (Fig 9).
L-11.12) Slowly slide setting chamber assembly down. Screw setting chamber (30) onto lower cone (16) (Fig 11).
NOTE10: Lock ring I.D. threads MUST NOT ENGAGE with threads on setting sleeve (21).
CAUTION4: Do not rip or tear o-ring during installation.
Fig 12
Fig 13
L-11.15) Screw bottom sub (28) onto inner mandrel (2) (Fig 13).
L-12) Unclamp top sub (1) from vise and remove assembled tool.
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M) PRESSURE TEST
M-1) ASSEMBLY
NOTE12: Clean and inspect all parts. Replace all worn and damaged parts. Install parts in proper order, and
orientation and tighten/torque all connections properly.
M-1.1) Install top cap (F2) onto packer (P1) up past lower element.
M-1.2) Place top half rings (F1) onto rubber retainer (refer to item 15 on DLH Packer).
M-1.3) Install top cap (F2) over top half rings (F1).
M-1.4) Install center sleeve (F3) onto tool. Screw center sleeve (F3) onto top cap (F2).
M-1.5) Back out shear screws (refer to item 36 on DLH Packer). Move lower slip housing assembly downwards
away from lower cone (16).
M-1.6) Place bottom half rings (F5) below lower cone (refer to item 16 on DLH Packer).
M-1.7) Install bottom cap (F4) over bottom half rings (F5). Screw bottom cap (F4) into center sleeve (F3).
NOTE13: Bottom half (F4) threads will tighten before shouldering up to center sleeve (F3).
M-1.8) Proceed with pressure test.
M-2) PARTS LIST
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N) PARTS LIST
P/N 93595 P/N 93596
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION MATERIAL
(43.5 – 53.5#) (32.3 – 43.5#)
1 1 TOP SUB L-80 93595610
2 1 INNER MANDREL L-80 93595210
3 1 LOCK RING L-80 93595005
4 1 BALANCE PISTON 1026 93595918
5 1 VALVE PISTON L-80 93595960
6 1 UPPER SLIP BODY P-110/L-80 60395320
7 1 RELEASING SLIP P-110 60095125
8 2 UPPER SLIP 1026 60095115
9 1 UPPER CONE L-80 93595410
10 1 CENTER COUPLING L-80 93595230
11 1 RUBBER MANDREL L-80 93595220
12 2 RUBBER SPACER 1026 60295840S 60296840S
13 1 ELEMENT 70 DURO NITRILE 60295511S 60296511S
14 2 ELEMENT 90 DURO NITRILE 60295513S 60296513S
15 1 RUBBER RETAINER 1026 93595850 93596850
16 1 LOWER CONE L-80 93595420
17 4 LOWER SLIP 1026 60095135
18 1 LOWER SLIP BODY L-80 93595325
19 1 SETTING PISTON L-80 93595751
20 1 BY-PASS HOUSING L-80 93595311
21 1 SETTING SLEEVE L-80 93595752
22 1 SETTING CHAMBER CAP 1026 93595315
23 2 SET SCREW 1/4-20 UNC X 3/8 STEEL SSS025C037
24 1 BONDED SEAL NITRILE 93595520
25 8 LOWER SLIP SPRING 7170901
26 6 UPPER SLIP SPRING 7170902
27 1 STOP RING L-80 93595980
28 1 BOTTOM SUB L-80 93595630
29 1 GAGE RING 1026 93595830 93596830
30 1 SETTING CHAMBER L-80 93595312
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P) TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION
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Q) REVISION HISTORY
DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES REVISED BY APPROVED BY
Revised P/N 32045910 was DL51775;
09/17/14 D Added related tools, drift ID, max. tensile load, pre-installation inspection and storage procedures, element J.Anderson K.Riggs
selection guide, recommended tools, revision history, HSN and Viton options
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