Product Name:Drill Collars ,Spiral Drill Collar,Non-magnetic Drill Collar,Drill Collar and Drill Stem Accessories;
Size:Outer diameter:3 1/8"-11"
Length:30Ft / 31Ft / 43Ft/R1~R3
Connection type:NC , REG , FH, IF
Thread:NC26, NC31, NC38, NC40, NC46, NC50, 5.1/2FH
Material:Stainless Steel/Alloy steel/4145H/Carbon steel
Standard:API 5DP/API Spec 7-1
Application:Oil and gas well drilling/Oilfield Drilling
Product Name:Drill Collars ,Spiral Drill Collar,Non-magnetic Drill Collar,Drill Collar and Drill Stem Accessories;
Size:Outer diameter:3 1/8"-11"
Length:30Ft / 31Ft / 43Ft/R1~R3
Connection type:NC , REG , FH, IF
Thread:NC26, NC31, NC38, NC40, NC46, NC50, 5.1/2FH
Material:Stainless Steel/Alloy steel/4145H/Carbon steel
Standard:API 5DP/API Spec 7-1
Application:Oil and gas well drilling/Oilfield Drilling
Classification
1) Slick Drill Collar
Drill Collar is an integral heavy-wall joint manufactured from a solid bar of modified alloy steel. The solid bar is quenched and tempered to obtain required mechanical properties, then trepanned, drifted and threaded. Drill collar is furnished as slick or spiraled in 30 or 31 foot lengths.
Slick drill collar is supplied with the mill as-rolled surface finish. Spiraled drill collar has grooves machined in its outside surface. The spiral grooves promote even flow of drilling fluid around collar diameter, equalizing pressure and reducing the occurrence of differential sticking.
2) Spiral Drill Collar
Spiral drill collar is used to reduce contact area with hole so as to avoid efficiently bit sticking from differential pressure. Our spiral drill collars are manufactured strictly according to API standard.
a. Materials: AISI 4145H alloy steel, non magnetic steel, etc.
b. Shape: It is a kind of drill collar which adds three dextrogyrate spiral grooves on the outer circle of ordinary drill collar when processing, to reduce the area of contact and friction with well wall, which can effectively prevent pressure sticking.
c. Usage: It is mainly used between drill head and drill pipe, so that it can make drill head work reposefully and keep right trace by providing the pressure and weight for drill head.
d. Standard: API Spec 7-1 or SY/T5144 Standard.
e. Inspection & Test: In the process of production, traceability are maintained from the receipt of raw material to the completion of final products, and serial numbers are die stamped on each work piece body. Inspection and test are performed in every manufacturing process.
3) Non-magnetic Drill Collar
The materials of non-magnetic drill collars are made from chrome manganese low carbon austenitic alloy, which has the following characteristics:
The chemical composition should be controlled strictly in the refining and forging process.
With excellent lower magnetic permeability, high strength of mechanical properties and outstanding resistant to stress corrosion cracking, and no tendency to galling.
Slip and Elevator Recess Dimensions
|
Drill Collar Diameter (in.) |
Elevator Recess Diameter (in.) |
Slip Recess Diameter (in.) |
Elevator Recess Radius (in.) |
|
4⅛ |
311/16 |
3¾ |
⅛ |
|
4¾ |
4¼ |
4⅜ |
⅛ |
|
5 |
4½ |
4⅝ |
⅛ |
|
6 |
5⅜ |
5½ |
⅛ |
|
6¼ |
5⅝ |
5¾ |
⅛ |
|
6½ |
5⅞ |
6 |
⅛ |
|
6¾ |
6 |
6¼ |
3/16 |
|
7 |
6¼ |
6½ |
3/16 |
|
7¼ |
6½ |
6¾ |
3/16 |
|
7¾ |
7 |
7¼ |
3/16 |
|
8 |
7¼ |
7½ |
3/16 |
|
8¼ |
7½ |
7¾ |
3/16 |
|
9 |
8⅛ |
8¼ |
¼ |
|
9½ |
8⅝ |
9 |
¼ |
|
9¾ |
8⅞ |
9¼ |
¼ |
|
10 |
9⅛ |
9½ |
¼ |
|
11 |
10⅛ |
10½ |
¼ |
Drill Collar Production Process
Drill collar manufacturing includes steelmaking, forging, heat treatment, machining, threading, and quality inspection.
Drill collars are bundled with steel strips, wrapped with waterproof plastic bags, and protected with thread caps. Loading into containers or bulk vessels.
Drill Collar Material Mechanical Properties
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Drill Collar Material Mechanical Properties |
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|
Drill Collar Diameter (in.) |
Minimum Yield Strength (psi) |
Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) |
Minimum Hardness (BHN) |
|
3⅛ through 6⅞ |
110,000 |
140,000 |
285 |
|
7 and above |
100,000 |
135,000 |
285 |
Three main types:
(1) Spiral Drill Collar - spiral groove on OD to reduce wall contact, used in directional wells to minimize differential sticking
(2) Non-Magnetic Drill Collar - made of non-magnetic stainless steel (S31600), used near MWD/LWD tools to prevent magnetic interference
(3) Pony Drill Collar - short (3-6 ft) heavy collars for adding weight near the bit
Drill collars provide:
(1) Weight on bit (WOB) - heavy wall pipe adds gravitational force for bit penetration
(2) Shock load absorption - dampens vibrations from the bit
(3) Rigidness - maintains controlled trajectory in directional drilling
(4) Stress distribution - reduces fatigue in drill pipe by handling tensile loads
Typically 10-20% of drill string length.
Every drill collar undergoes:
(1) 100% visual inspection
(2) Dimensional inspection (OD, ID, thread dimensions)
(3) Magnetic particle inspection (MPI) for surface cracks
(4) Ultrasonic testing for internal defects
(5) Thread inspection with API gauges
(6) Pull test verification
Full MTC provided. We also offer hardbanding services on the tool joints.
Hardbanding is a layer of wear-resistant material (tungsten carbide or similar) applied to the tool joint outer surface to reduce abrasion and wear.
Required when:
(1) Drilling through abrasive formations (sandstone, shale)
(2) High-rotary-speed operations
(3) Extended runs between trips
We offer premium hardbanding with optimal bonding to prevent flaking.
Standard connections include:
(1) API NC (National Thread) - most common
(2) API REG (Regular)
(3) API IF (Internal Flush) - for better clearance
(4) Premium connections (e.g., XT, DS) for high-torque applications
We also provide left-hand threads for drill collar connections to prevent loosening during rotation.
Yes, we offer custom drill collar manufacturing:
(1) Non-standard sizes and weights
(2) Special materials for corrosive environments
(3) Custom thread connections to match existing inventory
(4) Integral blade stabilizers for directional control
Contact our technical team for custom specifications.