Tricone Drill Bit 12-1/2 Inch TCI Roller Cone Bit IADC 537 Of API
Drill Bit
1 . Descriptions:
Tungsten Carbide Insert (TCI) bits are utilized in drilling
operations involving medium to hard rock formations.These bits
feature a range of carbide inserts, including spherical inserts for
extremely hard rock and conical inserts for softer rock.The number
of insert rows directly corresponds to the specific application and
the size of the hole to be drilled. Additionally, there are options
for both open and sealed bearings, as well as three types of
shirttail protection to choose from. TCI is an abbreviation for
Tungsten Carbide Insert.
2. Specification:
| TRICONE BIT SPECIFICATIONS |
| Diameter: | 12-1/2 ”(311.1mm) |
| Body Type : | Steel Body |
| Tooth Type: | TCI Tooth |
| Bearing : | Sealed Rearing |
| API Thread API Connection: | 6-5/8 API REG |
| IACD CODE : | 537 |
| OPERATION PARAMETERS |
| Weight (Kg): | 105 KGS |
| RPM Range (rotary): | 130-40 |
| Weight on Bit(kN): | 152-300kN |
| Make Up Torque ( KN): | 38 - 43 KN |
3 . Tricone Bit profile
4 . Bearing Types
There are primarily three types of bearing designs used in tricone
drilling bits:
• 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.
• 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
• JOURNAL BEARING ROLLER BITS
These bits are strictly oil/grease cooled with nose bearings,
O-Ring seal and a race for maximum performance.
5. Question :
What we should be pay attention on choosing the tricone drill bit ?
- Tricone Bit IADC code passport
- Tricone Bit TCI & Steel tooth options
- Tricone Bit Additional tungsten carbide inserts on heel rows
- Tricone Bit Tungsten carbide coating on cone bodies
- Tricone Bit Diamond coated tungsten carbide inserts on the gauge of
the cones
- Tricone Bit Tungsten carbide inserts on the shirttail of the legs
- Tricone Bit Additional central nozzle for cleaning cones
The tricone feature is that they come with their own passport as
below :
- The specification of the cones
- The quality stamp signed by the person who made and checked the bit
- The recommended drilling parameters to get the best performance out
of the bit:
- Bit weight
- Rotation speed
- Flushing volume
Which type of tricone you should choose ?
It depends on the geology you are drilling in and the diameters of
the borehole you are drilling. The International Association of
Drilling Contractors (IADC) have developed an easy use step system
to choose the right tricone for your geology with additional
features such as bit protection for longer production life.
