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Smith Bits has developed the new Kaldera
advanced roller cone products for drilling
operations in challenging high-temperature
conditions.
According to the Schlumberger company,
the new roller cone technology features spe-
cialized elastomer seal compounds and pro-
prietary grease reservoir components that
enable it to function reliably in downhole
conditions where temperatures range from
149C to >260C (300F to >500F). The seals
are made from fabric reinforced elastomer
composites formulated from fluorocarbon
materials that provide excellent thermal
stability and wear resistance and bear mechan-
ical properties well suited for high-tempera-
ture environments, the company said. An
innovative grease compound used to lubricate
the seal/bearing system also was developed
from selected synthetic base oils and various
functional additives to increase load capacity
at elevated temperatures.
Smith Bits has deployed the Kaldera roller cone
products in high-temperature applications where
temperatures have exceeded 260 C, and, accord-
ing to the company, the technology has demon-
strated both bit performance and reliability
improvements during field trials. Slb.com/bits.
The Kaldera advanced roller cone products are tailored for
geothermal and high-temperature drilling applications.
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