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Introduction
The FH™ Double-Grip Hydrostatic Single
String Packer, Product Family No. H78108, is a re-
trievable packer set by either the hydrostatic head
of the well, tubing pressure, or both.
Features/Benefits
• No tubing manipulation required. The setting
mechanism of this packer is released with
pump pressure. The packer can be set after the
well is flanged up and the tubing is displaced
• Heavy duty operational to hydrostatic
pressures of 12,000 to 15,000 psi. (See chart
under the Limitations section of this unit.)
• Hydraulic set for low Hydrostatic Head Wells.
The FH Hydrostatic Packer can be set by tubing
pressure alone at any depth. When the
hydrostatic head is less than 1,500 psi,
however, the packer must be set hydraulically
• Setting mechanism. The design of the setting
mechanism ensures sustained pack-off force
throughout the life of the packer. This tool does
not depend on trapped hydraulic pressure, but
mechanically locks initial setting forces into the
Packing Elements. Any additional bottom hole
pressure or mechanical load due to tubing
expansion is transmitted as additional pack-off
force. Reduction of bottom hole pressure or
tubing contraction, however, does not diminish
the initial setting force
• Multiple Packing Element System
• Hydraulic Hold-Down. The Pistons of the
Hydraulic Hold-Down are protected against
dulling while running in the hole by Restraining
Pins installed inside the Piston Springs. After
the tool is set, the Restraining Pins shear,
allowing the Pistons to bite into the casing
before pressure differential from below is
sufficient to move the packer
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Specification Guide
Casing Packer Preferred Packing Absolute Limits Thread
Gage and Packing
Range of Element of Slip and Specifications
T and C Guide Element
OD Size Bore Casing ID’s Spacer Piston Travel Box Up and
Wt (lb) Ring OD OD
Min Max OD Min Max Pin Down
4-1/2 9.5-13.5 43A 3.910 4.090 3.771 3.625 3.771 3.755 4.105
15-18 43B 4.250 4.408 4.125 3.938 4.125 4.095 4.443
5 1.978
11.5-15
43C 4.408 4.560 4.250 4.156 4.250 4.251 4.591
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20-23 45A2 4.625 4.778 4.500
4.375 4.500 4.514 4.950
5-1/2 15.5-20 45A4 4.778 4.950 4.641 2-3/8 OD
13-15.5 EU 8 Rd
45B 4.950 5.190 4.781 4.688 4.781 4.764 5.196
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1.995
6 20-23 45C 5.191 5.390 5.062
4.938 5.062 5.000 5.631
15-18 45D 5.391 5.560 5.156
34 45E2 5.561 5.609 5.406
6-5/8 5.250 5.406 5.122 5.791
28-32 45E4 5.610 5.791 5.484
6-5/8 24-28 2-7/8 OD
46A4 2.416 5.791 5.921 5.588 5.375 5.475 5.375 5.923
7 38 EU 8 Rd
6-5/8 24
47A2 5.830 5.937 5.656
7 38
5.500 5.656 5.562 6.139
6-5/8 17-20
47A4 5.938 6.135 5.812
32-35
2.000
26-29 47B2 6.136 6.276 5.968 2-3/8 or 2-7/8
7 or 5.750 5.968 5.858 6.456
20-26 47B4 6.276 6.456 6.078 OD EU 8 Rd
2.416
17-20 47C2 6.456 6.578 6.266
6.125 6.266
33.7-39 47C4 6.579 6.797 6.453
6.259 7.260
7-5/8 24-29.7 47D2 6.798 7.025 6.672
6.500 6.672
20-24 47D4 7.025 7.125 6.812
44-49 49A2 7.511 7.687 7.312
2.000 7.688 7.921 7.000 7.312
8-5/8 32-40 49A4 7.531 7.301 8.214
or 2-3/8,2-7/8,
20-28 49B 7.922 8.191 7.781 7.500 7.781
2.500 or 3-1/2 OD
47-53 51A2 8.343 8.681 8.218 8.178* 8.972*
or 7.938 8.218 EU 8 Rd
9-5/8 40-47 5lA4 3.000 8.681 8.835 8.437
8.345** 9.083**
29.3-36 51B 8.836 9.063 8.593 8.375 8.593
* Sizes 51A2 or 51A4 when assembled with Piston Material No. H01-86361-00.
** Sizes 51A4 or 51B when assembled with Piston Material No. H01-43292-00.
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Using a Baker C™ Differential will set with approximately 1,000, the second 2,000
Displacing Valve and the third 3,000 psi differential at the packer. In
order to test the packers individually, a means of
If operations do not call for pressuring the tub-
temporary communication between the tubing and
ing internally, a Baker C Differential Displacing
the casing (e.g., a L Sliding Sleeve below each
Valve (see Tech Unit 3214, Production Packers)
packer) will be necessary. The lower packer can
may be used instead of the hydro-trip pressure
be set and tested down the casing. The second
sub. The differential displacing valve offers distinct
packer can then be set, the sleeve below it
advantages in cases where it is advantageous to
opened, and the second packer tested down the
displace the tubing after the well is flanged up and
casing. The third packer is set and tested the same
the tubing sealed off in a packer below the Hydro-
way. It is recommended that a blanking plug be
static Packer. The differential displacing valve is
used to temporarily plug the tubing for setting the
opened by pressuring the tubing (not sufficiently to
packers due to the higher pressures involved.
set the Hydrostatic Packer). The tubing may then
be displaced. Drop a ball to set the Hydrostatic
Releasing Procedure
Packer and close the differential displacing valve.
Using a Blanking Plug The standard FH Packer is equipped with a
30,000 lb Shear Ring for a straight upstrain re-
If a seating nipple or Baker L Sliding Sleeve, lease. Other values of shear rings available are
Product Family No. H81004, is run below the Hy- shown in the table below.
drostatic Packer, the packer may be set by landing
a plug in the sleeve or nipple. (In most cases, the
Shear Ring Availability Chart
plug can be run, the packer set, and the plug re- Shear Ring (lb)
Size
trieved in one trip in the well.) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000
NOTE: Remember that the segment retainer of the FH 43 x x x
Packer is actuated by tubing pressure. This prohibits 45 x x x x
pressure testing with a tubing tester through the packer. 46 x x x x
However, the packer can be dressed with sufficient 47 x x x x
shear strength to allow limited testing of lower packers, 49 x x x x
etc. 51 x x x x
The ball seats in the E Hydro-Trip Pressure Sub An alternate rotational release is available on
and the C Differential Displacing Valve have a re- special order, which permits the packer to be re-
stricted ID until the packer is set and the ball seat leased by taking an upstrain and rotating to the
sheared. Remember this if either collar locators or right. The rotational release has a 50,000 lb
thru-tubing perforating guns are used. The mini- (40,000 lb on size 43) straight upstrain shear out
mum ID of the ball seat is listed in the respective safety release.
unit covering each tool.
Determination Of Shear Release Values
For Selectively Setting and Individually
Testing up to Three FH Packers Refer to Mandrel and Tubing Area Table.
The FH Packer is adaptable to individual set- As the shear ring limits the upward travel of the
ting and testing by a simple adjustment of shear mandrel when the packer is set, thereby prevent-
screws in the segment retainer housing. Dress the ing the packer from unsetting, it is imperative that
lowermost packer with two brass shear screws. due consideration be given to the selection of a
(When dressing packers for this type hookup, all shear-out value. Four general sets of conditions
packers going on one string should be dressed are described below. (Remember that the follow-
with shear screws from one box to ensure similarity ing calculations include only piston effect due to
of shear values.) Dress the second (middle packer pressure. Other factors, specifically ballooning and
in three packer hookups or upper in two packer temperature effects, can contribute significantly to
hookups) with five brass shear screws, and a third the force on the shear ring. If the packer(s) is to be
(upper) packer with eight brass shear screws. This used for treating or stimulation, these factors must
allows the packers to be set individually. The first be considered, and a Baker Engineer consulted.)
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15.Align the slots in the Packing Element Mandrel 3. Assemble the Slips (27) in the Cone (20) and
(19) with the holes in the Cone (20) and insert Slip Ring (29).
the Torque Pins (22). 4. Install the Segment Retainer (30) into the Seg-
16.Using a wrench on the undercut diameter locat- ment Retainer Housing (38) and install the
ed just above the piston end of the Connector proper number of Shear Screws (31).
Mandrel (28), make up the Packing Element 5. Install the Packing Element Mandrel (19) into
Mandrel (19) to the Connector Mandrel and the Segment Retainer Assembly. The lower
tighten. end of the Packing Element Mandrel should be
17.Install the Ring Segments (35) and Segment inserted into the upper end of the Segment Re-
Retaining Ring (50). tainer Assembly and pushed through until the
18.Push the Piston end of the Connector Mandrel ring segment slots are exposed at the lower
(28) into the Segment Retainer Housing (38). end of the Segment Retainer Housing (38).
For size 47: The end of the Piston should come 6. Place the Mandrel (2) in the vise and clamp just
approximately flush with the end of the Seg- above the tubing thread at the lower end.
ment Retainer Housing. On sizes 49 and 51: It 7. Install the Seal (32) onto the Mandrel (2).
will protrude approximately 1/2". If the Ring
NOTE: The Seal (32) should be turned inside out
Segments (35) are in the proper place, the
prior to assembly so that when it is installed, the flat
Mandrel (2) can be struck from the bottom end side is down into Mandrel (2) groove and the OD of
with movement not to exceed 1/4". the Seal is rounded as shown in Drawing No. 333-
19.Install the Snap Ring (42) on the Mandrel (2). 962.
20.Make up the Setting Sleeve (41) onto the Seg- Drawing No. 333-962
ment Retainer Housing (38).
NOTE: LEFT-HAND thread.
21.Install the Lower Seal Ring (43).
22.Install the Lower Seal Ring Retainer (44).
23.Install the Shock Absorber (45).
24.Install the Shear Ring Retainer (46). 8. Install the Packing Element Mandrel (19) and
25.Install the Shear Ring (48) and move the Shear the Segment Retainer Assembly onto the upper
Ring Retainer (46) back over the Shear Ring. end of the Mandrel (2).
26.Install the Cap Screws (47).
CAUTION
27.Install the Bottom Sub (49).
O-ring friction requires the use of some
28.Install the Gage Ring (15) (or the Guide Ring for driving force. Take care not to damage the
size 49) and the Packing Element System seal diameter of the Mandrel (2). A wooden
(16,17,18). block placed against the piston end of the
29.Install the Gage Ring (15) on the Receptacle (6) Connector Mandrel (28) and struck with a
rubber mallet will drive the assembly onto
and thread the Receptacle on the Packing Ele- the Mandrel.
ment Mandrel (19). 9. The Ring Segment (35) slots on the Packing El-
30.Sizes 49 and 51 only: Install Upper Seal Ring ement Mandrel (19) must be aligned with the
(7). groove on the Mandrel (2).
31.Make up the Top Sub (1). 10.Make up the Top Sub (1) onto the Mandrel (2)
Size 43 Only hand tight and place the Top Sub in the vise.
11.Insert the Segment Retaining Ring (50) over
Refer to Drawing No. 188-572.
the lower end of the Packing Element Mandrel
1. Install all O-rings. (19).
2. Assemble the Pistons (11), Piston Springs (10), 12.Install the Ring Piston (53) over the lower end
Restraining Pins (9) and Piston Retainers (12) of the Mandrel (2) and make up onto the Pack-
in the Receptacle (6). ing Element Mandrel (19). Wrench space is lo-
cated on the Ring Piston and a back-up wrench
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should be placed on the Packing Element Man- 27.Install the Upper Gage Ring (15) and the Pack-
drel within the limits of the two torque pin slots. ing Element System (16, 17, 18).
CAUTION 28.Install Lower Gage Ring (15) on the Receptacle
Do not place a back-up wrench on the seal (6) and install the Receptacle in the following
diameters of the Packing Element Mandrel manner:
(19). a. Install the Makeup Ring (52) onto the Pack-
13.Align the Ring Segment (35) slots with the ing Element Mandrel (19).
groove on the Mandrel (2) and install the Ring b. Slide the O-ring (14) over the upper end of
Segments. the Mandrel (2) and onto the end of the Pack-
14.Install the Segment Retaining Ring (50) into the ing Element Mandrel (19).
groove of each Ring Segment (35). c. Install the Lock Ring (24) and Ring Carrier
15.Slide the Segment Retainer Housing Assembly (25) onto the upper end of the Mandrel (2)
back over the Packing Element Mandrel (19) within approximately 1-3/4" of the end of the
and Ring Segments (35) until it shoulders Packing Element Mandrel (19).
against the Ring Piston (53). The lower end of
d. Place the Receptacle Assembly onto the up-
the Segment Retainer Housing (38) should be
per end of the Mandrel (2) and slide down un-
almost flush with the lower end of the Ring Pis-
til the Lock Ring (24) and Ring Carrier (25)
ton when the parts are shouldered.
are positioned back against the shoulder in
16.Place the packer in the vise with the vise tight- the Receptacle (6). This leaves the O-ring
ened on the Segment Retainer Housing (38). (If groove in the Receptacle clear to install the
the Ring Segments (35) are properly contained, O-ring (14).
the Mandrel (2) can be struck from the lower
e. Make up the Receptacle (6) onto the Packing
end with no more than 1/4" movement of the
Element Mandrel (19) and shoulder on the
Mandrel.)
Makeup Ring (52).
17.Install the Snap Ring (42) on the Mandrel (2).
Size 45 Only
18.Bring the Setting Sleeve (41) on from the bot-
tom end and make up onto the Segment Re- Refer to Drawing No. 188-566.
tainer Housing (38). 1. Install all O-rings.
NOTE: LEFT-HAND thread. 2. Assembly the Pistons (11), Piston Springs (10),
19.Install the Lower Seal Ring (43). Restraining Pins (9) and Piston Retainers (12)
20.Install the Lower Seal Ring Retainer (44). At in the Receptacle (6).
this point, the setting mechanism of the packer 3. Assemble the Slips (27) in the Cone (20) and
can be checked by striking the Mandrel (2) from Slip Ring (29).
both ends alternately. Repeat twice. If the Ring 4. Install the Segment Retainer (30) into the Seg-
Segments (35) are in the proper place, total ment Retainer Housing (38) and install the
movement should not exceed 1/4" to 3/8". If the proper number of Shear Screws (31).
Mandrel moves more than this amount, the
5. Install the Pickup Ring (36) in the Segment Re-
Ring Segments are out of position, and the tool
tainer Housing (38).
must be reassembled.
6. Place the Segment Retaining Ring (50) on the
21.Install the Shock Absorber (45).
Connector Mandrel (28) and install the Connec-
22.Install the Shear Ring Retainer (46). tor Mandrel in the Segment Retainer (30).
23.Install the Shear Ring (48) and move the Shear 7. Place the Mandrel (2) in the vise and clamp just
Ring Retainer (46) back over the Shear Ring. above the wicker threads.
24.Install the Cap Screws (47) into the Shear Ring 8. Move the Connector Mandrel Assembly up
Retainer (46). from the bottom of the Mandrel (2).
25.Install the Bottom Sub (49).
Caution
26.Install the Slip Ring (29), Slips (27), Cone (20) O-ring friction requires the use of some
and Torque Pins (22). driving force. Take care not to damage the
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seal diameter of the Mandrel (2). A wooden 26.Make up Slip (27), Slip Ring (29) and Cone As-
block placed against the piston end of the sembly onto Segment Retainer Housing (38).
Connector Mandrel (28) and struck with a
rubber mallet will drive the assembly onto NOTE: LEFT-HAND thread.
the Mandrel. 27.Install Torque Pins (22) to Cone (20).
9. Align the segment slots with the groove on the 28.Install lower Gage Rings (15) and Packing Ele-
Mandrel (2). ment System (16,17,18).
10.Place the Segment Retainer Housing (38) in 29.Install upper Gage Ring (15) on Receptacle (6)
the vise. and install Receptacle on Packing Element
11.Install the Ring Segments (35) and Segment Mandrel (19).
Retaining Ring (50). 30.Make up Top Sub (1).
12.Install the Segment Retainer Housing (38) over
Checking Correct Assembly Of Packers -
the Ring Segments (35). The Pickup Ring (36) All Sizes
will be shouldered against the piston end of the
Connector Mandrel (28). It is important that the Ring Segments of the FH
Packers be positioned and retained correctly.
13.Install the Snap Ring (42).
Therefore, each packer must be checked at as-
14.Install the Setting Sleeve (41). sembly in the following manner:
NOTE: LEFT-HAND thread. 1. Strike lower end of Mandrel (2) with a rubber
15.Install the Lower Seal Ring (43). mallet.
16.Install the Lower Seal Ring Retainer (44). 2. Repeat on upper end.
17.Install the Shock Absorber (45). 3. Repeat above steps, checking Mandrel (2)
18.Install the Shear Ring Retainer (46). movement each time. Packer is assembled cor-
19.Install Shear Ring (48) and move Shear Ring rectly if Mandrel does not move more than 3/8"
Retainer (46) back over Shear Ring. in either direction.
20.Install Cap Screws (47). For Optional Rotational Release
21.Install Bottom Sub (49). Remove Lower Seal Ring Retainer (44), Shock
22.Install Connector Mandrel Ring (26). Absorber (45), Shear Ring (48) and Shear Ring
23.Install Ring Carrier (25) and Lock Ring (24). Retainer (46). Replace with the alternate Lower
Seal Ring Retainer (61), Shear Nut Retainer (62)
24.Install Lock Ring Retainer (23) into Packing El-
and Shear Nut (64).
ement Mandrel (19).
NOTE: The Shear Nut (64), on the size 43 FH Packer,
25.Make up Packing Element Mandrel (19) onto is designed to shear at approximately 40,000 lb. All
Connector Mandrel (28). other sizes will shear at approximately 50,000 lb.
NOTE: LEFT-HAND thread.
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F" 4,725 lb
P= = = 1,750 psi
Hydraulic Setting Area 2.7 sq in.
Pressure may also be applied to the annulus in low hydrostatic applications to reduce the minimum tubing
pressure required for proper pack-off.
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Dimensional Data
Refer to Drawing Nos. 188-572 size 43, 188-566 size 45,
188-396 sizes 46 and 47, 180-916 size 49 and 189-887 size 51.
Size
Dim 47 49 51
43 45 46
2-3/8" OD 2-7/8" OD 2-3/8" OD 2-7/8" OD 3-1/2" OD 2-3/8" OD 2-7/8" OD 3-1/2" OD
A 3.062 3.500 3.062 3.500 3.062 3.688 4.500 3.062 3.688 4.500
2-3/8 OD 2-7/8 OD 2-3/8 OD 2-7/8 OD 2-3/8 OD 2-7/8 OD 3-1/2 OD 2-3/8 OD 2-7/8 OD 3-1/2 OD
B
EU 8 Rd EU 8 Rd EU 8 Rd EU 8 Rd EU 8 Rd EU 8 Rd EU 8 Rd EU 8 Rd EU 8 Rd EU 8 Rd
C 2.277 2.391 2.891 2.609 2.891 2.609 3.109 3.500 2.375 2.875 3.500
D 3.750 4.500 5.500 7.250 8.125
E 2.307 2.500 3.000 2.750 3.250 3.656 2.750 3.250 3.656
F See Specification Guide
G 3.750 4.500 5.500 5.500 7.250 8.125
H 1.978 1.995 2.416 2.000 2.416 2.000 2.500 3.000 2.000 2.500 3.000
45AB:
43A: 3.750
4.500 47AB: 5.500
J 43BC: 5.500 7.250
45CDE: 47CD: 6.250
4.094
5.031
K 1.984 2.000 2.406 1.984 2.406 1.984 2.406 2.969 1.984 2.406 2.969
M 5.750 4.880 8.000 4.880 8.000 4.880 5.250 8.000 4.880 5.250 8.000
N 7.750 7.500 10.810 7.680 10.810 14.380 14.750 17.500 9.250 9.620 12.370
P 17.130 16.630 21.690 18.560 21.690 30.500 30.690 33.250 28.750 29.130 31.880
Q 32.380 39.940 40.000 42.250 45.380 57.880 58.060 60.630 57.500 57.880 60.630
R 49.250 58.190 65.500 62.560 65.690 78.310 78.380 80.310 77.250 77.630 80.380
S 59.750 69.190 76.440 73.380 76.440 88.690 88.880 91.440 88.000 88.380 91.130
T 65.810 75.250 82-310 79.440 82.310 94.690 94.690 97.060 94.69 97.060
47AB: 5.500
U - 5.500 -
47CD: 6.188
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Unit No. 8126
Assembly and Dimensional Data Drawing No. 188-566, Size 45
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Rev. B
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Assembly and Dimensional Data Drawing No. 188-396, Sizes 46 and 47
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Assembly and Dimensional Data Drawing No. 180-916, Size 49
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