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At RDT we have many accessory compo-
nents to compliment our lines of tubular
goods. We manufacture all our accesso-
ries with precision care and a strict adher-
ence to all our quality control measures.
Rotary Kelly
factured, the Kelly is able to perform this
function over a prolonged period of time.
16"
For uniform toughness and durability all
Rotary Kellies manufactured by RDT are Top upset
heat treated along the entire length of the with left-
pipe. One of the main features and bene- handed
fits for utilizing an RDT Kelly is that we ma-
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connection

chine flats and upsets to ensure high tol- less

The Rotary Kelly is one of the most re-
lied upon pieces of equipment used on
many of the world’s drilling rigs. When
it is necessary to transmit the torsinoal
energy from the rotary table to the drill-
string and then ultimately to the bottom
of the hole, this important piece of equip-
ment is what would be called upon to
perform that function. As a direct result
of the mechanical properties of the steel
and the specifications to which it is manu-
erances and a high-quality drive section. 3 ft.
This application prolongs the service life
of the Kelly drive bushing rollers as well
as retard wear on the Kelly itself. At one
inch below the surface at room tempera-
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ture, RDT guarantees a hardness range
F
of 285 to 341 BHN with a Charpy V-notch
impact value of 40 ft-lb. All of our Kellies E
meet the mechanical properties listed in
API Spec 7-1 and when applicable can be
stamped with the API monogram. A

RDT manufactures the Rotary Kelly with one of two basic configurations
Bottom
– Square or Hexagonal. upset
with right-
The Square Kelly is available in three standard lengths: handed
connection
• 40 feet (12.2m) overall length with a 37 foot (11.3m) working space
• 46 feet (14.0m) overall length with a 43 foot (13.1m) working space
• 54 feet (16.5m) overall length with a 51 foot (15.5m) working space 20"

Other sizes are available through special order.

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Specification – Square Kelly
Square
Top Upset Bottom Upset Drive Section Kelly
Available Wt. of
Nom. Bore Across Across
Lengths OD OD 40 ft.
Size API Box (E) Corners Flats
(A) (C) Right-hand (D) Length
Left-hand (F) (G)
Conn.
Conn.
(in.) (ft.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (lb.)

6 7 1 1,080
3 40, 46 NC 31 (2 4 or 3.875 3
4 5 2* 980

6 7
3 40, 46 NC 38 (3 4 2 4.437 3 1,320
4 5

NC 46 (4 IF) 6-6
4 40, 46, 54 6 7 2 5.500 4 1,820
NC 50 (4 6
*Not an API standard
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The Hexagonal Kelly is available in three standard lengths:

• 40 feet (12.2m) overall length with a 37 foot (11.3m) working space 16"
• 46 feet (14.0m) overall length with a 43 foot (13.1m) working space
• 54 feet (16.5m) overall length with a 51 foot (15.5m) working space
Top upset
with left-
Other sizes are available through special order. handed
connection

Specification – Hexagon Kelly

Top Upset Bottom Upset Drive Section
Available Wt. of F
Nom. Bore Across Across
Size
Lengths OD OD (E)
40 ft. G A
(A) API Box Corners Flats Length
(C) Right-hand (D)
Left-hand
Conn. (F) (G) E
Conn.
(in.) (ft.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (lb.)
A
6 REG. 7 1 1,300 less
3 40, 46 NC 31 (2 IF) 4 or 3.937 3 3 ft.
4 REG. 5 2* 1,200

4 40, 46 6 REG. 7 NC 38 (3 IF) 4 2 4.781 4 1,740

Bottom
NC 46 (4 IF) 6-6
5 40, 46, 54 6 REG. 7 5.900 5 2,550 upset
NC 50 (4 IF) 6 -6 3 with right-
handed
*Not an API standard connection

20"

Hexagonal
Kelly
Rotary and Crossover Subs
There are two primary applications for using Rotary Subs. The most common use
would be to cross over from one connection size to another. It can also be used as a
disposable component for extending the life of more expensive drill stem products.
All of our Rotary Subs are available with box x pin, box x box or pin x pin connec-
tions. To minimize galling on the initial makeup, all our connections are protected by a
phosphate surface coating. When subs are ordered to conform to API specifications,
RDT is authorized to apply the API monogram.

RDT offers three different types of Rotary Subs for you to choose from:

Straight OD Sub
This sub is used to connect drill stem components that have a similar outside diameter.
The drill bit, downhole tools, Heavy Weight Drill Pipe and drill pipe can be crossed over
using a Straight OD Sub.

Reduced Section Sub

The application for this sub is to connect drill stem components that have different
diameters that warrant the cross-sectional change necessary to accommodate
different connections. This sub would be used to cross over large OD drilling tools or a
tapered drill collar string.

Saver Sub
This sub would be used to extend the life of the kelly by taking the connection wear
each time it is made up to a drill stem component. The Saver Sub connection is
sacrificed because it can be easily repaired or inexpensively replaced. The Saver Sub
can be equipped with a rubber protector to reduce BOP equipment and casing wear
resulting from contact damage with the lower kelly connection.

Specification – Rotary Crossover Subs

Straight OD Subs Reduced Section Subs Saver Subs

36" 36" 36" 36"

48" 48"
12"

Box x box Box x pin Pin x pin Box x box Pin x box Box x box Box x pin Pin x pin Box x pin Box x pin
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10
Rotary and Crossover Subs
Bit Sub
At RDT we offer a complete line of
Bit Subs. Bit Subs are manufactured
from materials that are heat treated
to drill collar specifications. To mini-
mize galling on the initial make-up, our
connections are protected by a phosphate
surface coating. RDT is authorized to
apply the API monogram to those Bit Subs
ordered that conform to API standards.
Available size ranges: and toughness required for them to carry
3-1/8 inch – 11 inch OD
26 inches – 48 inches in length
Lift Sub
A Lift Sub enables the safe, efficient han-
dling of straight OD tubulars such as drill
collars, shock tools, jars, directional equip-
ment and other tools by using the drill
pipe elevators.
Top Drive Sub
To reduce repair and maintenance costs,
the Top Drive Subs serve as the sacrificial
element between the drillstring and the
top drive. In the event that the lower pin
threads become galled or damaged, the
Top Drive Sub can easily be repaired or re-
placed. We manufacture all our Top Drive
Subs from selected bars of alloy steel. Our
heat treating process is applied to each of
these tools to provide the added strength
the entire weight of the drillstring.
At RDT we offer two different versions of
Top Drive Subs, Standard and Premium,
enabling us to meet specific criteria’s that
are requested by our customers.
Top Drive Sub
Standard Top Drive Sub:
• Manufactured to meet/exceed API
Spec 7-1
• Manufactured using 4145H alloy steel
material
Premium Top Drive Sub:
• Manufactured to meet impact values
specified in API Spec 8-A or B-C
• Manufactured using double heat treat-
ed 4145H alloy steel material or
• To obtain higher impact values manu-
factured from 4330V forged steel or bar
and double heat treated
All RDT Top Drive Subs are he at treated
to meet or exceed API specifications for
drill pipe tool joint mechanical properties.
Each tool comes standard with precision
machined API connections. Should you
require proprietary connections we have
licensed vendors to perform that type of
machining. All our Top Drive Subs are se-
rialized for complete material traceability.

Lift Sub
Specification – Top Drive Sub
Lower Pin Conn.
OD ID Upper Pin Lower Pin Tensile
Torsional Yield
Conn. Size Conn. Size Yield
(in.) (in.) (lbs.) (ft-lbs)
8 4 7 REG. 6 FH 2,296,000 118,000

18" 8 3 7 REG. 5 FH 1,619,000 72,000

8 3 7 REG. NC-50 1,416,000 57,000
8 2 7 REG. NC-46 1,307,000 49,000
8 2 7 REG. NC-38 790,000 24,000
36"

Specialty Subs
As with all our products, RDT continues to come up with innovative ways to meet our
customer’s needs and requirements. This is also true when it comes to manufactur-
ing our subs. Within our Specialty Sub category we are able to offer the following:

• Integral BOP Test Joint – 40’ to 50’ length

• Top Drive Locking Subs
• IBOP Valves
• Integral Pumping Subs
• RDT can manufacture any sub at specific customer specifications
Thread Protector
In order to protect your investment in tubular goods, RDT always recommends that
you use our Thread Protectors to protect both the pin and box connections. This tool
should be used not only when your drill stem components are being shipped, but also
during storage at the warehouse or on location.

RDT offers four types of thread protectors:

Cast Steel protectors, with lifting bail – These protectors are made from
steel castings that meet ASTM specification A216 WCB (36,000 psi minimal
yield - 70,000 psi tensile). They are equipped with heavy-duty bails suitable for
picking up and laying down a drill collar with the catline. The
threads and shoulders of this tool are precision machined.

Pressed Steel light-duty protectors – These protectors are suitable for shipping and
storing threaded drill stem components only.

Plastic light-duty protectors – These protectors are suitable for shipping and
storing threaded drill stem components only.

Certified Cast Steel Thread Protector – When you want the best protection pos-
sible for your tubular goods, RDT recommends our Certified Cast Steel Thread
Protectors (CCSTP) with lifting bail. Offering the ultimate in thread protection
by including certified lifting capacities, the CCSTP ensures the safe handling of
your tubular products during manufacturing, shipping and storage at the rig site.
Suitable for picking up and laying down a drill collar with the catline, each tool
is manufactured from steel castings with heavy duty lifting bails. Proof tested
to 300 percent of the maximum anticipated load, each lifting bail is capable of
picking up one drill collar within the recommended diameter for the type and
size of the connection on the CCSTP. Continuing our focus on providing a quality
product, all the threads and shoulders on these tools are precision machined.
Each CCSTP is load tested and inspected prior to sale.

Features and Benefits

• For complete traceability a unique serial number is

permanently affixed to each protector
• Test date, applied load vs. time, and inspection results
are also traceable
• Each protector is load tested and certified
• NDT inspected for cracks after pull testing

Note: Due to the rough nature in which drill collars are handled, RDT
recommends frequent inspection to ensure the bail is not cracked and
that proper makeup to the connection is possible.
Drilling Stabilizers
At RDT we continue to focus on our customer’s needs when it comes to ensuring the
quality of the hole being drilled. That is why we offer Drilling Stabilizers that will
mechanically stabilize the BHA in the borehole in order to avoid unintentional
sidetracking and vibrations. RDT Drilling Stabilizers are designed to increase rate
of penetration and control deviation which will reduce your drilling costs per foot.

Our Drilling Stabilizers are composed of a hollow cylindrical body and stabilizing
blades, both manufactured from AISI 4145H modified heat-treated steel for a wide
variety of configurations and hole sizes. The blades for our Stabilizers can be either
straight or spiraled and are hardfaced for wear resistance.

Due to various drilling conditions, RDT offers two different types of Stabilizers for the
applications you may need.

• Integral Blade Stabilizer

• Non- Magnetic Stabilizer

Integral Blade Stabilizer

The Integral Blade Stabilizer is used in hard formations and has a 3600 surface contact
All our Integral Blade Stabilizers are fully machined out of a single piece of steel
using precision manufacturing processes. We use a proprietary boring technique that is
extremely successful on virtually eliminating peeling. Our Integral Stabilizer insures
that the drill string is centralized perfectly in the well bore and increases drilling
efficiency with an excellent job of cleaning up the hole. Two main designs are
available – spiral blade configuration for maximum wall contact and straight blade for
less drag when rotating. Our Integral Blade Stabilizers have longer blades and larger wall
contact surface areas and therefore are good for maintaining angle and direction.
When angle build is required, they can also be used as a near-bit stabilizer to obtain a
good rate of build.

RDT offers several different types of hardfacing options for our Stabilizers. Please
contact your RDT representative to review which of our hardfacing options would be Integral
the best selection for your specific drilling applications. Blade Stabilizer
Integral Blade Stabilizers-Dimensional Data

Hole Size Fishing Neck Bore Fishing Neck Overall Min. Crown Blade Width Approx. Wt.
(in) (Dia. in) (Dia. in) (Lgth. in) (Lgth. in) (Lgth. in) (in) (lbs)
4
4 3 24
4 - 1 - 65 12 1 150
4 3 28
4
5
5 4 1 30 78 14 2 260
6
6
6
6 4 2 30 78 14 2 375
6
6
7
7
7 6
8 - 2 32 85 16 2 625
8 6
8
8
9
9 7 850 - 915
- 2 28 82 16 2 -
9
9 7 985
10
11
12 8 1150
12 - 2 30 84 16 2 -
13 10 1830
14
16
17
18
20 8 2 16 1390
22 - - 33 93 - 2 -
24 10 3 18 2075
26
*All of our Stabilizers can be manufactured to meet customer specifications.
Drill Pipe Pup Joints
The Drill Pipe Pup Joint is an important drill stem component for special drilling or
testing operations. Pup Joints are used to adjust the height of full length tubing or E
casing strings. This short drill pipe section is used to locate the top box of the drillstring
at a specified distance from the rig floor and to adjust the depth of downhole tools.

RDT’s pup joints are manufactured using round bar from AISI-4145 H Material. Our Pup
Joints are available with right or left hand threads. All of our Pup Joints are serialized
and you receive documents recording every detail of raw material, testing, manufac- 180
turing processes and quality control measures.
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Drill Pipe
Pup Joints
Drill Pipe Pup Joints

DRILL TONG MECHANICALPROPERTIES AVAIL-

PIPE SPACE TUBE TOOL JOINT ABLE
NOMI- TOOL CONN. ELEVATOR LENGTHS TOR- TOR- LENG
NAL JOINT SIZE & UPSET TENSILE SIONAL TENSILE SIONAL THS APPX.
SIZE I.D.” O.D TYPE DIA BOX PIN YIELD YIELD YIELD YIELD WT.
A” C” D” E” F” (LB) (FT -LB) (LB) (FT -LB) G’ (LB)
3 2 4 N.C.38 3 12 10 571,000 35,080 675,000 17580 5 142
5 (3 ½ 21600 10 226
I.F.) 15 310
20 394
3 2 4 N.C.38 3 12 10 434,330 29,030 538,400 16,000 5 131
5 (3 ½ 10 198
I.F.) 15 265
20 332
4 2 5 N.C.40 4 12 9 698,900 50,200 652,300 21,550 5 178

5 (4 F.H.) 10 286
15 394
20 502

4 3 6 N.C.46 4 12 9 836,950 68,850 826,100 30,450 5 219

10 348
6 (4 I.F.)
15 477
20 607
5 3 6 N.C.50 5 12 9 1101,500 98,600 1017700 40,980 5 253
(4 10 423
I.F 15 593
.)
20 763
5 3 6 N.C.50 5 12 9 944,950 88,700 861,100 34,200 5 228
(4 10 374
I.F.) 15 520
20 655

To place an order or request a quotation on RDT’s Pup Joints, please specify:

• Drill Pipe Nominal size / Bore diameter / Tool Joint O.D.
• Size and type of connections (Example: N.C.50 box up X N.C. 50 pin down, etc.)
• Overall length, shoulder-to-shoulder / 18 degree taper or square shoulder / Pressed or
cast steel thread protectors
RDT Inc.
PO Box 73
9022 Vincik Ehlert Phone 979 387 3223
Beasley, TX 77417 Fax 979 387 3232

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