VersaFlex™ System
VersaFlex™ Expandable Liner System
A common problem in the industry
today is the failure rate of liner tops.
Liner tops fail or the liner installation
is unsuccessful for a variety of reasons,
including:
• Lack of liner top cement integrity
• Liner hanger/packer pre-setting
• Failure to get the liner to depth
• Miscellaneous tool failure (darts,
plugs, running/setting tools, etc.)
The remediation of these failures
consumes a great deal of time and
carries with it significant cost impact,
up to and including the loss of
the wellbore.
Current technology involves running
and setting mechanical equipment
with multiple slips, tortuous flow
paths, exposed hydraulic ports,
multiple potential leak paths, and
reduced radial clearance. Each of
these features increases the risk of
liner top and liner installation failure.
These risks can be minimized and in
many cases eliminated by employing
new technology.
Why Use An Expandable Liner
System?
Halliburton’s VersaFlex™ liner
system combines industry-leading
solid expandable liner hanger
technology with Halliburton’s
complete range of cementing products
and services to change the capability
and reliability of conventional liner
installation dramatically.
The heart of the system, the VersaFlex
integral liner hanger/packer, is made
up of an integral tieback receptacle
above or below (depending on system
size) an expandable solid hanger body.
Elastomeric elements are bonded onto
VersaFlex™ System
the hanger body. As the hanger body is
expanded, the elastomeric elements
are compressed in the annular space.
This virtually eliminates the liner
hanger/casing annulus and provides
liner top pressure integrity as well as
delivering impressive tensile and
compressive load capacity.
What Makes the VersaFlex Liner
System the Best Choice?
• Simplicity–The VersaFlex system
uses no moving parts, slips, or
cages, eliminating the risk of pre-
setting the liner hanger/packer.
• Reliability–Multiple redundant
elastomeric elements maintain
pressure integrity while virtually
eliminating gas migration paths in
the liner top. The absence of slips
provides the most even stress
distribution into the support casing
possible and eliminates potential
sites for corrosion.
• Integrity–The reduced OD of the
hanger body allows for higher
circulation rates to improve cement
job integrity and minimize cement
pack-off potential.
• Versatility–VersaFlex system is
available in most common liner/
casing configurations for standard
service. Corrosion resistant alloys
(CRA) and other less common
systems are in development.
• Adaptability–The liner hanger/
packer can be combined with
existing Halliburton completion
products to provide a superior liner
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top completion solution.
VersaFlex™ Expandable
Liner System
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VersaFlex™ Liner Features
• Liner hanger and liner top isolation packers are packaged
as a single unit.
• Packer element design allows for high circulation rates.
• Large radial clearance between hanger/packer body and
support casing improves run-in hole speeds and
circulation rates.
• Improved fluid flow with the absence of external
components such as slips, hydraulic cylinders, cages, etc.
• Less induced stress and more even stress distribution in
supporting casing for a given liner length
• No physical damage to the supporting casing; no slip
“wickers” to cut into the supporting casing
• Hanger/packer actuating systems are contained in the
setting tool assembly, eliminating any potential leak path
created by actuating mechanisms.
VersaFlex Liner Benefits
• Potential leak paths eliminated
• Evenly distributed stress on previous casing

Tieback Receptacle

Tieback Receptacle
Liner Top
Isolation Packer
(LTIP)

Seal Assembly
And Polished Bore
Receptacle

Integral
Mechanical
LTIP And
Liner Hanger
Liner Hanger
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Typical Liner Top Typical VersaFlex™

Installation Liner Installation

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 VersaFlex™ Expandable Liner System
VersaFlex™ Hanger

Maximum
Standoff
RIH OD Gauge Torque Bypass Maximum Running
Size Weight Ring Burst* Collapse* Rating Area Weight (Calc in Air)

in. mm lb/ft kg/m in. mm psi bar psi bar ft/lb kg/m sq. in. sq. mm lb kg

5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 23.0 34.22 6.15 156.10 15,010 1035 11,098 765 15,550 2 151 3.60 2 323.00 179,874 81 590
5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 26.0 38.68 6.15 156.10 15,159 1045 11,191 772 15,550 2 151 2.70 1 742.00 184,843 83 843
5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 29.0 43.15 5.88 156.10 13,961 962 9,632 664 15,550 2 151 2.88 1 858.18 221,217 100 344
5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 32.0 47.62 5.88 156.10 13,969 963 9,948 685 15,550 2 151 2.01 1 296.00 246,593 111 855
5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 35.0 52.08 5.80 149.20 14,118 973 10,134 699 15,500 2 143 2.30 1 483.00 272,977 123 820
5 1/2 x 7 5/8 139.7 x 193.8 29.7 44.19 6.50 165.10 12,168 838 7,864 542 19,200 2 667 3.94 2 542.00 195,204 88 545
5 1/2 x 7 5/8 139.7 x 193.8 33.7 50.15 6.50 165.10 12,452 859 8,199 565 19,200 2 667 2.76 1 781.00 226,308 102 653
5 1/2 x 7 5/8 139.7 x 193.8 39.0 58.03 6.50 165.10 12,452 859 8,215 565 19,200 2 667 2.60 1 677.00 226,308 102 652
7 5/8 x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 36.0 64.80 8.50 212.30 10,952 755 6,436 443 15,500 2 143 6.42 4 130.00 365,917 165 980
7 5/8 x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 40.0 59.30 8.50 212.30 10,952 755 6,436 443 15,500 2 143 6.42 4 143.00 365,917 165 980
7 5/8 x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 43.5 64.80 8.50 212.30 10,952 755 6,436 443 15,500 2 143 5.31 3 426.00 365,917 165 980
7 5/8 x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 47.0 69.94 8.38 211.20 11,052 762 6,553 451 15,500 2 143 4.89 3 152.45 410,837 186 356
7 5/8 x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 53.5 79.61 8.38 211.20 11,363 783 6,921 477 15,500 2 143 2.91 1 877.40 471,134 213 706
9 5/8 x 11 3/4 244.5 x 298.5 60.0 89.28 10.45 265.40 8,000 552 5,000 344.7 45,000 6 221 6.51 4 200.00 600,000 272 155
9 5/8 x 11 3/4 244.5 x 298.5 65.0 96.72 10.45 265.40 8,000 551.6 5,000 344.7 45,000 6 221 5.00 3 225.80 525,000 238 136
9 5/8 x 11 7/8 244.5 x 301.7 71.8 106.84 10.45 265.40 8,000 551.6 5,000 344.7 45,000 6 221 5.48 3 535.50 498,000 226 796
11 3/4 x 13 3/8 298.1 x 339.7 61.0 90.77 12.19 309.11 8,750 609.3 5,000 344.7 45,000 6 221 7.26 4 683.90 742,000 336 565
11 3/4 x 13 3/8 298.1 x 339.7 68.0 101.18 12.19 309.11 8,750 609.3 5,000 344.7 45,000 6 221 5.30 3 419.30 807,000 366 049
11 3/4 x 13 3/8 298.1 x 339.7 72.0 107.14 12.19 309.11 8,750 609.3 5,000 344.7 45,000 6 221 3.98 2 567.70 850,000 385 553
11 3/4 x 13 5/8 298.1 x 339.7 88.2 131.24 12.19 309.11 8,750 609.3 5,000 344.7 45,000 6 221 4.52 2 916.10 822,000 372 852
*Differential pressure rating for liquids.

Integral Packer Running Tool

Differential Pressure Rating

Max. Gas Tight
Circ.
Size Weight Rate Above Below Tensile Capacity Minimum ID

in. mm lb/ft kg/m bpm psi bar psi bar lb kg in. mm

5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 23.0 34.22 7.8 15,010 1 035 8,878 612 358,377 162 560 1.69 42.8
5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 26.0 38.68 7.8 15,159 1 045 8,953 617 358,377 162 560 1.69 42.8
5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 29.0 43.15 7.8 13,961 963 7,717 532 358,377 162 560 1.69 42.8
5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 32.0 47.62 7.8 13,969 963 7,971 550 358,377 162 560 1.69 42.8
5.0 x 7.00 127 x 177.8 35.0 52.08 7.8 14,118 973 8,107 560 358,377 162 560 1.69 42.8
5 1/2 x 7 5/8 139.7 x 193.8 29.7 44.19 7.8 12,168 839 6,308 435 358,377 162 560 1.69 42.8
5 1/2 x 7 5/8 139.7 x 193.8 33.7 50.15 7.8 12,452 859 6,572 453 358,377 162 560 1.69 42.8
5 1/2 x 7 5/8 139.7 x 193.8 39.0 58.03 7.8 12,452 859 6,572 453 358,377 162 560 1.69 42.8
7 5/ 8x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 36.0 64.80 18.5 10,952 356 5,167 755 604,364 274 140 2.44 65.9
7 5/8 x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 40.0 59.30 18.5 10,952 356 5,167 755 604,364 274 140 2.44 65.9
7 5/ 8x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 43.5 64.80 18.5 10,952 356 5,167 755 604,364 274 140 2.44 65.9
7 5/8 x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 47.0 69.94 18.5 11,052 762 5,261 363 604,364 274 140 2.44 65.9
7 5/8 x 9 5/8 193.7 x 244.5 53.5 79.61 18.5 11,363 783 5,555 383 604,364 274 140 2.44 65.9
9 5/8 x 11 3/4 244.5 x 298.5 60.0 89.28 15 8,000 552 5,000 345 1,100,000 498 951 2.50 63.5
9 5/8 x 11 3/4 244.5 x 298.5 65.0 96.72 15 8,000 552 5,000 345 1,100,000 498 951 2.50 63.5
9 5/8 x 11 7/8 244.5 x 301.7 71.8 106.84 15 8,000 552 5,000 345 1,100,000 498 951 2.50 63.5
11 3/4 x1 3 3/8 298.1 x3 39.7 61.0 90.77 15 8,750 609 5,000 345 1,100,000 498 951 2.50 63.5
11 3/4 x 13 3/8 298.1 x 339.7 68.0 101.18 15 8,750 609 5,000 345 1,100,000 498 951 2.50 63.5
11 3/4 x 13 3/8 298.1 x3 39.7 72.0 107.14 15 8,750 609 5,000 345 1,100,000 498 951 2.50 63.5
11 3/4 x 13 5/8 298.1 x 339.7 88.2 131.24 15 8,750 609 5,000 345 1,100,000 498 951 2.50 63.5

VersaFlex™ System 3-3

VersaFlex™ Liner Hanger/Packer and
Running and Setting Tool
The system incorporates the VersaFlex™ liner hanger body
with an integral packer, a tieback polished bore receptacle,
setting sleeve assembly, and a crossover sub to connect the
assembly to the liner.
The VersaFlex liner hanger/packer is manufactured from
materials meeting critical specifications for maximum
expandability and performance. The hanger incorporates
bonded Viton® elastomeric sections for high temperature
and performance requirements. Other elastomers are
available should the Viton rubber not be suitable for wellbore
conditions. The elastomers supply both sealing and hanging
capability of the liner hanger. A single 1-ft elastomer section
on the 7 × 9 5/8 VersaFlex hanger is capable of supporting
500,000 lb of hang weight. The VersaFlex liner hanger
incorporates five of these elastomeric sections.
VersaFlex Liner Hanger Body
The VersaFlex liner hanger/packer body contains no setting
mechanism or external components such as slips, hydraulic
cylinders, or pistons. The hydraulic setting mechanism is
contained in the setting tool assembly and is retrieved, thus
eliminating potential leak paths in the flow stream.
The liner can be rotated and reciprocated while running in
the hole or during cementing operations as required.
However, the hanger cannot be rotated after setting as the
elastomeric sections are expanded and will not allow any
movement of the hanger at that point.
Applications
• Installation of standard drilling and production liners
Features
• No setting mechanism or external slips
• Liner top packer design allows for an immediate liner top
pressure integrity test.
• Standard tieback polished bore receptacle designed to
provide a balanced configuration with the tieback seal
assembly.
Viton is a registered trademark of Dupont Dow Elastomers,
LLC-Fluorocarbon
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Benefits
• Liner can be rotated and reciprocated while running in
the hole or during cementing operations.
• Liner setting sleeve incorporates a collet profile to accept
the setting tool, eliminating the need for coarse running
threads.
• Setting sleeve designed to allow easy passage of bits,
mills, wireline tools, etc.
• Elastomers supply sealing and hanging capability.
Liner Hanger Setting Tool
Hanger expansion (setting) is accomplished with a
hydraulically actuated liner running/setting tool assembly.
This unique system provides the necessary expansion
mechanics, cementing pack-off seals, a collet assembly to
carry the liner weight and transfer that weight to the drill
string, and an expansion indicator assembly. The running/
setting tool assembly features a primary and secondary
releasing system for maximum reliability.
Applications
• Expansion applications
Features
• Crossover valve —incorporates a uni-directional seal
that allows the assembly to maintain pressure balance
while running into the well.
• Expansion cone assembly —forms the lower end of the
pressure chamber during expansion and provides the
lower seal at the expansion face which is machined into
the transition area between the tieback receptacle and the
hanger body.
• Collet assembly— transfers the load of the liner string
being conveyed into the wellbore to the drillpipe and
transmits torque to the liner through contact with the
collet retainer/torque adaptor.
Benefits
• Multiple porting allows fluid flow paths for hydraulic
expansion pressure and fluid returns during the
expansion process.
VersaFlex™ System
Float Equipment
Super Seal II® Float Equipment
Super Seal II® float equipment is installed in and becomes
an integral part of the casing string. This equipment helps
float and cement the casing in the well. The equipment's
basic back pressure and temperature ratings (5,000 psi and
400°F) allow it to be used in most wells. The plastic valve
materials and surrounding shear- and shockload-resistant
concrete exceed the strength requirements for landing
cementing plugs. The valve assembly and the cement
holding the valve assembly in place can be drilled out easily
with roller-cone rock bits or polycrystalline diamond
compact (PDC) bits after cementing operations. No steel
or cast-iron materials are used in the drillable portion of
the valve assembly. The valve spring is made from a brass
alloy. The 2 3/4-in. valves (for 4 1/2- to 20-in. casing) and
the 4 1/4-in. valves (for 7-in. and larger casing) are rubber-
coated to prevent erosion. The 2 3/4-in. valve is rated for
flow rates of 10 bbl/min for 24 hours. The 4 1/4-in. valve is
rated at 25 bbl/min for 24 hours. Tubing-size Super Seal II
floating equipment with a 2 1/4-in. valve has been tested at
6 bbl/min for 24 hours.
Note: Because of size limitations, tubing-size Super Seal II
floating equipment is not supplied with an autofill strap.
Customers can request Super Seal II float equipment for any
casing grade or premium thread.
VersaFlex™ System
Applications
• Basic back pressure and temperature ratings allow use in
most wells.
Features
• The 2 3/4-in. valve is rated for flow rates of 10 bbl/min
for 24 hours.
• The 4 1/4-in. valve is rated at 25 bbl/min for 24 hours.
• Tubing-size Super Seal II floating equipment with a
2 1/4-in. valve has been tested at 6 bbl/min for 24 hours.
Benefits
• Plastic valve materials and surrounding shear- and
shockload-resistant concrete exceed the strength
requirements for landing cementing plugs.
• Rubber-coated valves prevent erosion.
• Design exceeds the flow durability and pressure/
temperature requirements established by API RP-
10F III C.
• All casing-size Super Seal II float shoes and collars are
supplied with an autofill feature at no additional cost.
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Super Seal II® Down-Jet Float Shoe

The Super Seal II® down-jet float shoe includes the Super
Seal II float valve, which prevents cement backflow from
re-entering the casing ID. In addition to the center hole
through the float valve, four fluid ports are drilled in the
outer case below the float valve. These ports direct some of
the fluid downward during circulation. Pressurized fluid jets
out of the side ports and the guide nose helps remove
cuttings and filter cake, creating turbulence around the shoe,
and improves cement distribution and casing-to-formation
bonding. Additionally, the external jets on the outer case
provide an alternative cement flowpath if the bottom center
port becomes blocked in the event that casing is landed on
the bottom of the hole.

Super Seal II Non-Rotating (NR) Float Collar

HAL8095
Super Seal II non-rotating (NR) float collars offer all the
features of standard Super Seal II float collars but are
Super Seal II® Down-Jet
equipped with a non-rotating plug seat that allows NR Float Shoe
cementing plugs with locking teeth to latch together during
drillout. When these NR plastic plugs are drilled out with
PDC bits, they can reduce drillout time by 90%. This
equipment is available only with the 2 3/4- and 4 1/4-in.
Super Seal II valve for 7- to 20-in. casing.
HAL8096

Super Seal II® Non-Rotating

(NR) Float Collar

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High-Port Up-Jet (HPUJ) Float Shoe
The high-port up-jet (HPUJ) float shoe
jets the formation face to remove
detrimental mudcake and cuttings,
increasing the chances of a successful
cement-to-formation bond. The high
circulation rates and cement flow rates
that are possible with the Super Seal II®
float valve allow turbulent flow at the
shoe without damaging the float valve.
The HPUJ shoe includes six fluid-
discharge ports strategically placed to
jet the circulation fluid or cement
upward, enhancing fluid turbulence far
above the float equipment. These up-jet
ports, along with four (or fewer) down-
jet ports, distribute the fluid in the
annular space above and below the float
shoe, helping prevent channeling near
the shoe. Approximately 40% of the
fluid pumped through the equipment is
discharged at a high velocity through
the bottom of the float shoe, removing
material in its path and helping
maneuver the casing past ledges and
tight sections of the wellbore. If the
casing string is reciprocated during
cementing, cement jetted through the
exit ports removes mudcake from the
formation face. Field reports indicate
that the HPUJ float shoe can
substantially reduce the number of
casing strings requiring squeeze
cementing operations. All casing sizes
of the Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe use
the same autofill strap used for the
Super Seal II float valve. When engaged,
this strap allows the casing to fill
automatically with wellbore fluid while
it is being run in the hole, saving time
and reducing the “ram effect” of
running casing.
Features
• Six fluid-discharge ports strategically
placed to jet the circulation fluid or
cement upward
VersaFlex™ System
Benefits Benefits
• High circulation rates and cement • More economical than a
flow rates allow turbulent flow at the conventional float shoe and collar
shoe without damaging the float • Ensures back pressure seal if a valve
valve. is damaged by wellbore fluids or
• Reduces the number of casing strings debris
requiring squeeze cementing
operations
• Autofill strap allows the casing to fill
automatically with wellbore fluid
while it is being run in the hole,
saving time and reducing the “ram
effect” of running casing.
Double-Valve Super Seal II®
Float Equipment
The double-valve Super Seal II® float
collars and float shoes offer a double
float valve, which is more economical
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than a conventional float shoe and float
collar. The double float valve ensures a
back pressure seal if one of the valves is Super Seal II® High-Port
damaged by wellbore fluids or if debris Up-Jet (HPUJ) Float Shoe
between the valve and the valve seat
prevents the valve from sealing.
Features
• 2 3/4-in. valve for 5-in. and larger
casing
• 4 1/4-in. valve for 7-in. and larger
casing
• Standard Super Seal II options
including inner-string options,
non-rotating inserts, and high-port
up-jets
• Available in different casing grades
and premium threads
Double-valve Super Seal II float
shoes and collars are supplied with the
HAL8098
autofill feature preset in the
fill position.
Double-Valve Super Seal II®
Float Shoe and Collar
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Super Seal II® Float Shoe
The standard Super Seal II® float shoe
attaches to the lower end of the casing
string. This float shoe includes the
Super Seal II back pressure valve
assembly, which prevents cement in the
annulus from re-entering the casing ID.
The plastic valve and stem materials are
surrounded by drillable concrete,
making the equipment easy to drill out
with PDC or roller-cone rock bits. The
high-strength, durable, rounded nose
safely guides the casing to the bottom of
the hole. This equipment is available in
all tubing and casing sizes with API 8-
RD and buttress threads. The standard
casing grade is K-55 material.
Customers can request any casing grade
and premium thread by special order.
Features
• High-strength, durable, rounded
nose safely guides the casing to the
bottom of the hole.
• Available in all tubing and casing
sizes with API 8-RD and buttress
threads
• Standard casing grade of K-55
material
Benefits
• Back pressure valve assembly
prevents cement in the annulus from
re-entering the casing ID.
• Plastic valve and stem materials are
surrounded by drillable concrete,
making the equipment easy to drill
out with PDC or roller-cone rock bits.
Super Seal II Float Collar
The Super Seal II float collar includes
the Super Seal II back pressure valve,
which prevents cement pumped into
the casing/wellbore annulus from re-
entering the casing ID after cementing
operations. The float collar is normally
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installed one or two joints above the
float or guide shoe. All casing-size
Super Seal II float collars include an
autofill feature at no additional cost.
This feature, which is installed between
the valve and pressure seat, is
deactivated by flow rate. The autofill
feature allows wellbore fluids to enter
the casing from the first joint, reducing
surge pressure on the formation and
reducing casing fill time from the
surface. When the autofill feature is
pumped loose with a high fluid rate, the
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float valve is returned to a dependable
Super Seal II back pressure valve. The
Super Seal II® Float Shoe
autofill feature will deactivate if the
flow through the valve reaches a
predetermined rate (4 to 6 bbl/min for
the 2 3/4-in. valve and 6 to 8 bbl/min
for the 4 1/4-in. valve).
Applications
• Cementing operations
Features
• Autofill feature installed between
the valve and pressure seat.
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Benefits
Super Seal II® Float Collar
• Back pressure valve prevents cement
pumped into the casing/wellbore
annulus from re-entering the casing
ID after cementing operations.
• Autofill feature allows wellbore fluids
to enter the casing from the first
joint, reducing surge pressure on the
formation and reducing casing fill
time from the surface.
VersaFlex™ System
Reamer Shoes
The Halliburton reamer shoe is manufactured with a
Super Seal II® float equipment valve to help prevent
cement flowback after the cement job. This tool should be
run in wellbores where casing-running difficulties are
expected or have historically been experienced.
Additionally, the tool is often used in wells with liners. In
vertical and horizontal wellbores, the lower portion of the
reamer is coated with a cutting material that will cut
through swelling sections, key seats, and washout ledges.
The nose of the reamer shoe is equipped with several
downward-directed holes, allowing fluid pumped through
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Reamer Shoes
VersaFlex™ System
the shoe to jet away filter cake and low-side debris in
deviated or horizontal wells. The nose and internal
components of the reamer shoe are manufactured with
drillable materials, allowing the shoe to be drilled out with
PDC bits. The primary use for the reamer shoe is with
liners where the clearance between the liner and borehole is
very small. High-port up-jet tapered and eccentric nose
reamer float shoes are available by special orders and are
classified as customer service items (CSI). Contact the
Cementing Casing Equipment Department in Duncan for
specific part numbers.
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SSR® Subsurface Release Cementing Plug System

The SSR® subsurface release cementing plug system allows

liner cementing operations to be performed. The SSR
cementing plug set is installed in the top joint of
the liner string and is made up to the bottom of an
installation tool that is attached to the VersaFlex™ setting
tool. The installation tool and liner are lowered on a
drillpipe string and positioned in the wellbore. When the
tool and string have landed, the well can be circulated
before cementing operations.

Standard and non-rotating SSR plugs are available in top or

top-and-bottom plug sets for 7- to 20-in. casing sizes.
Drillpipe releasing darts are available for use with 4 1/2-, 5-,
5 1/2-, and 6 5/8-in. drillpipe sizes. Non-rotating plug sets
are also available for 9 5/8- by 10 3/4-in. combination casing
strings. Combination plug sets that meet individual
requirements are available on request. SSR plug sets are
available with aluminum, plastic, and composite plug inserts.
Plastic and composite plug sets can be drilled with standard/
bi-center PDC or rock bits, while aluminum insert plug sets
should be drilled only with roller-cone rock bits.

HAL8115
Top SSR plugs are available in standard and non-rotating
designs from 7-in. through 20-in.

Top Plug
For liner sizes smaller than 7-in. the selective release (SR)
Releasing Dart
type S top plug is utilized. The SR top plug is available in
4 1/2-, 5-, and 5 1/2-in. casing sizes. Drillpipe releasing darts
are available for use with 3 1/2-, 4 1/2-, 5-, and 5 1/2-in.
drillpipe sizes. Operating procedures are the same as
discussed above for SSR top plugs.

Applications
• Liner cementing operations

Features
• Standard and non-rotating SSR plugs available in top or
top-and-bottom plug sets for 7- to 20-in. casing sizes.
• Available with aluminum, plastic, and composite plug
inserts

Benefits
HAL8116

• Plastic and composite plug sets can be drilled with

standard/bi-center PDC or rock bits.
SSR® Subsurface Release
Cementing Plug System

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HWE® High Wiping Efficiency Cementing Plugs

HWE® high wiping efficiency cementing plugs are designed

to improve the removal of mud film, mud cake, rust, and mill
scale from the casing string ID during cementing operations.
HWE plugs leave less cement fill above the float collar and
often save the operator a bit trip in the hole to drill out excess

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cement inside completion casing strings. HWE plugs are
available in both top and bottom cementing plugs. The
bottom plug contains a 750-psi rupture disc that helps
HWE® Cementing Top Plug
ensure that the plug reaches the float collar.

The deep rubber cups of HWE plugs provide excellent

wiping action and more debris can be pushed ahead of the
bottom plug before the 750-psi bottom plug disc bursts.
After the diaphragm has burst, the bottom plug ID is opened
up and flow of fluid being pumped through the plug is not
restricted. HWE plugs are suitable for use with water-based

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and oil-/synthetic-based drilling fluids up to 400°F BHCT.

HWE® Cementing Bottom Plug

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Type-H External Sleeve (ES) Cementer

The Type-H external sleeve (ES) cementer is a hydraulically

opened stage cementer that can be used in most liner
applications, regardless of depth, pressure, or temperature.
In liner applications the Type-H ES cementer is operated by
applying hydraulic pressure down the drillstring after the
first-stage shutoff plug lands. This design feature saves time
by eliminating the need for dropping a free-fall plug from the
surface. A baffle adapter is recommended in the casing string
above the float collar to seat the first-stage shutoff plug.

Type-H ES cementers are available in 4 1/2- to 20-in. casing

sizes. The standard material grade is L-80 steel. Other
grades and premium threads can be provided at the
customer's request.

Applications
• Liner applications

Features
• Operated by applying hydraulic pressure down the
drillstring after the first-state shutoff plug lands
• Available in 4 1/2- to 20-in. casing sizes HAL8118

• Standard material grade of L-80 steel Type-H External Sleeve (ES)

Cementer
Benefits
• Design features save time by eliminating need for
dropping a free-fall plug from the surface.

3-12 VersaFlex™ System

External Sleeve Inflatable Packer Collar (ESIPC)

The external sleeve inflatable packer collar (ESIPC) is a

combination of the ES (Type P or Type H) cementer and a
casing inflation packer. This tool provides controlled packer
element inflation through the stage-tool opening seat,
eliminating hydraulic valving bodies normally used with
inflatable packer elements. The rubber inflatable packer
element is constructed with reinforcing metal slats to reduce
packer element damage during inflation. This inflatable
packer element allows packer differential pressures up to
4,000 psi.

The ESIPC is commonly used in horizontal well applications

for cementing casing in the bend radius or vertical portion of
the wellbore above an openhole completion or a slotted liner.
The packer element is inflated to prevent cement from
flowing downhole when it is pumped into the annulus above
the tool.

The ESIPC is available by special order for any casing grade

or premium thread and is operated with standard stage tool
plug sets.

Applications
• Cementing casing in horizontal well applications

Features
• Inflatable packer element allows packer differential
pressures up to 4,000 psi.

Benefits
• Controlled packer element inflation through the stage-tool
opening seat eliminates hydraulic valving bodies normally
used with inflatable packer elements.
• Reinforcing metal slats reduce packer element damage
during inflation.
HAL8122

External Sleeve Inflatable

Packer Collar (ESIPC)-Type H

VersaFlex™ System 3-13

Type-H Selective-Release (SR) Plug Set

The Type-H selective-release (SR) plug set is used during

two-stage cementing of a liner that contains a Type-H ES
cementer. The plug set consists of SR first-stage shutoff and
closing plugs that are normally installed on the bottom of the
stinger of a liner setting tool, which is attached to the top
joint of the liner.

HAL8124
HAL8123

HAL8125

Selective-Release Shut-Off Plug

(SR) Plug Set Releasing Dart

3-14 VersaFlex™ System