Section 4

Coiled Tubing Injector

Table of Contents
Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Tubing Injector Drive Assembly............................................................................................................... 4-4
Drive Chain Assembly........................................................................................................................... 4-4
Roller Chain Assembly.......................................................................................................................... 4-4
Timing Sprockets................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Skid and Support Structure.................................................................................................................... 4-4
Load Cell ............................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Load pin ................................................................................................................................................. 4-5
Circuit Description and Operating Principles........................................................................................ 4-5
Speed Selector ....................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Speed/Depth Sensor............................................................................................................................... 4-5
Drive Motors.......................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Gripper Cylinders and Blocks ............................................................................................................... 4-6
15K Injector ....................................................................................................................................... 4-6
30K Injector ....................................................................................................................................... 4-6
80K Injector ....................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Accumulator Pressure............................................................................................................................ 4-6
Benefits of Halliburton Injector Design.................................................................................................... 4-8
Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 4-8
Monitor Condition of Chains................................................................................................................. 4-8
Lubrication of Chains .......................................................................................................................... 4-10
Injector Alignment Procedure.............................................................................................................. 4-10
15K and 30K injectors ..................................................................................................................... 4-10
60K Injector ..................................................................................................................................... 4-10
80K injector ..................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Rig-up Alignment ................................................................................................................................ 4-10
Injector Capacities................................................................................................................................... 4-11
Critical Design Parameters...................................................................................................................... 4-11
Injector Chain Inspection and Replacement Criteria .............................................................................. 4-15
Lubrication........................................................................................................................................... 4-15
Chain Critical Parameters.................................................................................................................... 4-15
Wear Characteristics that Contribute to Elongation ........................................................................ 4-15
Tension Failure ................................................................................................................................ 4-15
Fatigue Failure ................................................................................................................................. 4-15
Inspection Criteria ............................................................................................................................... 4-16
Routine Inspection with Chains on Injector..................................................................................... 4-16

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Inspection of Chains after Disassembly........................................................................................... 4-16

Injector Pre/Job Inspection Checklist .................................................................................................. 4-17
Injector Post/Job Inspection Checklist ................................................................................................ 4-17
Test Your Knowledge ............................................................................................................................. 4-18

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Overview
The Halliburton coiled tubing injector head is a
state-of-the-art mechanical apparatus that provides
the reaction force and stability necessary for
insertion and removal of continuous steel tubing in a
well. It is designed to provide the thrust required,
through a friction drive system, to snub the tubing
into the well against pressure. It is also designed to
control the rate at which tubing is lowered into the
well if no pressure exists; and coming out of the
well, to lift the full weight and accelerate to
operating speed.
Fig. 1: Major components of Injector Guide.
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These two conditions can cause either a net
downward load or a net upward vertical force (snub).
The formula for the net upward force is:
Pressure x Cross Sectional Area of the
Tubing - Dead-Weight of Suspended Tubing
The injector head assembly consists of the following
subassemblies, which are all positioned over the
wellhead:
• Tubing injector drive assembly
• Tubing guide assembly
• Load indicator
• Skid and support structure
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Tubing Injector Drive
Assembly
The coiled tubing injector operates on the friction
drive principal. The tubing is squeezed between
opposing gripper blocks. Two direct-acting hydraulic
cylinders connected to a movable take-up beam
provide the applied normal force. A second beam is
mechanically fixed opposite the moving beam, and
the tubing is gripped between the two beams. Two bi-
directional hydraulic motors driving through torque-
amplifying planetary gearheads generate the axial
force. (The 15K injector has a single motor.)
There are four sizes of Halliburton injectors:
• 15K injector, which is used for small tubing up to
a 1.5 in. OD. It is commonly used on the Hyster
unit or on the Bobtail units and has an axial load
rating of 15,000 lb in either direction.
• 30K/38K injector, which is capable of generating
a 30,000-/38,000-lb axial load in an upward or
downward direction.
• 60K injector, which is capable of generating
60,000-lb axial load.
• 80K injector, which is capable of generating an
80,000-lb axial load at the maximum pressure
capacity in both upward and downward
directions.
Drive Chain Assembly
The drive chain should be assembled with the
connector links installed from alternate sides to
provide even chain wear and loading. Failure to do
so may cause premature chain wear and damage.
Rotation of the cotter pin alignment indicates lack of
lubrication.
Roller Chain Assembly
The roller chain should be assembled with the
connector links installed from alternate sides.
Rotation of cotter pin orientation indicates lack of
lubrication. Check the rollers for cracks and wear.
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Timing Sprockets
The timing sprockets on the linear beams are
machined as a single assembly to prevent excessive
chain stretch, tooth wear and bearing wear.
Note: Each shaft and sprocket are matched sets
and have timing marks, which must be aligned
during any reassembly.
Failure to match timing marks may result in
malfunction of the injector. All tapped holes have a
spiroloc special thread form. Do not use a standard
tap to the chase threads.
Skid and Support Structure
The skid and support structure serve to balance the
total load of the tubing injector assembly and
workstring over the wellhead, also to secure the
tubing injector drive assembly and tubing guide
assembly against lateral movement. The tubing
injector drive is, however, free to move vertically
within the guide frame to allow the load indicator to
function. The accumulator for the friction drive
system of the head assembly is mounted to the skid.
Load Cell
The load cell is located directly below the injector
inner frame. External load creates a pressure signal
that is transmitted to a load indicator gauge on the
operator’s console. The load cell is used on current
15K and 30K injectors and may be used with the 0 to
30,000 weight indicator. The load cell should have a
3/8- to 1/2-in. stand-off when properly pumped up.
Fig. 2: Load indicator.
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Load pin full displacement or half displacement of hydraulic

The load pin is a bi-directional stain gauge and is
located on the bottom of the injector between the
inner and outer frame. A single or dual load pin
configuration can be used. There are two different
models of load pins presently in use. The signal from
the strain gauge is transmitted to a 9-in. analog meter
and to a Unipro II in the operator’s compartment.
Circuit Description and
Operating Principles
The injector receives hydraulic power from a separate
power pack. Control is maintained from a control
console. The operator at the console controls injector
speed and direction through the use of two bi-
directional fixed displacement, hydraulic motors.
The injector uses pressure release/spring-set brakes
that are released by directing hydraulic pressure
through a shuttle valve to the release ports.
Speed Selector
30K/38K injectors build after January 1987
incorporate an internal selector valve to allow either
oil to the injector motors.
Note: Always stop the injector and switch the
directional control valve to neutral when changing
speeds.
Speed/Depth Sensor
The optional Data Acquisition depth meter uses an
optical encoder to monitor the injector speed and
depth. By sensing the rotation of the pipe mounted on
the outboard side of the injector, the encoder sends
electrical impulses to the UNIPRO II.
Because some 15K and 80K injectors have single
speeds, the separate speed selection function may not
apply. The 60K and 80K injectors use variable
“displacement” pumps for speed control.
Drive Motors
The injector drive motor(s) are supplied directly from
the four-way directional control valve located on the
power pack. Maximum supply pressures and flow
rates for the drive motors are as follows.

Type of Injector Maximum Pressure Maximum

Supply Flow Rate
15K 2,500 psi 98 gal/min
30K/38K STANDARD 2,500 psi 98 gal/min
DNV 2,500 psi 98 gal/min
60K 4,000 psi 100 gal/min
80K STANDARD 6,000 psi 188 gal/min
DNV 3,500 psi 94 gal/min

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necessary. However, at a pressure of 1,500 psi there

Gripper Cylinders and Blocks
The 30K/38K injector contains two double-acting
hydraulic cylinders used to directly apply the normal
force to the tubing through the gripper blocks on the
gripper chains. The cylinders are connected to an
accumulator, which is isolated by a pilot-operated
check valve so that gripper force is maintained in the
case of an input pressure loss.
New style ‘V-Block’ gripper blocks have all the
advantages of our semicircular gripper blocks, plus
the capacity to use the same chain assembly for a
large range of tubing sizes. They are currently
available in two sizes for the 30K/38K injector, one
for use with 1 in - 1 3/4 in., one for use with 1 1/2 to
2 3/8 in. The 80K injector also has a set available to
run up to 3 1/2 in. tubing.
is a possibility of damaging thin-walled tubing.
30K Injector
When using semi-circular gripper blocks, a pressure
of 1,000 psi can be used on all tubing sizes and wall
thicknesses without damage to the tubing. If slippage
occurs, the pressure may be increased as necessary.
When using vee-blocks, a pressure of 750 psi should
be used.. Should slippage occur, the pressure can be
increased as necessary. However, at a pressure of
1,100 psi, there is a possibility of damaging thin-
walled tubing.
80K Injector
The 80K Injector uses only the vee-block
configuration. Because of the considerable tubing
size range and available capacity of the 80K Injector,
it is recommended that the following equation be used
to determine beam pressure.
Beam Pressure = k x Expected Load
Example: The maximum expected load is 50,000 lb.
What is the suggested gripper pressure?
Beam Pressure = k x load
Beam Pressure = 0.01225 x 50,000 = 612 psi

At all times during coiled tubing operation, sufficient
hydraulic pressure should be applied to the cylinders
to help prevent the tubing from slipping. This
pressure will vary depending on the type of gripper
blocks being used, tubing size, and tubing wall
thickness. As a rule of thumb, the following
guidelines are suggested.
15K Injector
Accumulator Pressure
The accumulator for the gripper cylinder/linear beam
circuit should have a dry nitrogen pre-charge of 300
psi for 1,000-psi beam pressure, up to 500 psi for a
beam pressure of 1,500-psi. This provides
approximately 50% fluid volume at the operating
pressure. Verify the pre-charge pressure before each
job. Check that the system hydraulic pressure is zero
(0) when checking the pressure.

When using semi-circular gripper blocks, a pressure

of 1,000 psi can be used on all tubing sizes and wall
thickness without damage. If slippage occurs, the
pressure may be increased as necessary.
When using vee-blocks, use a pressure of 500 psi
starting at the surface and gradually increasing as
needed, not to exceed 1, 100 psi increase as

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COILED TUBING INJECTORS WITH V-BLOCKS

HOISTING LOAD VS. BEAM PRESSURE

Hoisting Gripper Load P. Beam Pressure Required For: Hoisting

Load Required At Load
Friction Factor f 80K or 60K 1 ¼” (30K) Small
0.25 Injectors Injector 15K Injector
P=Q/(2f) p=P/127.6 p=P50.9 p=P/21
Q p p p p Q
Lb lb psi psi psi lb
1 2 3 4 5 6
1000 2000 200 300 400 1000
2000 4000 200 300 400 2000
3000 6000 200 300 400 3000
4000 8000 200 300 400 4000
5000 10000 200 300 476 5000
6000 12000 200 300 571 6000
7000 14000 200 300 667 7000
8000 16000 200 314 762 8000
9000 18000 200 354 857 9000
10000 20000 200 393 952 10000
11000 22000 200 432 1048 11000
12000 24000 200 472 1143 12000
13000 26000 204 511 1238 13000
14000 28000 219 550 1333 14000
15000 30000 235 589 1429 15000
16000 32000 251 629 1524 16000
18000 36000 282 707 18000
20000 40000 313 786 20000
22000 44000 345 864 22000
24000 48000 376 943 24000
26000 52000 408 1022 26000
28000 56000 439 1100 28000
30000 60000 470 1179 30000
32000 64000 502 1257 32000
34000 68000 533 1336 34000
36000 72000 $64 1415 36000
38000 76000 596 1493 38000
40000 80000 627 1572 40000
42000 84000 658 42000
44000 88000 690 Recommended P.Beam pressure 44000
46000 92000 721 are conservative, and they are 46000
48000 96000 752 based on friction factor of 0.25. 48000
50000 100000 784 Actual friction factor may be 50000
52000 104000 815 0.30 and even higher 52000
54000 108000 846 54000
56000 112000 878 56000
58000 120000 940 60000
62000 124000 972 62000
64000 128000 1003 64000
66000 132000 1034 66000
68000 136000 1066 68000
70000 140000 1097 70000
72000 144000 1129 72000
74000 148000 1160 74000
76000 152000 1191 76000
78000 156000 1223 78000
80000 160000 1254 80000
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• Rollers help distribute the bending stresses on the

Benefits of Halliburton tubing.
Injector Design • Single point lifting bail can be used to apply
moderate tension to increase stability of the stack
up.
• Linear bearing beams apply uniform pressure to
the back side of the gripper chain
• Counter balance valves on both the in and out
ports provide fail safe protection in both
directions.
Preventive Maintenance
• High efficiency hydraulic motors utilizing a vane
on vane design provide more precise starting
torque control. This allows the operator to
slowly accelerate the pipe for accurate
Monitor Condition of Chains
positioning.
1. Check positions of cotter pins to determine if
• Automatic brakes set when hydraulic pressure is connector pins are rotating (Refer to Fig. 5). If
lost. pins appear to have rotated, this indicates
• Extensively tested tubing guides. For 1 in., 1 1/4 incorrect alignment, broken parts, and/or
in., and 1-1/2 in. tubing a 72 in. radius tubing improper lubrication.
guide is used. For 1 3/4 in., 2 in., and 2 3/8 in.
tubing a 96 in. radius tubing guide is used.
• Tubing guide portion swivels to maintain
orientation with the tubing reel and compensate
for fleet angle changes.

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Fig. 5: Roller chain assembly showing the connector links installed from alternate sides.

Note: If the chain has stretched enough so that the Compressed length of the disc washers should be
tensioner is out as shown in Figure 7, then one roller 2.125 to 2.25 in. (for 30K) not including the flat
should be removed and a half link installed. This washers on each end (Refer to Fig. 6).
procedure is recommended only once per chain.
2. Check that Belleville washers on the gripper
chain tensioners are properly adjusted.

Fig. 6:

3. Visually check position of linear roller chain

tensioning arm. When the lower end of the
tensioning arm reaches a position of
approximately 1/2 in. past vertical (Fig. 7), the
linear roller chain should be removed and
shortened by one roller. This will require the use
of a special half link. Do not operate with roller
missing from profile. Removal of a half link and
roller should be done only once. Additional
stretch requires that the chain parts be replaced.
Note: When reassembling the chain, stagger
the connector links so that cotter pins are on
alternate sides.

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Caution: Vee blocks may be damaged in this

procedure.
Note: The chains should be cleaned and lubricated
within 12 hr after each job is finished. Lubricant
should also be applied every 10,000 running feet.

Injector Alignment Procedure

15K and 30K injectors

The injector alignment should be checked

periodically and adjusted following the steps below,
if required. (New style 15K is self-aligning.)
1. Insert a straight, solid rod (1 in., 1 1/4 in., or 1
1/2 in. OD) 10 ft long through the tubing guide
base, the injector, and the stuffing box.
2. Position the injector within the frame by
adjusting the turnbuckles, until the rod is
centered in the tubing guide base and enters
straight into the stuffing box.
3. Unlock the 5/16-in. socket head locking bolts
and advance the fixed side pressure beam
adjustment screws until the gripper blocks make
even contact along the length of the rod. Lock the
screws in position by tightening the 5/16-in.
socket head bolts above these screws.

60K Injector

Fig. 7: Maximum distance for tensioner to The 60K Injector is self-aligning.

travel.
80K injector

4. The drive chains should not be disassembled The 80K injector is self-aligning.
except to replace worn or damaged parts.
5. Check for chain stretch outlined in the “Injector
Chain Inspection and Replacement Criteria”. Rig-up Alignment
When the injector is rigged up on the wellhead, either
Lubrication of Chains the hydraulic or stationary linear beam side must be
facing the reel to help prevent side loading the chains
that will decrease chain life and damage the linear
1. Apply sufficient pressure to beams so that the
beam side rails.
inner chain rotates with the drive chain.
2. Operate the injector at a slow speed. Apply 90
wt. climbing gear lube to inner chain and drive
chain so that chain parts are properly lubricated.

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Injector Capacities
Injector Capacity Tubing OD Range
15K 15,000 lb 0.75 to 1.50 in.
30K/38K 15,000 lb (high speed)*
30,000 lb (low speed)* 1.0 to 2.375 in.
60K 60,050 1.25 to 2.375 in.
80K 80,000 lb 1.25 to 3.5 in.

Critical Design Parameters

Halliburton 15K Injector Critical Design Parameters
Size 1 in.
Speed Rating 192 ft/min, Factor = 2 ft/min/gal
Load Rating 19,300 lb, Factor = 7.72 lb/psi
Maximum Recommended Hydraulic Pressure 2,500 psi
Weight with Tubing Guide 4,200 lb
Tubing Guide Radius 48 in.
Motor Type Double Vane
Motor Quantity 1

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Halliburton 30K Injector Critical Design Parameters

Tubing Sizes (With Interchangeable Gripper Blocks) 1 in., 1 ¼., and 1 ½ in.
Operating Loads (Push or Pull)
Continuous 24,000 lb at 2,500 psi hyd. Pressure
Intermittent 30,260 lb at 2,500 psi hyd. Pressure
Pressure Factor
Low Speed 12.104 lb/psi, (0.0826 psi/lb)
High Speed 6.052 lb/psi,k (0.1652 psi/lb)
Maximum Speed*
Low Speed 112 ft/min, 1.24 (ft/min)/(gal/min)
High Speed 224 ft/min, 2.48 (ft/min)/(gal/min)
Weight with Tubing Guide 5,500 lb (6,500 lb on 1989 or later models)
Tubing Guide Radius 72 in.
Motor Type Double Vane
Motor Displacement 9.5 in. 3/rev each motor

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Halliburton 38K Injector Critical Design Parameters

Tubing Sizes (With Interchangeable Gripper 1 in., 1 1/4 in., 1 1/2 in., and 1 3/4
Blocks)
Operating Loads (Push or Pull)
Continuous 30,400 lb at 2,500 psi hyd. pressure
Intermittent 38,000 lb at 2,500 psi hyd. pressure
Pressure Factor
Low Speed 15.2 lb/psi, (0.0658 psi/lb)
High Speed 7.6 lb/psi, (0. 1316 psi/lb)
Maximum Speed*
Low Speed 82 ft/min, 0.836 (ft/min)/(gal/min)
High Speed 164 ft/min, 21.672 (ft/min)/(gal/min)
Weight with Tubing Guide 5,500 lb (6,500 lb on 1989 or later
models)
Tubing Guide Radius 94 in.
Motor Type Double Vane
Motor Displacement 13 in.3/rev each motor

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Halliburton 80K Injector Critical Design Parameters

STANDARD DNV
Tubing Sizes 1.25 in. - 2.25 in. 1.25 in. - 2.25 in.
1.50 in. - 2.75 in. 1.50 in. - 2.75 in.
2.00 in. - 3.50 in. 2.00 in. - 3.50 in.
Operating Loads or Pull*
Continuous 71,600 lb, 5,000 psi. 73,200 lb, 3,000 psi.
Intermittent 85,600 lb, 6,000 psi. 85,366 lb, 3,500 psi.
Pressure Factor 14.32 lb/psi. 24.4 lb/psi.
Maximum Speed 188 ft/min, 188 gal/min 93.5 ft/min, 168 gal/min
Speed Factor 1 (ft/min)/(gal/min) 0.56 (ft/min)/(gal/min)
Weight
With Tubing Guide 16,000 lb 16,000 lb
Tubing Guide Radius 96 in. 96 in.
Motor Type Piston Double Vane

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Injector Chain Inspection
and Replacement
Criteria
The "gripper chains" on the injector are critical
elements that must be kept in good operating
condition. Failure of the chain may result in loss of
control of the pipe.
. It is essential that the chains are properly
maintained, properly adjusted, and are promptly
replaced when inspection reveals that they are worn
past the critical stage.
Lubrication
One of the most important factors affecting chain life
is proper lubrication. Lubrication provides cooling
and impact dampening at high speeds. Lubrication
also reduces corrosion and carries away foreign
matter, which is vital in abrasive environments.
Chain Critical Parameters
For injector gripper chains (No. 140 with 1 3/4-in.
pitch), all the connector links, side plates, and
connector pins should be replaced when the measured
length between the centers of seven links exceeds
12.62 in.
The injector uses gripper chain assemblies that are
comprised of 84 links of No. 140 chain. The nominal
length of each chain is therefore 147.00 in. When a
full chain is laid out on a table, the chain elements
must be replaced if the measured length is determined
to exceed 151.4 in.
When replacing chain links, all the chain elements
(except for gripper blocks) should be replaced as a
unit. Do not mix new and worn links on the same
chain.
Exception: Broken links can be replaced as a
temporary measure to allow completion of the job.
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Wear Characteristics that Contribute
to Elongation
A. Normal Wear
The rate of chain wear is greatly affected by
lubrication. When properly lubricated, load-bearing
surfaces of the pin and bushing will look shiny and
smooth. As long as the elongation is within the
allowable limit, the chain can be reused.
B. Excessive Wear
If the load-bearing surfaces show discoloration
(brown-red oxide), lubrication is insufficient
Note: The injectors must be adjusted for proper
tension because the slack side blocks may
interfere with the frame. If the blocks hit the
frame during operation, it may be necessary to
tighten the chain beyond the recommended level
given for optimum wear rate. In this case it will
be necessary to accept shorter chain life.
Do not overtighten the gripper chains.
• Excessive slack: chain whips and creates noise.
Adjust idlers or sprocket distances for proper
slack.
• Replace sprockets when teeth show excessive
wear or are hook-shaped. C. Galling.
Galling occurs as a result of inadequate lubrication or
excessive operating speed. The mating surfaces of the
pins and bushings actually weld together then break
away as the joints flex over the sprockets.
Tension Failure
(When the chain is subjected to a one-time load
greater than it can withstand). Normally, tension
failure can be identified by fractured side plates.
Fatigue Failure
Fatigue failures are a result of repeated cyclic loading
beyond the chain's endurance limit, or rated capacity.
Most of the chain failures on injectors are caused by
fatigue that results in fracture of one or more
connecting pins. The fatigue is a result of high
operating loads, lack of lubrication, and
contamination of the moving surfaces.
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The roller chains should be examined regularly to Inspection of Chains after

determine if the wear has progressed to an Disassembly
unacceptable state.
1. Measure the overall length and check for
excessive elongation.
Inspection Criteria
2. If the chain is stretched beyond its limit, replace
all the chain parts with new parts. Do not mix
Routine Inspection with Chains on worn parts with new parts. The gripper blocks (or
Injector rollers) may be reused if they are not damaged.
Insert a solid round rod, whose diameter is equal to
Both the gripper chains and linear-bearing chains the tubing OD for the particular block, between two
should be visually inspected at least once every opposing blocks. Verify that the faces of the two
month. blocks do not touch. If the faces contact, the contour
of the radius is worn past the case thickness. The
block must be replaced. Worn gripper blocks must be
replaced in complete sets. Do not mix worn and new
gripper blocks on the same chains.

Injector Description Chain Size Pitch No. of Max.

(ASA No.) Links Allow
Length
15K Gripper Chain No. 100 1.25 10 12.87
Linear Beam Chain No. 60 0.75 16 12.36
30K Gripper Chain No. 140 1.75 7 12.50
Linear Beam Chain No. 80 1.00 12 12.36
60K Gripper Chain No. 160 2.00 6 12.36
Linear Beam Chain No. 80 1.00 12 12.36
80K Gripper Chain No. 200 2.50 5 12.87
Linear Beam Chain No. 1 00 1.25 10 12.87

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Injector Pre/Job Inspection Checklist

( ) Visually Check For Damage.
( ) Visually Check For Hydraulic Leaks.
( ) Verify Lifting Slings And Shackles Are In Good
( ) Verify Correct Pin For Gooseneck Attachment Are Used.
( ) Check Chain lubrication
( ) Check Transmission Oil Level (Sight Glass).
( ) Check Accumulator Pre-Change
( ) Check Turnbuckles.
( ) Check Travel Lock Down Pins For Load Cell
( ) Check Condition Of Hoses And Fittings.
( ) Verify Drain Plugs Are In Drip Pan.
( ) Verify Drip Pan Is Clean and Dry

Injector Post/Job Inspection Checklist

( ) Clean Unit And Allow To Dry.
( ) Check Gear Oil Level In Head.
( ) Check Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings To Verify They Are In Good Condition And Have No Leaks
( ) Check Gripper Block Chains To Assure Cotter Pins Are Present And In-Line (Pins Not Rotated) On All
Alternative Pins.
( ) Check Linear Beam Chains To Assure All Cotter Pins Are Present And Are In-Line (Pins Not Rotated) On
All Alternative Pins.
( ) Check Turnbuckles And Inner Frame Mountings.
( ) Lubricate All Chains With 90 Wt. Gear Lube With Tack Additive.

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Test Your Knowledge

1. Name the four sizes of the Halliburton Injector.

2. If the cotter pins are rotated in the chains, what is this a sign of?

3. If the roller chain assembly has stretched enough so that the tensioner is out. What can be done to the chain and
still use it?

4. The load Cell should have how much standoff distance when pumped up?

5. How often should Injector Chains be cleaned and lubricated?

Within ____________ hrs. after the completion of the job or ____________ running feet.

6. What is used to release the brakes on the injector?

7. When the injector is rigged up on the wellhead, which way should it be facing?

8. How much N2 precharge pressure should be on the accumulator for 1000 psi? Beam pressure ____________
How much for 1500 psi? Beam Pressure____________.

9. What are the Washers called that are used on the Gripper Chain tensioners, and what is the compressed length
for the 30K injector?

10. Name two types of injector chain failure:

1.

2.

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