Choices in Technology For Your Sucker Rod Needs Weatherford Sucker Rods

High-Strength Sucker Rods PC Pumping Torque Limits

Grade Rod Size Yield Strength Elastic torque Specified Torque
Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems offers premium quality, high-strength sucker rods with high and ultra-high load ratings
(inch) (psi) Limit (ft-lbs) Limit (ft-lbs)
plus highly corrosion-resistant properties. These special chrome-moly/chrome-nickel alloy steel sucker rods are available
in 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1 and 1-1/8 inch diameters. All sizes are offered in 25 and 30 foot lengths. Each rod is heat treated, Grade MD 56 3/4" 85 362 430
and has pin ends machined, with API rolled threads. Grade MD 56 7/8" 85 568 675

® Grade MD 56 1" 85 850 1000

EL ULTRA-HIGH-STRENGTH SUCKER RODS QUENCHED AND TEMPERED SUCKER RODS
Designed to provide an ultra-high load rating and successful corrosion- Designed for high strength and fatigue performance, the S88 rod Grade D 3/4" 85 362 460
resistant qualities, EL rods are Weatherford's premium line of high- provides an intermediate step between the normalized Grade D and Grade D 7/8" 85 568 735
strength coupled sucker rods. The exclusive induction case hardening ultra-high strength EL rod. These rods are manufactured with 3130M
process incorporated into the manufacturing of these rods makes Nickel-Chrome steel; they are quenched and tempered which results Grade D 1" 85 850 1100
them the ultimate fatigue-resistant sucker rod. in higher toughness and a finer grain structure, making them capable Grade D 1 1/8" 85 1214 1570
of better fatigue resistance. For example, the quenched and tempered
Ordinary sucker rods tend to fail from fatigue originating at the surface rods typically have charpy impact results in the +70 ft. lb. range, while S67 7/8" 110 696 780
under tension. The unique engineering of the EL rod puts it in a class normalized and tempered rods are typically in the 20 ft. lb. range. This S67 1" 110 1039 1165
by itself. It has a thin compression layer at its surface that remains added toughness of the quenched and tempered rod provides the
under compression even under normal operating tensile loads. Since added fatigue resistance needed in extreme applications. S67 1 1/8" 110 1480 1660
the compressive pre-stress protects the surface from tensile stresses,
S88 sucker rods are available in 5/8"*, 3/4", 7/8", 1" and 1 1/8"* Grade KD63 3/4" 85 362 450
the chances of developing fatique cracks are greatly reduced.
diameters. All sizes are available in 25-foot and 30-foot* lengths. Grade KD63 7/8" 85 568 700
Additionally, stringent quality control procedures employed with these
rods promote reliable and long service life. Maximum Stress Allowable Grade KD63 1" 85 850 1000
Sa = (T/2.8 + 0.375 Smin) SF
Key Benefits Grade KD63 1 1/8" 85 1214 1500

• Energy saving through pumping with a lighter string with no S87 7/8" 115 728 815
S87 API D rod is recommended for mild corrosive or
compromise in production
inhibited wells; also recommended for CO2 wells (sweet S87 1" 115 1086 1220
• Higher fluid production with existing pumping unit corrosive environments). Manufactured with 3130 modified
S87 1 1/8" 115 1551 1740
• Reduction in the size of pumping unit with no reduction in production alloy steel.
Special Alloy T-66/XD 3/4" 115 462 500
• Use of smaller, more economical tubing S67 API Grade D rod is recommended for
• Increased pump speeds for additional production heavy duty pumping in non-corrosive or Special Alloy T-66/XD 7/8" 115 725 800

• Avoidance of more unconventional and expensive recovery inhibited wells. This economical high strength Special Alloy T-66/XD 1" 115 1086 1200
techniques rod is manufactured with 1029 modified
Special Alloy T-66/XD 1 1/8" 115 1551 1700
• Extended service life alloy steel.
Special Alloy T-66/XD 1 1/4 X 1" 115 2100 1600*
Applications Applications
Deep, highly loaded wells in mildly corrosive Special Alloy T-66/XD 1 1/4 X 1 1/8" 115 2100 2500*
Super high-load capacity in mild sweet (CO2) and sour (H2S) corrosive
environments provided satisfactory corrosion S88 7/8" 130 823 920
environments. Satisfactory corrosion-inhibiting practices must be followed.
inhibiting practices are followed.
S88 1" 130 1228 1380
Specifications
Specifications S88 1 1/8" 130 1749 1965
• Special chrome-moly alloy steel
• Special chrome-nickel alloy steel (S88 and S87)
• Normalized, tempered, and induction case hardened EL 7/8" - - 1000*
• Quenched and tempered
• Pin ends machined with API rolled threads EL 1" - - 1600*
• Pin ends machined with API rolled threads
Maximum Stress Allowable EL 1 1/8" - - 2500*
*These sizes are available with minimum
Sa = (55,000 PSI = 0.2143 Smin) SF order quantities. *Special High Torque Coupling and Make-up Procedures Required.
 T66/XD SUCKER RODS API GRADE RODS
Weatherford The T66/XD is an extremely dependable rod designed for high-strength Weatherford API sucker rods are manufactured to API 11B specifications
Couplings service and provides an intermediate step between the Grade D and and ISO 9001/API Q1 certified in one of the most modern facilities of
ultra-high-strength EL rod. its type within the industry. These rods feature fully rolled, cold-formed
Weatherford Grade “T” and “SM” sucker rod couplings are Weatherford sprayed metal couplings have a corrosion resistant threads designed to provided a precise, smooth, reinforced thread
manufactured to strict quality control standards from high surface with a low coefficient of friction that reduces wear on These rods are manufactured with 4138M chrome-moly steel, making structure not attainable by normal machine-cut threads. Metal is displaced
strength alloy steel and conform to API Specification 11B. the tubing and the coupling. This coupling is recommended for them capable of handling the toughest stresses. The special alloy rather than removed, and the resultant cold working strengthens the
deviated wells. steel provides more resistance to sulfide stress cracking than AISI thread root. Weatherford rods are cleaned by shot blasting to remove
The threads of these couplings are cold form-rolled produced
Weatherford couplings are available in Standard O.D., oversized 4337 nickel-chrome-moly steel used in older generation high-strength any scale and oxidation, then liberally coated with rust inhibitors and
by displacement of material rather than by removal of material
and Slim Hole configurations in sizes of 5⁄8” through 1-1⁄8”. sucker rods. carefully palletized in bundles for safe transport and handling.
as in the cut thread. Rolling the thread results in a compressive
stress at the root of the thread, giving maximum strength to the The metallurgical makeup of the T66/XD sucker rods is checked Grade C Rods
traditional weak point of cut thread couplings. continually for quality assurance. Rods are forged, normalized, and Light-to-medium load applications in non-corrosive wells.
tempered, shot blasted, and pins precision machined and roll-threaded. AISI 1536 carbon-manganese alloy steel.
This continuous in-process inspection confirms that only the finest Grade K Rods
sucker rods bear the Weatherford name. Light-to-medium load applications in corrosive wells.
AISI 4623 nickel-molybdenum alloy steel.
Applications Grade MD56 Rods
Deep, highly loaded wells in mildly corrosive environments provided Medium-to-heavy loads in non-corrosive wells.
Weatherford Couplings satisfactory corrosion inhibiting practices are followed. AISI 1541 carbon-manganese alloy steel.
Grade D Rods
Specifications Heavy loads in non-corrosive or effectively inhibited wells.
AISI 4142 chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.
COUPLING SELECTION CHART • Special chrome-moly alloy steel
Grade KD63 Rods (normally API Grade D Service) Heavy
• Normalized and tempered
loads in effectively inhibited corrosive wells.
HARDNESS Yield Tensile • Pin ends machined with API rolled threads AISI 4720 nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.
COUPLING Material
Minimum Minimum API Pony Rods
O. D. Core Maximum Stress Allowable
Pony Rods from Weatherford conform to appropriate
56-62 HRA 56-62 HRA Sa = (T/2.8 + 0.375 Smin) SF API classifications. They are manufactured
API Grade “T” High Strength 90,000 psi 110,000 psi under strict quality standards and from
Alloy Steel
( 14 )-23 HRC ( 14 )-23 HRC the same alloy steels as
sucker rods. COROD® Continuous Sucker Rods
595 HV200 ( min ) 56-62 HRA API COUPLED SUCKER RODS Weatherford manufactures
API Grade “SM” High Strength
Coated Alloy Steel
75,000 psi 100,000 psi A complete line of API grade sucker rods is available from Weatherford. the COROD ® continous sucker rod for distinct
56-62 HRC ( 14 )-23 HRC production enhancement and cost saving advantages to various rod
Each rod manufactured from Special Quality (SBQ) bar stock and held
string applications. Unlike conventional sucker rods that are coupled
to the same stringent quality control measures and careful handling every 25 or 30 feet, continuous sucker rods require couplings only
as our high-strength rods. at the top and bottom of the rod string-regardless of well depth. With
fewer joints, this solid length of steel is lighter and enhances tubing
life due to a more uniform contact between the tubing and sucker
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF A COUPLING SIZES AND WEIGHTS rod. It also addresses many premature tubing wear challenges,
25-FOOT SUCKER ROD Recommended Makeup from Hand Tight Positions for EL & T66/XD Rods Only especially in directional and horizontal wells.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (INCHES) WEIGHT(POUNDS) Rod Size Wrench Coupling New Rods Rerun
API WEIGHT IN POUNDS API Coupling SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
(in.) Square (in.) Box OD (in.) Min (in.) Max (in.) Max (in.) Max (in.)
SIZE SIZE Special applications such as highly deviated wells and heavy, high-
WITHOUT WITH STANDARD WITH SLIM HOLE
(INCHES) (INCHES) STANDARD SLIM HOLE STANDARD SLIM HOLE 5/8" API - 7/8" 1-1/2" 21/64" 25/64" 20/64" 22/64"
COUPLING COUPLING COUPLING viscosity oil production, are prime opportunities for the
3/4" API - 1" 1-5/8" 26/64" 30/64" 23/64" 25/64" high-strength, high-torque capabilities
5/8 27.2 28.5 28.2 5/8 1-1/2 1-1/4 1.30 1.00
of the COROD® system.
Non API 1-1/8"
3/4 38.5 40.0 39.8 3/4 1-5/8 1-1/2 1.50 1.26 7/8" to match Full Size,
(EL rod) sucker rod Slim Hole, 1-13/16" 29/64" 33/64" 28/64" 31/64"
7/8 52.0 53.8 53.5 7/8 1-13/16 1-5/8 1.80 1.50 strength API Grade T
Couplings and
1 69.9 72.5 71.9 1 2-3/16 2 2.58 2.01 7/8" API - 1" Grade SM 1-13/16" 29/64" 33/64" 28/64" 31/64"
1" API - 1-5/16" Couplings 2-3/16" 37/64" 43/64" 36/64" 40/64"
1-1/8 88.7 91.8 – 1-1/8 2-3/8 – 3.13 –
1-1/8" API - 1-1/2" 2-3/8" 45/64" 52/64" 43/64" 50/64"

Corod is ideally suited to both reciprocating and

rotary pumping applications.
For more information contact your nearest
Weatherford Representative
Sucker Rod Comparison Chart Sucker Rod Comparison Chart
Mechanical Properties Chemical Analyses
Based On API Specifications 11B Based On API Specifications 11B

Color Yield Tensile Elongation Reduction Brinell

Manufacturer Type Strength Strength Heat Treatment Manufacturer Type Steel % % % % % % % % %
Code % in 8” of Area, % Hardness Type Carbon Mang. Phos. Sulphur Silicon Nickel Chromium Moly Other
1,000 PSI 1,000 PSI
API GRADE C CARBON STEEL API GRADE C CARBON STEEL
Weatherford S-60 White 90/105 100/115 13Mn 55Mn 207-235 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-60 1029Md .22-.29 1.00-1.32 .025Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .15Mx .20Mx .05Mx .35 Cu Mx
Weatherford C White 60Mn 90/115 18Mn 50Mn 185-240 Normalized
Weatherford C 1536SR .30-.37 1.20-1.50 .04Mx .04Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx
Norris 30 White 60Mn 90/115 15Mn 45Mn 185-239 Normalized
Norris 30 1536M .30-.39 1.10-1.40 .04Mx .04Mx .15-.35 .35Mx .30Mx .06Mx .02-.07 Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 35 White 60Mn 90/115 14Mn 45Mn 187-238 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 35 1536M .30-.37 1.20-1.50 .04Mx .04Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx .01-.38 (Cu, N, Va)
API GRADE K NICKEL MOLY ALLOY
API GRADE K NICKEL MOLY ALLOY
Weatherford S-59 Blue 90/105 100/115 13Mn 55Mn 207-235 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-59 46XX .14-.21 .55-.75 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 1.65-2.00 .20-.30
Weatherford K Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 60Mn 185-231 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford K 4623 .20-.25 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .25Mx .20-.30
Norris 40 Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 55Mn 174-239 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 40 4621M .18-.25 .60-.80 .035Mx .035Mx .15-.35 1.65-2.00 .20Mx .15-.25 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 45 Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 40Mn 174-238 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 45 4623 .20-.24 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .25Mx .20-.28 .015-.43 (Cu, N, Va)
API GRADE D CARBON STEEL, CHROME-MOLY ALLOY AND SPECIAL ALLOY
API GRADE D CARBON STEEL, CHROME-MOLY ALLOY AND SPECIAL ALLOY
Weatherford S-67 Brown 110/125 120/140 11Mn 55Mn 248-277 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-67 1029Md .22-.29 1.00-1.32 .025Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .15Mx .20Mx .05Mx .35Mx Cu
Weatherford S-87 Orange 115/130 125/140 12Mn 55Mn 248-280 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-87 3130Md .22-.29 .71-1.00 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .70-1.00 .41-.65 .05Mx .35Mx Cu
Weatherford D Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford D 4142SR .40-.45 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25
Weatherford MD56 Brown 85Mn 115/140 14Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford MD56 1541MV .40-.44 1.35-1.55 .035 .04Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx
Weatherford KD63 Orange 85Mn 115/140 14Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford KD63 4720SR .19-.23 .85-1.05 .035Mx .04Mx .15-.35 .90-1.20 .80-1.05 .22-.30
Norris 54 Brown 85Mn 115/140 15Mn 50Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 54 541VM .36-.45 1.35-1.65 .040Mx .040Mx .15-.35 .35Mx .30Mx .06Mx .04-.09Va, .35Mx Cu
Norris 78 Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 45Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 78 4142HM .38-.45 .80-1.00 .035Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .45Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Norris 90 Orange 85Mn 115/140 12Mn 40Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 90 4320M .18-.24 .80-1.00 .025Mx .025Mx .15-.35 1.15-1.50 .70-.90 .20-.30 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 75 Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 234-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 75 Special .40-.44 1.35-1.55 .035Mx .035Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx .05-.41 (Cu, N, Va)
Upco 75A Green 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 238-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 75A 4142M .40-.45 .75-1.00 .035Mx .040Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25 .02-.49 (Cu, N, Va)
Upco 95 Orange 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 238-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 95 4720 .19-.23
MISCELLANEOUS / SPECIAL SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS / SPECIAL SERVICE
Weatherford S-88 Red 130/145 140/155 11Mn 50Mn 285-311 Quenched & Tempered Weatherford S-88 3130Md .22-.29 .71-1.00 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .70-1.00 .41-.65 .05Mx .35Cu Mx
Weatherford EL Lavender Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Induction Case Hardened Weatherford EL Special .38-.42 1.00-1.30 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 .30Mx .55-.85 .24-.55
Weatherford T66/XD Green 115Mn 140/150 10Mn 40Mn 286-319 Normalized & Tempered Weatherford T66/XD 4138Md .38-.42 1.00-1.30 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 .30Mx .55-.85 .24-.32
Norris 97 Green 115/125Mn 140/150 10Mn 45Mn 290-311 Normalized & Tempered Norris 97 4330MI .28-.35 .70-.90 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .70-.90 .20-.35 .05-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 50 Silver 105Mn 140/160 8Mn 40Mn 289-333 Normalized & Tempered Upco 50 4337 .35-.39 .75-.95 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.30 1.45-1.75 .80-1.00 .20-.30 .03-.035 (Cu, N, Va)

M or Md = Modified Mn = Minimum Mx = Maximum T= Typical M or Md = Modified Mn = Minimum Mx = Maximum T= Typical

NOTES: 1. Information Sources API Specification 11B. 24th Edition 2. Color codes according to API Specification 11B. 24th Edition NOTES: 1. Information Sources API Specification 11B. 24th Edition 2. Color codes according to API Specification 11B. 24th Edition
World Oil Sucker Rod Tables, July 1997 Grade C - White Grade K - Blue World Oil Sucker Rod Tables, July 1997 Grade C - White Grade K - Blue
Grade D - (Carbon Steel) -Brown; (Chrome-Moly) -Yellow; (Special) -Orange Grade D - (Carbon Steel) -Brown; (Chrome-Moly) -Yellow; (Special) -Orange

These properties are subject to change without notice (E. & O.E.) These properties are subject to change without notice (E. & O.E.)
Sucker Rod Comparison Chart Sucker Rod Comparison Chart
Mechanical Properties Chemical Analyses
Based On API Specifications 11B Based On API Specifications 11B

Color Yield Tensile Elongation Reduction Brinell

Manufacturer Type Strength Strength Heat Treatment Manufacturer Type Steel % % % % % % % % %
Code % in 8” of Area, % Hardness Type Carbon Mang. Phos. Sulphur Silicon Nickel Chromium Moly Other
1,000 PSI 1,000 PSI
API GRADE C CARBON STEEL API GRADE C CARBON STEEL
Weatherford S-60 White 90/105 100/115 13Mn 55Mn 207-235 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-60 1029Md .22-.29 1.00-1.32 .025Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .15Mx .20Mx .05Mx .35 Cu Mx
Weatherford C White 60Mn 90/115 18Mn 50Mn 185-240 Normalized
Weatherford C 1536SR .30-.37 1.20-1.50 .04Mx .04Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx
Norris 30 White 60Mn 90/115 15Mn 45Mn 185-239 Normalized
Norris 30 1536M .30-.39 1.10-1.40 .04Mx .04Mx .15-.35 .35Mx .30Mx .06Mx .02-.07 Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 35 White 60Mn 90/115 14Mn 45Mn 187-238 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 35 1536M .30-.37 1.20-1.50 .04Mx .04Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx .01-.38 (Cu, N, Va)
API GRADE K NICKEL MOLY ALLOY
API GRADE K NICKEL MOLY ALLOY
Weatherford S-59 Blue 90/105 100/115 13Mn 55Mn 207-235 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-59 46XX .14-.21 .55-.75 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 1.65-2.00 .20-.30
Weatherford K Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 60Mn 185-231 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford K 4623 .20-.25 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .25Mx .20-.30
Norris 40 Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 55Mn 174-239 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 40 4621M .18-.25 .60-.80 .035Mx .035Mx .15-.35 1.65-2.00 .20Mx .15-.25 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 45 Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 40Mn 174-238 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 45 4623 .20-.24 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .25Mx .20-.28 .015-.43 (Cu, N, Va)
API GRADE D CARBON STEEL, CHROME-MOLY ALLOY AND SPECIAL ALLOY
API GRADE D CARBON STEEL, CHROME-MOLY ALLOY AND SPECIAL ALLOY
Weatherford S-67 Brown 110/125 120/140 11Mn 55Mn 248-277 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-67 1029Md .22-.29 1.00-1.32 .025Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .15Mx .20Mx .05Mx .35Mx Cu
Weatherford S-87 Orange 115/130 125/140 12Mn 55Mn 248-280 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-87 3130Md .22-.29 .71-1.00 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .70-1.00 .41-.65 .05Mx .35Mx Cu
Weatherford D Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford D 4142SR .40-.45 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25
Weatherford MD56 Brown 85Mn 115/140 14Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford MD56 1541MV .40-.44 1.35-1.55 .035 .04Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx
Weatherford KD63 Orange 85Mn 115/140 14Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford KD63 4720SR .19-.23 .85-1.05 .035Mx .04Mx .15-.35 .90-1.20 .80-1.05 .22-.30
Norris 54 Brown 85Mn 115/140 15Mn 50Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 54 541VM .36-.45 1.35-1.65 .040Mx .040Mx .15-.35 .35Mx .30Mx .06Mx .04-.09Va, .35Mx Cu
Norris 78 Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 45Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 78 4142HM .38-.45 .80-1.00 .035Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .45Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Norris 90 Orange 85Mn 115/140 12Mn 40Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 90 4320M .18-.24 .80-1.00 .025Mx .025Mx .15-.35 1.15-1.50 .70-.90 .20-.30 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 75 Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 234-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 75 Special .40-.44 1.35-1.55 .035Mx .035Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx .05-.41 (Cu, N, Va)
Upco 75A Green 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 238-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 75A 4142M .40-.45 .75-1.00 .035Mx .040Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25 .02-.49 (Cu, N, Va)
Upco 95 Orange 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 238-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 95 4720 .19-.23
MISCELLANEOUS / SPECIAL SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS / SPECIAL SERVICE
Weatherford S-88 Red 130/145 140/155 11Mn 50Mn 285-311 Quenched & Tempered Weatherford S-88 3130Md .22-.29 .71-1.00 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .70-1.00 .41-.65 .05Mx .35Cu Mx
Weatherford EL Lavender Induction Case Hardened Weatherford EL Special .38-.42 1.00-1.30 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 .30Mx .55-.85 .24-.55
Weatherford T66/XD Green 115Mn 140/150 10Mn 40Mn 286-319 Normalized & Tempered Weatherford T66/XD 4138Md .38-.42 1.00-1.30 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 .30Mx .55-.85 .24-.32
Norris 97 Green 115/125Mn 140/150 10Mn 45Mn 290-311 Normalized & Tempered Norris 97 4330MI .28-.35 .70-.90 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .70-.90 .20-.35 .05-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 50 Silver 105Mn 140/160 8Mn 40Mn 289-333 Normalized & Tempered Upco 50 4337 .35-.39 .75-.95 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.30 1.45-1.75 .80-1.00 .20-.30 .03-.035 (Cu, N, Va)

M or Md = Modified Mn = Minimum Mx = Maximum T= Typical M or Md = Modified Mn = Minimum Mx = Maximum T= Typical

NOTES: 1. Information Sources API Specification 11B. 24th Edition 2. Color codes according to API Specification 11B. 24th Edition NOTES: 1. Information Sources API Specification 11B. 24th Edition 2. Color codes according to API Specification 11B. 24th Edition
World Oil Sucker Rod Tables, July 1997 Grade C - White Grade K - Blue World Oil Sucker Rod Tables, July 1997 Grade C - White Grade K - Blue
Grade D - (Carbon Steel) -Brown; (Chrome-Moly) -Yellow; (Special) -Orange Grade D - (Carbon Steel) -Brown; (Chrome-Moly) -Yellow; (Special) -Orange

These properties are subject to change without notice (E. & O.E.) These properties are subject to change without notice (E. & O.E.)
 T66/XD SUCKER RODS API GRADE RODS
Weatherford The T66/XD is an extremely dependable rod designed for high-strength Weatherford API sucker rods are manufactured to API 11B specifications
Couplings service and provides an intermediate step between the Grade D and and ISO 9001/API Q1 certified in one of the most modern facilities of
ultra-high-strength EL rod. its type within the industry. These rods feature fully rolled, cold-formed
Weatherford Grade “T” and “SM” sucker rod couplings are Weatherford sprayed metal couplings have a corrosion resistant threads designed to provided a precise, smooth, reinforced thread
manufactured to strict quality control standards from high surface with a low coefficient of friction that reduces wear on These rods are manufactured with 4138M chrome-moly steel, making structure not attainable by normal machine-cut threads. Metal is displaced
strength alloy steel and conform to API Specification 11B. the tubing and the coupling. This coupling is recommended for them capable of handling the toughest stresses. The special alloy rather than removed, and the resultant cold working strengthens the
deviated wells. steel provides more resistance to sulfide stress cracking than AISI thread root. Weatherford rods are cleaned by shot blasting to remove
The threads of these couplings are cold form-rolled produced
Weatherford couplings are available in Standard O.D., oversized 4337 nickel-chrome-moly steel used in older generation high-strength any scale and oxidation, then liberally coated with rust inhibitors and
by displacement of material rather than by removal of material
and Slim Hole configurations in sizes of 5⁄8” through 1-1⁄8”. sucker rods. carefully palletized in bundles for safe transport and handling.
as in the cut thread. Rolling the thread results in a compressive
stress at the root of the thread, giving maximum strength to the The metallurgical makeup of the T66/XD sucker rods is checked Grade C Rods
traditional weak point of cut thread couplings. continually for quality assurance. Rods are forged, normalized, and Light-to-medium load applications in non-corrosive wells.
tempered, shot blasted, and pins precision machined and roll-threaded. AISI 1536 carbon-manganese alloy steel.
This continuous in-process inspection confirms that only the finest Grade K Rods
sucker rods bear the Weatherford name. Light-to-medium load applications in corrosive wells.
AISI 4623 nickel-molybdenum alloy steel.
Weatherford Couplings Applications Grade MD56 Rods
Deep, highly loaded wells in mildly corrosive environments provided Medium-to-heavy loads in non-corrosive wells.
satisfactory corrosion inhibiting practices are followed. AISI 1541 carbon-manganese alloy steel.
COUPLING SELECTION CHART Specifications
Grade D Rods
Heavy loads in non-corrosive or effectively inhibited wells.
• Special chrome-moly alloy steel AISI 4142 chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.
HARDNESS Yield Tensile Grade KD63 Rods (normally API Grade D Service) Heavy
COUPLING Material • Normalized and tempered
Minimum Minimum loads in effectively inhibited corrosive wells.
O. D. Core • Pin ends machined with API rolled threads AISI 4720 nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.
56-62 HRA 56-62 HRA API Pony Rods
API Grade “T” High Strength 90,000 psi 110,000 psi Maximum Stress Allowable
Alloy Steel Pony Rods from Weatherford conform to appropriate
( 14 )-23 HRC ( 14 )-23 HRC Sa = (T/2.8 + 0.375 Smin) SF API classifications. They are manufactured
under strict quality standards and from
595 HV200 ( min ) 56-62 HRA
API Grade “SM” High Strength the same alloy steels as
Coated Alloy Steel
75,000 psi 100,000 psi
sucker rods. COROD® Continuous Sucker Rods
56-62 HRC ( 14 )-23 HRC
API COUPLED SUCKER RODS Weatherford manufactures
A complete line of API grade sucker rods is available from Weatherford. the COROD ® continous sucker rod for distinct
production enhancement and cost saving advantages to various rod
Each rod manufactured from Special Quality (SBQ) bar stock and held
string applications. Unlike conventional sucker rods that are coupled
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF A COUPLING SIZES AND WEIGHTS to the same stringent quality control measures and careful handling every 25 or 30 feet, continuous sucker rods require couplings only
25-FOOT SUCKER ROD as our high-strength rods. at the top and bottom of the rod string-regardless of well depth. With
fewer joints, this solid length of steel is lighter and enhances tubing
API WEIGHT IN POUNDS API OUTSIDE DIAMETER (INCHES) WEIGHT(POUNDS)
life due to a more uniform contact between the tubing and sucker
SIZE SIZE rod. It also addresses many premature tubing wear challenges,
WITHOUT WITH STANDARD WITH SLIM HOLE
(INCHES) (INCHES) STANDARD SLIM HOLE STANDARD SLIM HOLE
COUPLING COUPLING COUPLING Recommended Makeup from Hand Tight Positions for EL & T66/XD Rods Only especially in directional and horizontal wells.
5/8 1-1/2 1-1/4 1.30 1.00 Rod Size Wrench Coupling New Rods Rerun
5/8 27.2 28.5 28.2 Coupling SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
(in.) Square (in.) Box OD (in.) Min (in.) Max (in.) Max (in.) Max (in.)
3/4 38.5 40.0 39.8 3/4 1-5/8 1-1/2 1.50 1.26 Special applications such as highly deviated wells and heavy, high-
5/8" API - 7/8" 1-1/2" 21/64" 25/64" 20/64" 22/64" viscosity oil production, are prime opportunities for the
7/8 52.0 53.8 53.5 7/8 1-13/16 1-5/8 1.80 1.50 3/4" API - 1" 1-5/8" 26/64" 30/64" 23/64" 25/64" high-strength, high-torque capabilities
of the COROD® system.
1 69.9 72.5 71.9 1 2-3/16 2 2.58 2.01 Non API 1-1/8"
7/8" to match Full Size,
(EL rod) sucker rod Slim Hole, 1-13/16" 29/64" 33/64" 28/64" 31/64"
1-1/8 88.7 91.8 – 1-1/8 2-3/8 – 3.13 – strength API Grade T
Couplings and
7/8" API - 1" Grade SM 1-13/16" 29/64" 33/64" 28/64" 31/64"
1" API - 1-5/16" Couplings 2-3/16" 37/64" 43/64" 36/64" 40/64"
1-1/8" API - 1-1/2" 2-3/8" 45/64" 52/64" 43/64" 50/64"

Corod is ideally suited to both reciprocating and

rotary pumping applications.
For more information contact your nearest
Weatherford Representative
Choices in Technology For Your Sucker Rod Needs Weatherford Sucker Rods
High-Strength Sucker Rods PC Pumping Torque Limits
Grade Rod Size Yield Strength Elastic torque Specified Torque
Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems offers premium quality, high-strength sucker rods with high and ultra-high load ratings
(inch) (psi) Limit (ft-lbs) Limit (ft-lbs)
plus highly corrosion-resistant properties. These special chrome-moly/chrome-nickel alloy steel sucker rods are available
in 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1 and 1-1/8 inch diameters. All sizes are offered in 25 and 30 foot lengths. Each rod is heat treated, Grade MD 56 3/4" 85 362 430
and has pin ends machined, with API rolled threads. Grade MD 56 7/8" 85 568 675

® Grade MD 56 1" 85 850 1000

EL ULTRA-HIGH-STRENGTH SUCKER RODS QUENCHED AND TEMPERED SUCKER RODS
Designed to provide an ultra-high load rating and successful corrosion- Designed for high strength and fatigue performance, the S88 rod Grade D 3/4" 85 362 460
resistant qualities, EL rods are Weatherford's premium line of high- provides an intermediate step between the normalized Grade D and Grade D 7/8" 85 568 735
strength coupled sucker rods. The exclusive induction case hardening ultra-high strength EL rod. These rods are manufactured with 3130M
process incorporated into the manufacturing of these rods makes Nickel-Chrome steel; they are quenched and tempered which results Grade D 1" 85 850 1100
them the ultimate fatigue-resistant sucker rod. in higher toughness and a finer grain structure, making them capable Grade D 1 1/8" 85 1214 1570
of better fatigue resistance. For example, the quenched and tempered
Ordinary sucker rods tend to fail from fatigue originating at the surface rods typically have charpy impact results in the +70 ft. lb. range, while S67 7/8" 110 696 780
under tension. The unique engineering of the EL rod puts it in a class normalized and tempered rods are typically in the 20 ft. lb. range. This S67 1" 110 1039 1165
by itself. It has a thin compression layer at its surface that remains added toughness of the quenched and tempered rod provides the
under compression even under normal operating tensile loads. Since added fatigue resistance needed in extreme applications. S67 1 1/8" 110 1480 1660
the compressive pre-stress protects the surface from tensile stresses,
S88 sucker rods are available in 5/8"*, 3/4", 7/8", 1" and 1 1/8"* Grade KD63 3/4" 85 362 450
the chances of developing fatique cracks are greatly reduced.
diameters. All sizes are available in 25-foot and 30-foot* lengths. Grade KD63 7/8" 85 568 700
Additionally, stringent quality control procedures employed with these
rods promote reliable and long service life. Maximum Stress Allowable Grade KD63 1" 85 850 1000
Sa = (T/2.8 + 0.375 Smin) SF
Key Benefits Grade KD63 1 1/8" 85 1214 1500

• Energy saving through pumping with a lighter string with no S87 7/8" 115 728 815
S87 API D rod is recommended for mild corrosive or
compromise in production
inhibited wells; also recommended for CO2 wells (sweet S87 1" 115 1086 1220
• Higher fluid production with existing pumping unit corrosive environments). Manufactured with 3130 modified
S87 1 1/8" 115 1551 1740
• Reduction in the size of pumping unit with no reduction in production alloy steel.
Special Alloy T-66/XD 3/4" 115 462 500
• Use of smaller, more economical tubing S67 API Grade D rod is recommended for
• Increased pump speeds for additional production heavy duty pumping in non-corrosive or Special Alloy T-66/XD 7/8" 115 725 800

• Avoidance of more unconventional and expensive recovery inhibited wells. This economical high strength Special Alloy T-66/XD 1" 115 1086 1200
techniques rod is manufactured with 1029 modified
Special Alloy T-66/XD 1 1/8" 115 1551 1700
• Extended service life alloy steel.
Special Alloy T-66/XD 1 1/4 X 1" 115 2100 1600*
Applications Applications
Deep, highly loaded wells in mildly corrosive Special Alloy T-66/XD 1 1/4 X 1 1/8" 115 2100 2500*
Super high-load capacity in mild sweet (CO2) and sour (H2S) corrosive
environments provided satisfactory corrosion S88 7/8" 130 823 920
environments. Satisfactory corrosion-inhibiting practices must be followed.
inhibiting practices are followed.
S88 1" 130 1228 1380
Specifications
Specifications S88 1 1/8" 130 1749 1965
• Special chrome-moly alloy steel
• Special chrome-nickel alloy steel (S88 and S87)
• Normalized, tempered, and induction case hardened EL 7/8" - - 1000*
• Quenched and tempered
• Pin ends machined with API rolled threads EL 1" - - 1600*
• Pin ends machined with API rolled threads
Maximum Stress Allowable EL 1 1/8" - - 2500*
*These sizes are available with minimum
Sa = (55,000 PSI = 0.2143 Smin) SF order quantities. *Special High Torque Coupling and Make-up Procedures Required.
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