Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar

Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

HYDROMECHANICAL DRILLING JAR

6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

HYDROMECHANICAL DRILLING JAR

6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

HYDROMECHANICAL DRILLING JAR

6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

HYDROMECHANICAL DRILLING JAR

6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

HYDROMECHANICAL DRILLING JAR

6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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Principle of Mechanical Jar

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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

HYDROMECHANICAL DRILLING JAR

6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
Sperry Drilling Services
Principle of Mechanical Jar

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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

HYDROMECHANICAL DRILLING JAR

6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
Sperry Drilling Services
Principle of Mechanical Jar

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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27
HYDROMECHANICAL DRILLING JAR
6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
 Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

 Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

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6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door

Section E Rigsite Jar Worksheet (Sample) 22

Sledgehammer™ HMD Jar
Section F
Technical Specifications
23
Section G Pump Open Force Calculations
and Graph 24
Section H Jar Component and Assembly
Drawings 25
Section I Jar Performance Report (Sample) 26
Section J Jar Shipping Certificate (Sample) 27

HYDROMECHANICAL DRILLING JAR

6

Section A
How Jars Work
A jar contains a hammer and anvil to deliver an impact
(like a slide hammer) and a trigger mechanism. Under the
influence of an applied load (drillstring tension or
drillstring weight), when the jar trigger trips, the hammer
travels the length of the jar’s up or down free stroke as
appropriate and strikes the anvil. The resultant impact is
several times greater than the applied load. To jar again,
the jar is re-cocked and the procedure is repeated until the
drillstring comes free.
The description “mechanical” or “hydraulic” refers to the
trigger mechanism. Apart from the trigger, mechanical and
hydraulic jars are very similar.
1. Mechanical Jars
The jar trigger is mechanical and the load to trip the
trigger up or down is preset. The jar will trip only when
the applied load exceeds the setting and will then fire
immediately. The jar is normally used latched at mid-stroke
ready to jar up or down, but can be used fully open or fully
closed. If any load on the jar would tend to open it, the jar is
“in tension.” If the load tends to close it is “in compression.”
7
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8
2. Hydraulic Jars
A hydraulic jar has the same up and down free stroke as
a mechanical jar, and the same anvil and hammer, but
between the up and down stroke is a metering (delay)
stroke. A typical jar has a total stroke of about 18 inches,
split evenly three ways.
When a load is applied to the jar, it moves a piston in a
cylinder. This forces (meters) oil slowly from one side of
the piston to the other. At the end of the metering stroke
(when T reaches L, see diagram, page 9), oil can bypass the
metering valve; and the piston releases the hammer, which
strikes the anvil, generating the impact. It works exactly like
a pneumatic door closer: the door