TM

Energy Balanced Series

Security DBS has developed a unique range of roller cone
bits to reduce your drilling costs. By using a scientific
approach to design, a more aggressive cutting structure can
be created, without sacrificing durability. Security DBS’ new
Energy Balanced™ Series promotes improved ROP, longer
bit life, and reduces vibration levels that can cause damage to
other drill string components.

OPTIMALLY POSITIONED AND ORIENTATED CUTTERS (U.S. Patent

6,095,262). Cutters are orientated to achieve maximum penetration
rates and to minimize damage to cutting structure.

HAL9382
HAL9378

HAL9381

ENERGY BALANCED SERIES – STEEL TOOTH

DYNAMICALLY BALANCED CUTTING ANTI-TRACKING FEATURE (U.S.

STRUCTURE (U.S. Patent 6,213,225). Patent 6,401,839). In applications
Each cone removes an equal volume where tracking is an issue variable
of rock and the forces applied to cutter orientation breaks up
each of the three cones are equal- craters, improving ROP and bit
ized. life.

It’s All About Balance

As a result of unique software developed by
Security DBS, it’s now possible to design dynamically
balanced roller cone bits.
The computer drilling simulator models bit balance
condition, enabling bits to be designed to a near
balanced state.
HAL9377
HAL9379

40 40
37.5%
% LOADING

% LOADING

35 35
34.6% 34.8%
33.9%
31.4%
30 30
27.9%
25 25
1 2 3 1 2 3
CONE NUMBER CONE NUMBER

ENERGY BALANCED SERIES – INSERT The smoother drilling action means longer seal/bearing
life, less damage to bit cutting structure and other vibra-
tion sensitive drill string components such as MWD’s,
Security DBS reducing the risk of having to make unnecessary trips.
Optimally Positioned and Orientated Teeth
Cutter orientation is a key feature for most Energy Balanced Series designs. The Security DBS computer drilling simulator
models down-hole dynamics and kinetic forces acting on the bit cutting elements. It calculates the direction of the scraping
action on bottom, promoted through cone contour and bit offset. By orientating insert crests perpendicular to the direction
of the scraping motion, a greater volume of formation is removed, ROP will increase, and the risk of tooth breakage or insert
loss is reduced.
HAL9380

Conventional Energy Balanced TM Non-Uniform Uniform Stress Torque  0 Torque = 0

After crest length is oriented perpendicular to
the direction of the scraping motion, a greater
volume of formation is removed, increasing
ROP.
Stress
Uniform stress across the face of the cutting ele-
ment ensures that the corners of the insert are
not subjected to high loadings, thus preventing
chipped and broken teeth.
Due to uniform force acting on the entire length
of the cutting element there is little or no torque
acting on it. For insert bits this means less risk of
insert rotation, which may result in lost inserts.

Anti-Tracking Feature Nomenclature

Tracking occurs when cutting elements continually mesh ENERGY BALANCEDTM NUMERIC
SERIES 1-5 STEEL TOOTH / SOFT TO HARD
with existing craters. This leads to an inefficient cutting
FAMILY CUTTING FEATURE
action characterized by low penetration rates. Tracking may
ALPHA STRUCTURE ALPHA(S)
also lead to cone shell erosion, caused by the cone steel con-
tacting the formation. For both steel tooth and insert bits
the anti-tracking feature can be applied to reduce the risk of
tracking, improving both ROP and bit life.
EBX OR

INSERT SHAPE
EVEN (0, 2, 4, 6, 8)
This designation used ONLY when a TOOTH/CHISEL
All steel tooth bits incorporate DUAL NUMERIC
premium cutting structure is selected. 00-99 INSERT /
this feature in the gage row, ODD (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
VERY SOFT TO VERY HARD
where orientation angle is dif- CONICAL/
ferent on the gage row on at HEMISPHERICAL
least one of the three cones.

FAMILY ALPHA
N - Non-Sealed
T - Sealed / Conventional Frame / ! 12-1/4”
L - Sealed Friction Bearing / 9-7/8” to 12-1/4” Modular Frame with Pads
S - Sealed Friction Bearing / ”12-1/4” Conventional Frame

HAL9376 CUTTING STRUCTURE

For applications where Add C - After Family Alpha for Claw Tooth on Steel Tooth Model
tracking is an issue, adjacent Add D - For Active Diamond Insert on Insert Model
inserts on the same inner rows
are offset from one another to FEATURE ALPHA(S) - IF APPLICABLE
prevent them from meshing A - Air Application
with existing craters. D - Diamond Surf Rows
N - Non-Padded on a Modular Frame
C - Center Jet on a Conventional Frame
L - Lug Pads on a Conventional Frame
LD - Diamond Insert Lug Pads
G - Non-Standard Gage or Surf Row
HAL9375 S - Enhanced Shirttail/Arm Protection
SD - Shirttail Diamond

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