Product Information Bulletin

Date: 07 April 2022

Bulletin Number: TDS-94-01-PIB Revision: E

Top Drives

Subject: TDS Mainshaft Wear Allowances

Product Model: TDS-3, TDS-4, TDS-5, TDS-6, TDS-8, TDS-9, TDS-10, TDS-11, TDS-1000, IDS-4,
IDS-350, TDX-1000, TDX-1250, TDX-1500, HPS-02, HPS-03, HPS-03 HT, and
HPS-04

Effectivity: All TDS-3, TDS-4, TDS-5, TDS-6, TDS-8, TDS-9, TDS-10, TDS-11, TDS-1000, IDS-
4, IDS-350, TDX-1000, TDX-1250, TDX-1500, HPS-02, HPS-03, HPS-03 HT, and
HPS-04 Top Drives

Affected Assemblies: Motor Housing Assemblies (Various Part Numbers)

Objective
To provide customers top drive inspection guidelines and acceptance criteria to maintain serviceability
of the mainshaft due to load collar wear and internal diameter wear of the bore.

Issue
The mainshaft transmits torque from the drilling motors to the drill pipe. It is also responsible for
supporting the load of the drilling string while drilling, and therefore is a critical load path item.

Solution
The information presented in this bulletin provides top drive customers with inspection guidelines and
acceptance criteria for the mainshaft for all top drive models noted in the effectivity section above. This
inspection should be performed in conjunction with existing maintenance inspections as specified in the
NOV Service Manual. The inspection should be performed annually, but could occur more frequently
based on environment, load cycles, regulatory requirements, operating time, testing, or repairs.

The criteria are based upon industry standards and from API specifications and procedures. Inspection
of the mainshaft should be completed following API Recommended Practice 8B. Additionally, API thread
inspection should be based on API Recommended Practice 7G-2.

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Dimensional inspection criteria are provided for the following:

 Critical areas of the mainshaft Stress Relief Groove (SRG) and wall thickness at SRG due to bore
wear are shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and Table 1 below.
 IDS and TDS mainshaft grooves are shown in Figure 4 and Table 2.
 IDS and TDS split load collar teeth are shown in Figure 5.
 TDX mainshaft load collar groove is shown in Figure 6.
 HPS mainshaft split collar grooves are shown in Figure 7.
 HPS split collar teeth are shown in Figure 8

If evidence of metal transfer is found from the load collar to the mainshaft, contact NOV Aftermarket.

Figure 1. IDS and TDS model mainshaft

Figure 2. TDX model mainshaft

Figure 3. HPS model mainshaft

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Table 1. Allowable wear on mainshaft at SRG

Model Mainshaft A. Minimum B. Minimum wall
Part Number OD at lower thickness at lower
SRG SRG

IDS-4A 30157352 5.386” 0.853”

IDS-350PE M614000582 5.386” 0.853”
TDS-3S/4S 107441 5.386” 0.853”
TDS-4S 98538 6.318” 1.319”
TDS-4S LB 30112730 6.318” 0.944”
TDS-6S 93294 6.318” 1.319”
TDS-6S LB 93293 6.318” 0.944”
TDS-8S 30125860 6.318” 0.944”
TDS-9S 117834 5.386” 0.853”
TDS-10S 119707 5.386” 0.853”
TDS-11S 121131 5.386” 0.853”
TDS-1000 30158667 6.318” 0.954”
TDS-3H 78635 5.386” 0.853”
TDS-3H/5H 88075 6.318” 1.319”
TDS-4H 500T 90281 5.386” 0.853”
TDS-4H 650T 88618 6.318” 1.319”
TDS-4H 650/750T 92091 6.318” 0.944”
TDS-5H 94027 5.386” 0.853”
TDX-1000 M614004110 7.371” 1.677”
TDX-1250 30182134 8.086” 1.910”
TDX-1500 10996382 8.086” 1.910”
HPS-02 Various 6.318” 1.259”
HPS-03 Various 6.318” 1.279”
HPS-03 HT Various 7.270” 1.165”
HPS-04 Various 6.318” 0.925”

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Figure 4. Grooves on IDS and TDS mainshafts

Table 2. Allowable wear on IDS and TDS mainshaft load collar grooves
Model Mainshaft C. D. E.
Part Minimum Maximum Minimum
Number Tooth OD Groove Tooth
Width Thickness
IDS-4A 30157352 7.345” 0.650” 0.609”
IDS-350 M614000582 7.345” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-3S/4S 107441 7.601” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-4S 98538 8.849” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-4S LB 30112730 8.849” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-6S 93294 8.849” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-6S LB 93293 8.849” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-8S 30125860 8.852” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-9S 117834 7.345” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-10S 119707 7.346” 0.650 0.609
TDS-11S 121131 7.345” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-1000 30158667 8.852” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-3H 78635 7.601” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-3H/5H 88075 8.849” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-4H 500T 90281 7.601” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-4H 650T 88618 8.849” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-4H 650T/750T 92091 8.849” 0.650” 0.609”
TDS-5H 94027 7.601” 0.650” 0.609”

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Figure 5. IDS and TDS Split load collar dimensional inspection: Minimum tooth dimension

Figure 6. TDX mainshaft: Inspect groove profile F for pitting and corrosion
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Figure 7. Split collar groove acceptance criteria for HPS models

Figure 8. Split collar teeth acceptance criteria for HPS models

Documentation
Any referenced documents within this Product Bulletin may be subject of Equipment/Rig specific
versions and/or revisions. Please contact NOV Aftermarket to get access to the correct version/revision.
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Ordering and Contact Information

Please contact NOV Aftermarket at RA-AM@nov.com with reference to Product Bulletin No. TDS-94-01-
PIB for further assistance.

Economic Impact
No Economic Impact.

Customers should also refer to previous NOV Product Bulletins for additional information regarding safe
operation, maintenance, and inspection criteria by signing in to https://max.nov.com. For information on
registering, please follow the first-time user instructions posted on the landing page.

Failure to follow the recommendations and/or guidance in NOV Manuals and Product Bulletins may
result in death, bodily injury, or property damage.

Revision History
Revision Date
(00 Month 0000)
B 14 March 1994
C 17 November 2020
D 22 September 2021
E 07 April 2022
Change Description
(vertical line to the side of a paragraph indicates a change)
-
Revised to include additional TDS and TDX models and updated
wear allowances
Revised to add HPS product models
Updated Figure 8 and removed Table 3

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