Tech Note

N° 0004-A | Jun - 03

Wedge 533™, Wedge 553™ & Wedge 503™

Handling Plugs
TenarisHydril Wedge 533, Wedge 553 and Wedge 503 handling plugs are designed to protect threads during running
with slip-type elevators. Drill pipe elevators or 18° bottleneck elevators are not recommended for use on upset tubing.
The OD lifting shoulder of the handling plug is slightly larger than the OD of the API tubing coupling for the applicable
tubing size. The handling plugs are rated consistent with API hoisting requirements and are drifted large enough to pass
internal test tools while providing protection to the box ID. These handling plugs also act as an emergency catch when
the pipe is hanging in the slips.

The following table shows the rating and dimensions for the single handling plug used for these three connections. The
handling plugs can be used with the Wedge 563™ connection if desired; however, handling plugs are typically not used
with threaded and coupled connections.

Plug Flange Plug

OD Weight Range Flange OD Plug ID Weight Thickness Rating Part
in. lb/ft in. in. lbs. in. 1000 lbs. Number
2.375 4.70 – 7.45 3.41 1.945 5 2 48 2004961

2.875 6.50 – 8.70 4.03 2.391 7 2 56 2004962

2.875 9.50 – 11.65 4.03 2.145 8 2 56 2004963
3.500 9.30 – 12.95 4.78 2.942 9 2 66 2004964
3.500 14.30 – 17.05 4.78 2.590 13 2 66 2004965
4.000 11.00 – 13.40 5.28 3.426 11 2 72 2004966
4.000 14.80 – 16.10 5.28 3.190 13 2 72 2004967
4.000 19.00 – 22.50 5.28 2.950 16 2 72 2004968

4.500 11.60 – 13.50 5.73 3.950 11 2 77 2004969

4.500 15.50 – 19.20 5.73 3.776 13 2 77 2004970

4.500 21.60 – 26.50 5.83 3.450 19 2 79 2004971

Note: If a pick-up chain or line is used to hoist the joint into the derrick, the chain or line must be double wrapped.
When lifting single joints with a chain or line, the chain or line must be secured in a manner which prevents its shifting
up over the box. The handling plug flange cannot be expected to prevent the chain or line from slipping completely off
the joint.

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 Tech Note

N° 9705-C | Jan - 06

SLX™ Handling Plugs

TenarisHydril SLX handling plugs are designed to protect threads, shoulders, and the seal of the connection during
running with slip-type elevators. These handling plugs are a new design and can now also be used with collar type
elevators. The OD lifting shoulder of the SLX handling plug is approximately equal to the OD of the API casing
coupling for the applicable casing size, permitting it to be run through spiders and elevators. The SLX handling plugs
are rated consistent with API hoisting requirements and are drifted large enough to provide protection to the box while
running ID tools. These handling plugs also act as an emergency catch when hanging in the slips.

Plug Flange Plug Part

OD Weight Range Flange OD Plug ID Weight Thickness Rating Number
in. lb/ft in. in. lbs. in. 1000 lbs
4.500 12.60 to 13.50 5.500 3.880 8 2 46 2005425
4.500 15.10 5.500 3.746 9 2 64 2005426
4.500 17.00 to 18.80 5.500 3.674 10 2 96 2005427
4.500 21.60 5.500 3.420 12 2 132 2005428
5.000 15.00 to 18.00 6.000 4.328 10 2 61 2005429
5.000 20.30 to 21.40 6.000 4.104 12 2 110 2005430
5.000 23.20 to 24.10 6.000 3.964 13 2 140 2005431
5.500 17.00 to 20.00 6.500 4.812 11 2 75 2005432
5.500 23.00 6.500 4.590 13 2 129 2005433
5.500 26.00 to 26.80 6.500 4.534 14 2 143 2005434
6.625 22.60 to 24.60 7.630 5.888 13 2 96 2005435
6.625 28.00 to 32.00 7.630 5.711 16 2 165 2005436
6.625 33.00 to 34.50 7.630 5.545 19 2 204 2005437
7.000 23.00 to 26.00 8.000 6.286 14 2 102 2005438
7.000 29.00 to 32.00 8.000 6.160 16 2 157 2005439
7.000 35.00 to 38.00 8.000 5.924 20 2 212 2005440
7.000 41.00 to 42.70 8.000 5.740 23 2 202 2005441
7.625 26.40 to 29.70 8.630 6.889 17 2¼ 118 2005442
7.625 33.70 to 39.00 8.630 6.685 21 2¼ 198 2005443
7.625 42.80 to 45.30 8.630 6.421 26 2¼ 232 2005444
7.625 47.10 8.630 6.295 29 2¼ 230 2005445
7.750 46.10 to 54.20 8.750 6.535 27 2¼ 206 2005446
8.625 36.00 to 40.00 9.660 7.745 23 2¼ 211 2005447
8.625 44.00 to 49.00 9.660 7.545 28 2¼ 273 2005448
8.625 52.00 to 54.00 9.660 7.355 32 2¼ 268 2005449
9.625 43.50 to 47.00 10.660 8.675 28 2¼ 274 2005450
9.625 53.50 to 58.40 10.660 8.520 31 2¼ 286 2005451
9.750-9.875 59.20 to 62.80 10.920 8.535 37 2¼ 305 2005452
10.000 66.95 to 68.42 11.000 8.539 39 2¼ 305 2005453
10.750 51.00 to 55.50 11.880 9.770 33 2¼ 336 2005454
10.750 60.70 to 65.70 11.880 9.580 38 2¼ 369 2005455
11.750 60.00 to 71.00 12.880 10.692 38 2¼ 397 2005456
11.875 71.80 13.000 10.670 43 2¼ 419 2005457
12.000- 74.80 to 78.10 13.130 10.668 45 2¼ 380 2005458
13.375 68.00 to 77.00 14.500 12.305 45 2¼ 452 2005459
13.375 80.70 to 86.00 14.500 12.136 51 2¼ 442 2005460
13.500 81.40 14.750 12.291 49 2¼ 525 2005461
13.625 88.20 14.750 12.290 56 2¼ 448 2005462

To be able to pass over the box, collar-type elevators should have an ID bore approximately 0.5% larger than the
connection OD.

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 Tech Note

N° 9710-A | May - 03

Wedge 511™ Handling Plugs

TenarisHydril Wedge 511 handling plugs are designed to protect threads during running with slip-type elevators. These
handling plugs are a new design and can now also be used with collar type elevators. The OD lifting shoulder of the
Wedge 511 handling plug is approximately equal to the OD of the API casing coupling for the applicable casing size,
permitting it to be run through spiders and elevators. The Wedge 511 handling plugs are rated consistent with API
hoisting requirements and are drifted large enough to provide protection to the box while running ID tools. These
handling plugs also act as an emergency catch when hanging in the slips.

Plug Flange Plug Part

OD Weight Range Flange OD Plug ID Weight Thickness Rating Number
in. lb/ft in. in. lbs. in. 1000 lbs
2.063 3.25 3.06 1.686 3 2 21 2005301
2.063 4.50 3.06 1.548 3 2 26 2005302
2.375 4.60 – 5.10 3.06 1.930 3 2 26 2005303
2.875 6.40 3.60 2.377 4 2 33 2005305
3.500 7.70 – 10.20 4.75 2.973 7 2 41 2005306
4.000 9.50 – 11.60 5.25 3.454 8 2 55 2005309
4.000 16.10 5.25 3.077 11 2 94 2005356
4.500 10.50 – 11.60 5.50 3.959 8 2 63 2005312
4.500 12.60 – 13.50 5.50 3.865 9 2 70 2005315
4.500 15.10 5.50 3.733 10 2 89 2004999
5.000 15.00 6.00 4.317 10 2 88 2005317
5.000 18.00 6.00 4.185 12 2 111 2005318
5.500 15.50 6.50 4.860 11 2 90 2005319
5.500 17.00 6.50 4.802 11 2 100 2005320
5.500 20.00 6.50 4.688 13 2 124 2005321
5.750 18.00 6.75 5.036 12 2 107 2005067
5.750 21.80 6.75 4.910 14 2 133 2005322
5.750 24.20 6.75 4.820 15 2 146 2005020
6.000 20.00 7.00 5.263 13 2 119 2005069
6.000 23.00 7.00 5.151 14 2 139 2004948
6.625 24.00 7.63 5.832 16 2 154 2005323
6.625 28.00 7.63 5.702 18 2 174 2005324
7.000 23.00 8.00 6.286 15 2 140 2005325
7.000 26.00 8.00 6.187 17 2 162 2005326
7.000 29.00 8.00 6.095 18 2 185 2005327
7.625 26.40 8.63 6.881 18 2¼ 163 2005094
7.625 29.70 8.63 6.787 21 2¼ 189 2005328
7.625 33.70 8.63 6.677 23 2¼ 216 2005329
8.000 31.00 9.00 7.168 21 2¼ 60 2005330

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 Plug Flange Plug Part
OD Weight Range Flange OD Plug ID Weight Thickness Rating Number
in. lb/ft in. in. lbs. in. 1000 lbs
8.125 32.50 9.13 7.293 22 2¼ 110 2004959
8.125 35.50 9.13 7.203 23 2¼ 110 2004960
8.125 39.50 9.13 7.103 25 2¼ 110 2005331
8.625 32.00 9.66 7.918 20 2¼ 189 2005332
8.625 36.00 9.66 7.743 24 2¼ 240 2005333
8.625 40.00 9.66 7.668 26 2¼ 260 2005334
9.000 40.00 10.00 8.069 26 2¼ 278 2005335
9.625 40.00 10.60 8.794 26 2¼ 263 2004926
9.625 43.50 10.66 8.669 28 2¼ 316 2005336
9.625 47.00 10.66 8.569 31 2¼ 341 2005337
10.750 45.50 11.88 9.922 31 2¼ 307 2005338
10.750 51.00 11.88 9.741 35 2¼ 391 2005339
10.750 55.00 11.88 9.672 37 2¼ 420 2005340
10.750 60.70 – 65.70 11.88 9.551 43 2¼ 500 2005341
11.750 60.00 – 65.00 12.88 10.647 43 2¼ 466 2005343
11.875 71.80 13.00 10.675 48 2¼ 562 2005345
16.000 95.00 – 96.00 17.00 14.807 64 2¼ 663 2005347
16.000 102.00 – 109.00 17.00 14.621 74 2¼ 663 2005349
18.000 117.00 – 128.00 19.25 16.625 88 2¼ 942 2005603
18.625 123.40 20.00 17.254 95 2¼ 1013 2005354
18.625 136.00 – 138.00 20.00 17.118 101 2¼ 1123 2005355

Standard collar-type elevators can be used with these handling plugs. Since Wedge 511 connections have a pipe body
OD, there is no need to bore the elevator.

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 Tech Note

N° 9711-D | Sept - 02

Wedge 521™ Handling Plugs

TenarisHydril Wedge 521 handling plugs are designed to protect threads during running with slip-type elevators. These
handling plugs can also be used with collar-type elevators. The OD lifting shoulder of the Wedge 521 handling plug is
approximately equal to the OD of the API casing coupling for the applicable casing size, permitting it to be run through
spiders and elevators. The Wedge 521 handling plugs are rated consistent with API hoisting requirements and are drifted
large enough to provide protection to the box while running ID tools. These handling plugs also act as an emergency
catch when pipe is hanging in the slips.

Plug Flange Plug Part

OD Weight Range Flange OD Plug ID Weight Thickness Rating Number
in. lb/ft in. in. lbs. in. 1000 lbs.
4.000 9.50 – 11.60 5.25 3.457 8 2 69 2005101
4.500 10.50 – 13.50 5.50 3.976 9 2 88 2005102
5.000 13.00 – 18.00 6.00 4.444 10 2 102 2005103
5.500 14.00 – 23.00 6.50 4.947 11 2 98 2005104
6.625 20.00 – 32.00 7.63 5.999 14 2 99 2005105
7.000 20.00 – 32.00 8.00 6.381 15 2 120 2005106
7.625 26.40 – 39.00 8.65 6.894 19 2¼ 110 2005107
8.625 32.00 – 44.00 9.66 7.924 21 2¼ 123 2005108
9.625 36.00 – 53.50 10.71 8.846 26 2¼ 124 2005109
10.750 40.50 – 51.00 11.88 9.975 28 2¼ 317 2005110
10.750 55.50 – 65.70 11.88 9.685 38 2¼ 277 2005111
11.750 47.00 – 54.00 12.88 10.925 32 2¼ 404 2005112
11.750 60.00 – 80.50 12.88 10.687 41 2¼ 231 2005113
11.875 71.80 13.00 10.676 46 2¼ 337 2005114
13.375 54.50 – 72.00 14.50 12.540 39 2¼ 398 2005115
13.375 77.00 – 86.00 14.50 12.200 53 2¼ 347 2005116
13.625 88.20 14.75 12.315 60 2¼ 381 2005117
15.000 77.50 16.00 13.875 49 2¼ 560 2005118
16.000 75.00 – 96.00 17.25 15.049 53 2¼ 578 2005119
16.000 109.00 – 118.00 17.25 14.613 79 2¼ 444 2005120
17.000 77.50 – 88.10 18.25 16.067 56 2¼ 712 2005394
17.875 93.50 19.25 16.883 63 2¼ 787 2005600
17.875 105.00 - 121.00 19.25 16.625 88 2¼ 942 2005603
18.000 94.00 – 105.00 19.25 16.883 63 2¼ 787 2005600
18.625 87.50 – 97.70 20.00 17.638 68 2¼ 903 2005121
18.625 109.35 – 112.00 20.00 17.387 85 2¼ 897 2005122

To be able to pass over the box, collar-type elevators should have an ID bore approximately 0.5% larger than the
connection OD.

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 Tech Note

N° 9804-D | Jun - 08

MAC-II™ Handling Plugs

TenarisHydril MAC-II handling plugs are designed to protect threads during running with slip-type elevators. These
handling plugs are a new design and can now also be used with collar type elevators. The OD lifting shoulder of the
MAC-II handling plug is approximately equal to the OD of the API casing coupling for the applicable casing size,
permitting it to be run through spiders and elevators. The MAC-II handling plugs are rated consistent with API hoisting
requirements and are drifted large enough to provide protection to the box while running ID tools. These handling plugs
also act as an emergency catch when hanging in the slips.

Plug Flange Plug Part

OD Weight Range Flange OD Plug ID Weight Thickness Rating Number
In. Lb/ft In. In. lbs. In. 1000 lbs.
5.500 28.40 – 29.70 6.50 4.301 16 2 161 2005095
5.500 32.00 – 32.60 6.14 4.175 15 2 56 2004482
5.500 38.00 6.14 3.925 19 2 57 2004818
5.500 40.50 6.50 3.551 25 2 157 2004783
6.625 65.80 7.48 4.300 38 2 123 2004864
7.000 41.00 – 42.70 7.74 5.745 20 2 86 2005620
7.000 49.50 – 50.10 7.74 5.465 26 2 80 2004886
7.625 45.30 – 47.10 8.58 6.360 25 2¼ 181 2004869
7.625 51.20 – 52.80 8.64 6.176 31 2¼ 175 2004781
7.625 55.30 8.58 6.050 32 2¼ 153 2004872
7.625 59.20 8.58 5.926 35 2¼ 154 2004483
7.750 46.10 – 48.60 8.71 6.550 26 2¼ 172 2005511
8.000 – 8.063 70.80 – 74.20 9.07 6.050 46 2¼ 178 2005096
8.625 81.50 – 83.20 9.71 6.550 52 2¼ 210 2004819
9.875 62.80 11.00 8.550 39 2¼ 273 2004795
10.750 85.30 – 97.10 11.83 9.050 59 2¼ 198 2004894
10.750 104.30 – 108.70 11.89 8.550 73 2¼ 254 2005368
11.750 100.50 – 111.50 12.83 9.926 72 2¼ 186 2004820
12.750 94.20 – 109.10 13.88 11.176 63 2¼ 375 2005640
14.000 99.60 – 112.60 15.00 12.494 65 2¼ 251 2005519
16.000 109.00 – 147.30 17.25 14.608 88 2¼ 268 2003691

To be able to pass over the box, collar-type elevators should have an ID bore approximately 0.5% larger than the
connection OD.

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 Tech Note

N° 9906-D | Apr - 05

Wedge 513™ & Wedge 523™ Handling Plugs

TenarisHydril Wedge 513 and Wedge 523 handling plugs are designed to protect threads during running with slip-type
elevators. These handling plugs can also be used with collar-type elevators. The OD lifting shoulder of the 513/523
handling plug is equal to or slightly larger than the OD of the API casing coupling for the applicable casing size,
permitting it to be run through spiders and elevators. The 513/523 handling plugs are rated consistent with API hoisting
requirements and are drifted large enough to pass internal test tools while providing protection to the box ID. These
handling plugs also act as an emergency catch when the pipe is hanging in the slips.

Product Flange Flange Plug Plug Part

OD Weight Range Wedge OD Plug ID Thickness Weight Rating Number
in. lb/ft in. in. in. lbs. 1000 lbs.
4.500 11.60 513 5.50 3.918 2 8 73 2005627
4.500 12.60 513 5.50 3.876 2 9 75 2005628
4.500 13.50 513 5.50 3.838 2 9 88 2005629
4.500 15.10 513 5.50 3.744 2 11 98 2005630
4.500 16.60 - 17.00 513 5.50 3.668 2 11 104 2005631
4.500 18.80 513 5.50 3.558 2 12 117 2005686
4.500 21.50 513 5.50 3.418 2 12 135 2005495
5.000 15.00 513 6.00 4.327 2 10 98 2005696
5.000 18.00 513 6.00 4.194 2 12 113 2005533
5.000 21.40 513 6.00 4.045 2 13 134 2005643
5.000 23.20 – 24.10 513 6.00 3.963 2 13 147 2005534
5.000 26.70 513 6.00 3.795 2 16 179 2005494
5.500 17.00 513 6.50 4.813 2 11 106 2005535
5.500 20.00 513 6.50 4.698 2 13 127 2005536
5.500 23.00 513 6.50 4.590 2 14 146 2005537
5.500 26.00 513 6.50 4.545 2 14 146 2005687
7.000 26.00 513 8.00 6.199 2 17 177 2005632
7.000 29.00 513/523 8.00 6.093 2 19 209 2005576
7.000 32.00 513/523 8.00 6.034 2 21 240 2005577
7.000 35.00 513/523 8.00 5.913 2 22 244 2005578
7.000 38.00 513/523 8.00 5.909 2 25 237 2005688
7.625 29.70 513/523 8.63 6.800 2¼ 21 209 2005579
7.625 33.70 513/523 8.63 6.675 2¼ 22 250 2005580
7.625 39.00 513/523 8.63 6.535 2¼ 26 259 2005581
7.625 42.80 – 45.30 513/523 8.63 6.411 2¼ 30 247 2005680
7.750 46.10 513/523 8.75 6.535 2¼ 31 249 2005582
8.625 40.00 513/523 9.66 7.665 2¼ 28 331 2005848
9.375 39.00 513 10.41 8.540 2¼ 25 252 2005691
9.625 47.00 513/523 10.66 8.566 2¼ 33 371 2005697

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 Product Flange Flange Plug Plug Part
OD Weight Range Wedge OD Plug ID Thickness Weight Rating Number
in. lb/ft in. in. in. lbs. 1000 lbs.
9.625 53.50 513/523 10.66 8.541 2¼ 37 335 2005584
9.625 58.40 513/523 10.66 8.416 2¼ 38 338 2005585
9.875 62.80 – 65.10 513/523 10.92 8.541 2¼ 42 352 2005586
10.750 55.50 513/523 11.88 9.665 2¼ 39 492 2005811
10.750 60.70 – 65.70 513/523 11.88 9.546 2¼ 45 464 2005770
11.750 60.00 – 65.00 513/523 12.88 10.666 2¼ 42 483 2005477
11.875 71.80 513/523 13.00 10.665 2¼ 51 497 2005767
12.750 88.00 513/523 13.88 11.291 2¼ 60 491 2005819
13.375 68.00 – 72.00 513/523 14.50 12.303 2¼ 48 533 2005773
13.625 88.20 513/523 14.75 12.295 2¼ 68 523 2005775
14.000 99.60 – 104.20 513/523 15.13 12.456 2¼ 67 545 2005791
14.000 112.60 – 113.00 513/523 15.13 12.293 2¼ 84 534 2005792
16.000 95.00 – 96.00 513/523 17.13 14.793 2¼ 70 607 2005786
16.000 102.90 – 109.00 513/523 17.13 14.643 2¼ 73 593 2005778

To be able to pass over the Wedge 513/523 box, collar-type elevators should have an ID bore approximately 0.5% larger
than the connection OD.

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