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Standard

External Cutters
Manual E525
CONTENTS

Logan Standard External Cutters


Overview................................................................................ 2
Uses ...................................................................................... 2
Construction .......................................................................... 2
Spring Dog Assembly......................................................... 2
Ratchet Pawl Assembly ..................................................... 2
Slip Assembly..................................................................... 5
Tool Illustrations............................................................... 3 – 4
Operation............................................................................... 5
Washover Procedure ......................................................... 5
Operating the Cutter .......................................................... 5
Operating Precautions ....................................................... 5
Cutting Procedure .............................................................. 5
Proving the Cut .................................................................. 6
Withdrawing from the Hole................................................. 6
Maintenance .......................................................................... 7
Disassembly .......................................................................... 8
Assembly ............................................................................... 9
Maximum Pick-up Length and Load .................................... 11
Specifications and Parts Lists...................................... 12 – 16

LEGAL NOTICE
All references to Bowen® part numbers in this literature are
used to identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to
such tools and parts does not imply that Logan Oil Tools is a
licensee or is in any way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco.
Logan Oil Tools does not sell, or offer to sell, National Oilwell
Varco (Bowen) products.

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2nd Printing, February 2013. Rev. 1

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Manual E525 • Logan Standard External Cutters • Page 1
OVERVIEW The knives are made from high qual- the feed ring without the necessity of
The Logan Standard External Cutter ity tempered steel for strength and applying a pull load from the surface.
features automatic spring-fed knives durability. The cutting end of the knives The preload sleeve may be removed
that prevent excessive strain from is curved for the most efficient cutting to relieve all preload tension on the
being applied from the rig floor that action. The radius of the shank end main spring. If removed, knives must
could cause the knives to burn or break matches the integral concave bearing be manually fed from the surface.
before the cut is completed. face that it rests against in the body.
The preload sleeve is used with all
A hole on the shank end of each knife
Interchangeable assemblies — Spring three catcher assemblies: Spring Dog,
accepts the knife pins. Set screws hold
Dog, Ratchet Pawl, and Slip — adapt Ratchet Pawl, and Slip Assembly. The
the knife pins in the body.
the Logan Standard External Cutter to preload sleeve is not used when the
any type of drill pipe or tubing. The Spring Dog Assembly is standard knives are fed manually.
equipment on all Logan Standard Exter-
The cylindrically-shaped feed ring has a
USES nal Cutters. The Spring Dog Assembly
bevelled lower face that allows it to nest
The Logan Standard External Cutter is catches square shouldered collars or
below the cutting ends of the knives.
used to cut and remove long sections couplings, and retains the cut-off sec-
The two (2) spear pin holes in the feed
of tubing, casing, and drill pipe. It may tion after the cut is made. A variety of
ring, placed diametrically opposite each
also be run on sucker rods. When used pipe sizes can be caught by each as-
other, align with the holes in the body.
in conjunction with a washover string, it sembly for each different size of cutter.
may be used to cut and remove stuck During operation, the feed ring forces
Spring Dog Assembly
pipe. the knives inward against the fish. The
The Spring Dog Assembly consists
shear pins maintain the feed ring in run-
of a cylinder, six rectangular vertically
CONSTRUCTION ning-in position until the string is pulled.
mounted springs, and twelve rivets.
The Logan Standard External Cut- The force exerted by the pull shears the
The springs are positioned to rest at
ter consists of a top sub, body, guide, pins and releases the feed ring.
their lower end on a shoulder so the
knives, spring dog (standard) assembly,
force applied to the springs will be The main spring is located between
thrust washer, thrust bearing, preload
transmitted to the Spring Dog Body the thrust washer and the feed ring. It
sleeve, feed ring, main spring, and
rather than the rivets. The springs are is wound from steel and is tempered
shear pins.
closed at the top to form a small open- to provide trouble-free service. During
The top sub threads into the body and ing. This arrangement allows the Spring operation, the main spring is pre-loaded
holds the inner parts in position. It has a Dog Assembly to outwardly deflect and by a predetermined calculated amount
suitable connection at its upper end for pass over collars or couplings but stay that will exert the best cutting load on
attaching to the running string. close around the pipe or tubing so that each knife. The load is then transmitted
they will always be in position to butt through the feed ring. Once the shear
The body has threaded connections top
up against the bottom of the collar or pins have been sheared, the cutter may
and bottom to accept the top sub and
coupling when raised. The springs are be moved to any point between the
guide. A shouldered inside diameter
sufficiently closed to catch any size two collars or joints where shearing oc-
acts as a stop for the thrust washer and
pipe or tubing that the Logan Standard curred for the actual cut. No additional
the parts above it to stop against during
External Cutter is designed to cut. load needs to be applied from the rig
operation. Knife slots in the lower end
floor to make a cut.
of the body incorporate crossholes for The thrust washer and thrust bearing
the knife pins. Two holes in the body, allow the entire tool, except the catcher Shear pin sizes vary with the cutter
placed diametrically opposite each assembly (Spring Dog, Ratchet Pawl, or size. They are manufactured from
other, hold the shear pins. Slip Assembly), to rotate during opera- clean shearing brass rod. The shear
tion while the catcher assembly remains strength of each shear pin is listed in
The guide, which is usually cut-lipped,
stationary. The thrust washer and thrust the table on page 7.
threads into the bottom of the body. It
bearing are placed between the main
guides the fish into the Cutter. Alternate Ratchet Pawl Assembly
spring and the catcher assembly.
guides, such as an extra long wallhook, The Ratchet Pawl Assembly is a thick
or a mill-toothed guide, may be substi- The preload sleeve is a steel cylinder walled cylinder that contains five (5)
tuted if necessary. located between the thrust washer and to eight (8) pawls, depending on size.
the top of the main spring. The preload The pawls are arranged to form a circle
sleeve maintains sufficient load on around the pipe. They are spring loaded

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Top Sub

Spring Dogs and


Spring Dog Body
Body

Rivet

Thrust Bearing

Preload Sleeve

Thrust Washer
Spring Seat

Main Spring

Feed Ring
Shear Pin

Knife

Knife Pin and


Knife Pin Set Screw

Guide

Logan Standard External Cutter


with Spring Dog Assembly

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs without notice.

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Manual E525 • Logan Standard External Cutters • Page 3
Top Sub Top Sub

Single Pawl Spacer Slip Spring

Body
Slip Adapter
Ratchet Pawls Ratchet Pawl Body
Pawl Springs
Pawl Pins
Slip
Thrust Bearing
Preload Sleeve
Slip Bowl Retainer
Thrust Washer Body
Spring Seat
Slip Bowl

Slip Bowl Shear Pin


Main Spring

Thrust Bearing
Feed Ring Preload Sleeve

Thrust Washer
Shear Pin Spring Seat
Knife

Knife Pin and Main Spring


Knife Pin Set Screw

Feed Ring

Shear Pin
Knife
Guide

Knife Pin and


Knife Pin Set Screw

Guide
Logan Standard External Cutter
with Ratchet Pawl Assembly

Logan Standard External Cutter


with Slip Assembly

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs without notice.

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to allow them to be deflected by passing The Slip Assembly requires a slip by passing a strand of string or cord
a coupling or collar, then return to hori- adapter. The slip adapter is positioned around each knife and pulling it towards
zontal position after passing over the between the top sub and body to the outside of the body. The tool should
coupling. During operation, they catch provide an extra length housing for the be dressed for the size of pipe to be cut.
the underside of the taper and transmit Slip Assembly. The upper end of the slip Refer to the specifications on pages 12
the load from the pawls through the adapter screws onto the top sub. The – 16 for the correct assembly number
pawl body and to the main spring. lower end screws into the body. The slip for the size of pipe to be cut.
spring pushes against the slip adapter's
The Ratchet Pawl Assembly is de- The Logan Standard External Cutter is
internal shoulder that is located just
signed to catch tapered upset integral made up on the bottom of the cutting
below the threads at the upper end. The
tool joints. They are also capable of string. The cutting string is lowered into
lower pin end of the slip adapter forms
catching square shouldered collars or the well until the guide on the Logan
a shoulder that holds the slip retainer
couplings. Standard External Cutter contacts and
bowl in position after assembly.
passes over the top of the fish. Run
As a general rule, Ratchet Pawl As-
the cutter to the desired depth. Apply
semblies fit only one particular size of OPERATION
enough pull load on the work string to
pipe or tubing joint and will be provided Washover Procedure
pull the spring dog assembly (or other
upon request. A separate Ratchet Pawl Before the Logan Standard External
catcher assembly if used) up against
Assembly must be used for each size. Cutter can be run, stuck pipe must be
a coupling or upset of a tool joint. This
An assembly may be redressed with freed from the formation with a wash-
will apply load to the thrust bearings,
proper length pawls in the size for which over operation to provide adequate
preload ring, and main spring that will
it is to be used. clearance so the tool can be lowered
shear the pins on the feed ring. This al-
over the stuck pipe. It is recommended
Special Note: A Single Pawl Spacer is lows the main spring to apply sufficient
that the stuck pipe be washed over at
required when using the Ratchet Pawl load on the knives so the cut can be
least one full joint below where the cut
Assembly. made. The length of pipe passed over
is to be made so that the stuck pipe
should not exceed the weight shown in
A Single Pawl Spacer is used with the will be centered in the hole at the point
the table on page 9.
Ratchet Pawl Assembly. The length of where the cut will be made.
a Ratchet Pawl Assembly is half the Operating Precautions
The washpipe is equipped with a suit-
length of the Spring Dog Assembly. The Careful measurements taken during
able Logan Rotary Shoe. The shoe
spacer adds extra length to the Ratchet running in will ensure cuts are made at
should have a slightly larger outside
Pawl Assembly to make their combined the correct depths. Use the knives as
diameter and slightly smaller inside
length the same as a standard Spring a reference point when taking all mea-
diameter than the Logan Standard
Dog Assembly. If two Ratchet Pawl surements.
External Cutter being used.
Assemblies are run in tandem, a Single
1. Select the proper place to make
Pawl Spacer is not necessary. After the stuck pipe has been washed
the cut. The cut should be made
over the required depth, the washover
In the event the operator desires to one joint above the lowest position
string is withdrawn from the well. The
abort the cut once the cutting position where the rotary washover shoe
rotary shoe is removed from the bottom
is reached, the Cutter may be released was run. One joint of free pipe
of the string and the Logan Standard
by repeatedly jarring the Ratchet Pawl below the cutter will be left that will
External Cutter is installed in its place.
Assembly against the collar or taper align itself in the cutter.
to shear the pawl pins. This will allow Operating Procedure
2. Circulation is advisable when
the cutter to be backed out of the hole Before use, be sure the Logan Standard
reaching the top of the fish to
without making a cut. External Cutter is properly assembled.
condition the mud and to flush all
Threaded connections should be tightly
Slip Assembly caked mud or debris from the tool.
made up. Avoid placing tongs directly
This optional assembly is designed to
over the knife slots. To prevent the 3. Make up the kelly in the string and
cut and retain pipe with external tool
knives from falling towards the inside establish a normal rate of circula-
joints. The slips can grip the pipe at any
of the cutter and being damaged while tion. Rotate the cutting string to
point and retain the cut-off section after
moving down hole, it is recommended determine the amount of torque
making the cut. Slip assemblies are pro-
that the knives be wedged into the required to run the cutter when the
vided upon request.
knife slots. Bind the knives in the slots knives are not in contact with the

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fish. Wash the hole sufficiently and minutes, stop the rotation. Raise movement of the weight indicator when
allow the cutter to rotate freely. the cutting string about 1/4" and the pipe is severed.
Stop the circulation and rotation. rotate again. Raising and rotating
Unless the preload sleeve has been
Raise the cutting string until the should be repeated until increased
removed, it is not necessary to maintain
spring dogs contact the next high- torque is evident. This will indicate
an upward strain against the collar or
est coupling or tool joint tool. to the operator that the knives are
upset. However, maintaining an upward
cutting the pipe. The operator
When using a cutter with a Slip strain will help provide an indication
should take every precaution to
Assembly, the slips will stay in when the cut is complete.
guard against excessive torque
contact with the pipe at all times.
until the cut is complete. Withdraw the cut-off section from the
Raising the cutter will shear The
well. Repeat the cutting procedure until
shear pins between the feed ring 7. Springs dogs sometimes may
all of the stuck pipe is removed.
and the body will be sheared and rotate off the coupling or tool joint
the knives will be forced against shoulder before the cut has been For maximum efficiency and control
the fish when the cutter is raised. completed. This occurs when the when making cuts, a Logan Power
coupling or tool joint, under which Swivel is recommended.
4. Exercise care when going over the
the spring dogs are engaged, are
top of the fish. When going over a Proving the Cut
quite thin. If the spring dogs rotate
fish, the Logan Standard External There will be noticeable movement on
off the shoulder, the pipe must be
Cutter should be rotated to the the weight indicator when the Logan
backed down until the spring dogs
right whenever possible. After the Standard External Cutter severs a pipe.
are engaged under the coupling
fish has entered the cutter, the
or tool joint, and cutting operations To prove a cut, raise the drill string to
cutter must not be raised more
resumed. avoid pinching the knives between the
than absolutely necessary. The
cut fish and the portion of fish remain-
cutting string should be lifted only CAUTION: If there is an indication
ing in the hole. Raise the drill string 1"
high enough to free the table slips that the spring dogs have rotated off
to 2" or until there is two to three points
on the rig. If one table slip segment the coupling or tool joint shoulder,
additional load (a load sufficient to lift
is free and the others are tight, immediately stop rotation to prevent
the cut portion of the fish) shows on
turn the table to free the tight ones. damage to the knives.
the indicator. Rotate the string after it is
If the cutting string is pulled higher
Carefully raise the pipe. The knives raised. A freely rotating string is almost
than needed to release the table
may catch under the collar or tool conclusive proof that the cut has been
slips, the upward movement will
joint and break. Do not exceed the successful.
shear the shear pins and force
maximum load ratings to prevent
the knives into the fish. If this Carefully raise the string. If no addi-
damage to the knives.
should happen, the cutter will not tional obstacles are encountered, the
pass over the next lower tool joint Cutting Procedure entire string may be hoisted and the fish
or coupling without breaking the When the desired depth is reached, the removed from the hole.
knives. It will be necessary to cut cutting string is raised until the Spring
As the operator gains experience,
the fish at this point. Dog Assembly (Ratchet Pawl Assembly
changes in the action of the cutter that
or Slip assembly) engages the tool joint.
5. Exercise care when running may indicate cut has been completed
Strain on the string compresses the
circulation pumps so pulsations will become more noticeable and famil-
main spring and shears the feed ring
are not transmitted to the cutting iar. When cutting a short fish, rotation
shear pins. A sudden movement on the
string. The pulsations will cause speed may increase and the cutter will
weight indicator will register the shear-
the knives to move up and down run freely immediately after the cut is
ing of the pins.
and result in an uneven cutting completed.
action. After the pins have been sheared, the
Just before the cut is completed on a
cut may be made at any point on the
6. Apply only a small amount of long fish, the portion of the fish above
pipe or tubing. The main spring will pro-
torque when starting rotation. The the cutter may slightly pinch the knives
vide the force to feed the knives into the
cutter should be lowered slightly against the lower portion of the fish and
pipe at a predetermined rate. Rotate the
until the string can be turned with make forward rotation impossible. The
cutting string to the right at a uniform
a minimum of torque. After the cutter may continue to rotate smoothly
rate of speed. There will be a noticeable
cutter has rotated freely for a few but additional rotational torque will be

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required. While rotating, the weight surface. It will need to be completely and the cutter unscrewed from the bot-
required.
indicator mayWhilesuddenly
rotating,rise.
the weight
The weight surface.
redressed. It will need to be completely and the cutter
tom joint. unscrewed
The operator from super-
should the bot-
indicator
increase may
required. will
While suddenly
rotating,
indicate rise.
the the The
cut weight weight
has been redressed.
surface. It will need to be completely tom joint.
and the
vise The
the cutter
breaking operator
unscrewed should
loose of from super-
the bot-
the cutter.
increase
indicator will
may indicate
suddenly therise.
cut has been
The weight When
redressed.the washpipe reaches the vise the
tom joint. breaking
The loose
operator of themanner
should cutter.
super-as
completed and the cutter is
required. While rotating, the weight carrying the When
surface. theit
It washpipe
will need reaches the the Place the tongs in the same
completed
increase and
will the
indicate cutter
the is
cut carrying
has beenthe surface, should beto be completely
evident where and the cutter unscrewed from the bot-
Place
vise thethebreaking
tongs inLoosen
the same
loose themanner
of the cutter. as
weight of the severed piece.
indicator may suddenly rise. The weight surface,
redressed. it should be evident where the when making
tom joint. The up.operator should threaded
super-
weight
completedof theandsevered
the cutterpiece.
is carrying the top
When of the
the fish will bereaches
washpipe in relation theto the when
Place making
the tongs up.in Loosen
the same the threaded
manner
increase will indicate the cut has been top of the fish will be in relation to the connection
vise the breakingbetween theoftop
loose thesub and as
cutter. the
None
weightof ofthese indications
the severed should
piece. be tak- top When of the
surface,
the washpipe.
it should be To
washpipe reaches allowwhere
evident the fish
the
theto connection
when making between
up. the
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the sub and the
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en these indications
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Place the tongs in the same manner as of servicing.
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connection between forthe
ease
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and the
None
en as of
weight
In any ofthese
positive
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proof
severed
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should tak- extend
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the of theabovewashpipe.
the laytopTo of allow
thethe the fish to
washpipe, when making up. Loosen the threaded
top of the fishmay will be in down relation required
to the MAINTENANCE
body to hand-tight for ease of servicing.
In any case,
en as positive the string
proof should
of a until not
completed becut. the operator
extend above may lay
theoftop down the required
of the washpipe, connection between the top sub and the
withdrawn from the hole the proof number of joints
None of these indications should be tak- top of the washpipe. To allow the fish washpipe. This willto MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance willease
ensure the best
withdrawn
In any
test case,from
described theatthe hole
string
left until
should
has been the
not proof
be
made. number
permit
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him tomay oflay
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thedownfish theThis
from the will
required body to hand-tight for of servicing.
en as positive proof of a completed cut.
test described at left has been made.
extend above the top of the washpipe,
permit him to hoist the fish from the MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance
performance will ensure
and maximum lifethe best
of the
withdrawn from the hole until the proof number ofwith
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maximum lifetheofThe
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In any case, the string should not be the operator may lay down required Good maintenance will ensure best
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of
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Logan Standard Cutter.
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performance
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maximum
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life ofThe
washed the
and
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with in
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aid of with
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elevators Good maintenance will ensure the best
The
test
when operator
described
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he is convinced slowly
at left has
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Hole
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is him to hoist the
recommended that fish
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cleaned Standardbe thoroughly
to remove External washed
Cutter.
all drilling mud and
The
and
while it is held in thethat table with the slips. performance and maximum life of the
when he is convinced
The operator
completed. may slowly
Slowly thethe
cutstring
raise has
thebeen
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recommended
washpipe
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aid fish safety a clamp
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when he
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it is held in thethe fish
table
that and athe
withclamp
a safety drillslips.
clamp other
cleaneddebris.
to the Worn
remove or
all damaged be parts,
drilling mud and
The or two
operator may slowly sure the
raise the has
string pipe elevator used under the to especially knives,
tool should be thoroughly washedshould exam-
and
one or two
completed.
actually beenjoints
Slowly
made to be
raise
andsure
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to the cut has
string for
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raise elevator
the toparound
used
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under the and
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clampdrill to especially
otherfor
ined debris.
wear theWorn
knives,
or should
or damaged
damage and be exam-
parts,
replaced
when he is convinced the cut has been It is recommended that a safety clamp cleaned to remove all drilling mud and
actually been
oneaorcollar
ing two made
joints
with to beand
excessive to prevent
sure strik- raise
the cut has the
pipe elevator top section
used under of the
thethe
fish when
clamp theto ined fordisassembly/assembly.
especiallywear theor damage
knives, and be
should replaced
exam-
completed. Slowly raise theforce.
string for there
be placedis no coupling
around theonfish top
and aofdrill during
other debris. Worn or damagedItparts, is rec-
ing a collar with excessive force.
actually been made and to prevent strik- fish. raise the top section of the fish when
there is no coupling on the top of the during
ommended disassembly/assembly.
ined for wear or damage
that the tool and
be It is rec-
replaced
completely
one orcut
two joints to be sure thespring
cut has pipe elevator used under the clamp to especially the knives, should be exam-
If the has not been made, fish. ommended
disassembled, that the tool lubricated
be completely
ined for wear orcleaned,
ing a collar with excessive force. there is no coupling on the top of the during disassembly/assembly. It is (or
rec-
If the cut
actually has
been not
made been or made,
and spring
to prevent raise the
strik- After the fish
top section
has been of laid
the fish
down,when the damage and replaced
dogs, ratchet pawls, knife pins must fish. disassembled,
painted),
ommended and cleaned,
reassembled
that the tool lubricated
be after (or
each
completely
dogs,
ing ratchet
a collar
If the cut has pawls,
with
tonot or
excessive
been knife
themade, pins
force. must
spring After
there theis no fish has
coupling been on laid
the down,
top the
of hole
the during disassembly/assembly. It is rec-
be sheared bring cutter to the washpipe can be pulled from the painted),
disassembled,
use and reassembled
and before after each
cleaned, lubricated (or
be sheared to bring the cutter
dogs, ratchet pawls, or knife pins must to the fish. the fish has been laid down, the
After
washpipe can be pulled from the hole ommended thatstoring.
the tool be completely
If the cut has not been made, spring painted),
use and reassembled
and before storing. after each
be sheared to bring the cutter to the washpipe can be pulled from the hole disassembled, cleaned, lubricated (or
dogs, ratchet pawls, or knife pins must After the fish has been laid down, the use and before storing.
painted), and reassembled after each
be sheared to bring
TUBING/CASING SIZE TO CUT the cutter to the 1.050washpipe
to cantobe pulled
1.315 1.660 from
to the hole1.900 to use2-1/16 to
and before 2-3/8 to
storing. 2-3/8 to
TUBING/CASING SIZE TO CUT 1.050 to
1.315 Tbg 1.315 to
2-3/8 Tbg 1.660 to
2-3/8 Tbg 1.900 to
2-7/8 Tbg 2-1/16 to
3-1/2 Tbg 2-3/8 to
3-1/2 Tbg 2-3/8
4 Tbgto
MAXIMUM SIZE WILL
TUBING/CASING SIZEPASS OVER
TO CUT 1.315
1.552 Tbg
1.050 to 2-3/8
3-1/16Tbg
1.315 to 2-3/8
3-1/8 Tbg
1.660 to 2-7/8
3-3/4 Tbg
1.900 to 3-1/2
4-1/4 Tbg
2-1/16 to 3-1/2
4-1/2 Tbg
2-3/8 to 4 Tbgto
4-3/4
2-3/8
MAXIMUM SIZE WILL
INSIDE DIAMETER PASS OVER
(CUTTER) 1.552
1-5/8 Tbg
1.315 3-1/16
3-1/8 Tbg
2-3/8 3-1/8
3-1/4 Tbg
2-3/8 3-3/4
3-7/8 Tbg
2-7/8 4-1/4
4-3/8 Tbg
3-1/2 4-1/2
4-5/8 Tbg
3-1/2 4-3/4
4-7/8
4 Tbg
TUBING/CASING
INSIDE
OUTSIDEDIAMETER SIZE
DIAMETER TO CUT
(CUTTER)
(CUTTER) 1.050
2-5/16to
1-5/8 1.315
3-7/8 to
3-1/8 1.660
4-1/2 to
3-1/4 1.900
3-7/8 to
4-11/16 2-1/16
5-5/8 to
4-3/8 2-3/8
5-7/8 to
4-5/8 2-3/8
6-1/16to
4-7/8
MAXIMUM SIZE WILL PASS OVER 1.552 3-1/16 3-1/8 3-3/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 4-3/4
OUTSIDE
MINIMUM DIAMETER
SIZE HOLE (CUTTER)
TO RUN IN 1.315
2-7/16Tbg
2-5/16 2-3/8
4-1/8 Tbg
3-7/8 2-3/8
4-3/4 Tbg
4-1/2 2-7/8 Tbg
4-11/16
4-15/16 3-1/2
5-7/8 Tbg
5-5/8 3-1/2
6-1/8 Tbg
5-7/8 4 Tbg
6-1/16
6-1/4
INSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 1-5/8 3-1/8 3-1/4 3-7/8 4-3/8 4-5/8 4-7/8
MAXIMUM
COMPLETE SIZE WILL TO
ASSEMBLY
MINIMUM DIAMETER
SIZE HOLE PASS OVER
RUN IN 1.552
2-7/16
410-231 3-1/16
4-1/8
410-388 3-1/8
4-3/4
410-450 3-3/4
4-15/16
410-468 4-1/4
5-7/8
410-563 4-1/2
6-1/8
410-588 4-3/4
6-1/4
410-606
OUTSIDE (CUTTER) 2-5/16 3-7/8 4-1/2 4-11/16 5-5/8 5-7/8 6-1/16
COMPLETE
INSIDE
w/SPRING ASSEMBLY
DIAMETER
DOG
MINIMUM SIZE
(CUTTER)
HOLE TO RUN IN
1-5/8
410-231
32848
2-7/16
3-1/8
410-388
47127
4-1/8
3-1/4
410-450
47167
4-3/4
3-7/8
410-468
47210
4-15/16
4-3/8
410-563
47309
5-7/8
4-5/8
410-588
47264
6-1/8
4-7/8
410-606
47360
6-1/4
w/SPRING
COMPLETE DOG
OUTSIDE DIAMETER
ASSEMBLY
(CUTTER) 2-5/16
32848
410-231
3-7/8
47127
410-388
4-1/2
47167
410-450
4-11/16
47210
410-468
5-5/8
47309
410-563
5-7/8
47264
410-588
6-1/16
47360
410-606
LOAD REQUIRED TO SHEAR
MINIMUM SIZE HOLE TO RUN IN 377
2-7/16 377
4-1/8 805
4-3/4 377
4-15/16 805
5-7/8 805
6-1/8 805
6-1/4
w/SPRING
LOAD DOG
REQUIRED TO
EACH SHEAR PIN (LBS)SHEAR 32848
377 47127
377 47167
805 47210
377 47309
805 47264
805 47360
805
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
EACH REQUIRED
SHEAR PINSTRENGTH
(LBS) 410-231 410-388 410-450 410-468 410-563 410-588 410-606
DOUBLE
LOAD SHEAR TO SHEAR (LBS) 754 754 1,610 754 1,610 1,610 1,610
w/SPRING
DOUBLE DOGSTRENGTH
SHEAR 32848
377 47127
377 47167
805 47210
377 47309
805 47264
805 47360
805
LOAD SHEAR
EACH REQ'UIRED TO SHEAR(LBS)
PIN (LBS) 754 754 1,610 754 1,610 1,610 1,610
LOAD … 4,125 4,125 4,125 8,285 8,285 8,285
EACH REQUIRED
DOUBLEREQ'UIRED
SLIP
SHEAR
TO
TO SHEAR
SHEAR
BOWLSTRENGTH
SHEAR PIN(LBS)
(LBS) 754
377
… 754
377
4,125 1,610
805
4,125 754
377
4,125 1,610
805
8,285 1,610
805
8,285 1,610
805
8,285
EACH SHEAR
QUADRUPLE PIN (LBS)
SLIP BOWL SHEAR
SHEAR PIN (LBS)
STRENGTH (LBS) … 16,500 16,500 16,500 33,150 33,150 33,150
LOAD REQ'UIRED TO SHEAR
DOUBLE
QUADRUPLESHEAR STRENGTH
SHEAR (LBS)
STRENGTH (LBS) …
754
… 4,125
754
16,500 4,125
1,610
16,500 4,125
754
16,500 8,285
1,610
33,150 8,285
1,610
33,150 8,285
1,610
33,150
EACH SLIP BOWL SHEAR PIN (LBS)
LOAD REQ'UIRED TO SHEAR
QUADRUPLE SHEAR STRENGTH (LBS) … 16,500
4,125 16,500
4,125 16,500
4,125 33,150
8,285 33,150
8,285 33,150
8,285
EACH SLIP BOWLSIZE
TUBING/CASING SHEAR PIN (LBS)
TO CUT 3-1/2, 4, 4 to
QUADRUPLE SHEAR
TUBING/CASING SIZESTRENGTH
TO CUT (LBS) …
3-1/2,
4-1/2 &4,5 DP 16,500
4 to Csg
5-3/4 16,500 16,500 33,150 33,150 33,150
MAXIMUM SIZE WILL
TUBING/CASING SIZEPASS OVER
TO CUT 4-1/2
3-1/2,&4,5 DP
6-1/4 5-3/4
4 to Csg
6-1/2
MAXIMUM
INSIDE SIZE WILL
DIAMETER PASS OVER
(CUTTER) 6-1/4
6-3/8
4-1/2 & 5 DP 6-1/2
6-5/8
5-3/4 Csg
TUBING/CASING
INSIDE
OUTSIDE DIAMETER
DIAMETER SIZE TO CUT
(CUTTER)
(CUTTER) 3-1/2, 4,
6-3/8
7-5/8 4 to
6-5/8
8-1/8
MAXIMUM SIZE WILL PASS OVER 6-1/4 6-1/2
OUTSIDE
MINIMUM DIAMETER
SIZE HOLE (CUTTER)
TO RUN IN 4-1/2 & 5 DP
7-5/8
8-1/4 5-3/4 Csg
8-1/8
8-5/8
INSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 6-3/8 6-5/8
MAXIMUM
COMPLETE
MINIMUM SIZE
SIZE WILL TO
ASSEMBLY
HOLE PASS OVER
RUN IN 6-1/4
8-1/4
410-763 6-1/2
8-5/8
410-813
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 7-5/8 8-1/8
COMPLETE
INSIDE
w/SPRING
MINIMUM SIZE ASSEMBLY
DIAMETER
DOG (CUTTER)
HOLE TO RUN IN
6-3/8
410-763
47422
8-1/4
6-5/8
410-813
47541
8-5/8
w/SPRING
COMPLETE DOG
OUTSIDE DIAMETER
ASSEMBLY
(CUTTER) 7-5/8
47422
410-763
8-1/8
47541
410-813
LOAD REQUIRED TO SHEAR
MINIMUM SIZE HOLE TO RUN IN 805
8-1/4 805
8-5/8
w/SPRING
LOAD SHEAR
EACH DOG
REQUIRED PIN TO SHEAR
(LBS) 47422
805 47541
805
COMPLETE
EACH SHEAR ASSEMBLY
PIN (LBS) 410-763 410-813
DOUBLE
LOAD SHEAR STRENGTH
REQUIRED TO SHEAR (LBS) 1,610 1,610
w/SPRING
DOUBLE DOGSTRENGTH
SHEAR 47422
805 47541
805
LOAD
EACH REQ'UIRED
SHEAR TO SHEAR(LBS)
PIN (LBS) 1,610 1,610
LOAD 8,285 8,285
EACH REQUIRED
DOUBLE REQ'UIRED
SLIPSHEAR
TO
TO
BOWLSTRENGTHSHEAR
SHEAR
SHEAR PIN(LBS)
(LBS) 1,610
805
8,285 1,610
805
8,285
EACH SHEAR
SLIP
QUADRUPLE BOWLPIN
SHEAR(LBS)
SHEAR PIN (LBS)
LOAD REQ'UIRED TO STRENGTH
SHEAR (LBS) 33,150 33,150
DOUBLE SHEAR
QUADRUPLE STRENGTH
SHEAR STRENGTH(LBS)(LBS) 8,285
1,610
33,150 8,285
1,610
33,150
EACH SLIP BOWL SHEAR PIN (LBS)
LEGAL
LOAD
QUADRUPLE NOTICE
REQ'UIRED TO SHEAR
SHEAR STRENGTH (LBS) 33,150
8,285 33,150
8,285
All references
EACH SLIP BOWL to Bowen
SHEAR part numbers in this literature are used to identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to such tools and
® PIN (LBS)

parts does notSHEAR


QUADRUPLE imply that Logan Oil
STRENGTH Tools is33,150
(LBS) a licensee or 33,150
is in any way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco.Standard
Logan Logan OilExternal
Tools does not sell,• 7
Cutters
or offer to sell, National Oilwell Varco (Bowen) products. Logan Standard External Cutters • 7
Logan Standard External Cutters • 7
“Bowen” is a registered trademark of National Oilwell Varco.
Logan Standard External Cutters • 7

Manual E525 • Logan Standard External Cutters • Page 7


DISASSEMBLY CAUTION: The shouldered knife pins 2. Remove the loosened top sub from
After the Logan Standard External Cut- must be removed from the side of the body.
ter is removed from the well, it should the hole that has the set screw holes.
CAUTION: The main spring exerts
be thoroughly washed down with clean They can not be removed from the
considerable tension load. Exercise
water to remove all excess drilling mud other side. The knives will fall free
care during its removal to avoid
and other debris. At the rig, it is advis- when the knife pins are removed.
damage to the top sub or injury to
able to break the top sub from the body
11. Loosen and remove the guide from the operator.
with the rig tongs. Loosen the connec-
the lower end of the body.
tion to a point where it may be uncou- 3. Lift out the spring dog assembly.
pled by hand. Move the entire assembly 12. With a suitable punch, remove the
4. Remove the thrust bearing and
to a clean and convenient location for sheared pins from the feed ring.
thrust washer.
disassembly. Disassembly and repairs
CAUTION: Carefully remove the
should be conducted in a clean, well- 5. Remove the preload sleeve.
sheared pins from the body and feed
equipped shop.
ring. Do not distort or damage the 6. Remove the spring seat and main
NOTE: These instructions are for a shear pin holes. spring.
Logan Standard External Cutter with
13. Thoroughly clean and examine 7. Slide out and remove the feed ring.
a Spring Dog Assembly. See instruc-
each part for any sign of damage
tions on pages 8 – 9 for Ratchet Pawl 8. Drive the sheared halves of the
or advanced wear. The body inte-
and Slip Assemblies. two (2) shear pins from the body
rior should be free of mars or
with a suitable punch.
1. Place the cutter in a suitable vise. scratches, and bits of shear pin
Clamp near the center. and other loose debris. 9. Using a socket head wrench,
remove the set screws that lock
2. Remove the loosened top sub from 14. Examine the feed ring. It should
the knife pins in place.
the body. be free of mars and scratches.
Smooth any distortion on the 10. Push out the knife pins with a
CAUTION: The main spring exerts
edges with a hand file. suitable punch.
considerable tension load. Exercise
care during its removal to avoid 15. Examine the knives. They must CAUTION: The shouldered knife pins
damage to the top sub or injury to be in perfect condition for re-use. must be removed from the side of
the operator. Replace them if they are chipped the hole that has the set screw holes.
or worn. Minor wear or damage They can not be removed from the
3. Lift out the spring dog assembly.
may sometimes be repaired with other side. The knives will fall free
4. Remove the thrust bearing and skillful regrinding. However, it when the knife pins are removed.
thrust washer. is important that the contour and
11. Loosen and remove the guide from
overall length of each knife be
5. Remove the preload sleeve. the lower end of the body.
preserved.
6. Remove the spring seat and main 12. With a suitable punch, remove the
16. Check the Spring Dog Assembly
spring. sheared pins from the feed ring.
to ensure that all dog springs are
7. Slide out and remove the feed ring. in place with tight rivets. CAUTION: Carefully remove the
sheared pins from the body and feed
8. Drive the sheared halves of the Disassembly of the Logan Standard
ring. Do not distort or damage the
two (2) shear pins from the body External Cutter with a Spring Dog As-
shear pin holes.
with a suitable punch. sembly is now complete.
9. Using a socket head wrench, Ratchet Pawl Assembly 13. Thoroughly clean and examine
remove the set screws that lock The following disassembly instructions each part for any sign of damage
the knife pins in place. are for a Logan Standard External Cut- or advanced wear. The body inte-
ter with a Ratchet Pawl Assembly: rior should be free of mars or
10. Push out the knife pins with a
scratches, and bits of shear pin
suitable punch. 1. Place the cutter in a suitable vise.
and other loose debris.
Clamp near the center.

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14. Examine the feed ring. It should 6. Remove the spring seat and main 16. Check the Slip Assembly to ensure
be free of mars and scratches. spring. that the slip spring and slip bowl
Smooth any distortion on the shear pin are in usable condition.
7. Slide out and remove the feed ring.
edges with a hand file. Replace any collapsed springs or
8. Drive the sheared halves of the those that have a weak recoil.
15. Examine the knives. They must
two (2) shear pins from the body
be in perfect condition for re-use. 17. Thoroughly clean and inspect all
with a suitable punch.
Replace them if they are chipped parts. Replace any parts that
or worn. Minor wear or damage 9. Using a socket head wrench, are damaged or severely worn.
may sometimes be repaired with remove the set screws that lock Tong and wrench marks should be
skillful regrinding. However, it the knife pins in place. filed smooth.
is important that the contour and
10. Push out the knife pins with a Disassembly of the Logan Standard
overall length of each knife be
suitable punch. External Cutter with a Slip Assembly is
preserved.
now complete.
CAUTION: The shouldered knife pins
16. Check the Ratchet Pawl Assembly
must be removed from the side of
to ensure that the pawls, pawl pins, ASSEMBLY
the hole that has the set screw holes.
and pawl springs are in usable The Logan Standard External Cutter is
They can not be removed from the
condition. Replace any collapsed easily assembled using standard shop
other side. The knives will fall free
springs or those that have a weak tools. No special tools are required.
when the knife pins are removed.
recoil. Be sure the pawls freely Make sure all parts have been thor-
swing on the pawl pins. 11. Loosen and remove the guide from oughly cleaned, inspected, and lubri-
the lower end of the body. cated prior to assembly. Replace any
17. Thoroughly clean and inspect all
collapsed springs or those that have
parts. Replace any blades that 12. With a suitable punch, remove the
a weak recoil. Replace any blades that
are chipped or severely worn. sheared pins from the feed ring.
are chipped or severely worn. Use high
Tong and wrench marks should be
CAUTION: Carefully remove the quality thread compound on the top sub
filed smooth.
sheared pins from the body and feed and guide connections.
Disassembly of the Logan Standard ring. Do not distort or damage the
The following assembly instructions are
External Cutter with a Ratchet Pawl shear pin holes.
for a Logan Standard External Cutter
Assembly is now complete.
with a Spring Dog Assembly:
13. Thoroughly clean and examine
Slip Assembly
each part for any sign of damage 1. Secure the Standard External
The following disassembly instructions
or advanced wear. The body inte- Cutter in a suitable vise. Clamp
are for a Logan Standard External Cut-
rior should be free of mars or near the center of the tool.
ter with a Slip Assembly:
scratches, and bits of shear pin
2. Set the knives in the body with
1. Place the cutter in a suitable vise. and other loose debris.
the cutting edges facing the inside.
Clamp near the center.
14. Examine the feed ring. It should Slip a knife pin through the hole in
2. Remove the loosened top sub from be free of mars and scratches. the body and through the pin hole
the body. Smooth any distortion on the in the knife. Insert a set screw and
edges with a hand file. tighten. Wedge the knives in place
CAUTION: The main spring exerts
with a piece of soft rope or string
considerable tension load. Exercise 15. Examine the knives. They must
to help maintain their position while
care during its removal to avoid be in perfect condition for re-use.
the remaining knives are assem-
damage to the top sub or injury to Replace them if they are chipped
bled.
the operator. or worn. Minor wear or damage
may sometimes be repaired with 3. After all of the knives have been
3. Lift out the spring dog assembly.
skillful regrinding. However, it assembled, insert the feed ring,
4. Remove the thrust bearing and is important that the contour and with the bevelled face toward the
thrust washer. overall length of each knife be knives, through the top of the body.
preserved. Position the feed ring so the two
5. Remove the preload sleeve.
(2) shear pin holes in the feed ring

Logan Standard External Cutters • 9

Manual E525 • Logan Standard External Cutters • Page 9


align with the two (2) shear pin 2. Set the knives in the body with 1. Secure the Standard External
holes in the body. the cutting edges facing the inside. Cutter in a suitable vise. Clamp
Slip a knife pin through the hole in near the center of the tool.
4. Insert the two (2) shear pins into
the body and through the pin hole
the holes in the body and feed ring. 2. Set the knives in the body with
in the knife. Insert a set screw and
the cutting edges facing the inside.
NOTE: If the ends of the shear pins tighten. Wedge the knives in place
Slip a knife pin through the hole in
are slightly upset, tap them with a with a piece of soft rope or string
the body and through the pin hole
small hammer until they snugly fit to help maintain their position while
in the knife. Insert a set screw and
the shear pin holes. the remaining knives are assem-
tighten. Wedge the knives in place
bled.
5. Insert the main spring in the body. with a piece of soft rope or string
Slide it down until it seats against 3. After all of the knives have been to help maintain their position while
the feed ring. assembled, insert the feed ring, the remaining knives are assem-
with the bevelled face toward the bled.
6. Slide the preload sleeve into the
knives, through the top of the body.
body until it seats against the main 3. After all of the knives have been
Position the feed ring so the two
spring. assembled, insert the feed ring,
(2) shear pin holes in the feed ring
with the bevelled face toward the
7. Insert the thrust washer, followed align with the two (2) shear pin
knives, through the top of the body.
by the thrust bearing, into the body. holes in the body.
Position the feed ring so the two
8. Insert the Spring Dog Assembly 4. Insert the two (2) shear pins into (2) shear pin holes in the feed ring
into the body. the holes in the body and feed ring. align with the two (2) shear pin
holes in the body.
CAUTION: Be sure that the dog NOTE: If the ends of the shear pins
springs in the Spring Dog Assembly are slightly upset, tap them with a 4. Insert the two (2) shear pins into
face the upper end of the body to small hammer until they snugly fit the holes in the body and feed ring.
deflect and pass collars going into the shear pin holes.
NOTE: If the ends of the shear pins
the hole.
5. Insert the main spring in the body. are slightly upset, tap them with a
9. Thread the top sub into the body. Slide it down until it seats against small hammer until they snugly fit
Tighten the connection. the feed ring. the shear pin holes.

NOTE: The main spring is partially 6. Slide the preload sleeve into the 5. Insert the main spring in the body.
compressed when it enters the top body until it seats against the main Slide it down until it seats against
sub. Considerable resistance will be spring. the feed ring.
felt as the top sub is made up.
7. Insert the thrust washer, followed 6. Slide the preload sleeve into the
10. Thread the guide onto the lower by the thrust bearing, into the body. body until it seats against the main
end of the body. Tighten the con- spring.
8. Insert the Ratchet Pawl Assembly
nection.
into the body. 7. Insert the thrust washer, followed
The Logan Standard External Cutter by the thrust bearing, into the body.
9. Thread the top sub into the body.
with a Spring Dog Assembly is now
Tighten the connection. 8. Insert the Slip Assembly into the
ready for use.
body.
10. Thread the guide onto the lower
Ratchet Pawl Assembly
end of the body. Tighten the con- 9. Thread the top sub into the body.
The following assembly instructions are
nection. Tighten the connection.
for a Logan Standard External Cutter
with a Ratchet Pawl Assembly: The Logan Standard External Cutter 10. Thread the guide onto the lower
with a Ratchet Pawl Assembly is now end of the body. Tighten the con-
1. Secure the Standard External
ready for use. nection.
Cutter in a suitable vise. Clamp
near the center of the tool. Slip Assembly The Logan Standard External Cutter
The following assembly instructions are with a Slip Assembly is now ready for
for a Logan Standard External Cutter use.
with a Slip Assembly:

10 • Logan Standard External Cutters

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LOGAN STANDARD EXTERNAL CUTTERS
MAXIMUM LENGTH AND LOAD OF TUBING OR DRILL PIPE TO BE PICKED UP
EXTERNAL CUTTER KNIVES RATCHET PAWLS
Size (ins) ID OD Logan No. Bowen No. Length (ft) Load (lbs) * Length (ft) Load (lbs) *
1.050 Tbg 1-5/8 2-5/16 410-231 32848 1,650 1,985 1,700 2,000
1.315 Tbg 1-5/8 2-5/16 410-231 32848 1,500 2,800 2,000 3,600
1.315 Tbg 3-1/8 3-7/8 410-388 47127 666 1,200 888 1,600
1.660 Tbg 3-1/8 3-7/8 410-388 47127 583 1,400 875 2,100
1.900 Tbg 3-1/8 3-7/8 410-388 47127 552 1,600 965 2,800
2-1/16 Tbg 3-1/8 3-7/8 410-388 47127 500 1,700 1,029 3,500
2-3/8 Tbg 3-1/8 3-7/8 410-388 47127 468 2,200 1,400 6,600
1.660 Tbg 3-1/4 4-1/2 410-450 47167 2,420 5,800 3,630 8,740
1.900 Tbg 3-1/4 4-1/2 410-450 47167 2,275 6,600 3,430 9,940
2-1/16 Tbg 3-1/4 4-1/2 410-450 47167 2,088 7,100 3,150 10,725
2-3/8 Tbg 3-1/4 4-1/2 410-450 47167 1,830 8,600 2,804 12,900
1.900 Tbg 3-7/8 4-11/16 410-468 47210 379 1,100 420 1,225
2-1/16 Tbg 3-7/8 4-11/16 410-468 47210 347 1,180 375 1,275
2-3/8 Tbg 3-7/8 4-11/16 410-468 47210 276 1,300 275 1,290
2-7/8 Tbg 3-7/8 4-11/16 410-468 47210 260 1,700 300 1,930
2-1/16 Tbg 4-3/8 5-5/8 410-563 47309 1,290 4,400 2,350 8,000
2-3/8 Tbg 4-3/8 5-5/8 410-563 47309 1,210 5,700 2,020 9,500
2-7/8 Tbg 4-3/8 5-5/8 410-563 47309 1,307 8,500 1,965 12,750
3-1/2 Tbg 4-3/8 5-5/8 410-563 47309 1,258 11,700 1,905 17,700
2-3/8 Tbg 4-5/8 5-7/8 410-588 47264 1,212 5,700 1,850 8,735
2-7/8 Tbg 4-5/8 5-7/8 410-588 47264 1,061 6,900 1,610 10,500
3-1/2 Tbg 4-5/8 5-7/8 410-588 47264 1,000 9,300 1,515 14,100
2-3/8 Tbg 4-7/8 6-1/16 410-606 47360 500 2,350 750 3,525
2-7/8 Tbg 4-7/8 6-1/16 410-606 47360 415 2,700 625 4,070
3-1/2 Tbg 4-7/8 6-1/16 410-606 47360 387 3,600 570 4,555
4 Tbg 4-7/8 6-1/16 410-606 47360 436 4,800 655 7,200
3-1/2 DP 6-3/8 7-5/8 410-763 47422 315 4,790 470 7,180
4 DP 6-3/8 7-5/8 410-763 47422 325 5,100 500 7,750
4-1/2 DP 6-3/8 7-5/8 410-763 47422 295 5,900 450 8,925
5 DP 6-3/8 7-5/8 410-763 47422 395 7,700 600 11,625
4 Csg 6-5/8 8-1/8 410-613 47541 380 5,950 570 8,925
4-1/2 Csg 6-5/8 8-1/8 410-613 47541 335 6,700 500 10,125
5 Csg 6-5/8 8-1/8 410-613 47541 446 8,700 745 13,090
5-1/2 Csg 6-5/8 8-1/8 410-613 47541 412 10,400 640 15,640
5-3/4 Csg 6-5/8 8-1/8 410-613 47541 550 12,400 830 18,640

* These are maximum static loads. Reduce values by 50% if shock loaded.

LEGAL NOTICE
All references to Bowen® part numbers in this literature are used to identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to such tools and parts
does not imply that Logan Oil Tools is a licensee or is in any way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco. Logan Oil Tools does not sell, or offer to
sell, National Oilwell Varco (Bowen) products.

“Bowen” is a registered trademark of National Oilwell Varco.

Logan Standard External Cutters • 11

Manual E525 • Logan Standard External Cutters • Page 11


LOGAN STANDARD EXTERNAL CUTTERS
TUBING/CASING SIZE TO CUT 1.050 to 1.315 to 1.660 to 1.900 to 2-1/16 to 2-3/8 to 2 3/8 to
1.315 Tbg 2-3/8 Tbg 2-3/8 Tbg 2-7/8 Tbg 3-1/2 Tbg 3-1/2 Tbg 4 Tbg
MAX SIZE WILL PASS OVER 1.552 3-1/16 3-1/8 3-3/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 4-3/4
INSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 1-5/8 3-1/8 3-1/4 3-7/8 4-3/8 4-5/8 4-7/8
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 2-5/16 3-7/8 4-1/2 4-11/16 5-5/8 5-7/8 6-1/16
MINIMUM SIZE HOLE TO RUN IN 2-7/16 4-1/8 4-3/4 4-15/16 5-7/8 6-1/8 6-1/4
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 410-231 410-388 410-450 410-468 410-563 410-588 410-606
w/SPRING DOG Bowen No. 32848 47127 47167 47210 47309 47264 47360
TOP SUB Logan Part No. P1000 P1001 P1002 P1003 P1004 P1005 P1006
Bowen No. 13626 47128 47168 47211 33574 47265 33648
BODY Logan Part No. P2000 P2001 P2002 P2003 P2004 P2005 P2006
Bowen No. 13627 47129 47169 47212 47310 47266 47361
THRUST WASHER Logan Part No. P3000 P3001 P3002 P3003 P3004 P3005 P3006
Bowen No. 13633 32904 47171 33083 36484 47268 33650
THRUST BEARING Logan Part No. P4000 P4001 P4002 P4003 P4004 P4005 P4006
Bowen No. 32852 32905 47172 33084 33595 47269 33651
PRELOAD SLEEVE Logan Part No. P5000 P5001 P5002 P5003 P5004 P5005 P5006
Bowen No. 32891 45844 47173 47214 33582 47270 47362
SPRING SEAT Logan Part No. P6000 P6001 P6002 P6003 P6004 P6005 P6006
Bowen No. 80149 14209 47174 47215 33583 49254 47363
MAIN SPRING Logan Part No. P7000 P7001 P7002 P7003 P7004 P7005 P7006
Bowen No. 13634 14217 33020 33085 9994 39164 33652
FEED RING Logan Part No. P8000 P8001 P8002 P8003 P8004 P8005 P8006
Bowen No. 13635 32907 47175 33086 33579 47577 33653
SHEAR PIN Logan Part No. P9000 P9000 P9002 P9000 P9004 P9004 P9006
Bowen No. 14205 14205 47578 14205 33580 33580 33654
No. Req’d 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
KNIFE Logan Part No. P10000 P10001 P10002 P10003 P10004 P10004 P10006
Bowen No. 13637 32909 33023 33088 34553 34553 33655
No. Req’d 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
KNIFE PIN Logan Part No. P11000 P11001 P11002 P11003 P11004 P11004 P11006
Bowen No. 37015 32910 33024 33089 34554 34554 33656
No. Req’d 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
KNIFE PIN SET SCREW Logan Part No. … P12001 P12002 P12003 P12004 P12004 P12006
Bowen No. … 32911 23687 23664 23703 23703 23685
No. Req’d … 5 5 5 5 5 5
GUIDE Logan Part No. P13000 P13001 P13002 P13003 P13004 P13005 P13006
Bowen No. 13628 14203 47176 33093 33584 39169 33660

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs without notice.

Special Notes:
(1) Assembly includes one Spring Dog assembly, which differs from Ratchet Pawl or Slip assemblies; see chart above.
(2) Connections other than API available upon request.
(3) Single Pawl Spacer is required when using Ratchet Pawl Assembly.

When ordering, please specify: Recommended Spare Parts:


(1) Name and number of assembly or part (1) 2 sets Knife Pins
(2) Size and type of top connection (2) 1 Feed Ring
(3) Any desired options by name and number (3) 24 Shear Pins
(4) Any desired spares by name and number (4) 6 sets of Knives
(5) 2 Spring Dog, Ratchet Pawl, or Slip Assemblies
(6) 1 set Knife Pin Screws

LEGAL NOTICE
All references to Bowen® part numbers in this literature are used to identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to such tools and parts
does not imply that Logan Oil Tools is a licensee or is in any way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco. Logan Oil Tools does not sell, or offer to
sell, National Oilwell Varco (Bowen) products.

“Bowen” is a registered
12 • Logan Standardtrademark
External of National Oilwell Varco.
Cutters

Page 12 • Logan Standard External Cutters • Manual E525


LOGAN STANDARD EXTERNAL CUTTERS
TUBING/CASING SIZE TO CUT 1.050 to 1.315 to 1.660 to 1.900 to 2-1/16 to 2-3/8 to 2 3/8 to
1.315 Tbg 2-3/8 Tbg 2-3/8 Tbg 2-7/8 Tbg 3-1/2 Tbg 3-1/2 Tbg 4 Tbg
MAXIMUM SIZE WILL PASS OVER 1.552 3-1/16 3-1/8 3-3/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 4-3/4
INSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 1-5/8 3-1/8 3-1/4 3-7/8 4-3/8 4-5/8 4-7/8
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 2-5/16 3-7/8 4-1/2 4-11/16 5-5/8 5-7/8 6-1/16
MINIMUM SIZE HOLE TO RUN IN 2-7/16 4-1/8 4-3/4 4-15/16 5-7/8 6-1/8 6-1/4
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 410-231 410-388 410-450 410-468 410-563 410-588 410-606
w/SPRING DOG Bowen No. 32848 47127 47167 47210 47309 47264 47360

SPRING DOG ASSEMBLY


COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 11000-000 11000-001 11000-002 11000-003 11000-004 11000-005 11000-006
Consists of: Bowen No. 13629 47131 47177 47216 47313 47271 47365
SPRING DOG BODY Logan Part No. P14000 P14001 P14002 P14003 P14004 P14005 P14006
Bowen No. 13630 47132 47178 47217 47314 47272 47366
SPRING DOG Logan Part No. P15000 P15001 P15002 P15003 P15004 P15004 P15006
Bowen No. 13631 32917 47179 33103 33644 33644 33663
No. Req’d 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
RIVET Logan Part No. P16000 P16001 P16002 P16003 P16004 P16002 P16004
Bowen No. 13632 45626 47180 45842 44803 47180 44803
No. Req’d 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs without notice.

Special Notes:
(1) Assembly includes one Spring Dog assembly, which differs from Ratchet Pawl or Slip assemblies; see chart above.
(2) Connections other than API available upon request.
(3) Single Pawl Spacer is required when using Ratchet Pawl Assembly.

When ordering, please specify:


(1) Name and number of assembly or part
(2) Size and type of top connection
(3) Any desired options by name and number
(4) Any desired spares by name and number

Recommended Spare Parts:


(1) 2 sets Knife Pins
(2) 1 Feed Ring
(3) 24 Shear Pins
(4) 6 sets of Knives
(5) 2 Spring Dog, Ratchet Pawl, or Slip Assemblies
(6) 1 set Knife Pin Screws

LEGAL NOTICE
All references to Bowen® part numbers in this literature are used to
identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to such tools and
parts does not imply that Logan Oil Tools is a licensee or is in any
way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco. Logan Oil Tools does not
sell, or offer to sell, National Oilwell Varco (Bowen) products.

“Bowen” is a registered trademark of National Oilwell Varco.

Logan Standard External Cutters • 13


Manual E525 • Logan Standard External Cutters • Page 13
LOGAN STANDARD EXTERNAL CUTTERS
TUBING/CASING SIZE TO CUT 1.050 to 1.315 to 1.660 to 1.900 to 2-1/16 to 2-3/8 to 2 3/8 to
1.315 Tbg 2-3/8 Tbg 2-3/8 Tbg 2-7/8 Tbg 3-1/2 Tbg 3-1/2 Tbg 4 Tbg
MAXIMUM SIZE WILL PASS OVER 1.552 3-1/16 3-1/8 3-3/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 4-3/4
INSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 1-5/8 3-1/8 3-1/4 3-7/8 4-3/8 4-5/8 4-7/8
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 2-5/16 3-7/8 4-1/2 4-11/16 5-5/8 5-7/8 6-1/16
MINIMUM SIZE HOLE TO RUN IN 2-7/16 4-1/8 4-3/4 4-15/16 5-7/8 6-1/8 6-1/4
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 410-231 410-388 410-450 410-468 410-563 410-588 410-606
w/SPRING DOG Bowen No. 32848 47127 47167 47210 47309 47264 47360

OPTIONAL RATCHET PAWL ASSEMBLY


COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 11000-009 11000-010 11000-011 11000-012 11000-013 11000-014 11000-015
Consists of: Bowen No. 13666 47138 47181 47218 47315 47275 47367
PAWL BODY Logan Part No. P17000 P17001 P17002 P17003 P17004 P17005 P17006
Bowen No. 13667 47139 47182 47219 47316 47276 47368
RATCHET PAWL Logan Part No. P18000 P18001 P18002 P18003 P18004 P18005 P18006
Bowen No. 13668 32946 47183 47220 47317 47277 47369
No. Req’d 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
PAWL SPRING Logan Part No. P19000 P19001 P19002 P19003 P19002 P19002 P19002
Bowen No. 14213 15656 14829 18729 14829 14829 14829
No. Req’d 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
PAWL PIN Logan Part No. P20000 P20001 P20002 P20001 P20004 P20005 P20002
Bowen No. 37011 33128 37019 33128 37031 47253 37019
No. Req’d 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
SINGLE PAWL SPACER Logan Part No. P27000 P27001 P27002 P27003 P27004 P27005 P27006
(See Note 3) Bowen No. 32890 47141 47190 47227 47326 47286 47378

OPTIONAL SLIP ASSEMBLY


COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. … 11000-019 11000-020 11000-021 11000-022 11000-023 11000-024
Consists of: Bowen No. … 47133 47185 47221 47319 47279 47371
SLIP Logan Part No. … P21001 P21002 P21003 P21004 P21005 P21006
Bowen No. … 47134 47186 47222 47320 47280 47372
SLIP BOWL Logan Part No. … P22001 P22002 P22003 P22004 P22005 P22006
Bowen No. … 47135 47187 47223 47321 47281 47373
SLIP BOWL RETAINER Logan Part No. … P23001 P23002 P23003 P23004 P23005 P23006
Bowen No. … 47136 47188 47224 47322 47282 47374
SLIP SPRING Logan Part No. … P24001 P24002 P24003 P24004 P24005 P24006
Bowen No. … 47137 47189 47225 47323 47283 47375
SLIP BOWL SHEAR PIN Logan Part No. … P25001 P25001 P25001 P25004 P25004 P25004
Bowen No. … 47208 47208 47208 47324 47324 47324
No. Req’d … 4 4 4 4 4 4
SLIP ADAPTER Logan Part No. … P26001 P26002 P26003 P26004 P26005 P26006
Bowen No. … 47130 47170 47213 47311 47267 47364

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs without notice.

LEGAL NOTICE
All references to Bowen® part numbers in this literature are used to
identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to such tools and
parts does not imply that Logan Oil Tools is a licensee or is in any
way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco. Logan Oil Tools does not
sell, or offer to sell, National Oilwell Varco (Bowen) products.

“Bowen” is a registered trademark of National Oilwell Varco.

14 • Logan Standard External Cutters

Page 14 • Logan Standard External Cutters • Manual E525


LOGAN STANDARD EXTERNAL CUTTERS
TUBING/CASING SIZE TO CUT 3-1/2, 4, 4 to TUBING/CASING SIZE TO CUT 3-1/2, 4, 4 to
4-1/2 & 5 DP 5-3/4 Csg 4-1/2 & 5 DP 5-3/4 Csg
MAXIMUM SIZE WILL PASS OVER 6-1/4 6-1/2 MAXIMUM SIZE WILL PASS OVER 6-1/4 6-1/2
INSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 6-3/8 6-5/8 INSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 6-3/8 6-5/8
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 7-5/8 8-1/8 OUTSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 7-5/8 8-1/8
MINIMUM SIZE HOLE TO RUN IN 8-1/4 8-5/8 MINIMUM SIZE HOLE TO RUN IN 8-1/4 8-5/8
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 410-763 410-813
w/SPRING DOG Bowen No. 47422 47541
Consists of:
SPRING DOG ASSEMBLY
TOP SUB Logan Part No. P1007 P1008
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 11000-007 11000-008
Bowen No. 33885 33959
Consists of: Bowen No. 33949 47545
BODY Logan Part No. P2007 P2008
SPRING DOG BODY Logan Part No. P14007 P14008
Bowen No. 47423 47542
Bowen No. 33950 47546
THRUST WASHER Logan Part No. P3007 P3008
SPRING DOG Logan Part No. P15007 P15007
Bowen No. 33887 33961
Bowen No. 50192 50192
THRUST BEARING Logan Part No. P4007 P4008
No. Req’d 6 6
Bowen No. 33888 33962
RIVET Logan Part No. P16004 P16008
PRELOAD SLEEVE Logan Part No. P5007 P5008
Bowen No. 44803 50191
Bowen No. 47424 47543
No. Req’d 12 12
SPRING SEAT Logan Part No. P6007 P6008
Bowen No. 49255 49258 Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs
MAIN SPRING Logan Part No. P7007 P7008 without notice.
Bowen No. 33889 33963
FEED RING Logan Part No. P8007 P8008 Special Notes:
Bowen No. 33890 33964 (1) Assembly includes one Spring Dog Assembly which differs from
SHEAR PIN Logan Part No. P9007 P9008 Ratchet Pawl or Slip Assemblies. See table on next page.
Bowen No. 33891 33965 (2) Connections other than API available upon request.
No. Req’d 2 2 (3) Single Pawl Spacer is required when using Ratchet Pawl Assembly.
KNIFE Logan Part No. P10004 P10008 It is not included in the Complete Assembly.
Bowen No. 34553 44802
No. Req’d 5 5 When ordering, please specify:
KNIFE PIN Logan Part No. P11004 P11008 (1) Name and number of assembly or part
Bowen No. 34554 33966 (2) Size and type of top connection
No. Req’d 5 5 (3) Any desired options by name and number
KNIFE PIN SET SCREW Logan Part No. P12004 P12008 (4) Any desired spares by name and number
Bowen No. 23703 23705
No. Req’d 5 5 Recommended Spare Parts:
GUIDE Logan Part No. P13007 P13008 (1) 2 sets Knife Pins
Bowen No. 33897 33969 (2) 1 Feed Ring
(3) 24 Shear Pins
(4) 6 sets of Knives
(5) 2 Spring Dog, Ratchet Pawl, or Slip Assemblies
(6) 1 set Knife Pin Screws

LEGAL NOTICE
All references to Bowen® part numbers in this literature are used to
identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to such tools and
parts does not imply that Logan Oil Tools is a licensee or is in any
way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco. Logan Oil Tools does not
sell, or offer to sell, National Oilwell Varco (Bowen) products.

“Bowen” is a registered trademark of National Oilwell Varco.

Logan Standard External Cutters • 15


Manual E525 • Logan Standard External Cutters • Page 15
LOGAN STANDARD EXTERNAL CUTTERS
TUBING/CASING SIZE TO CUT 3-1/2, 4, 4 to TUBING/CASING SIZE TO CUT 3-1/2, 4, 4 to
4-1/2 & 5 DP 5-3/4 Csg 4-1/2 & 5 DP 5-3/4 Csg
MAXIMUM SIZE WILL PASS OVER 6-1/4 6-1/2 MAXIMUM SIZE WILL PASS OVER 6-1/4 6-1/2
INSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 6-3/8 6-5/8 INSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 6-3/8 6-5/8
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 7-5/8 8-1/8 OUTSIDE DIAMETER (CUTTER) 7-5/8 8-1/8
MINIMUM SIZE HOLE TO RUN IN 8-1/4 8-5/8 MINIMUM SIZE HOLE TO RUN IN 8-1/4 8-5/8

OPTIONAL RATCHET PAWL ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL SLIP ASSEMBLY


COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 11000-016 11000-017 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 11000-025 11000-026
Consists of: Bowen No. 47426 47547 Consists of: Bowen No. 47430 47551
PAWL BODY Logan Part No. P17007 P17008 SLIP Logan Part No. P21007 P21008
Bowen No. 47427 47548 Bowen No. 47431 47552
RATCHET PAWL Logan Part No. P18007 P18008 SLIP BOWL Logan Part No. P22007 P22008
Bowen No. 47428 47549 Bowen No. 47432 47553
No. Req’d 6 6 SLIP BOWL RETAINER Logan Part No. P23007 P23008
PAWL SPRING Logan Part No. P19002 P19008 Bowen No. 47433 47554
Bowen No. 14829 47443 SLIP SPRING Logan Part No. P24007 P24008
No. Req’d 6 6 Bowen No. 47434 47556
PAWL PIN Logan Part No. P20004 P20008 SLIP BOWL SHEAR PIN Logan Part No. P25007 P25008
Bowen No. 37031 47550 Bowen No. 47435 47555
No. Req’d 6 6 No. Req’d 4 4
SINGLE PAWL SPACER Logan Part No. P27007 P27008 SLIP ADAPTER Logan Part No. P26007 P26008
(See Note 3) Bowen No. 47437 47557 Bowen No. 47425 47544

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change


or discontinue designs without notice.

Special Notes:
(1) Assembly includes one Spring Dog Assembly which differs from
Ratchet Pawl or Slip Assemblies. See table on next page.
(2) Connections other than API available upon request.
(3) Single Pawl Spacer is required when using Ratchet Pawl Assembly.
It is not included in the Complete Assembly.

When ordering, please specify:


(1) Name and number of assembly or part
(2) Size and type of top connection
(3) Any desired options by name and number
(4) Any desired spares by name and number

Recommended Spare Parts:


(1) 2 sets Knife Pins
(2) 1 Feed Ring
(3) 24 Shear Pins
(4) 6 sets of Knives
(5) 2 Spring Dog, Ratchet Pawl, or Slip Assemblies
(6) 1 set Knife Pin Screws

LEGAL NOTICE
All references to Bowen® part numbers in this literature are used to
identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to such tools and
parts does not imply that Logan Oil Tools is a licensee or is in any
way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco. Logan Oil Tools does not
sell, or offer to sell, National Oilwell Varco (Bowen) products.

“Bowen” is a registered trademark of National Oilwell Varco.

16 • Logan Standard External Cutters

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