Sucker Rods Brochure 851 06
Sucker Rods Brochure 851 06
Sucker Rods Brochure 851 06
Ordinary sucker rods tend to fail from fatigue that originates at the
surface, which is under tension. The unique engineering of Weatherford’s
EL rods puts them in a class of their own. The compression layer at the
surface of each rod remains under compression, even under normal
operating tensile loads. With the surface thus protected from tensile
stresses, the chance of developing fatigue cracks is greatly reduced.
EL sucker rods are available in 5/8-, 3/4-, 7/8-, 1- and 1 1/8-in. diameters.
All sizes are offered in 25- and 30-ft (7.6- and 9.1-m) lengths.
Applications.
Super-high load capacity in mild, sweet (CO2) and sour (H2S) corrosive
environments when applicable corrosion inhibiting practices are followed.
Key benefits.
• Energy saving (through pumping with a lighter string) with no
compromise in production
• Higher fluid production with existing pumping unit
• Reduction in the size of pumping unit with no reduction in production
• Use of smaller, more economical tubing
• Increased pump speeds for additional production
• Avoidance of more unconventional and expensive recovery techniques
• Extended service life
Applications.
S88 special service deep, highly loaded wells in mildly corrosive
environments, provided satisfactory corrosion inhibiting practices are
followed.
This continuous in-process inspection confirms that only the finest sucker
rods bear the Weatherford name.
Applications.
Deep, highly loaded wells in mildly corrosive environments, provided
satisfactory corrosion inhibiting practices are followed.
Recommended Makeup from Hand Tight Positions for EL, HD and T66/XD Rods Only
Weight
Size (in.) (lb/ft) (kg/m)
5/8 1.114 1.657
3/4 1.634 2.432
7/8 2.224 3.310
1 2.904 4.322
1-1/8 3.676 5.471
Weatherford couplings.
Weatherford’s Grade T and Grade SM sucker-rod couplings are
manufactured to strict quality-control standards from high-strength
alloy steel and conform to API Specification 11B.
Weatherford’s Hi-T™ couplings are designed to carry the high-torque
requirements of progressing cavity pumping applications and the high
loads of deep wells.
The threads of these couplings are cold form-rolled produced by
displacement of material rather than by removal of material, as in the
cut thread. Rolling the thread results in a compressive stress at the
root of the thread, giving maximum strength to the traditional weak
point of cut-thread couplings.
Weatherford’s sprayed-metal couplings have a corrosion-resistant
surface with a low coefficient of friction that reduces wear on the tubing
and the coupling. These couplings are recommended for deviated wells.
Weatherford’s couplings are available in standard OD, oversized and
slimhole configurations in sizes of 5/8 through 1-1/8 in.
The design of the PRO/KC connection ensures the safety of sucker-rod The PRO/KC connection is simple in
connections during makeup and operation, providing design yet strong.
• equal contact pressure of both pin shoulders;
• equal pre-load stretch of both pin necks;
• equal contact pressure of both pin noses against center torque button;
Flawless 13 1/2-month
• pre-load stretch at the coupling center. performance.
All of these advantages result in longer-lasting sucker-rod connections, The PRO/KC connection was
reducing nonproductive time and sucker-rod replacement in high- field tested in a progressing cavity
fatigue areas. pumping (PCP) application for
13-1/2 months. During operations
PRO/KC is a trademark of Permian Rod Operations.
the client experienced five seizure
events, causing failure to several
components. The PRO/KC
connection successfully protected
the sucker rods during these
five events.
PCP operations
Weatherford, the only industry provider of all types of artificial lift, has the full range
of technology for your sucker-rod needs. Visit us at weatherford.com, or contact your
authorized Weatherford representative.
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