Protect pin and box connections when shipping or storing drillstem components at the wellsite
Thread protectors should always be used to protect both the pin and box connections when drillstem components are being shipped or stored at the warehouse or on location. DRILCO premium thread protectors are available in three types:
Cast-steel thread protectors—equipped with heavy-duty bails suitable for picking up and laying down a drill collar with the catline
Pressed-steel light-duty thread protectors—suitable for shipping and storing threaded drillstem components only
Plastic light-duty thread protectors—also suitable for shipping and storing threaded drillstem components only
Cast-steel thread protectors also available with certified lifting capabilities
Certified cast-steel thread protectors with heavy-duty lifting bails offer the ultimate in thread protection, including certified lifting capacities to ensure safe handling of tubular products during manufacture, shipping, or at the rig site. The heavy-duty lifting bails are suitable for picking up and laying down a drill collar with the catline.
For more specifications:
http://www.slb.com/services/drilling/tools_services/machining_inspection_tubulars_surface/tubulars_subs/thread_protectors.aspx
Thread protectors should always be used to protect both the pin and box connections when drillstem components are being shipped or stored at the warehouse or on location. DRILCO premium thread protectors are available in three types:
Cast-steel thread protectors—equipped with heavy-duty bails suitable for picking up and laying down a drill collar with the catline
Pressed-steel light-duty thread protectors—suitable for shipping and storing threaded drillstem components only
Plastic light-duty thread protectors—also suitable for shipping and storing threaded drillstem components only
Cast-steel thread protectors also available with certified lifting capabilities
Certified cast-steel thread protectors with heavy-duty lifting bails offer the ultimate in thread protection, including certified lifting capacities to ensure safe handling of tubular products during manufacture, shipping, or at the rig site. The heavy-duty lifting bails are suitable for picking up and laying down a drill collar with the catline.
For more specifications:
http://www.slb.com/services/drilling/tools_services/machining_inspection_tubulars_surface/tubulars_subs/thread_protectors.aspx
