Sucker Rod String: Sucker & Pony Rod
PDS: SRAPI
Short Name: R01
Effective Date: 31/10/2025
Previous Revision: 14/03/2025
API Sucker & Pony Rod
Dimensions:
Available for both beam and progressive cavity pumping, Tenaris delivers sucker rods manufactured according to a rigorous quality
assurance system that complies with ISO 9001 and API Q1 standards.
Nominal Size
Units DRB DPS WWS LWS DUB LSR LSP
Rod
max. 0.632 1.255 0.906 1.224 0.547 1.313
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in (mm) (16.05) (31.88) (23.01) (31.08) (13.90) (33.34)
5/8''
min. 0.611 1.240 0.844 1.250 1.094 0.516 1.250
in (mm) (15.52) (31.62) (21.44) (31.75) (27.78) (13.11) (31.75)
max. 0.758 1.505 1.031 1.411 0.625 1.500
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in (mm) (19.25) (38.23) (26.19) (35.85) (15.88) (38.10)
3/4''
min. 0.734 1.490 0.969 1.250 1.281 0.594 1.438
in (mm) (18.64) (37.85) (24.61) (31.75) (32.54) (15.09) (36.51)
max. 0.883 1.630 1.031 1.505 0.703 1.688
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in (mm) (22.43) (41.40) (26.19) (38.23) (17.86) (42.86)
7/8''
min. 0.859 1.615 0.969 1.250 1.375 0.672 1.625
in (mm) (21.82) (41.02) (24.61) (31.75) (34.93) (17.07) (41.28)
max. 0.883 2.005 1.344 1.911 0.828 1.938
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in (mm) (25.63) (50.93) (34.14) (48.55) (21.04) (49.21)
1''
min. 0.982 1.990 1.282 1.500 1.719 0.797 1.875
in (mm) (24.94) (50.55) (32.56) (38.10) (43.66) (20.24) (47.63)
max. 1.135 2.265 1.531 2.193 0.906 2.188
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in (mm) (28.83) (57.53) (38.89) (55.69) (23.02) (55.56)
1 1/8''
min. 1.105 2.235 1.469 1.625 2.000 0.875 2.215
in (mm) (28.07) (56.77) (37.31) (41.28) (50.50) (22.23) (53.98)
Sucker Rods Nominal Lengths: 25, 30 ft (7.62, 9.14 m)
Pony Rods Nominal Lengths: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ft (0.61, 1.22, 1.83, 2.44, 3.05, 3.66 m)
*Other lengths might be available upon request.
Steel Grades:
Different steel grades are available, depending on the type of load and the corrosion level in the wells. All these materials comply with API
11B.
Grades C, K and DC carbon are only available under special request.
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Chemical Composition:
Typical chemical compositions (wt%) listed in the following table.
Grade C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Others
C Carbon 0.30-0.36 1.30-1.60 0.20-0.40 0.035 max 0.035 max 0.20 max 0.15 max 0.05 max V: 0.15 max
K Alloy 0.18-0.25 0.70-0.90 0.15-0.35 0.035 max 0.035 max 0.30 max 1.65-2.00 0.20-0.30 -
DC Carbon 0.30-0.36 1.30-1.60 0.20-0.40 0.035 max 0.035 max 0.20 max 0.15 max 0.05 max V: 0.15 max
DA Alloy 0.40-0.45 0.75-1.00 0.15-0.35 0.025 max 0.025 max 0.80-1.10 0.25 max 0.15-0.25 -
DS Special 0.29-0.37 0.70-0.95 0.15-0.35 0.025 max 0.025 max 0.80-1.40 1.20-2.00 0.15-0.30 V: 0.04-0.08
KDS Special 0.20-0.25 0.80-1.00 0.15-0.35 0.025 max 0.025 max 0.70-0.90 1.15-1.50 0.25-0.30 V: 0.03-0.07
Mechanical Properties:
Mechanical properties are listed in the following table.
Ultimate Tensile
Grade Yield Strength (0.2% offset) Elongation (8") Reduction of area Hardness
Stress
min 60 kpsi 90 to 115 kpsi
C Carbon 13% min 40% min -
(min 414 MPa) (621 to 793 MPa)
min 60 kpsi 90 to 115 kpsi
K Alloy 13% min 40% min -
(min 414 MPa) (621 to 793 MPa)
min 85 kpsi 115 to 140 kpsi
DC Carbon 10% min 40% min -
(min 586 MPa) (793 to 965 MPa)
min 95 kpsi 120 to 140 kpsi
DA Alloy 10 % min 45% min 27 HRC
(min 655 MPa) (827 to 965 MPa)
min 100 kpsi 125 to 140 kpsi
DS Special 10 % min 45% min 28 HRC
(min 689 MPa) (862 to 965 MPa)
min 85 kpsi 115 to 140 kpsi
KDS Special 10% min 45% min 25 HRC
(min 586 MPa) (793 to 965 MPa)
Performance Data:
Maximum Pulling Force:
Rod Outer Diameter
Grade 5/8'' 3/4'' 7/8'' 1'' 1 1/8''
15.8 klb 22.8 klb 31.3 klb 40.9 klb 51.8 klb
C Carbon
(7.2 t) (10.4 t) (14.2 t) (18.6 t) (23.5 t)
15.8 klb 22.8 klb 31.3 klb 40.9 klb 51.8 klb
K Alloy
(7.2 t) (10.4 t) (14.2 t) (18.6 t) (23.5 t)
22.4 klb 32.3 klb 44.3 klb 57.8 klb 73.3 klb
DC Carbon
(10.2 t) (14.7 t) (20.1 t) (26.3 t) (33.3 t)
25 klb 36.1 klb 49.5 klb 64.6 klb 81.9 klb
DA Alloy
(11.4 t) (16.4 t) (22.5 t) (29.4 t) (37.2 t)
26.3 klb 38 klb 52.1 klb 68 klb 86.1 klb
DS Special
(12 t) (17.3 t) (23.7 t) (30.9 t) (39.2 t)
22.4 klb 32.3 klb 44.3 klb 57.8 klb 73.3 klb
KDS Special
(10.2 t) (14.7 t) (20.1 t) (26.3 t) (33.3 t)
To prevent tensile failures, the weight indicator pull on a "like new" condition rod string should not exceed 90% of the yield strength of the smallest diameter sucker rod, based on its
known size and grade. Maximum pulling force values herein informed were calculated based on the 90% of the specified minimum yield strength at the smallest section of a given rod.
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Beam Pumping: Maximum allowable tensile stress
It is recommended that the modified Goodman stress diagram or the simplified formula listed bellow are used in the determination of the
allowable range of stress applied to a sucker rod.
Applied tensions can be compared to the maximum allowable using the Goodman formula:
Table 1: Goodman coefficients.
Grade A B
C Carbon 4 0.5625
Where: K Alloy 4 0.5625
Sa = Maximum allowable stress (psi or Mpa) DC Carbon 4 0.5625
Smin = Minimum calculated or measured stress (psi or Mpa) DA Alloy 4 0.5625
Smax = Maximum calculated or measured stress (psi or Mpa) DS Special 4 0.5625
UTS = Minimum ultimate tensile strength (psi or Mpa) KDS Special 4 0.5625
SF = Service factor. For corrosive environments a value of 0.9 is recommended
Coefficients A and B are listed on Table 1.
Progressive Cavity Pumping: Effective Stress
The effective rod stress in PCP applications can be calculated using the von Mises equation:
Where:
= Effective stress (kpsi or Mpa)
L = Total axial load (lbf or N)
T = Total torque (lbf. ft or N. m)
D = Rod′s body diameter (in or mm)
C1 = Constant (For imperial system= 1.6x10−5. For international system= 16)
C2 = Constant (For imperial system= 0.1106. For international system= 7.68x10 8)
Color Code: Non Destructive Testing:
Rod's ends are painted according to the following table: All raw material is carefully inspected using electromagnetic
Grade Color Code and/or ultrasonic methods to ensure the soundness of the
C Carbon White final product.
K Alloy Blue
DC Carbon Brown
DA Alloy Yellow
DS Special Orange
KDS Special Orange
*Displayed colors are for guidance only.
Marking:
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Grade New Marking Old Marking
C Carbon C C
K Alloy K K
DC Carbon DC D
DA Alloy DA D
DS Special DS DS
KDS Special KDS KD
Labeling:* Ordering Information:
When placing an order please attach the following
information:
PDS: SRAPI
Product Family: Sucker Rod (or Pony Rod)
Diameter: 1''
Grade: KDS Special
Length: 25 ft
*Image for reference only.
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