Product Report
General Data
IADC Code 517M
Bearing Type Friction - No Bushing
Seal Type O-RING - HNBR
Journal Angle 33°
Cone Skew 3°
Cutting Structure
Gauge Row Inserts
Count 36
Shape Flat Top Chisel
Formed Gage
Main Row Inserts
Pictures may not show every (all) optional feature (s) on actual bit Shape Flat Top Chisel
Total Count 94
6 " R22AP API Pin Size (ins) 3 1/2"
Maximum make-up 9000
Design Features of this bit Torque (ft-lbs)
Premium Journal Bearing Shipping Weight (lbs) 44
Premium precision finished solid journal bearing with silver-plated bore, stellite inlay on Nozzle Code A
journal and silver plated thrustwasher for higher energy applications. Includes precisely
ground ball bearings, fully encapsulated in cone and journal for maximum cone retention at
higher energy levels. Recommended Operating
Parameters
O-Ring Seal - HNBR
Weight on Bit Range
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) O-ring seal.
Max (klbs) 25
MudPick® Hydraulics Min (klbs) 10
Direct nozzle flow for cleaning of the gauge and interlock rows just prior to entering the Max (tonne) 11
formation providing improved cleaning and faster drilling.
Min (tonne) 5
TuffGage™ Rotary Speed (RPM) 350 - 60
Maximum density of carbide heel inserts on heel of cone for added gauge protection.
SuperTuff™ Inserts
Optimized carbide composition and insert geometries to maximize fracture toughness and
wear resistance.
Additional Information
MatchFit™ Insert Retention. Min Annular Area (in²) 4.60
Patented process that captures entire insert shank, improving insert retention especially Bit Breaker 121565
with large diameter inserts.
P (KPR) Premium Shirttail Protection In some applications this bit is run successfully beyond these
parameters. Contact your NOV Downhole Representative for
Protruding round top inserts for added wear resistance and improved stability without recommended operating parameters in your application. NOV
limiting annular flow area. Downhole reserves the right to revise these specifications, based
on advances and improvements in technology.
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