Order it Right the First Time

Did you know that there are +1,000,000 different possible configurations of drill pipe??That’s a lot of different possibilities and a lot of margin for error.?If you think about it, so many attributes of your drill pipe are modifiable, making the product both remarkably versatile and incredibly complex depending on what you want to accomplish.?Clarifications to ensure alignment with our customers are a large part of what we do at #GrantPrideco.?Our principal task is to make certain what we provide is what you need. Many people think that it’s as easy as “quote me some 5 in. NC50 drill pipe please”, the reality is more complex.?With that in mind, here is a guide to help you specify the product you’re looking for on the first pass.?But first, here’s some perspective on how versatile your drill pipe really is:

Tube attributes

• 9 different nominal sizes
• At least 2 tube nominal weights per size
• 3 types of upset geometries, dependent upon your connection
• 34 grade types, dependent upon your need
• 3 lengths also called ranges
• 2 options for Remaining Body Wall (RBW)

Tool Joint attributes???????

• 11 connection types with +9 sizes for each type
• 1 to 5 outside diameter per connection
• 1 to 5 inside diameter per connection
• Multiple options for the tool joints tong length with 3 commonly ordered ones
• Taper on the pin and box transition
• 3 Benchmark options
• 3 main standards for tong spaces
• 10 different Hardbanding product types
• Dozens of Hardbanding application configurations
• Dozens of variations for marking (grooves and slots)
• RFID tagging

Other optional characteristics????

• 4 Principle manufacturing specifications each with two sub-categories
• Connection make and break
• 3 types of Internal Plastic Coating????????????
• Customer marking options
• Multiple thread compound options
• 3 or more external coating options

With all those possibilities, how do you make sure you’re ordering the right drill string the first time around??Find below a little table to help to hit all the important points before you call us to discuss.?Save yourself some time, headaches, and potentially expensive misunderstandings when ordering.?

?Do you need any help selecting the best string for your project??Please reach out.