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WeatherfordSucker Rods
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WeatherfordSucker Rods
WEATHERFORD SUCKER RODSAnother Production Enhancement Solution from Weatherford
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Choices in Technology For Your Sucker Rod Needs
Weatherfords artificial lift systems offer premium quality, high-strength sucker rods with high and ultra-high load ratingsplus highly corrosion-resistant properties. These special chrome-moly/chrome-nickel alloy steel sucker rods are availablein 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1 and 1-1/8 inch diameters. All sizes are offered in 25 and 30 foot lengths. Each rod is heat treated,and has pin ends machined, with API rolled threads.
EL ULTRA-HIGH-STRENGTH SUCKER RODS
Designed to provide an ultra-high load rating and successful corrosion-resistant qualities, EL rods are Weatherford's premium line of high-strength coupled sucker rods. The exclusive induction case hardeningprocess incorporated into the manufacturing of these rods makesthem the ultimate fatigue-resistant sucker rod.
Ordinary sucker rods tend to fail from fatigue originating at the surfaceunder tension. The unique engineering of the EL rod puts it in a classby itself. It has a thin compression layer at its surface that remainsunder compression even under normal operating tensile loads. Sincethe compressive pre-stress protects the surface from tensile stresses,the chances of developing fatique cracks are greatly reduced.
Additionally, stringent quality control procedures employed with theserods promote reliable and long service life.
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
Super high-load capacity in mild sweet (CO2) and sour (H2S) corrosiveenvironments. Satisfactory corrosion-inhibiting practices must be followed.
Specifications
Special chrome-moly alloy steel
Normalized, tempered, and induction case hardened
Pin ends machined with API rolled threads
Maximum Stress Allowable
Sa = (55,000 PSI + 0.2143 Smin) SF
High-Strength Sucker Rods
QUENCHED AND TEMPERED SUCKER RODS
Designed for high strength and fatigue performance, the S88 rodprovides an intermediate step between the normalized Grade D andultra-high strength EL rod. These rods are manufactured with 3130MNickel-Chrome steel; they are quenched and tempered which resultsin higher toughness and a finer grain structure, making them capableof better fatigue resistance. For example, the quenched and temperedrods typically have charpy impact results in the +70 ft. lb. range, whilenormalized and tempered rods are typically in the 20 ft. lb. range. Thisadded toughness of the quenched and tempered rod provides theadded fatigue resistance needed in extreme applications.
S88 sucker rods are available in 5/8"*, 3/4", 7/8", 1" and 1 1/8"*diameters. All sizes are available in 25-foot and 30-foot* lengths.
Maximum Stress Allowable
Sa = (T/2.8 + 0.375 Smin) SF
ApplicationsDeep, highly loaded wells in mildly corrosiveenvironments provided satisfactory corrosioninhibiting practices are followed.
S87 API D rod is recommended for mild corrosive orinhibited wells; also recommended for CO2 wells(sweet corrosive environments). Manufactured with3130 modified alloy steel.
S67 API Grade D rod is recommended forheavy duty pumping in non-corrosive orinhibited wells. This economical high strengthrod is manufactured with 1029 modifiedalloy steel.
Specifications
Special chrome-nickel alloy steel (S88 and S87)
Quenched and tempered
Pin ends machined with API rolled threads
Weatherford Sucker Rods
Yield Strength(psi)
Elastic torqueLimit (ft-lbs)
Specified TorqueLimit (ft-lbs)
85 568 675
85 850 1000
115 462 500
85 362 430
85 850 1000
85 362 460
85 850 1100
85 362 450
85 568 700
85 1214 1500
85 568 735
85 1214 1570
115 1551 1700
115 1086 1200
- - 1600*
115 2100 1600*
- - 2500*
115 2100 2500*
115 725 800
- - 1000*
PC Pumping Torque Limits
110 1039 1165
110 696 780
110 1480 1660
115 1086 1220
115 728 815
115 1551 1740
130 1228 1380
130 823 920
130 1749 1965
*Special High Torque Coupling and Make-up Procedures Required. Weatherford recommends a .8 service factor be applied to all torques listed without an asterisk.
Rod Size(inch)
7/8"
1"
3/4"
3/4"
1"
3/4"
1"
3/4"
7/8"
1 1/8"
7/8"
1 1/8"
1 1/8"
1"
1"
1 1/4 X 1"
1 1/8"
1 1/4 X 1 1/8"
7/8"
7/8"
1"
7/8"
1 1/8"
1"
7/8"
1 1/8"
1"
7/8"
1 1/8"
Grade
Grade MD 56
Grade KD63
Special Alloy T-66/XD
Grade MD 56
Grade MD 56
Grade D
Grade D
Grade KD63
Grade KD63
Grade KD63
Grade D
Grade D
Special Alloy T-66/XD
Special Alloy T-66/XD
EL
Special Alloy T-66/XD
EL
Special Alloy T-66/XD
Special Alloy T-66/XD
EL
S67
S67
S67
S87
S87
S87
S88
S88
S88
*These sizes are available with minimum order quantities.
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COROD Continuous Sucker RodsWeatherford manufactures
the COROD continous sucker rod for distinct production enhancement and cost saving advantages to various rod string applications. Unlike conventional sucker rods that are coupled
every 25 or 30 feet, continuous sucker rods require couplings only at the top and bottom of the rod string-regardless of well depth. With fewer joints, this solid length of steel is lighter and enhances tubing
life due to a more uniform contact between the tubing and sucker rod. It also addresses many premature tubing wear challenges,
especially in directional and horizontal wells.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Special applications such as highly deviated wells and heavy, high-viscosity oil production, are prime opportunities for the
high-strength, high-torque capabilities of the COROD system.
Corod is ideally suited to both reciprocating and rotary pumping applications.
For more information contact your nearest Weatherford Representative
API GRADE RODS
Weatherford API sucker rods are manufactured to API 11B specifications and ISO 9001/API Q1 certified in one of the most modern facilities of its type within the industry. These rods feature fully rolled, cold-formed threads designed to provided a precise, smooth, reinforced thread structure not attainable by normal machine-cut threads. Metal is displaced rather than removed, and the resultant cold working strengthens the thread root. Weatherford rods are cleaned by shot blasting to remove any scale and oxidation, then liberally coated with rust inhibitors and carefully palletized in bundles for safe transport and handling.
Grade C RodsLight-to-medium load applications in non-corrosive wells. AISI 1536 carbon-manganese alloy steel.Grade K RodsLight-to-medium load applications in corrosive wells. AISI 4623 nickel-molybdenum alloy steel.Grade MD56 RodsMedium-to-heavy loads in non-corrosive wells. AISI 1541 carbon-manganese alloy steel.Grade D RodsHeavy loads in non-corrosive or effectively inhibited wells. AISI 4142 chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.Grade KD63 Rods (normally API Grade D Service) Heavy loads in effectively inhibited corrosive wells. AISI 4720 nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.API Pony RodsPony Rods from Weatherford conform to appropriate API classifications. They are manufactured under strict quality standards and from the same alloy steels as sucker rods.
T66/XD SUCKER RODS
The T66/XD is an extremely dependable rod designed for high-strength service and provides an intermediate step between the Grade D and ultra-high-strength EL rod.
These rods are manufactured with 4138M chrome-moly steel, making them capable of handling the toughest stresses. The special alloy steel provides more resistance to sulfide stress cracking than AISI 4337 nickel-chrome-moly steel used in older generation high-strength sucker rods.
The metallurgical makeup of the T66/XD sucker rods is checked continually for quality assurance. Rods are forged, normalized, and tempered, shot blasted, and pins precision machined and roll-threaded. 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.
Specifications
Special chrome-moly alloy steel
Normalized and tempered
Pin ends machined with API rolled threads
Maximum Stress Allowable
Sa = (T/2.8 + 0.375 Smin) SF
API COUPLED SUCKER RODS
A complete line of API grade sucker rods is available from Weatherford. Each rod manufactured from Special Quality (SBQ) bar stock and held to the same stringent quality control measures and careful handling as our high-strength rods.
Recommended Makeup from Hand Tight Positions for EL & T66/XD Rods OnlyRerunNew Rods
CouplingWrench Square (in.)Rod Size
(in.)Coupling
Box OD (in.)
5/8"3/4"
API - 7/8"API - 1"
1-1/2"1-5/8"
21/64"26/64"
25/64"30/64"
20/64"23/64"
22/64"25/64"
Min (in.) Max (in.) Max (in.) Max (in.)
7/8"(EL rod)
Non API 1-1/8" to match
sucker rod strength
Full Size, Slim Hole,
API Grade T Couplings and
Grade SM Couplings
1-13/16" 29/64" 33/64" 28/64" 31/64"
7/8" API - 1" 1-13/16" 29/64" 33/64" 28/64" 31/64"
1" API - 1-5/16" 2-3/16" 37/64" 43/64" 36/64" 40/64"
1-1/8" API - 1-1/2" 2-3/8" 45/64" 52/64" 43/64" 50/64"
COROD Continuous Sucker RodsWeatherford manufactures
the COROD continous sucker rod for distinct production enhancement and cost saving advantages to various rod string applications. Unlike conventional sucker rods that are coupled
every 25 or 30 feet, continuous sucker rods require couplings only at the top and bottom of the rod string-regardless of well depth. With fewer joints, this solid length of steel is lighter and enhances tubing
life due to a more uniform contact between the tubing and sucker rod. It also addresses many premature tubing wear challenges,
especially in directional and horizontal wells.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Special applications such as highly deviated wells and heavy, high-viscosity oil production, are prime opportunities for the
high-strength, high-torque capabilities of the COROD system.
Corod is ideally suited to both reciprocating and rotary pumping applications.
For more information contact your nearest Weatherford Representative
Weatherford Grade T and SM sucker rod couplings are manufactured to strict quality control standards from high strength alloy steel and conform to API Specification 11B.
Weatherford Hi-T couplings are designed to carry the high torque requirements of PC pumping applications. Weatherford high-strength couplings are designed to carry 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 sprayed metal couplings have a corrosion resistant surface with a low coefficient of friction that reduces wear on the tubing and the coupling. This coupling is recommended for deviated wells.
Weatherford couplings are available in Standard O.D., oversized and Slim Hole configurations in sizes of 58 through 1-18.
Weatherford Couplings
WEIGHT IN POUNDSAPISIZE
(INCHES)
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF A25-FOOT SUCKER ROD
SLIM HOLE
1.00
1.26
1.50
2.01
STANDARD
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-13/16
2-3/16
2-3/8
SLIM HOLE
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-5/8
2
STANDARD
1.30
1.50
1.80
2.58
3.13
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
COUPLING SIZES AND WEIGHTS
Weatherford Couplings
WITHOUTCOUPLING
WITH STANDARDCOUPLING
WITH SLIM HOLECOUPLING
27.2
38.5
52.0
69.9
88.7
40.0
53.8
72.5
91.8
28.5 28.2
39.8
53.5
71.9
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (INCHES) WEIGHT(POUNDS)APISIZE
(INCHES)
110,000
100,000
130,000
130,000
130,000
130,000
COUPLING SELECTION CHART
APPLICATION TENSILEMINIMUM
API Grade T
COUPLING
API Grade SMCoated
High Strength T
High Strength SM
Hi-T T *
Hi-T SM *
GENERAL NON-CORROSIVE WELLS
ABRASIVE/PROPERLY INHIBITED WELLS
DEEP NON-CORROSIVE WELLS
DEEP ABRASIVE/PROPERLY INHIBITED WELLS
HIGH TORQUE NON-CORROSIVE WELLS
HIGH TORQUE ABRASIVE/PROPERLY INHIBITED WELLS
Weatherford recommends changing sucker rod couplings after three make-ups, provided the connection threads have been inspected and deemed acceptable for reuse.
*Weatherford Hi-T couplings have enhanced characteristics to help carry the ultra high torque ratings of the EL and T-Rods.
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Sucker Rod Comparison ChartMechanical Properties
Sucker Rod Comparison ChartChemical Analyses
Sucker Rod Comparison ChartMechanical Properties
M or Md = Modified Mn = Minimum Mx = Maximum T= Typical
NOTES: 1. Information Sources API Specification 11B. 24th Edition 2. Color codes according to API Specification 11B. 24th Edition
World Oil Sucker Rod Tables, July 1997 Grade C - White Grade K - Blue
Grade D - (Carbon Steel) -Brown; (Chrome-Moly) -Yellow; (Special) -Orange
M or Md = Modified Mn = Minimum Mx = Maximum T= Typical
NOTES: 1. Information Sources API Specification 11B. 24th Edition 2. Color codes according to API Specification 11B. 24th Edition
World Oil Sucker Rod Tables, July 1997 Grade C - White Grade K - Blue
Grade D - (Carbon Steel) -Brown; (Chrome-Moly) -Yellow; (Special) -Orange
Sucker Rod Comparison ChartChemical Analyses
Based On API Specifications 11B
Weatherford S-88 Red 130/145 140/155 11Mn 50Mn 285-311 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford EL Lavender Induction Case Hardened
Weatherford T66/XD Green 115Mn 140/150 10Mn 40Mn 286-319 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 97 Green 115/125Mn 140/150 10Mn 45Mn 290-311 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 50 Silver 105Mn 140/160 8Mn 40Mn 289-333 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford S-67 Brown 110/125 120/140 11Mn 55Mn 248-277 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-87 Orange 115/130 125/140 12Mn 55Mn 248-280 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford D Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford MD56 Brown 85Mn 115/140 14Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford KD63 Orange 85Mn 115/140 14Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 54 Brown 85Mn 115/140 15Mn 50Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 78 Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 45Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 90 Orange 85Mn 115/140 12Mn 40Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 75 Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 234-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 75A Green 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 238-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 95 Orange 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 238-289 Normalized & Tempered
Manufacturer Type Color CodeYield
Strength 1,000 PSI
Tensile Strength 1,000 PSI
Elongation % in 8
Reduction of Area, %
TypicalBrinell
HardnessHeat Treatment
Weatherford S-60 White 90/105 100/115 13Mn 55Mn 207-235 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford C White 60Mn 90/115 18Mn 50Mn 185-240 Normalized
Norris 30 White 60Mn 90/115 15Mn 45Mn 185-239 Normalized
Upco 35 White 60Mn 90/115 14Mn 45Mn 187-238 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford S-60 1029Md .22-.29 1.00-1.32 .025Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .15Mx .20Mx .05Mx .35 Cu Mx
Weatherford C 1536SR .30-.37 1.20-1.50 .04Mx .04Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx
Norris 30 1536M .30-.39 1.10-1.40 .04Mx .04Mx .15-.35 .35Mx .30Mx .06Mx .02-.07 Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 35 1536M .30-.37 1.20-1.50 .04Mx .04Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx .01-.38 (Cu, N, Va)
Based On API Specifications 11B
Weatherford S-59 46XX .14-.21 .55-.75 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 1.65-2.00 .20-.30
Weatherford K 4623 .20-.25 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .25Mx .20-.30
Norris 40 4621M .18-.25 .60-.80 .035Mx .035Mx .15-.35 1.65-2.00 .20Mx .15-.25 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 45 4623 .20-.24 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .25Mx .20-.28 .015-.43 (Cu, N, Va)
Weatherford S-67 1029Md .22-.29 1.00-1.32 .025Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .15Mx .20Mx .05Mx .35Mx Cu
Weatherford S-87 3130Md .22-.29 .71-1.00 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .70-1.00 .41-.65 .05Mx .35Mx Cu
Weatherford D 4142SR .40-.45 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25
Weatherford MD56 1541MV .40-.44 1.35-1.55 .035 .04Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx
Weatherford KD63 4720SR .19-.23 .85-1.05 .035Mx .04Mx .15-.35 .90-1.20 .80-1.05 .22-.30
Norris 54 541VM .36-.45 1.35-1.65 .040Mx .040Mx .15-.35 .35Mx .30Mx .06Mx .04-.09Va, .35Mx Cu
Norris 78 4142HM .38-.45 .80-1.00 .035Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .45Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Norris 90 4320M .18-.24 .80-1.00 .025Mx .025Mx .15-.35 1.15-1.50 .70-.90 .20-.30 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 75 Special .40-.44 1.35-1.55 .035Mx .035Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx .05-.41 (Cu, N, Va)
Upco 75A 4142M .40-.45 .75-1.00 .035Mx .040Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25 .02-.49 (Cu, N, Va)
Upco 95 4720 .19-.23
Weatherford S-88 3130Md .22-.29 .71-1.00 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .70-1.00 .41-.65 .05Mx .35Cu Mx
Weatherford EL Special .38-.42 1.00-1.30 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 .30Mx .55-.85 .24-.55
Weatherford T66/XD 4138Md .38-.42 1.00-1.30 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 .30Mx .55-.85 .24-.32
Norris 97 4330MI .28-.35 .70-.90 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .70-.90 .20-.35 .05-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 50 4337 .35-.39 .75-.95 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.30 1.45-1.75 .80-1.00 .20-.30 .03-.035 (Cu, N, Va)
Manufacturer Type Steel Type%
Carbon%
Mang.%
Phos.%
Sulphur %
Silicon%
Nickel%
Chromium%
Moly %
Other
Weatherford S-59 Blue 90/105 100/115 13Mn 55Mn 207-235 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford K Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 60Mn 185-231 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 40 Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 55Mn 174-239 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 45 Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 40Mn 174-238 Normalized & Tempered
API GRADE C CARBON STEEL
API GRADE K NICKEL MOLY ALLOY
API GRADE D CARBON STEEL, CHROME-MOLY ALLOY AND SPECIAL ALLOY
MISCELLANEOUS / SPECIAL SERVICE
API GRADE K NICKEL MOLY ALLOY
API GRADE C CARBON STEEL
API GRADE D CARBON STEEL, CHROME-MOLY ALLOY AND SPECIAL ALLOY
MISCELLANEOUS / SPECIAL SERVICE
These properties are subject to change without notice (E. & O.E.) These properties are subject to change without notice (E. & O.E.)
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Sucker Rod Comparison ChartMechanical Properties
Sucker Rod Comparison ChartChemical Analyses
Sucker Rod Comparison ChartMechanical Properties
M or Md = Modified Mn = Minimum Mx = Maximum T= Typical
NOTES: 1. Information Sources API Specification 11B. 24th Edition 2. Color codes according to API Specification 11B. 24th Edition
World Oil Sucker Rod Tables, July 1997 Grade C - White Grade K - Blue
Grade D - (Carbon Steel) -Brown; (Chrome-Moly) -Yellow; (Special) -Orange
M or Md = Modified Mn = Minimum Mx = Maximum T= Typical
NOTES: 1. Information Sources API Specification 11B. 24th Edition 2. Color codes according to API Specification 11B. 24th Edition
World Oil Sucker Rod Tables, July 1997 Grade C - White Grade K - Blue
Grade D - (Carbon Steel) -Brown; (Chrome-Moly) -Yellow; (Special) -Orange
Sucker Rod Comparison ChartChemical Analyses
Based On API Specifications 11B
Weatherford S-88 Red 130/145 140/155 11Mn 50Mn 285-311 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford EL Lavender Induction Case Hardened
Weatherford T66/XD Green 115Mn 140/150 10Mn 40Mn 286-319 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 97 Green 115/125Mn 140/150 10Mn 45Mn 290-311 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 50 Silver 105Mn 140/160 8Mn 40Mn 289-333 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford S-67 Brown 110/125 120/140 11Mn 55Mn 248-277 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford S-87 Orange 115/130 125/140 12Mn 55Mn 248-280 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford D Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford MD56 Brown 85Mn 115/140 14Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford KD63 Orange 85Mn 115/140 14Mn 45Mn 240-294 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 54 Brown 85Mn 115/140 15Mn 50Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 78 Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 45Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 90 Orange 85Mn 115/140 12Mn 40Mn 239-290 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 75 Yellow 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 234-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 75A Green 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 238-289 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 95 Orange 85Mn 115/140 10Mn 40Mn 238-289 Normalized & Tempered
Manufacturer Type Color CodeYield
Strength 1,000 PSI
Tensile Strength 1,000 PSI
Elongation % in 8
Reduction of Area, %
TypicalBrinell
HardnessHeat Treatment
Weatherford S-60 White 90/105 100/115 13Mn 55Mn 207-235 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford C White 60Mn 90/115 18Mn 50Mn 185-240 Normalized
Norris 30 White 60Mn 90/115 15Mn 45Mn 185-239 Normalized
Upco 35 White 60Mn 90/115 14Mn 45Mn 187-238 Normalized & Tempered
Weatherford S-60 1029Md .22-.29 1.00-1.32 .025Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .15Mx .20Mx .05Mx .35 Cu Mx
Weatherford C 1536SR .30-.37 1.20-1.50 .04Mx .04Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx
Norris 30 1536M .30-.39 1.10-1.40 .04Mx .04Mx .15-.35 .35Mx .30Mx .06Mx .02-.07 Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 35 1536M .30-.37 1.20-1.50 .04Mx .04Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx .01-.38 (Cu, N, Va)
Based On API Specifications 11B
Weatherford S-59 46XX .14-.21 .55-.75 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 1.65-2.00 .20-.30
Weatherford K 4623 .20-.25 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .25Mx .20-.30
Norris 40 4621M .18-.25 .60-.80 .035Mx .035Mx .15-.35 1.65-2.00 .20Mx .15-.25 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 45 4623 .20-.24 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .25Mx .20-.28 .015-.43 (Cu, N, Va)
Weatherford S-67 1029Md .22-.29 1.00-1.32 .025Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .15Mx .20Mx .05Mx .35Mx Cu
Weatherford S-87 3130Md .22-.29 .71-1.00 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .70-1.00 .41-.65 .05Mx .35Mx Cu
Weatherford D 4142SR .40-.45 .75-1.00 .035Mx .04Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25
Weatherford MD56 1541MV .40-.44 1.35-1.55 .035 .04Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx
Weatherford KD63 4720SR .19-.23 .85-1.05 .035Mx .04Mx .15-.35 .90-1.20 .80-1.05 .22-.30
Norris 54 541VM .36-.45 1.35-1.65 .040Mx .040Mx .15-.35 .35Mx .30Mx .06Mx .04-.09Va, .35Mx Cu
Norris 78 4142HM .38-.45 .80-1.00 .035Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .45Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Norris 90 4320M .18-.24 .80-1.00 .025Mx .025Mx .15-.35 1.15-1.50 .70-.90 .20-.30 .03-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 75 Special .40-.44 1.35-1.55 .035Mx .035Mx .20-.30 .25Mx .25Mx .05Mx .05-.41 (Cu, N, Va)
Upco 75A 4142M .40-.45 .75-1.00 .035Mx .040Mx .15-.30 .25Mx .80-1.10 .15-.25 .02-.49 (Cu, N, Va)
Upco 95 4720 .19-.23
Weatherford S-88 3130Md .22-.29 .71-1.00 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.35 .70-1.00 .41-.65 .05Mx .35Cu Mx
Weatherford EL Special .38-.42 1.00-1.30 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 .30Mx .55-.85 .24-.55
Weatherford T66/XD 4138Md .38-.42 1.00-1.30 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 .30Mx .55-.85 .24-.32
Norris 97 4330MI .28-.35 .70-.90 .035Mx .040Mx .20-.35 1.65-2.00 .70-.90 .20-.35 .05-.07Va, .35Mx Cu
Upco 50 4337 .35-.39 .75-.95 .025Mx .035Mx .15-.30 1.45-1.75 .80-1.00 .20-.30 .03-.035 (Cu, N, Va)
Manufacturer Type Steel Type%
Carbon%
Mang.%
Phos.%
Sulphur %
Silicon%
Nickel%
Chromium%
Moly %
Other
Weatherford S-59 Blue 90/105 100/115 13Mn 55Mn 207-235 Quenched & Tempered
Weatherford K Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 60Mn 185-231 Normalized & Tempered
Norris 40 Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 55Mn 174-239 Normalized & Tempered
Upco 45 Blue 60Mn 90/115 16Mn 40Mn 174-238 Normalized & Tempered
API GRADE C CARBON STEEL
API GRADE K NICKEL MOLY ALLOY
API GRADE D CARBON STEEL, CHROME-MOLY ALLOY AND SPECIAL ALLOY
MISCELLANEOUS / SPECIAL SERVICE
API GRADE K NICKEL MOLY ALLOY
API GRADE C CARBON STEEL
API GRADE D CARBON STEEL, CHROME-MOLY ALLOY AND SPECIAL ALLOY
MISCELLANEOUS / SPECIAL SERVICE
These properties are subject to change without notice (E. & O.E.) These properties are subject to change without notice (E. & O.E.)
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COROD Continuous Sucker RodsWeatherford manufactures
the COROD continous sucker rod for distinct production enhancement and cost saving advantages to various rod string applications. Unlike conventional sucker rods that are coupled
every 25 or 30 feet, continuous sucker rods require couplings only at the top and bottom of the rod string-regardless of well depth. With fewer joints, this solid length of steel is lighter and enhances tubing
life due to a more uniform contact between the tubing and sucker rod. It also addresses many premature tubing wear challenges,
especially in directional and horizontal wells.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Special applications such as highly deviated wells and heavy, high-viscosity oil production, are prime opportunities for the
high-strength, high-torque capabilities of the COROD system.
Corod is ideally suited to both reciprocating and rotary pumping applications.
For more information contact your nearest Weatherford Representative
API GRADE RODS
Weatherford API sucker rods are manufactured to API 11B specifications and ISO 9001/API Q1 certified in one of the most modern facilities of its type within the industr y. These rods feature fully rolled, cold-formed threads designed to provided a precise, smooth, reinforced thread structure not attainable by normal machine-cut threads. Metal is displaced rather than removed, and the resultant cold working strengthens the thread root. Weatherford rods are cleaned by shot blasting to remove any scale and oxidation, then liberally coated with rust inhibitors and carefully palletized in bundles for safe transport and handling.
Grade C RodsLight-to-medium load applications in non-corrosive wells. AISI 1536 carbon-manganese alloy steel.Grade K RodsLight-to-medium load applications in corrosive wells. AISI 4623 nickel-molybdenum alloy steel.Grade MD56 RodsMedium-to-heavy loads in non-corrosive wells. AISI 1541 carbon-manganese alloy steel.Grade D RodsHeavy loads in non-corrosive or effectively inhibited wells. AISI 4142 chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.Grade KD63 Rods (normally API Grade D Ser vice) Heavy loads in effectively inhibited corrosive wells. AISI 4720 nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.API Pony RodsPony Rods from Weatherford conform to appropriate API classifications. They are manufactured under strict quality standards and from the same alloy steels as sucker rods.
T66/XD SUCKER RODS
The T66/XD is an extremely dependable rod designed for high-strength ser vice and provides an intermediate step between the Grade D and ultra-high-strength EL rod.
These rods are manufactured with 4138M chrome-moly steel, making them capable of handling the toughest stresses. The special alloy steel provides more resistance to sulfide stress cracking than AISI 4337 nickel-chrome-moly steel used in older generation high-strength sucker rods.
The metallurgical makeup of the T66/XD sucker rods is checked continually for quality assurance. Rods are forged, normalized, and tempered, shot blasted, and pins precision machined and roll-threaded. 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 satisfactor y corrosion inhibiting practices are followed.
Specifications
Special chrome-moly alloy steel
Normalized and tempered
Pin ends machined with API rolled threads
Maximum Stress Allowable
Sa = (T/2.8 + 0.375 Smin) SF
API COUPLED SUCKER RODS
A complete line of API grade sucker rods is available from Weatherford. Each rod manufactured from Special Quality (SBQ) bar stock and held to the same stringent quality control measures and careful handling as our high-strength rods.
Recommended Makeup from Hand Tight Positions for EL & T66/XD Rods OnlyRerunNew Rods
CouplingWrench Square (in.)Rod Size
(in.)Coupling
Box OD (in.)
5/8"3/4"
API - 7/8"API - 1"
1-1/2"1-5/8"
21/64"26/64"
25/64"30/64"
20/64"23/64"
22/64"25/64"
Min (in.) Max (in.) Max (in.) Max (in.)
7/8"(EL rod)
Non API 1-1/8" to match
sucker rod strength
Full Size, Slim Hole,
API Grade T Couplings and
Grade SM Couplings
1-13/16" 29/64" 33/64" 28/64" 31/64"
7/8" API - 1" 1-13/16" 29/64" 33/64" 28/64" 31/64"
1" API - 1-5/16" 2-3/16" 37/64" 43/64" 36/64" 40/64"
1-1/8" API - 1-1/2" 2-3/8" 45/64" 52/64" 43/64" 50/64"
COROD Continuous Sucker RodsWeatherford manufactures
the COROD continous sucker rod for distinct production enhancement and cost saving advantages to various rod string applications. Unlike conventional sucker rods that are coupled
every 25 or 30 feet, continuous sucker rods require couplings only at the top and bottom of the rod string-regardless of well depth. With fewer joints, this solid length of steel is lighter and enhances tubing
life due to a more uniform contact between the tubing and sucker rod. It also addresses many premature tubing wear challenges,
especially in directional and horizontal wells.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Special applications such as highly deviated wells and heavy, high-viscosity oil production, are prime opportunities for the
high-strength, high-torque capabilities of the COROD system.
Corod is ideally suited to both reciprocating and rotary pumping applications.
For more information contact your nearest Weatherford Representative
Weatherford Grade T and SM sucker rod couplings are manufactured to strict quality control standards from high strength alloy steel and conform to API Specification 11B.
Weatherford Hi-T couplings are designed to carr y the high torque requirements of PC pumping applications. Weatherford high-strength couplings are designed to carr y 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 sprayed metal couplings have a corrosion resistant surface with a low coefficient of friction that reduces wear on the tubing and the coupling. This coupling is recommended for deviated wells.
Weatherford couplings are available in Standard O.D., oversized and Slim Hole configurations in sizes of 58 through 1-18.
Weatherford Couplings
WEIGHT IN POUNDSAPISIZE
(INCHES)
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF A25-FOOT SUCKER ROD
SLIM HOLE
1.00
1.26
1.50
2.01
STANDARD
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-13/16
2-3/16
2-3/8
SLIM HOLE
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-5/8
2
STANDARD
1.30
1.50
1.80
2.58
3.13
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
COUPLING SIZES AND WEIGHTS
Weather ford Couplings
WITHOUTCOUPLING
WITH STANDARDCOUPLING
WITH SLIM HOLECOUPLING
27.2
38.5
52.0
69.9
88.7
40.0
53.8
72.5
91.8
28.5 28.2
39.8
53.5
71.9
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (INCHES) WEIGHT(POUNDS)APISIZE
(INCHES)
110,000
100,000
130,000
130,000
130,000
130,000
COUPLING SELECTION CHART
APPLICATION TENSILEMINIMUM
API Grade T
COUPLING
API Grade SMCoated
High Strength T
High Strength SM
Hi-T T *
Hi-T SM *
GENERAL NON-CORROSIVE WELLS
ABRASIVE/PROPERLY INHIBITED WELLS
DEEP NON-CORROSIVE WELLS
DEEP ABRASIVE/PROPERLY INHIBITED WELLS
HIGH TORQUE NON-CORROSIVE WELLS
HIGH TORQUE ABRASIVE/PROPERLY INHIBITED WELLS
Weatherford recommends changing sucker rod couplings after three make-ups, provided the connection threads have been inspected and deemed acceptable for reuse.
*Weatherford Hi-T couplings have enhanced characteristics to help carr y the ultra high torque ratings of the EL and T-Rods.
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Choices in Technology For Your Sucker Rod Needs
Weatherfords artificial lift systems offer premium quality, high-strength sucker rods with high and ultra-high load ratings plus highly corrosion-resistant properties. These special chrome-moly/chrome-nickel alloy steel sucker rods are available in 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1 and 1-1/8 inch diameters. All sizes are offered in 25 and 30 foot lengths. Each rod is heat treated, and has pin ends machined, with API rolled threads.
EL ULTRA-HIGH-STRENGTH SUCKER RODS
Designed to provide an ultra-high load rating and successful corrosion-resistant qualities, EL rods are Weatherford's premium line of high-strength coupled sucker rods. The exclusive induction case hardening process incorporated into the manufacturing of these rods makes them the ultimate fatigue-resistant sucker rod.
Ordinary sucker rods tend to fail from fatigue originating at the surface under tension. The unique engineering of the EL rod puts it in a class by itself. It has a thin compression layer at its surface that remains under compression even under normal operating tensile loads. Since the compressive pre-stress protects the surface from tensile stresses, the chances of developing fatique cracks are greatly reduced.
Additionally, stringent quality control procedures employed with these rods promote reliable and long service life.
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
Super high-load capacity in mild sweet (CO2) and sour (H2S) corrosive environments. Satisfactory corrosion-inhibiting practices must be followed.
Specifications
Special chrome-moly alloy steel
Normalized, tempered, and induction case hardened
Pin ends machined with API rolled threads
Maximum Stress Allowable
Sa = (55,000 PSI = 0.2143 Smin) SF
High-Strength Sucker Rods
QUENCHED AND TEMPERED SUCKER RODS
Designed for high strength and fatigue performance, the S88 rod provides an intermediate step between the normalized Grade D and ultra-high strength EL rod. These rods are manufactured with 3130M Nickel-Chrome steel; they are quenched and tempered which results in higher toughness and a finer grain structure, making them capable of better fatigue resistance. For example, the quenched and tempered rods typically have charpy impact results in the +70 ft. lb. range, while normalized and tempered rods are typically in the 20 ft. lb. range. This added toughness of the quenched and tempered rod provides the added fatigue resistance needed in extreme applications.
S88 sucker rods are available in 5/8"*, 3/4", 7/8", 1" and 1 1/8"* diameters. All sizes are available in 25-foot and 30-foot* lengths.
Maximum Stress Allowable
Sa = (T/2.8 + 0.375 Smin) SF
S87 API D rod is recommended for mild corrosive or inhibited wells; also recommended for CO2 wells (sweet corrosive environments). Manufactured with 3130 modified alloy steel.
S67 API Grade D rod is recommended for heavy duty pumping in non-corrosive or inhibited wells. This economical high strength rod is manufactured with 1029 modified alloy steel.
ApplicationsDeep, highly loaded wells in mildly corrosive environments provided satisfactory corrosion inhibiting practices are followed.
Specifications
Special chrome-nickel alloy steel (S88 and S87)
Quenched and tempered
Pin ends machined with API rolled threads
Weatherford Sucker Rods
Yield Strength(psi)
Elastic torqueLimit (ft-lbs)
Specified Torque Limit (ft-lbs)
85 568 675
85 850 1000
115 462 500
85 362 430
85 850 1000
85 362 460
85 850 1100
85 362 450
85 568 700
85 1214 1500
85 568 735
85 1214 1570
115 1551 1700
115 1086 1200
- - 1600*
115 2100 1600*
- - 2500*
115 2100 2500*
115 725 800
- - 1000*
PC Pumping Torque Limits
110 1039 1165
110 696 780
110 1480 1660
115 1086 1220
115 728 815
115 1551 1740
130 1228 1380
130 823 920
130 1749 1965
*Special High Torque Coupling and Make-up Procedures Required. Weatherford recommends a .8 service factor be applied to all torques listed without an asterisk.
Rod Size (inch)
7/8"
1"
3/4"
3/4"
1"
3/4"
1"
3/4"
7/8"
1 1/8"
7/8"
1 1/8"
1 1/8"
1"
1"
1 1/4 X 1"
1 1/8"
1 1/4 X 1 1/8"
7/8"
7/8"
1"
7/8"
1 1/8"
1"
7/8"
1 1/8"
1"
7/8"
1 1/8"
Grade
Grade MD 56
Grade KD63
Special Alloy T-66/XD
Grade MD 56
Grade MD 56
Grade D
Grade D
Grade KD63
Grade KD63
Grade KD63
Grade D
Grade D
Special Alloy T-66/XD
Special Alloy T-66/XD
EL
Special Alloy T-66/XD
EL
Special Alloy T-66/XD
Special Alloy T-66/XD
EL
S67
S67
S67
S87
S87
S87
S88
S88
S88
*These sizes are available with minimum order quantities.
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