4 - Rubber Element Spec

PRODUCT Specification #: D000309276
APPLICATION Revision: E
Weatherford SPECIFICATION Date: 04/28/2008
Williams Tool Company 1 of 4
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Title: Specification for Sealing Elements
Prepared By: James Chambers Approved By: Tom Bailey
1. SCOPE
a. This specification describes the service conditions for Rotating Control
Device sealing elements.
2. SERVICE CONDITIONS
a. See attached chart for fluid compatibility.
b. See attached chart for sizing information.
c. Misalignment – Land Rigs
i. The sealing element has a 2 maximum angular misalignment
condition before detrimental effects are seen.
ii. The sealing element has a ½” maximum offset misalignment
condition (off center) before detrimental effects are seen.
d. Misalignment – Offshore Rigs
i. Maximum angular misalignment of 4 inches for every 10 feet
(approximately 1.9 degrees) of depth to the RCD (the distance
from the rotary table to the top of the RCD flange), with a
maximum misalignment not to exceed 16 inches.
e. A maximum tripping speed of 1 foot/second (90 seconds for a triple)
should be observed at all times.
f. Sharp kellys, hard band, tong marks ID grooves, and other sharp edges
should be avoided.
g. Down hole tools and collars should not be pulled through the rubber.
3. TEMPERATURE RATINGS
a. The temperature rating of the rubber is shown in the attached chart.
b. Sealing elements should not be used frozen.
4. STORAGE
a. Sealing elements should be stored in a location that does not allow direct
sunlight or reach temperatures above 90 deg. F.
b. Sealing elements should be stored in a location that does not allow
exposure to high levels of ozone such as welding areas.
c. Sealing elements should be stored in a location that does not allow contact
with harmful fluids.
d. Sealing elements must be protected from UV light.
e. Sealing elements made of polyurethane must not be exposed to prolonged
high humidity.
f. Should any sealing element freeze during storage due to cold
temperatures, it must be completely thawed out prior to use.
i. This may take up to 6 hours depending upon the thickness of the
elastomer.
ii. Before use, the sealing element should be brought to
approximately 50°F.
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g. Sealing elements should remain in original packaging until ready to use.
5. SHELF LIFE
a. Shelf life is given in Table 7 for minimum recommended conditions.
b. Other storage conditions as shown in Table 6 can affect the shelf life.
6. USAGE WITH OTHER WTC PRODUCTS

When used with other WTC products, the lowest maximum pressure rating of a
product becomes the maximum pressure rating of the assembly.
TABLE 1 - COMPATABILITY
Elastomer Application Temperature (F) Limitations
Natural Rubber Water Based Mud 190 May be used for some oil
based muds when flow
line temperature is less
than aniline point
temperature; compatibility
testing recommended
Polyurethane Oil Based Mud 140 Not recommended hot
water
Nitrile Oil Based Mud 250
Butyl Geothermal 300 Geothermal use only
TABLE 2 - SIZING
Sealing Pipe Size Model Numbers Comments
Element Size Available
2” 2 3/8”, 2 7/8” 8900, 9000, 7000, 7100
2 7/8” 3 ½” 8900, 9000, 7000, 7100
3 1/8” 4” 8900, 9000, 7000, 7100
3 5/8” 4 ½” 8900, 9000, 7000, 7100
4 1/8” 5”, 5 ½” 8900, 9000, 7000, 7100 5 ½” pipe with 6 ¾” and
smaller tool joints for
model 7000 and 7100
4 7/8” 5 7/8” R-1, 7800
5 3/8” 6 5/8” R-1
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TABLE 3 - STRIPPER RUBBER / BEARING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGABILITY

Sealing Element Bearing Assembly Max Pass Thru Comments
Diameter
8900 8000 8 1/8”
8900 9000 8 7/8”
9000 9000 8 7/8”
R-1 R-1 8 1/8”
7000 7000, IP-1000 6 7/8”
7100 7100, 7800, 7875 6 7/8”
7800 7800, 7875 8 5/8” 4 7/8” is 7 ¼” max pass
thru diameter
TABLE 6 – STORAGE CONDITIONS

Parameter Ideal Condition Minimum Short Term - Shortened Unacceptable
Recommended Life
Temperature Less than 70F Less than 90F Less than 120F Over 120F
Light Complete Incandescent lighting Indirect sunlight Direct sunlight
darkness
Stress Separate Loose Stacked or assembled Pinched/creased
packages
Environment Dry sealed air Dry air Humid air Oil, grease,
water
Oxygen & Sealed package Dry air Adjacent room has arc Near arc
Ozone sources sources
TABLE 7 – SHELF LIFE

Seal Element Material Shelf Life
Natural Rubber 2 years
Polyurethane 2 years
Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR) 3 years
Butyl TBD
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Revision History
Rev ECN Date Description of Change
A 04/28/2008 Initial
B 01/27/2009 Butyl temperature rating of 300 was 250.
C 1/18/10 Natural temperature rating of 190 was 225, Poly
temperature rating of 140 was 160
D 7/6/2010 Added storage conditions, revised natural rubber
limitations, added shelf life, revised 4 7/8” pipe sizing,
revised pressure rating, revised alignment
E 2/22/2011 Removed pressure rating info

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PRODUCT Specification #: D000309276

g. Sealing elements should remain in original packaging until ready to use.

6. USAGE WITH OTHER WTC PRODUCTS

TABLE 3 - STRIPPER RUBBER / BEARING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGABILITY

TABLE 6 – STORAGE CONDITIONS

TABLE 7 – SHELF LIFE

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