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Smart Solutions. Powerful Products. Cementing & Casing Accessories
Davis - Lynch Equipment Catalog No. 21

Davis Manual-Fill Float Shoes Davis Extended Reach Equipment

At Forum, we are here for one reason: to serve as your trusted ally in the oilfield. With
Float Shoe Type 500-PVTS....................................................2 Flotation Collar.............................................................14-15
our comprehensive range of mission-critical expertise, we deliver precisely what you need Down-Jet Float Shoe Type 501-PVTS...................................2 Davis Cementing Enhancement Devices
Double-Valve Down-Jet Float Shoe Type 501 DV-PVTS........2 Non-Welded Centralizer................................................16-18
when you need it — from drilling equipment to custom solutions, subsea technology to
Guide Shoes Types 600 and 601.......................................2-3 Non-Welded Turbolizer.......................................................16
production equipment, engineering support to repair services. Forum Energy Technologies Down-Jet Set Shoe “NW” Type Centralizer
brings together some of the most well-known brands in our industry with an extensive range with Lug Nose Type “S” ......................................................3 Dimension and Performance Data.................................16

Ribbed Down-Jet Float Shoe................................................3 Non-Welded Semi-Rigid Centralizer...................................17

of mission critical products and services. We are building a world class company to bring “SR” Type Semi-Rigid Centralizer
Needle Nose Float Shoe.......................................................3
innovative solutions to our worldwide customers. With offices in the key oilfield distribution Dimension and Performance Data.................................17
Mule Shoe Type 610.............................................................3
Non-Welded Rigid Centralizer............................................18
centers of the globe, Forum is well-positioned to supply our clients with the equipment and Texas Pattern Casing Shoes
“R” Type Rigid Centralizer Dimension Data.......................18
Types 800 and 800ST...........................................................3
related services that improve safety and performance and lower operating costs. Close-Tolerance Bow Spring Centralizer........................... 18
Davis Manual-Fill Float Collars
Stop Collars .......................................................................18
Float Collar Type 700-PVTS................................................. 4
Solid Body Flow Diverter...............................................18-19
Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from Lock-Down Anti-Rotation Plug System Type LAP.............4
Cement Basket ..................................................................19
the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a Lock-Down Anti-Rotation Plug System Type LAPN .........5
Centralizer Spacing Program Output.................................19
Davis Self-Filling Float Shoes and
comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom Float Collars...............................................................5-6, 8-9 Davis Stage Cementing Collars and Equipment

Pump Convert PVTS Automatic Fill-Up Type 778 MC Mechanical Stage

line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing Cementing Collar..........................................................20-21
Shoes and Collars ................................................................5
challenges. Drop Ball Convert Automatic
Type 777 HY Hydraulic-Opening Stage
Cementing Collar .........................................................22-23
Fill-Up Shoes and Collars..............................................6, 8-9 Plug Systems for Two- and
Drop Ball Convert Differential Three-Stage Cementing................................................ 24-25
Fill-Up Shoes and Collars.................................................... 6 Specification Tables for
Davis Thread Compounds Type 778 MC and Type 777 HY .........................................26

Thread Locking Compound..................................................7 Packer Stage Cementing Collar

Type 778-100 .............................................................. 27-29
Thread Sealing and Lubricating Compounds.......................7
Davis Inflatable Packers
Non-Metallic Thread Compound..........................................7
Integral Casing Packer ..................................................30-32
Super-Seal Thread Compound..............................................7
Packer Selection Data ........................................................30
Davis Inner-String Cementing Equipment
Inflatagrip Longseal Packers ............................................ 31
Tag-In Equipment..........................................................10-11
Packers with Continuous Reinforcing ................................31
Pack-Off Head Assembly.............................................. 10-11
Inflatagrip® Feature............................................................31
Inner-String Adapters ........................................................11
Fill and Circulate Tool.....................................................33
Latch-Down Wiper Plug.....................................................11
Screw-In Equipment......................................................12-13
Latch-In Equipment ......................................................12-13
Special Inner-String Cementing Equipment ......................13

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 TYPE 600

needle-nose
Type “S”
shoe
LUG NOSE Ribbed down-jet TYPE 610
shoe mule shoe
TYPE 500-PVTS TYPE 501-PVTS TYPE 501DV-PVTS

Davis Manual-Fill Float Shoes

Davis manual-fill float shoes and float collars are simple in design Since Davis float shoes and float collars are usually manufactured Guide Shoes Types 600 and 601
and operation. They have been engineered and manufactured to from steel that has a greater wall thickness than the pipe body of the The rounded design of the concrete noses of these Davis shoes assists the wellbore, and previous casing strings that have
withstand the high temperatures encountered and the high pressures casing string they are run in, they normally have burst and collapse in guiding the casing string into the hole and safely to the bottom. been damaged. It incorporates down-jet ports that
created by differences in fluid columns when floating, landing, and resistance greater than the casing string. Both have flat-finished concrete tops to provide strong surfaces for create turbulent flow at the shoe for washing,
cementing strings of casing. landing cement plugs. The Type 600 (shown) has a single fluid outlet conditioning, or cementing. The Needle Nose Shoe
Float Shoe Type 500-PVTS through the nose while the Type 601 (not shown) has down-jets can be equipped with the Davis Type PVTS valve,
type 800
Davis’ standard design manual-fill float shoes and float collars are This shoe features a strong, rounded concrete nose that aids in which deliver the efficient washing action, cement slurry distribution which has been proven to meet or exceed API RP shoe
manufactured with the Davis PVTS valve. This valve is a spring- guiding the casing string to bottom and incorporates the PVTS back- and other benefits of the Type 501-PVTS. 10 F category III C., or with a self-filling type valve.
actuated, plunger-type, one-way check valve. It is designed to pressure valve assembly. These features make this Davis shoe highly
withstand high temperatures and large volumes of fluids pumped at preferred for conventional cementing jobs. Down-Jet Set Shoe with Lug Nose Type “S” Mule Shoe Type 610
high flow rates. It also provides an effective seal under both high- and This Davis shoe comes with a special drillable lug nose for use when The Davis Mule Shoe is used when the running
low-pressure conditions when casing is run and cemented in either Down-Jet Float Shoe Type 501-PVTS casing is run as a liner, lowered on drill pipe and set on bottom. When of casing is hindered by hole conditions. When
the vertical or horizontal position. Along with all the features incorporated into the Type 500-PVTS bottom is contacted, the nose piece will prevent the casing from the shoe encounters a ledge in the wellbore, for
float shoe, the popular Type 501-PVTS model features properly rotating when the drill pipe is released from the liner. This lug nose example, it is rotated so that the fluid under pump
The valve housing and closure element are made with a phenolic drilled and angled down-jet ports. The even distribution of fluid design can also be incorporated into self-filling shoes. pressure washes the ledge off. The shoe can also
material. High strength concrete is the compound that molds the through these raised ports delivers to the user several advantages, be used to facilitate getting over or by obstacles in TYPE 800ST
valve in the machined housing to form a strong singular unit. Despite including the added assurance that circulation can be established Ribbed Down-Jet Float Shoe the hole. SAW-tooth
the high compressive strength of the concrete, and the shear strength when casing becomes plugged during running or is landed on The externally raised ribs of this shoe aid in centering the casing at
of the valve, Davis float shoes and collars are easily drilled with bottom. The angle of the ports assists if casing has to be washed bottom and promote more even distribution of cement to reduce the Texas Pattern Casing Shoes Types
conventional or PDC bits. to bottom, and the spacing of the ports assists in breaking up or risk of channeling. Ribbed float collars are also available. 800 and 800ST
preventing cement channeling. These types of casing shoes are popular for use
Because of its proven performance qualities, the PVTS valve is used in Needle Nose Float Shoe in reinforcing the end of the casing on shallow
all manual-fill Davis float equipment including double-valve shoes and Double-Valve Down-Jet Float Shoe Type 501DV-PVTS Field-proved for over 20 years, the Davis Needle Nose Float Shoe has strings. They help the casing to run past bridges,
collars, and all inner-string cementing equipment including the tag-in, For additional protection, choose this shoe which combines the provided operators with an aid to run casing in adverse conditions. and they provide maximum circulation through
screw-in, and latch-in designs. maximum security of a unitized double check valve along with all the With its tapered aluminum nose, it has been extremely effective for the casing. They are available with smooth-surface
benefits inherent in the Type 501-PVTS. running casing through tight spots, different geometric sections in or sawtooth bottoms.
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 TYPE 700-PVTS TYPE 700-LAP TYPE 700-LAPN PVTS AUTOFILL

Davis Manual-Fill Float Collars Davis Self-Filling Float Shoes

and Float Collars
Float Collar Type 700-PVTS Lock-Down Anti-Rotation
This Davis collar comes equipped with a flat concrete surface and load The system features a float collar Plug System Type LAPN Davis offers three types of self-filling equipment: the pump converted,
distributor plate for landing and sealing cement plugs. It normally is that incorporates a threaded (Surface launch)* PVTS valve equipped automatic-fill, the drop ball converted automatic-fill,
offered with pin and box thread connections, but it is also available type receiver to receive a collet Available for surface launch applications, Davis offers the Type and the drop ball converted differential-fill. All three types are simple
with double-box connections. Both of these designs embody the type insert. A bottom plug with collet insert on bottom, and threaded LAPN plug system. This system incorporates our latest generation of in design to give top-quality performance.
positiveseal, PDC drillable Davis PVTS springoperated plunger-type type receiver on top of plug. The top plug features a collet type insert mechanism to prevent plug rotation while drilling out. The system
Pump Convert PVTS Automatic Fill-Up Shoes and Collars
valve molded in place with high strength concrete. on the bottom end. The collet feature allows for the bottom plug features a float collar (Fig. 3, opposite page) with a heavy duty “tooth
The Davis Type 505AD-PVTS automatic fill-up shoe and the Davis Type
to latch into the float collar, as well as for the top plug to latch-in to like” insert incorporated, a bottom cementing plug with heavy duty
When a back-pressure valve is not desired or required in a float collar, 705A-PVTS automatic fill-up collar utilize the proven Davis PVTS valve
the bottom plug. Once latched in, right hand rotation during drill inserts incorporated on top and bottom, as well as a top plug with a
Davis has available the Type 701 Baffle Collar (not shown). This collar in self-filling equipment. The shoe and collar offer a fixed radial area
out tightens up the engagement of the plugs and collar, with the heavy duty insert incorporated on bottom. The unique angled tooth
allows fluid flow in either direction and provides a strong concrete that allows fluid to enter the casing and seek its own height. This
threaded profiles on the collet and receiver. Some notable features/ design of the system allows for easy engagement between plug and
surface to land and seal cement plugs. It is often run in tandem with action lowers surge pressures on formations to a minimum, reduces
benefits are: collar, as well as between plugs. Notable features/benefits are:
the Davis Type 501DV-PVTS double-valve, down-jet float shoe. casing running time and, the chances of it sticking are lessened.
• Once engaged the latch-in design prevents plugs from becoming • Once engaged the angled tooth design prevents plugs from Casing can be circulated at any time, with low rates, without
Lock-Down Anti-Rotation Plug System Type LAP disengaged by pressure acting on the plugs from below, or becoming disengaged by pressure acting on the plugs from converting the valve from the fill-up to the back-pressure mode.
(Surface launch and sub sea launch)* being mechanically disengaged during the drill-out process. below, or being disengaged during the drillout process. A
Conversion from the fill-up to the back-pressure mode can be
Available for both surface launch and sub sea launch applications, A significant improvement over other designs that only mesh significant improvement over other designs that only mesh against
accomplished at any time while casing is being run by introducing
Davis offers the Type LAP plug system. The Type LAP system against rotation, this lock-down feature is unique to Davis. rotation, this lock-down feature is unique to Davis.
a pre-determined flow rate to the equipment. Furthermore, if at
incorporates our first generation of mechanism to prevent plug • Five-wiper premium quality plugs provide for most efficient • Five-wiper premium quality plugs provide for most efficient casing
casing running time it is determined that self-filling equipment is not
rotation while drilling out. This system is still used on some surface casing wiping. wiping.
desirable, the valve can be converted by manually forcing the plunger
launch applications involving specialty float equipment (such as • Type LAP collars and plugs are field proven for easy drill out with • Type LAPN collars and plugs are field proven for easy drill out with
to its fully open position and removing the three retaining balls. Doing
autofill types), and is available through Baker Hughes for sub-sea PDC bits. PDC bits.
this requires filling the casing from the top as it is run.
applications. Baker Hughes has incorporated the Davis Type LAP • System allows for use of multiple bottom plugs or no bottom • System allows for use of multiple bottom plugs or no bottom
mechanism into their respective sub sea launch plugs, so the Baker plugs if desired. plugs if desired. Once conversion is carried out, all the benefits of the proven Davis
plugs can be run with Davis Type LAP float collars (Fig. 2, above), and • Davis float shoes are also available with the Type LAP insert upon • Davis float shoes are also available with the Type LAPN insert upon PVTS valve are realized, including PDC bit drillability and high pressure
provide an effective means to prevent rotation while drilling out. request. request. and temperature ratings.
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Davis Self-Filling Float Shoes and

Float Collars–cont.
Drop Ball Convert Automatic Fill-Up Shoes and Collars running time, lowers surge pressures on formations, and minimizes
The Davis Type 505AF automatic fill-up shoe and the Davis Type the possibility of sticking. Providing the conversion ball has not been
705AF automatic fill-up collar allow maximum filling of the casing dropped, casing can be circulated at any time without affecting the
while it is being run in the hole, with the fluid entering the casing free fill-up operation.
to seek its own level. The filling action reduces casing running time
and lowers surge pressures on formations to a minimum. Provided the Both the differential and the automatic fill-up equipment can be
conversion ball has not been dropped, casing can be circulated at any converted from the fill-up to the backpressure mode at anytime
time without affecting the fill-up operation. during the casing run by dropping the weighted ball furnished with
each piece. After allowing sufficient time for the ball to reach the
Drop Ball Convert Differential Fill-Up Shoes and Collars equipment, conversion can be achieved by applying approximately
The Davis Type 506 differential fillup shoe and the Davis Type 706 500 psi of pump pressure. If both a shoe and collar are present
differential fill-up collar allow optimum, metered filling of the casing, in the casing string, the same ball will convert both pieces in two Davis-Lock Thread Locking Compound Davis Non-Metallic Thread Compound
while it is being run in the hole. This filling action reduces casing “like-but-separate” actions. The Davis-Lock thread locking compound is a strong epoxy-based This Davis thread compound has been formulated as an
compound for use on all threaded connections to prevent back-off environmentally safe replacement for API modified thread compound
and loosening of joints. The one-pound kit contains the base, catalyst that will meet or exceed the listed performance objectives in API
Data for Davis Standard Stock Float Equipment manufactured from K-55 grade and applicator. Bulletin 5A2.
material and threaded with API Round-8 or Buttress Connections

Nominal Casing Size (Inches) Weight Range (Lbs/Ft) O.D. (Inches) I.D. (Inches) Burst (PSI) Collapse (PSI) Davis API Modified Thread Compound Davis Super-Seal Thread Compound
This Davis thread compound conforms to the specifications of Davis developed the Super-Seal thread compound to provide long
4-1/2 9.5–13.5 5.000 4.031 9,300 9,600
API Bulletin 5A2. It is recommended for use on casing, tubing, and lasting, high pressure sealing on all API threaded joints, especially
5 11.5–21.0 5.563 4.439 9,720 9,950
in line pipe. tubing and casing. The compound contains molydisulfide and TFE
5-1/2 14.0–23.0 6.050 4.950 8,750 9,050
resin for a high-pressure seal. Joints coated with Davis Super-Seal
7 20.0–38.0 7.656 6.366 8,650 9,000
hold better and make up easier with less torque and still break clean
7-5/8 20.0–39.0 8.500 6.969 8,650 9,000
without damage.
8-5/8 24.0–44.0 9.625 8.017 8,000 8,400
9-5/8 32.3–53.5 10.625 8.921 7,700 8,100
10-3/4 32.7–55.5 11.750 10.050 6,950 7,350
11-3/4 38.0–65.0 12.750 11.000 6,600 7,000
13-3/8 48.0–72.0 14.375 12.615 5,850 5,850
16 65.0–109.0 17.000 15.250 4,950 4,250
18–5/8 87.5–117.5 20.000 17.755 5,400 5,050
20 94.0–133.0 21.000 19.125 4,250 3,150

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FLOAT EQUIPMENT
Summary
Davis’ new Composite Multi-Purpose Autofill Float Equipment was Differential pressure rating of the valve is 3000 psi @ 300°F. This is
designed to maximize reduction of surge pressure when running true for all sizes through 16”; larger sizes may be limited to 2000 psi
close-tolerance casing or liners (small annulus). The Autofill valve due to cement characteristics. For temperatures from 300-450°F, the
in this equipment utilizes a large inside diameter and maximizes Type 712-MP with all-aluminum components can be supplied, that
drop ball sizes. The larger ID’s allow for longer circulation with will withstand 5000psi back-pressure through 13-3/8” size, 4000psi
harsher fluids at greater pump rates. The larger ID’s are also less for 16”, and 3000psi for larger sizes depending on collapse rating of
likely to bridge off due to cuttings accumulation. Precise conversion the casing itself.
pressures factory adjustable from as low as 300 psi to as high as
3000 psi, although most prefer a low conversion pressure of 600- Any other ball size requirements will require more manufacturing
900psi. All this with the majority of components made from an time, as molds for the balls may have to be custom ordered.
easily drilled Composite (glass-reinforced epoxy resin) Material. Phenolic balls without the Zinc Core may be ordered as well, for
situations as necessary.
Configuration
The only presently available configuration for the Composite Standard Cement-nosed Guide Shoes will have the following
Multi-Purpose Float Equipment is a double-valve float collar run in Nose IDs:
conjunction with a cement-nosed guide shoe. This configuration 4-1/2” thru 5-1/2”--------------------- 2-1/2”
allows for a one or two joint casing shoe track, and is more tolerant 7” & 7-5/8” ----------------------------- 3”
of large amounts of cuttings entering the casing string. The guide 9-5/8” thru 11-7/8” ------------------- 4”
shoe is configured with downwardly angled jets to aid in cement 13-3/8 & 13-5/8” ---------------------- 6”
distribution. The guide shoe also has a composite rod across the 16” thru 20” ---------------------------- 8”
hole to prevent the piston or tube of the float collar from possibly
blocking the hole in the guide shoe. If a larger Nose ID is desired, it should be noted that larger ID’s will
increase the chances of the nose being damaged if mishandled,
This equipment can be ordered in a Multi-Purpose Float Collar (Type dropped or excessive casing weight is applied directly to the nose.
713-MP) and we suggest it be run with a Cement-nosed Guide Shoe
(Type 601 down-jet or Type 602 up-jet) configuration. It is available Field Performance
for sizes 4-1/2” and larger. For extremely heavy weights of casing, Davis-Lynch Inc. will work with any liner hanger company to determine
please consult engineering to confirm that normal valve/ball/seat the maximum possible ball/seat size combination that will pass through
configurations can be used. the liner equipment, and also the proper pressure setting to convert
the float equipment if a hydraulic hanger must be set.
The valve is roughly 90% Composite (plastic) material and 10%
cast-aluminum by weight. The only aluminum components Drill-out tests and initial field trails indicate this equipment (collar
remaining are the flappers, the top portion of the piston, the ball and shoe excluding shoe track) can be drilled out in one hour or
seat, and the ring which holds the shear pins. less, even with bi-center PDC bits.

Drop Balls and Seat Sizes

SEAT SIZE (in.) BALL SIZE (in.) BALL MATERIAL
1.375 1.500 BRASS
1.625 1.750 BRASS
1.750 1.875 BRASS
1.875 2.000 BRASS
2.125 2.250 BRASS
2.375 2.500 BRASS
2.625 2.750 PHENOLIC-ZINC CORE
3.250 3.500 PHENOLIC-ZINC CORE
4.250** 4.500** PHENOLIC-ZINC CORE

**This Differential pressure rating of this valve size is 2500 psi. Collapse limitations of
the casing material may further reduce this rating.

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 Stop Collar

drill pipe
centralizer

Type 501DV-T Pack-Off Head Assembly

Tag-In Adaptor
type B-122C
Davis Inner-String Cementing Equipment

Excellent cement jobs at reduced costs have boosted inner-string Davis is the only company that stocks in local inventories all the Shoe. This float shoe incorporates all the features and benefits built
cementing equipment to the forefront of operator accessory items required to perform inner-string cement jobs in a into the 501-PVTS Float Shoe and the Type 700T-PVTS Tag-In Float
Tag-In float collar
type 700 T-PVTS popularity. Davis was among the first to offer the inner- timely and efficient manner. These items include a set of drill pipe Collar.
string systems, and continues today to have the most bowl and slips, a false rotary plate, and a centralizer to center the
complete line of systems available in the industry. drill pipe inside the casing. Pack-Off Head Assemblies
Davis also has available the largest and most complete inventory of
Davis equipment is designed with a taper in the top of the concrete Davis Tag-In Equipment casing to drill pipe pack-off heads in the industry, if well hydraulics
to guide the adapter on the bottom of the inner-string into Tag-In float equipment incorporates a receiver built into the float dictate the use of one when inner-string cementing. These heads are
the receiver incorporated in the float shoe or collar. All three equipment (shoe or collar) that receives an adapter made up to the designed to seal the drill pipe/casing annulus and allow pressure to be
styles of adapter-to-receiver adjoinments engage dualseal bottom of the inner string (usually drill pipe). The tapered concrete applied to it.
mechanisms to prevent fluid leakage. The primary seal consists finish around the receiver guides the adapter into it. The Type B-122-C
of elastomer seals compressed in a smooth bore. The 45° Tag-In Adapter is engaged to the receiver by straight-in movement, This pressure serves to offset pump pressure that creates collapse
bearing face effected when the adapter and receiver adjoin creates No rotation is required. Once engaged, a primary and secondary loading whenever inner-string cementing operations are conducted.
the secondary seal. seal are effected. Disengagement of the seal is achieved by picking
Davis Latch-Down
the adapter up and out of the receiver. Once again, no rotation is
Bowl & Slips Wiper Plug
Davis offers three proven systems for inner-string cementing: the required.
This plug is optional with
Tag-In system, the Screw-In system, and the Latch-In system. The
Davis Tag-in and Screw-in
equipment used in these systems can be manufactured in virtually A popular choice of equipment for inner-string cementing larger
down jet float shoe systems whether cementing
any size and thread, and as single or double-valve float shoes (with or diameter casings, from both onshore and offshore rigs, is the Davis
type 501-pvts through a shoe or collar. It is
without ports), float collars, and baffle collars. Type 501-PVTS Float Shoe and the Type 700T-PVTS Tag-In Float Collar.
available for all drill pipe sizes
This equipment provides all the benefits that come with inner-string
and can be manufactured
An option available when ordering Davis inner-string equipment is a cementing through a float collar, including the option to run one or
from non-metallic
latch-down wiper plug. This plug follows the cement and wipes the more shoe joints and the option to displace cement below the float
components if drilling out
drill pipe. Once properly latched down, the plug and latch mechanism collar without creating a “wet shoe.”
with a PDC bit is intended.
act to check back pressure, giving additional assurance that cement
will be retained in the desired position and the inner-string (drill pipe) For those preferring to inner-string cement through a shoe, Davis
can be immediately pulled out of the hole. offers the Type 501DVT-PVTS Double-Valve, Down-Jet, Tag-In Float

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 Davis Screw-In Equipment As with all Davis inner-string equipment, the Screw-In style is available
Screw-In float equipment allows the adjoining of the inner-string to in several models including the Type 700S-PVTS for those who prefer
the casing at the float equipment. This adjoinment supports the load cementing through a float collar, and the Type 501DVS-PVTS for those
of the casing, allowing it to be lowered to bottom and inner-string who prefer cementing through a float shoe.
cemented while being reciprocated. The equipment incorporates a
strong receiver built into the float equipment (shoe or collar) that Davis Latch-In Equipment
is capable of handling loads up to 300,000 pounds. Adjoinment Davis also offers Latch-In equipment for inner-string cementing. It acts
drill pipe between the Type B-120-B Adapter and the receiver is accomplished similar to Tag-In equipment with the additional feature of positively
Davis conductor by applying left-hand rotation to the inner-string. No torque is locking the adapter into the receiver. The Type B-113 Adapter is engaged
casing hanger required. Once the receiver and adapter are engaged, primary and to the receiver by straight-in movement. No rotation is required.
port secondary seals are effected between the two. Disengagement is Disengagement is accomplished by rotating the drill pipe one turn to
davis drive pipe attained by applying right-hand rotation to the inner-string while the right and picking up on it. This action “un-jays” the collet that
landing rig gradually picking it up. locks the adapter in place and allows it to compress and release from
the receiver.
Davis Screw-In equipment has created a whole new realm of economical
uses with regard to its multiple applications. Among them: The adapter can also be released without damaging it by pulling
1 Offshore, running and landing of the conductor casing string at approximately 40,000 pounds over the inner-string weight. This action
drive pipe either the mudline or the production deck. The string can be landed results in a safety sleeve being sheared out of the receiver. This backup
in tension by utilizing a Davis Drive Pipe Landing Ring and Davis release feature should only be used if necessary.
Conductor Casing Hanger. (See graphic opposite page). This allows
the operator to effectively seal off the conductor/drive pipe annulus. Davis Latch-In equipment can be used when cementing from
A second option is to allow the casing string to be landed on floating drilling vessels. It can also be used if unusually high pump
bottom or free standing in compression. Either application can save rates are anticipated during cementing operations. The Latch-
conductor casing In mechanism will act to anchor the inner-string to the casing,
the operator rig time and related costs by eliminating the need for
nippling-up well control equipment on the conductor casing string. eliminating the possibility of hydraulically pumping or “lifting”
it out. The Latch-In style of inner-string equipment is available in

type 501DVS-PVTS When conductor casing is suspended on a landing ring, at either several models including the Type 700LP-PVTS Float Collar. This
the mudline or the production deck, model provides the operator with all the benefits that come
the tapered top of the Davis casing with inner-string cementing through a float collar, including the
hanger serves as an aid in protecting option to choose several shoe joints and the option to overdisplace
and guiding the bits to be used for cement below the float collar without creating a “wet shoe.”
the next hole section into the top of
the liner. In addition to this, Davis can Davis Special Inner-String Cement Equipment
customize the top of the casing hanger Davis has available, in either a shoe or collar, open-ended equipment
to receive most brands of conventional that can be used to conduct inner-string cementing operations. The
mudline suspension or wellhead housing design of this equipment makes its use advantageous particularly
screw-in adaptor
equipment. When conductor casing is set when large-diameter/thin-walled casings of the type commonly run
on bottom in compression, Davis offers in storage wells are being cemented. The equipment incorporates
the Type B-125 bit guide (see photo) that screws into the top of the two receivers, one to receive the standard Tag-In adapter and one to
type 501 DVSLP-PVTS liner. In addition, Davis manufactures a fluted casing hanger that is receive a special latchdown wiper plug that follows cement.
double valve, designed to land on this bit guide and suspend surface casing. Most
down jet, screw-in
float shoe brands of conventional, modular mudline suspension equipment can A popular choice for this application is the Davis Type 601TLP Down-
w/latch-down plug then be placed in the surface casing string for the purpose of landing Jet, Tag-In Guide Shoe with Latch-Down Plug receptacle. Its open-
and suspending ensuing casing strings. ended feature allows casing to self-fill as it is run in the well. This
2. Reciprocating full strings of casing while inner-string cementing. eliminates the time that would normally be required to manually fill
type 700S-PVTS This application has proven extremely effective on geothermal wells the casing. Once casing is on bottom, the inner-string is run and seal
Screw-in assembly where the absence of cement voids in the annulus is exceptionally engagement occurs by use of the standard Tag-In adapter. A Davis
critical if eventual casing collapse is to be avoided. Pack-Off Head Assembly is often rigged up at this point. At the
type 700L-PVTS 3. Setting a large-diameter liner to eliminate the cost of an expensive, conclusion of cement displacement, the special latch-down wiper
conventional liner hanger, and realizing all the benefits inherent in plug is landed and locked into the shoe. Once latched, this plug
innerstring cementing. provides the back-pressure check that is necessary to retain cement in
the desired position.

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Davis Flotation Collar

The patented Davis Flotation Collar (DFC) is designed for use in Unlike earlier devices that must be set inside the casing and then
running casing in substantially horizontal wellbores. Incorporated retrieved after landing the casing (requiring one round trip of the
into the casing string, the device serves as a temporary barrier inside drill pipe and spacing the top of the last casing joint at the rotary
the casing. In so doing, it allows the portion of the string below it table), the Davis Flotation Collar is installed in the same manner as
to be filled with air (no fluid) and the portion above it to be filled a float collar.
with drilling fluid.
Applying pressure to the inside of the casing string is all that is
Floating the bottom portion of then casing reduces the drag against required to release the trapped air at the bottom of the casing string.
the wellbore, while filling the upper portion with drilling fluid adds This pressure is adjustable at time of manufacture to accommodate
weight to the casing string to push it into the hole. This feature different pressure requirements.
facilitates running casing in highly deviated wells and, in many cases,
permits successful casing runs that would otherwise be extremely The Davis Flotation Collar is self-contained and requires no other
difficult if not impossible. running, setting or retrieving tools. The inner sleeves of the device
provide a good seal for the cementing plug against the float collar,
Once the opening sleeve is activated by casing pressure, allowing and they are easily drilled out with either PDC or conventional rock
the drilling fluid to displace the air in the lower section of the bits when drilling the float equipment.
casing string, normal cementing operations can begin immediately.
Additional pressure on the bottom cementing plug releases the
DFC assembly so that it can be pumped down to the float collar.
The top cementing plug displaces the cement and lands and seals on
the bottom cementing plug/DFC assembly.
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 Davis “NW” Type Centralizer Dimension and Performance Data Davis “SR” Type Centralizer Dimension and Performance Data
Casing Size Hole Size Product Bow O.D. Starting Force (In Lbs) Restoring Force (In Lbs) Casing Size Hole Size Product Bow O.D. Starting Force (In Lbs) Restoring Force (In Lbs)
(In Inches) (In Inches) Number (In Inches) API Davis API Davis (In Inches) (In Inches) Number (In Inches) API Davis API Davis
4-1/2 6 0450-NW2C 7-1/8 464 361 464 3000+ 4-1/2 6 0450-SR1C 6.06 464 171 464 4000+
4-1/2 6-1/4 0450-NW2C 7-1/8 464 251 464 1140 4-1/2 6-1/4 0450-SR2C 6.38 464 <150 464 4000+
4-1/2 6-1/2 0450-NW3C 7-5/8 464 355 464 2070 4-1/2 6-1/2 0450-SR3C 6.63 464 <150 464 3180
4-1/2 7-7/8 0450-NW4C 9-1/8 464 264 464 1040
4-1/2 7-7/8 0450-SR7C 7.88 464 <150 464 3000
5 6-1/4 0500-NW1C 7-1/8 520 175 520 650
5 6-1/2 0500-NW2C 7-5/8 520 273 520 3000+ *5 6-1/2 0500-SR1C 6.56 520 <150 520 4000+
5 7-7/8 0500-NW4C 8-1/8 520 190 520 1020 5 7-7/8 0500-SR6C 8.00 520 <150 520 3585
5 8-1/2 0500-NW4C 9-5/8 520 360 520 1650 5 8-1/2 0500-SR8C 8.68 520 <150 520 4000+
5-1/2 7-7/8 0550-NW3C 8-5/8 620 240 620 650 5-1/2 7-7/8 0550-SR4C 7.88 620 <150 620 1720
5-1/2 8-1/2 0550-NW4C 10-1/8 620 520 620 1210 5-1/2 8-1/2 0550-SR6C 8.50 620 <150 620 2910
5-1/2 8-3/4 0550-NW4C 10-1/8 620 227 620 1310 5-1/2 8-3/4 0550-SR7C 8.88 620 <150 620 2540
5-1/2 9-7/8 0550-NW5C 11-1/8 620 280 620 1180 5-1/2 9-7/8 0550-SR9C 9.68 620 <150 620 4000+
5-1/2 12-1/4 0550-NW6C 13-5/8 620 240 620 680 *7 8-1/2 0700-SR1C 8.63 1040 <150 1040 4000+
7 8-1/2 0700-NW2C 9-5/8 1040 720 1040 3000+ 7 8-3/4 0700-SR2C 8.88 1040 783 1040 4000+
7 8-3/4 0700-NW3C 10-1/8 1040 795 1040 3000+
7 9-7/8 0700-SR6C 10.00 1040 <150 1040 4000+
7 9-7/8 0700-NW4C 11-5/8 1040 720 1040 1910
7-5/8 9-7/8 0758-NW3C 10-3/4 1056 550 1056 1467 7-5/8 9-7/8 0758-SR4C 10.00 1056 <150 1056 4000+
8-5/8 11 0858-NW3C 11-3/4 1440 400 1440 1470 *8-5/8 11 0858-SR5C 11.00 1440 276 1440 4000+
8-5/8 12-1/4 0858-NW5C 14-1/4 1440 1120 1440 1850 8-5/8 12-1/4 0858-SR8C 12.31 1440 <150 1440 4000+
9-5/8 12-1/4 0958-NW8C 14-3/4 1600 1389 1600 2175 9-5/8 1 2-1/4 0958-SR5C 12.38 1600 683 1600 4000+
10-3/4 12-1/4 1034-NW2C 13-3/8 2040 511 1020 2185 **10-3/4 12-1/4 1034-SR1C 12.38 2040 <150 1020 4000+
10-3/4 13-1/2 1034-NW4C 15-3/8 2040 645 1020 1385 10-3/4 13-1/2 1034-SR5C 13.50 2040 <150 1020 4000+
10-3/4 14-3/4 1034-NW5C 16-3/8 2040 660 1020 1290 10-3/4 14-3/4 1034-SR9C 15.00 2040 777 1020 4000+
11-3/4 14-3/4 1134-NW4C 16-3/8 2160 624 1080 1411 11-3/4 14-3/4 1134-SR6C 14.81 2160 180 1080 4000+
11-3/4 15-1/2 1134-NW5C 17-3/8 2160 940 1080 1530 11-3/4 15-1/2 1134-SR8C 15.50 2160 180 1080 4000+
13-3/8 17-1/2 1338-NW5C 19 2400 830 1220 2330
13-3/8 17-1/2 1338-SR9C 17.63 2400 410 1220 4000+
16 20 1600-NW5C 21-5/8 2600 844 1300 1570
16 22 1600-NW6C 24-1/8 2600 1161 1300 2530 16 20 1600-SR9C 20.25 2600 745 1300 4000+
18-5/8 22 1858-NW5C 23-1/4 3500 2010 1750 3000+ 18-5/8 22 1858-SR7C 22.06 3500 <150 1750 4000+
18-5/8 24 1858-NW6C 26-3/4 3500 740 1750 1850 20 24 2000-SR9C 24.25 3760 605 1880 4000+
20 24 2000-NW5C 25-5/8 3760 1360 1880 1930 20 26 2000-SR10C 26.13 3760 757 1880 4000+
20 26 2000-NW6C 28-1/8 3760 1220 1880 2200
* Starting Force derived from testing over stop collars
** Starting force derived from testing over stop collars, recommended running only over a stop device

Davis Cementing Enhancement Devices Other design features of the Type “NW” centralizer include: tempered. During assembly they are
• Bow springs made of an alloy steel which are heat treated and adjoined to the end collars by the Davis
Davis Non-Welded Centralizer* tempered to a hardness to ensure proper and consistent spring patented interlocking method. The
Davis offers a full line of patented, non-weld centralizers. The characteristics. design of the SRC’s bows produces
centralizers feature a unique interlocking adjoinment between the • End collar hinges that are folded to the inside. This acts to minimize centralizers that have starting forces
end collar and bow spring, which makes for a strong singular unit. the collar stretch that tends to occur when centralizers encounter far below API maximums along with
Davis Type “NW” centralizers are designed to exceed the performance tapers common to some pipe connections. very low drag forces. The spring
requirements of API Specification 10D for both starting and restoring • A reinforcing rib stamped into the end collar. This acts to characteristic of the bows allows
forces. (See data table this page) strengthen it and ensure maintenance of its round configuration the SRC to compress in order to get
during transport. through tight spots and severe doglegs
The Davis Non-Welded Turbolizer is a centralizer with metal fins • Several different spring bow heights that are available to accommodate that may be present downhole.
installed on the bows to help induce turbulence in the cement slurry most any casing-to-hole configuration.
during pumping operations. Like the spring bows, the fins are made • Centralizers with built-in stop devices as well as those for unusual While the manufacture of the bows
Non-welded
of heat-treated alloy steel. This makes them flexible, which minimizes sizes available on request. produces characteristics normally Semi-Rigid centralizer
damage while moving downhole.
associated with standard spring bow
Davis Non-Welded Semi-Rigid Centralizer (SRC) centralizers, the double-crested profile
The Davis Turbolizer incorporates the same non-welded end collar-
This Davis product features uniquely profiled bows that of the SRC bow provides restoring forces that far exceed those
to spring-bow interlocking adjoinment as the Davis centralizer.
simultaneously provide the operator with those features found standards set forth in API Specification 10D and which are normally
Turbolizers are available in the same sizes and bow heights as
desirable in both spring bow and rigid centralizers. The result is a associated with rigid centralizers.
centralizers. As with the Davis centralizer, turbolizers can be
centralizer that far exceeds the performance standards set forth in API
manufactured with a built-in stop device. These items are available on
Specification 10D. The SRC is ideally suited for running in horizontal and highly deviated
special order. Non-welded Non-welded
wells where low running forces are a must. It can be run over casing
centralizer turbolizer
As with the standard Davis Non-Welded Centralizer, the bows of the connections or stop collars and, if requested, can be manufactured
SRC are manufactured from alloy steel which is heat treated and with a built-in stop device.
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 Davis ”R” Type Rigid Centralizer Dimension Data
restoring forces. Centralizers consist of a solid type end collar for SBFDs will normally provide stand-off to allow circulation all around Davis Cement Basket
Casing Size Hole Size Product Bow O.D.
(Inches) (Inches) Number (Inches) slipping over the pin end of casing joint. the casing string. When allowed to move freely, they serve as a series A simple, economical type of annular packoff, the Davis Cement

4 1/2 6 0450-RAC 5 3/4 Some features/benefits include: of bearings during reciprocation to reduce frictional drag. Basket is commonly used in situations where porous or weak
4 1/2 6 1/4 0450-RAC 5 3/4 • Designed to meet or exceed API formations require help in supporting a
4 1/2 6 1/2 0450-RBC 6 1/8 Specification 10D for starting and restoring Available in most casing/hole size configurations, the SBFDs have been cement column. It is constructed of thin
4 1/2 7 7/8 0450-RFC 7 5/8 forces. successfully used to: steel petals arranged in an overlapping
5 6 1/2 0500-RAC 6 1/4 • Maintain centralization through positive stand-off. pattern and reinforced by spring steel ribs.
• Available with set screws incorporated for
5 7 7/8 0500-REC 7 3/4
integral stop, or can be run between stop • Enhance the effects of mud-wash pumped ahead of cement slurries. Its design allows cement to flow in an
5 8 1/2 0500-RFC 8 1/8
5 1/2 7 7/8 0550-RCC 7 5/8 devices for applications when casing is to be • Aid in the removal of gelled mud from the annulus. upward direction, yet helps to prevent it
5 1/2 8 1/2 0550-REC 8 1/4 rotated. • Reduce torque required for casing Solid Body Flow Diverter rotation. from falling downward. The basket is easily
5 1/2 8 3/4 0550-RFC 8 5/8 • Typical applications include: 5-inch casing • Create a spiral turbulence around the casing to promote uniform installed by sliding it over the pin end of a
5 1/2 9 7/8 0550-RIC 9 5/8 cement bonding. casing joint, prior to make-up of the joint.
inside 6-inch hole, 7 5/8-inch casing
7 8 1/2 0700-RAC 8 1/4 close tolerance
inside 8 1/2-inch hole, and 9 5/8 inch Travel range can be limited by a stop ring or
7 8 3/4 0700-RBC 8 5/8 bow-spring
casing inside 10 5/8-inch hole. Other centralizer by couplings. Available in sizes 4 1/2” and cement basket
7 9 7/8 0700-REC 9 3/4
7 5/8 9 7/8 0758-RCC 9 3/4 sizes are available upon request. larger, the Davis Cement Basket is most
8 5/8 11 0858-RCC 10 3/4 effective when centralized and placed into
8 5/8 12 1/4 0858-RGC 12 1/8 Davis Stop Collars a gauged section of the hole.
9 5/8 12 1/4 0958-RDC 12 1/8
Davis offers two designs of stop collars:
10 3/4 12 1/4 1034-RAC 12
10 3/4 13 1/2 1034-RDC 13 1/4 a friction-grip type and a setscrew
10 3/4 14 3/4 1034-RHC 14 5/8 type. The friction grip type is hinged
11 3/4 14 3/4 1134-REC 14 1/2 and incorporates a nut/bolt assembly Friction-grip
11 3/4 15 1/2 1134-RGC 15 1/4 which, when tightened, draws the Davis Centralizer Application Analysis
13 3/8 17 1/2 1338-RHC 17 1/4
stop collar into a friction grip around
16 20 1600-RHC 19 7/8
16 22 1600-RJC 21 7/8
the circumference of the pipe. It is
18 5/8 22 1858-REC 21 3/8 manufactured from steel that meets
18 5/8 24 1858-RIC 22 3/4 ASTM A 569 specifications.
20 24 2000-RHC 23 7/8
20 26 2000-RJC 25 7/8 setscrew
The set-screw type is a one-piece model
that slips on the pipe and is held in
Davis Non-Welded Rigid Centralizer place by tightening set screws against the casing. It is manufactured
This Davis product features the patented adjoinment between end from steel that meets AISI M 1020 specifications. This design offers
collar and spring bow first introduced in the Davis non-welded superior holding capability and is especially applicable in close
bow centralizer, along with all the features that operators demand tolerance situations.

in a rigid centralizer. These include

Davis stop collars are stocked in all popular sizes ranging from 4 1/2“
the reduction in drag associated
to 20” Unusual sizes are available on request.
with running pipe in deviated and
horizontal wells, the ability to provide
Davis Solid Body Flow Diverter
optimum concentricity during casing Davis will, on request, run a computer-analyzed program that first and most effective mode is “variable spacing.” In this
The Davis Solid Body Flow Diverter (SBFD)
cementing operations, and the ability will recommend centralizer placement and project casing program, the relevant well data are entered and the computer
provides a rigid means of holding casing
to function equally well in either open off the well bore. With blades placed stand-off. All that is required are some simple pipe and well calculates the number of centralizers to run, and how to
or cased hole. These centralizers are at an angle, it creates a swirling motion data, including casing size, casing weight, casing seat, hole space them, in order to meet whatever percent stand-off the
offered in a wide assortment of bow that promotes more cleansing action for size, mud weight and, when deviation is present, full survey customer desires for cement emplacement.
Non-welded
sizes to accommodate most casing-to- mud removal, more circulating area, and data, including kickoff point, rate of build and final deviation.
Rigid centralizer
hole configurations. sufficient contact with the bore wall to Since centralization is most critical through the cemented The second mode is “constant spacing.” Using the same
provide centralization and prevent wall interval, anticipated top of cement is also requested. data required for the variable spacing mode, this program
Davis Close-Tolerance Bow Spring Centralizer sticking. SBFDs can be installed to remain calculates what stand-off can be expected when the customer
In applications for running casing in close tolerances or slim stationary or move freely on the casing. With these data, the computer can be set up to run the rather than the computer dictates the number of centralizers
holes, Davis offers a special type bow spring centralizer for these Length of movement is determined by spacing/stand-off programs in two different modes. The to be run, and at what spacing they will be run.
requirements. To provide optimum performance in close-tolerance placement of stop devices or by couplings solid-body spiral
holes, these centralizers feature low starting forces and high where applicable. In stationary positions, centralizer

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 Davis Stage Cementing Collars
and Equipment
For over 20 years, Davis stage cementing collars have been used by
operators for their special applications. Now Davis offers three stage
collar designs: a mechanically opened tool, a hydraulically opened
tool, and a mechanically opened tool with a built-in inflatable packer. closing
Plug

Type 778 MC Mechanical Stage

brass
Cementing Collar shear balls

While now established as a field proven tool, this tool continues to be

the subject of research and development to find new materials for closing
faster drill-out time, greater PDC bit drillability and better metal-to- sleeve
metal sealing. Features of the 778 MC Stage Cementing Collar include:
• Tools can be made from material grades up to 135,000 psi
minimum yield, including material suitable for sour gas service. opening fluid ports double seals
• All parts are custom fitted and subjected to extensive quality sleeve
control standards for maximum performance downhole.
• The connection that adjoins the stage collar body and the
bottom sub affects a metal-to-metal seal and engages a back-up
elastomer seal, the two of which are designed to provide gas- brass
shear balls
tight pressure integrity.
• No welds are used on any portion of the tool. Anti-rotation lock ring
Mechanism broken
• The reduced length of the tool minimizes the effect of bending shear balls
stresses.
• The seals providing internal and external pressure integrity are
housed in the stage collar body and remain stationary throughout free-fall
operation, minimizing chances of their being damaged. body opening
• The pressure-relief design prevents fluid trapping and connection device
with
compression between the opening device and the closing plug metal-to-metal
during the closing phase of the tool’s operation. seal and
elastomer
• The closing sleeve is held in the closed position by an internal
back-up
lock ring.
• Both the opening and closing sleeves lock against rotation for
easy drill-out.
• A minimum amount of aluminum and rubber are the only
materials encountered during drill-out. Plug sets for four different
cementing applications are available (pp. 24, 25).

Closed Position
Running Position Opened Position
The closing plug has landed and, after pressure is applied, the upper set of
Pin and Box threads are identical to the casing threads. Stage collar integral Opening device has landed and, after pressure is applied, the lower set of
shear mechanisms is broken and the sleeve shifts downward, shutting off the
connection is designed for gas tightness. Seals on opening sleeve provide shear mechanisms is broken and the sleeve shifts downward to uncover the
fluid ports. Double seals above and below the ports provide pressure integrity.
internal and external pressure integrity across the fluid ports. fluid ports. Pumping operations can now be conducted through the stage
The ports provide pressure integrity.
collar be conducted through the stage collar.

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 Type 777 HY Hydraulic-Opening Stage
Cementing Collar
This stage collar features an opening sleeve with area differences
on opposite ends that allows it to be manipulated hydraulically. The
closing sleeve is identical to the one contained in the Davis Type closing
Plug
778 MC Mechanical Stage Cementing Collar. The development
and introduction of this model was spurred on by the tremendous
upswing in horizontal drilling activity that has occurred in recent years.
The hydraulic-opening feature makes this tool’s use very practical in brass
shear balls
horizontal wells.

The elimination of the need to use a mechanical opening device has

several other merits. Casing runs in highly deviated wells can now be closing
sleeve
two-stage cemented without having to use continuous displacement
type plugs. In certain applications, liners run with drill pipe can be
run in conjunction with one or several inflatable packers and used to
isolate and selectively cement certain casing intervals. Slotted or pre- differential fluid ports double seals
drilled liner can be run below a Davis inflatable packer/hydraulic stage opening
sleeve
collar assembly, allowing cement to be pumped above the packer and
isolated from highly sensitive producing zones.

Along with all the features inherent in the 778 MC Stage Cementing
brass
Collar, the Type 777 HY offers:
shear balls
• Effective differential area on the opening sleeve that generates a broken lock ring
high opening force while requiring only optimal pressure to do so. shear balls
• The ability to open immediately upon the completion of first-stage
cement displacement.
• Opening pressure values that can be adjusted at the time of
assembly to assure that all inflatable packers or other hydraulic
body
tools present in the casing string will be triggered at the correct connection
juncture. (See Specification Table on page 26) with
metal-to-metal
seal and
elastomer
back-up shouldered
anti-rotation
mechanism
(not shown)

Running Position Open Position Closed Position

Pin and Box threads are identical to the casing threads. Stage collar integral Pressure is applied against the landed and sealed first-stage plug, breaking The closing plug has landed and, after pressure is applied, the upper set of
connection is designed for gas tightness. Seals on opening sleeve provide the lower set of shear mechanisms to allow the sleeve to shift downward and shear mechanisms is broken and the sleeve shifts downward, shutting off the
internal and external pressure integrity across the fluid ports. uncover the ports. Pumping operations can now be conducted through the fluid ports. Double seals above and below the ports provide pressure integrity
stage collar. the ports provide pressure integrity.

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 Stage Cementing Plug Systems

Two-Stage Cementing with the Type 778 MC using Two-Stage Cementing with the Type 778 MC using Continuous Two-Stage Cementing with the Type Three-Stage Cementing with the Type 778 MC and
a First-Stage Sealing Plug, Free-Fall Opening Device, a By-Pass Plug, Shut-Off Plug and Baffle, Free-Fall 778 MC using a By-Pass Plug, Pump-Down Opening the Type 778 MC-3S Stage Cementing Collars
and Closing Plug Opening Device, and Closing Plug* Plug, and Closing Plug.

1. A Davis float shoe and float 1. A Davis float shoe and float In this application, the by-pass The Type 778 MC-3S stage collar is
collar along with the Type 778 MC collar along with the Type 778 MC plug follows first-stage cement identified by its red markings and
Stage Collar, are installed in the Stage Collar, are installed in the and it is advisable to run a minimum is always run as the lower of the
casing string and the casing is run to casing string and the casing is run to of two joints between the float shoe two tools. Its free-fall opening
bottom. bottom. The yellow shut-off baffle is and float collar. device and closing plug are also
installed in the casing string at least identified by their red markings.
2. Circulation is established and first-
(1) one joint above the Davis float 1. After first-stage cement is mixed The upper stage collar is always
stage cement is mixed and pumped.
collar. If API threads are run (8RD or and pumped, release the by-pass the Type 778 MC and the free-fall

THIRD STAGE

THIRD STAGE
3. The first-stage sealing plug is Buttress) the baffle can be installed plug and begin displacing. OnceClosing
the Plug opening device and closing plug
Closing Plug
Closing Plug launched
Closing Plug and cement is displaced. Closing Plug Closing Plug in the “J” section of a coupling. If
Closing Plug Closing Plug
calculated volume of displacement for it are standard.
At the conclusion of displacement, premium threads are run, a separate fluid between the stage collar and
the first-stage sealing plug lands and baffle collar must be run. the float collar has been pumped, The first-stage sealing plug is
effects a seal against the Davis float less a pre-determined amount standard and will pass through
2. After the hole is conditioned the
collar. No baffle is required. acting as a safety buffer, release the both stage collars and land and
by-pass plug with the yellow nose
4. The free-fall opening device is piece is launched ahead of first- pump-down opening plug. seal on any manual- or self-fill
dropped and allowed to gravitate stage cement. This plug will pass Davis float collar.
to position. Pressure is applied to through the shut-off baffle and land 2. As the pump-down opening plug
Free-Fall Free-Fall
the casing and the stage collar is on any Davis manual- or self-fill float approaches the stage-collar, slow
Opening Device Opening Device First-, second-, and third-stage
Free-Fall opened.
Free-Fall
Free-Fall Free-Fall
collar. Once landed, approximately the pump rate to 1–2 bbls./min. cementing and displacing
Opening Device Opening Device
Opening Device Opening Device Once the plug has landed in the operations, including opening and
5. Circulation is established and 50 psi will invert the wipers on the
by-pass plug and allow cement to opening seat (indicated by a pressure closing both tools, are carried out
second-stage cement is mixed and
pass. increase), apply pressure to the as previously described.
pumped.
casing to open the stage collar.
6. The closing plug is launched 3. After cement is mixed and
and cement is displaced. At the pumped, the shut-off plug is 3. Once the stage collar is
conclusion of displacement, the launched and cement is displaced. Pump Down Pump Down
open, second-stage circulating,
Opening Plug Opening Plug

SECOND STAGE

SECOND STAGE
closing plug lands and effects a At the conclusion of displacement, cementing,and closing
seal in the stage collar. Pressure is the shut-off plug lands and effects a Red Closing
Nose Plug Closing Plug
operations may beNose Piece
carried Red Piece
applied to the casing and the stage seal in the shut-off baffle. out as previously described.
collar is closed. First Stage First Stage
Shut-Off Plug Shut-Off Plug 4. The opening of the stage collar
Shut-Off Baffle Shut-Off Baffle and the ensuing second-stage
First Stage First Stage
Painted Yellow Painted Yellow
Sealing Plug Sealing Plug cementing and closing of the stage
Painted Red Painted Red
collar are carried out identically
to that described for two-stage
cementing with first-stage sealing
plug. Free-Fall Free-Fall
Opening Device Opening Device

*NOTE: When using the Type 777 HY Hydraulic-

Opening Stage Collar, the standard plug system
is a first-stage shut-off baffle, a first-stage

FIRST STAGE

FIRST STAGE
shut-off plug, a contingent opening device, and Painted Yellow Painted Yellow
a closing plug. A first-stage latch-in plug with
a special Davis float collar is available on request.
By-Pass Plug By-Pass Plug
Painted Yellow Painted Yellow
First Stage First Stage
Sealing Plug Sealing Plug
By-Pass Plug By-Pass Plug

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 Davis Type 778 MC and Type 778 MC-3S (three stages) Type 778-100 Packer Stage
Opening Closing Type 778 MC Type 778MC3S Cementing Collar*
Nominal Drill-Out Overall Opening Closing Opening Closing
Casing Maximum Wt. Range I.D. Length Pressure Force Pressure Force Seat ID Seat ID Seat ID Seat ID
Size (In.) Diameter (Lbs.) (Inches) Inches) (PSI) (Lbs.) (PSI) (Lbs.) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) Inches) This widely accepted Davis product combines an inflatable packer and action allows the immediate introduction of fluid to the annulus
2 7/8 3.660 6.4–7.8 2.440 24.75 1000 4,676 1500 9,636 1.750 2.125 a stage cementing collar into a singular unit. The stage collar portion after the packer is set. The inflation of the packer also serves to center
3 1/2 4.380 7.7–10.2 2.930 24.75 1200 8,107 1500 15,481 1.750 2.125 of this tool uses the same sleeve and mechanical systems as the the tool in the wellbore, leading to uniform distribution of cement
12.7–14.1 fieldproven Davis Type 778 Stage Cementing Collar. as it exits the casing.
4 1/2 5.562 9.5–13.5 3.950 27.25 1200 21,000 1500 25,000 2.750 3.062 2.250 2.500
5 6.090 11.5–15.0 4.300 27.25 1200 26,000 1500 33,000 2.750 3.250 2.250 2.500 The packer portion of this tool uses the same element design as Although the combination packer stage collar serves two purposes,
5 1/2 6.625 14.0–17.0 4.892 27.38 1200 32,000 1500 39,000 3.750 4.062 2.750 3.062 the fieldproven Davis Type 100 Integral Casing Packer. This element it is only one tool. This means that it can be serviced by one person,
20.0–23.0 4.810
consists of an innertube housed and protected by continuous, which eliminates the cost of the second person who would be
7 8.275 17.0–23.0 6.276 28.50 1200 49,000 1500 62,000 4.625 5.125 3.750 4.250
26.0–29.0 6.200 mechanically endanchored, spring-steel reinforcing strips that are required if a stage collar and inflatable packer were individually
32.0-380 6.004
leafed on top of each other. These strips are encased in an oil- purchased from two separate companies.
7 5/8 8.937 26.4–33.7 6.825 28.88 1200 59,000 1500 74,000 4.750 5.550 3.750 4.250
resistant outer rubber. Expansion is obtained by injecting fluid into
8 5/8 10.125 24.0–32.0 8.000 29.00 1000 71,000 1200 85,000 5.750 6.750 4.750 5.250
the innertube. This injection forces partial un-leafing of the steel strips The Davis Type 778-100 Packer Stage Cementing Collar has multiple
9 5/8 11.125 32.3–40.0 8.921 29.50 1000 78,000 1200 94,000 7.000 7.750 5.750 6.500
43.5–53.5 8.600 which in turn stretches the outer rubber until it effects a full-length applications. It can be used to:
10 3/4 12.375 40.5–45.5 9.950 30.88 1000 100,000 1200 120,000 8.000 8.750 7.000 7.500 seal against the bore it is run in, whether cased or open hole. • Keep the hydrostatic head of second-stage cement off first-stage
11 3/4 13.375 42.0–54.0 10.825 30.88 1000 114,000 1200 137,000 8.000 8.750 7.000 7.500 cement.
While the packer is expanding, the bottom end of the element • Keep the hydrostatic head of second-stage cement off pressure
13 3/8 15.000 54.5–61.0 12.515 30.88 900 133,000 1000 148,000 10.500 11.250 8.000 9.750 is drawn up on a ratchet-type locking mechanism. This feature is sensitive zones below it.
68.0–72.0 12.415
16 18.000 65 15.125 32.38 500 90,000 700 126,000 13.125 14.000
intended to keep the element mechanically expanded so it can • Keep cement from falling around pre-drilled or slotted liners.
75-84 14.880 provide some form of support in the event of hydraulic failure. • Selectively place cement across widely separated zones of interest.
18 5/8 20.800 87.50 17.755 32.88 400 99,000 600 149,000 14.500 16.000 Once inflation pressure is reached, simultaneous sealing of the fluid • Prevent gas migration that can ruin primary cement jobs and lead to
20 22.000 94.0–133.0 18.730 32.88 400 110,000 600 165,000 16.000 17.500 injection inlets and opening of the cementing ports occur. This annular gas problems at the surface and expensive squeeze work.
22 24.000 114.8–170.2 20.500 34.63 400 135,000 600 228,000 18.000 19.000
Note: 4 1/2” thru 6 5/8” have 4–1” Ports. 7” thru 13 3/8” have 6–1 1/8” Ports. 16” thru 20” have 10–1 1/8” Ports. 22” has 12–1 1/8” Ports.

Davis Hydraulic-Opening Stage Cementing Collar Type 777 HY

Opening Closing
Nominal Drill-Out Overall Opening Closing
Casing Maximum Wt. Range I.D. Length Pressure Force Pressure Force Seat ID Seat ID Opening Pressure with
Size (In.) Diameter (Lbs.) (Inches) Inches) (PSI) (Lbs.) (PSI) (Lbs.) (Inches) (Inches) Free Fall Device (PSI) Davis Packer Stage Cementing Collar Type 778-100
3 1/2 4.380 7.7–10.2 2.930 24.75 2000 6,716 1500 15,481 1.375 2.125 1200 Maximum Recommended Differential Pressure (PSI)
Opening Closing Across Packer in Various Hole Sizes (In)
12.7–14.1
4 1/2 5.562 9.5–13.5 3.950 27.25 3000 14,000 1500 25,000 2.500 3.125 1100 Nominal Drill-Out Maximum Opening Closing
Casing Maximum Wt. Range I.D. Diameter Pressure Force Pressure Force Seat ID Seat ID 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
5 6.090 11.5–15.0 4.300 27.25 3000 18,000 1500 33,000 2.625 3.250 1100 Size (In.) Diameter (Lbs.) (Inches) Inches) (PSI) (Lbs.) (PSI) (Lbs.) (Inches) Inches)

5 1/2 6.625 14.0–17.0 4.892 27.38 3000 23,000 1500 37,000 3.060 4.062 1200 4 1/2 450-575 9.5-13.5 3.950 5 3/4 900 16,000 1500 26,000 2.750 3.125 10 3/4 10 1/4 9 3/4 9 1/4 8 3/4 8 1/4 7 3/4

20.0–23.0 4.810 5 500-638 11.5-15.0 4.300 6 3/8 900 20,000 1500 33,000 2.750 3.250 11 1/4 10 3/4 10 1/4 9 3/4 9 1/4 8 3/4 8 1/4

7 8.275 17.0–23.0 6.276 28.50 2600 28,000 1500 57,000 4.250 5.125 1000 14.0-17.0 4.892
5 1/2 500-700 7 1500 39,000 1500 39,000 3.438 4.062 12 11 1/2 11 10 1/2 10 9 1/2 9
26.0–29.0 6.200 20.0-23.0 4.658
32.0–38.0 6.004
23.0-26.0 6.276
7 5/8 8.937 26.4–33.7 6.825 28.88 2600 41,000 1500 68,000 4.250 5.500 1000 7 700-825 8 1/4 1500 61,000 1500 62,000 4.625 5.125 13 1/4 12 3/4 12 1/4 11 3/4 11 1/4 10 3/4 10 1/4
29.0-35.0 6.200
8 5/8 10.125 24.0–32.0 8.000 29.00 2500 48,000 1500 84,000 5.375 6.750 1000 7 5/8 763-900 26.4-33.7 6.825 9 1/16 900 44,000 1500 74,000 4.750 5.500 14 13 1/2 13 12 1/2 12 11 1/2 11
9 5/8 11.125 32.3–40.0 8.921 29.50 2400 50,000 1500 111,000 6.300 7.750 1000 8 5/8 863-1025 24.0-32.0 7.980 10 1/4 900 58,000 1500 95,000 5,750 6.750 15 1/4 14 3/4 14 1/4 13 3/4 13 1/4 12 3/4 12 1/4
43.5–53.5 8.600
9 5/8 963-1125 32.3-40.0 8.921
11 1/4 900 70,000 1500 117,000 7.000 7.750 16 1/4 15 3/4 15 1/4 14 3/4 14 1/4 13 3/4 13 1/4
10 3/4 12.375 40.5–45.5 9.950 30.88 2300 63,000 1500 130,000 7.000 8.750 1000 43.5-53.5 8.600

11 3/4 13.375 42.0–54.0 10.825 30.88 2300 94,000 1500 156,000 7.000 8.750 1000 10 3/4 1075-1275 40.5-45.5 9.950
12 3/4 800 80,000 1200 120,000 8.000 8.750 17 3/4 17 1/4 16 3/4 16 1/4 15 3/4 15 1/2 14 3/4
55.5-65.7 9.600
13 3/8 15.000 54.5–61.0 12.515 30.88 2000 96,000 1200 161,000 8.000 11.250 900
13 3/8 1338-1575 54.5-61.0 12.515
68.0–72.0 12.415 34.63 400 135,000 600 228,000 18.000 19.000 15 3/4 600 89,000 1200 178,000 10.250 11.250 22 1/4 21 3/4 21 1/4 19 3/4 19 1/4 18 3/4 18 1/4
68.0-72.0 12.415
16 18.000 65.0 15.125 32.62 1850 116,200 700 140,740 10.250 14.000 640
75.0–84.0 14.880
*Packer stage collars equipped with six cement ports. 1 1/4” diameter on sizes 7” and above, and 1” diameter on smaller sizes.
20 22.000 94.0–133.0 18.730 32.63 600 143,500 600 188,500 13.500 17.500 160

*Standard opening pressure. Other pressures available on special order.

Note: 4 1/2”, 5” and 5 1/2” have 4–1” ports. 7” thru 13 3/8” have 6–1 1/8” ports. 16” thru 20” have 10–1 1/8” ports.

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 The Type 778-100 Packer Stage Cementing Collar

Closing Plug

Connecting Parts

Lock-Down Closing Plug

An optional lock-down closing plug
is available on sizes 4 1/2” through
7”. The plug locks into the closing
seat of the tool. This feature acts
as a secondary cement check and
is particularly applicable when the
packer stage collar is run above
slotted or open-ended pre-drilled
liner and the possibility of fluid flow
into the casing exists.

NOTE:
As the bottom sub of the packer
is drawn upwards, a ratchet-
type lock mechanism prevents
downward movement. Should
the packer lose inflate pressure,
this feature is designed to keep
it mechanically set against the
cased or open hole.

Running in Hole Inflating Element Opening Cement Ports Closing Cement Ports
Shows packer stage cementing collar in running position The free-fall opening device enters split-type opening seat With the free-fall opening device in place, pressure applied to Once cement has been displaced and the closing plug seats in
with opening and closing sleeves pinned in place. Lower shearing the pins in the lower section. This allows lower the casing shears the pins in the opening sleeve and moves it the closing sleeve, additional pressure is applied to the casing.
section of split-type opening seat isolates inflate passage section to move down exposing the inflatable packer downward to the open and locked position. This movement This pressure shears the pins and allows the closing sleeve to
preventing premature inflation of the packer. element to the fluid and pressure inside the casing. Fluid seals off the inflate passage and permanently traps the correct travel downward to its final closed and locked position. The
enters the packer element through the double-seal in the inflate pressure in the packer. The inflate-limit valve in the pressure required to do this varies with the tool size and the
free-fall opening device and the split-type opening seat and free-fall opening device insures that the correct inflate pressure type of job performed.
inflation passage in the tool body. is achieved but never exceeded when opening tool.

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 Davis Inflatable Packers

Davis Integral Casing Packer Type 100 The Davis line of inflatable packers features a weldless design that This system has been utilized on 20” and 16” casing strings at the
provides a strong and effective seal. They are available for virtually all present time. Packer placement, inflation pressure settings, and the
Maximum Recommended Differential Pressure (PSI)
drilling, completion and workover requirements, as well as for pipeline use of specialty float equipment to receive a drop ball have been
Diameter Across Packer in Various Hole Sizes (Inches)
Nominal of Casing testing and repair and offshore platform installation. instrumental in the success of this method. For more complete details
Size (In.) Packer (In) Type No. 100- 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
please contact your local Davis representative.
3 1/2 4.25 350-425 9.00 8.50 7.50 6.50 5.50 5.25 4.75 Inflatagrip Longseal* Packers
®

4 1/2 5.75 450-575 10.75 10.25 9.75 9.25 8.75 8.25 7.75 These Davis Packers, available with 20- or optional 40-foot length Packers with Continuous Reinforcing
4 1/2* 5.63 450-563 9.75 9.00 8.00 7.25 6.75 6.50 6.00 The inflatable element of these packers has steel strips that run from
seals, provide a positive seal against fluid or gas movement in
5 6.38 500-638 11.25 10.75 10.25 9.75 9.25 8.75 8.25 end to end of the seal and are mechanically attached to end subs.
the annulus of vertical, deviated or horizontal wells. They are
5* 6.13 500-613 10.25 9.75 9.25 8.75 8.25 7.50 7.00
recommended for use where naturally occurring fracture systems Available in standard 3-, 7- and 10-foot lengths, the continuous
5 1/2 7.00 550-700 12.00 11.50 11.00 10.50 10.00 9.50 9.00
5 1/2* 6.75 550-675 11.00 10.50 10.00 9.50 8.50 8.00 7.50 and high permeability streaks require a longer seal for more positive strip element will centralize the casing in the wellbore and withstand
6 5/8 8.00 663-800 13.00 12.50 12.00 11.50 11.00 10.50 10.00 zone isolation. Mud- or cement- filled Inflatagrip Longseal Packers maximum differential pressure. It can be inflated with water, mud
6 5/8* 7.75 663-775 11.25 10.75 10.25 9.75 8.75 8.25 8.00 will conform to and seal in washed-out, elliptical or other irregularly or cement. The 7-and 10-foot elements may be preferred for added
7 8.25 700-825 13.25 12.75 12.25 11.75 11.25 10.75 10.25 shaped wellbores. They are of the limited steel rib reinforcing type in seal length in fractured or highly permeable zones or where packer
7* 8.06 700-806 12.00 11.00 10.50 10.00 9.00 8.75 8.50
that the ribs do not extend completely from one end of the seal to placement is critical for success.
7 5/8 9.00 763-900 14.00 13.50 13.00 12.50 12.00 11.50 11.00
7 5/8* 8.88 763-888 13.00 11.50 11.00 10.50 10.00 9.50 9.25 the other. This feature allows the non-reinforced center portion of the
packer to expand and seal in larger, irregularly shaped wellbores The inflatable element consists of an innertube protected by the
8 5/8 10.25 863-1025 15.25 14.75 14.24 13.75 13.25 12.75 12.25
and still be retained at the ends by the overlapping steel Inflatagrip continuous, mechanically end-anchored, spring-steel reinforcing
9 5/8 11.25 963-1125 16.25 15.75 15.25 14.75 14.25 13.75 13.25
reinforcing ribs. strips. These strips are totally encased in an oil resistant outer rubber.
10 3/4 12.75 1075-1275 17.25 17.25 16.75 16.25 15.75 15.25 14.75 Expansion is achieved by injecting fluid into the innertube. The fluid
13 3/8 15.75 1338-1575 22.25 21.75 21.25 19.75 19.25 18.75 18.25 expands the strips, stretching the outer rubber and effecting a full-
Features/Benefits of Types 202 and 402 Inflatagrip Longseal Packers:
16 18.00 1600-1800 28.00 26.50 25.00 23.50 22.00 20.50 19.50 • Patented Inflatagrip end reinforcing metal ribs anchor against
®
length seal against the bore wall, in cased or open hole.
18 5/8 20.88 1863-2088 33.00 31.25 29.50 27.75 26.00 24.25 22.50 wall of well for positive end containment during and after inflation.
20 23.00 2000-2300 36.00 34.00 32.00 30.00 28.00 26.00 24.00 • Reinforcing metal ribs mechanically attached at each end of the Inflatagrip® Feature
22 25.00 2200-2500 30.00 29.00 28.00 element, along with the single durometer rubber element, assure When it is desirable for a continuous reinforced packer to act as an
a uniform inflation between the metal ribs to displace a maximum anchor, Davis recommends its patented Inflatagrip system, which
amount of mud from the seal area. consists of raised grippers stamped into the steel reinforcing strips.
• Mechanical anchoring of reinforcing metal ribs in end subs, The grippers can be profiled so that, when expanded and in contact
together with the Inflatagrip feature, greatly improves the pressure with the wellbore, they prevent axial or rotational movement, in
differential holding ability of the packers. either cased or open hole. The grippers are heat treated to a hardness
• Dual inflation valve system provides 56% greater inlet area for the that enables them to bite into P-110 grade casing. The anchoring
Davis Type 100 Integral Casing Packer inflation fluid than dual valve systems of competition. mechanism can be built into any Davis continuous reinforced
• Longer reinforcing ribs bonded to a rubber cover, in addition to packer regardless of diameter.
The Type 100 is a permanent, steel-reinforced packer that is run as Type 100 Integral Casing Packer
surface preparation of the mandrel, minimize any wadding of
an integral part of the casing string. The mandrel through the packer 1. Inflation Control Valves 5. Flexible Steel Reinforcing
packer element during running.
is the same size, weight, and grade as the casing. The packer is 2. Knock-Off Plug 6. Sliding Seal
• Premium threads are available internally throughout the packers,
threaded with connections identical to those of the casing string. 3. Rubber innertube 7. Mandrel (Casing Sub)
eliminating the need for welding or the use of crossover sub.
4. Rubber Outer Cover 8. Screen
• No welding or epoxy, which might cause premature failure, is used
The Integral Casing Packer is available with a single sealing element,
in manufacturing Davis packers.
or with dual straddle elements. It can be run in a multitude of Packer Selection Table
arrangements for numerous applications. When inflated, the packer The Packer Selection Table shows maximum recommended differential
Unique Application Large Diameter
element will effectively seal between concentric casing strings or pressure across the Integral Casing Packer for any given calipered hole
Inflatagrip Longseal Packers
between casing and open hole. size. For pressure or hole sizes falling between the cited values, the
Davis sales/engineering personnel have designed and implemented
method of interpolation for an approximate value can be used. The
a method on several wells in a deepwater-drilling environment,
This packer can be used to: sizes tagged with asterisks are termed “Special Clearance.” They are
which employs the Inflatagrip Longseal Packers for the purpose of
• Control wellbore migration of gas and fluid. used where the combination of casing diameter and drilled hole size
containing troublesome shallow salt-water flows.
• Separate multiple zones. requires that the diameter of the packer be reduced. These reduced
• Prevent unwanted water intrusion. OD sizes are available through special order.
• Allow gravel packing of multiple zones.
• Reduce hydrostatic pressure during stage cementing. For casing sizes smaller than 3 1/2” and larger than 20”, please
• Centralize casing. consult your Davis representative.
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 A Fill and Circulate (FAC) Tool
Available Sizes
Casing Casing Weights Casing Casing Weights
Size (In) (Lbs/ft) Size (In) (lbs/ft)
B 11.60, 12.60, 40.5, 45.5,
4 1/2 10 3/4
13.50 51, 55.5
C
47, 54, 60,65,
5 15, 18, 20.3 11 3/4
66.7, 71
D
5 1/2 15.5, 17, 20, 23 11 7/8 71.8
17, 20, 23, 54.5, 61,
7 13 3/8
26, 29, 32 68, 72, 77
24, 26.4, 29.7
E 7 5/8 13 5/8 88.2
33.7, 39, 42.8
65, 75, 84,
7 3/4 46.1 16
94, 109

F 87.5, 94.5, 97.7,

8 5/8 24, 28, 32, 36 18 5/8
106, 117.5

1. 9 5/8
40, 35.5,
47, 53.5
20
94, 106.5, 131,
133, 163
Mechanically end-anchored 9 7/8 62.8
spring-steel reinforcing strips give G

tremendous pullout resistance force.

For a 5 1/2-inch casing packer, for
example, the calculated pull-out force Fill Position Circulate Position
is in excess of 690,000 pounds.
A. Drill Pipe Connector Sub B. Seal Retainer Ring C. Sealing Element
2. D. Gauge Ring E. Flexible Hose F. Mud Saver Sub and Valve
G. Guide Cone
Spring steel strips are continuous
from end to end in all seal lengths
of the inflatable element, providing
superior strength throughout. For a
5 1/2 inch casing packer, for example,
the calculated tensile force through
the center section of the packer is in
Davis Fill and Circulate Tool*
excess of 500,000 pounds.
The Davis Fill and Circulate (FAC) Tool offers operators the safest and • Flexible steel-reinforced rubber hose with brass guide cone gives
3. most efficient means to fill or circulate casing strings at desired rates added flexibility for inserting the FAC Tool into the casing. Rubber
The Inflatagrip® anchor system is as they are being run. In the fill position, fluid is pumped through insert on guide cone absorbs impact blows to casing during
available on all sealing element the mandrel and the mud saver valve as the casing is being lowered stabbing, filling, and circulating.
lengths. This anchoring mechanism into the well. In the circulate position, the sealing element, slightly • Reverse flow through the check valve allows any pressure trapped
can be used in both casing and larger than the ID of the casing, is lowered into the casing and forms below the FAC Tool to be released prior to removal from casing.
open hole and the teeth oriented a seal between the FAC Tool and the casing. Pressure applied to the • No “hands-on” manipulation of the FAC Tool is required to change
to prevent axial or rotational casing for fluid circulation causes the fluid to enter an area behind the from the fill to the circulate mode, or vice versa.
movement. sealing element, energizing it to seal against fluid by-pass. • The sealing element is easily changed by a single break at the
retainer sub.
Features of the Davis FAC Tool are: • The same basic tool body can be adapted for use with several sizes
• Fluid pressure-energized sealing element that is easily inserted into of casing strings by changing the seal retainer ring, sealing
casing, and seals more firmly as pressure increases. element, and gauge ring.
• Tapered aluminum gauge ring below the sealing element protects • Available with optional push-plate feature to aid in running casing
against thread damage and acts to centralize the tool in the casing. to bottom
• Mud-saver valve that retains the static head of the mud and
Inflatagrip Longseal* Inflatable Casing Packer
Packer Types 202 and 402 prevents mud from dripping onto the rig floor as tool is being
raised into the derrick.
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