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SIDE DOOR ELEVATOR

150 TON
250 TON
350 TON
ROTARY SLIPS

“RDL”
“RD”
“RDS”

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1. General Catalog Product Sheet

2. Material Indicator Table - RD, RDL
3. Material Indicator Table - RDS
4. Flex Handles
5. Slip Dimensional Drawings
6. Gripping Pipe Data
7. Operation and Maintenance
8. Inspection of Slips
9. Slip and Related Parts Interchange Listing
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rdS, rd & rdl rotary slips

Den-Con type RDS, RD & RDL Rotary Slips are designed for
use in API Bowls. The RDS Series has 11” of insert gripping
length. The RD Series has 13 3/4” of grip length for medium
depth well and drill string application. The RDL Series has
16 1/2” of grip length for all deep well and heavy duty string 3 1/2” RD 3 1/2” RDS
applications. The rugged design of the slip assembly provides
a full load distribution throughout the length of the slip and
prevents bottle-necking of the drill pipe. Den-Con slip inserts are
?19 ?1
machine-cut and interchange with Varco inserts. Flex-handles  ! #

are available.   ! µ ?1@

*Add “F” to assembly P/N when ordering slips w/ Flex-handles.

4 1/2” RDL

RD ROTARY SLIPS - MEDIUM DUTY RDS - LIGHT DUTY

Slip Body Size 3 1/2” 4 1/2” 5” 5 1/2” 3 1/2”
API Pipe Size 2 3/8” 2 7/8” 3 1/2” 3 1/2” 4” 4 1/2” 4” 4 1/2” 5” 4 1/2” 5” 5 1/2” 2 3/8” 2 7/8” 3 1/2”
Part No.: Slip complete w/ Inserts 3003 3002 3001 3023 3006 3005 3114 3113 3112 3010 3009 3008 3282 3281 3275
Weight Slip Complete 155 150 142 164 156 145 164 156 145 164 156 145 134 128 124
INSERTS
Set Part No. 1450-30 1451-30 1452-30 1453-45 1454-45 1455-45 1456-45 1457-45 1458-45 1456-45 1459-45 1460-45 1450-24 1451-24 1452-24
Weight (lb.) 26 21 13 39 31 20 39 31 20 39 31 20 16 12 8
Each: Part No. 1450 1451 1452 1453 1454 1455 1456 1457 1458 1456 1459 1460 1450 1451 1452
Qty. 30 30 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 24 24 24

RD - MEDIUM DUTY SLIPS - PARTS LIST RDS

Slip Body Size 3 1/2” 4 1/2” 5” 5 1/2” 3 1/2”
PARTS LIST QTY. Part # Weight lb. Part # Weight lb. Part # Weight lb. Part # Weight lb. Part # Weight lb.
Slip Complete - less Inserts 1 3000 129 3004 125 3126 125 3007 125 3276 114
Slip Segment - center 1 3025 39 3030 37 3116 37 3035 37 3279 36
Slip Segment - right 1 3026 38 3031 36 3117 36 3036 36 3277 36
Slip Segment - left 1 3027 38 3032 36 3118 36 3037 36 3278 36
Steel Handle - center 1 3018 4 3018 4 3018 4 3018 4 3018 4
Steel Handle - right 1 3019 3 1/2 3019 3 1/2 3019 3 1/2 3019 3 1/2 3019 3 1/2
Steel Handle - left 1 3020 3 1/2 3020 3 1/2 3020 3 1/2 3020 3 1/2 3020 3 1/2
Handle Pin w/ Washer & Cotter Key 3 3021 1/2 3021 1/2 3021 1/2 3021 1/2 3021 1/2
Hinge Pin w/ Cotter Key 2 3041 1 3041 1 3041 1 3041 1 3280 1
Retaining Ring 3 3015 1 3016 1 3012 1 3017 1 3015 1
Retainer Bolt 6 3014 1/8 3014 1/8 3014 1/8 3014 1/8 3014 1/8
RDL EXTRA LONG ROTARY SLIPS - HEAVY DUTY
Slip Body Size 3 1/2” 4 1/2” 5” 5 1/2” 7”
API Pipe Size 2 3/8” 2 7/8” 3 1/2” 3 1/2” 4” 4 1/2” 4” 4 1/2” 5” 4 1/2” 5” 5 1/2” 6 5/8” 7”
Part No.: Slip Complete w/ Insert 3071 3070 3069 3053 3052 3051 3121 3120 3119 3057 3056 3055 3436 3435
Weight Slip Complete 194 184 176 189 179 165 194 185 170 194 184 170 220 210
INSERTS
Set Part No. 1450-36 1451-36 1452-36 1453-54 1454-54 1455-54 1456-54 1457-54 1458-54 1456-54 1459-54 1460-54 3155-54 3157-54
Weight (lb.) 32 25 16 47 37 23 47 37 23 47 37 23 40 23
Each Part No. 1450 1451 1452 1453 1454 1455 1456 1457 1458 1456 1459 1460 3155 3157
Qty. 36 36 36 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54
Weight (oz.) 15 11 7 14 11 7 14 11 7 14 11 7 12 7

RDL - HEAVY DUTY SLIPS - PARTS LIST

Slip Body Size 3 1/2” 4 1/2” 5” 5 1/2” 7”
Parts List Qty. Part # Weight lb. Part # Weight lb. Part # Weight lb. Part # Weight lb. Part # Weight lb.
Slip Complete - less Inserts 1 3068 160 3050 150 3127 142 3054 147 3437 197
Slip Segment - center 1 3072 50 3058 44 3123 48 3063 48 3440 61
Slip Segment - right 1 3073 47 3059 41 3124 43 3064 43 3438 59
Slip Segment - left 1 3074 47 3060 41 3125 43 3065 43 3439 59
Steel Handle - center 1 3018 4 3018 4 3018 4 3018 4 3018 4
Steel Handle - right 1 3019 3 1/2 3019 3 1/2 3019 3 1/2 3019 3 1/2 3019 3 1/2
Steel Handle - left 1 3020 3 1/2 3020 3 1/2 3020 3 1/2 3020 3 1/2 3020 3 1/2
Handle Pin w/ Washer & Cotter Key 3 3021 1/2 3021 1/2 3021 1/2 3021 1/2 3021 1/2
Hinge Pin w/ Cotter Key 2 3041 1 3041 1 3041 1 3041 1 30417.75 1
Retaining Ring 3 3015 1 3016 1 3012 1 3017 1 3442 1
Retainer Bolt 6 3014 1/8 3014 1/8 3014 1/8 3014 1/8 3014 1/8
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MATERIAL INDICATOR TABLE & DRAWING
MATERIAL INDICATOR TABLE RD, RDL & DRAWING - RD, RDL

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5 5

2 3

4 6 4
8
7

ITEM PART NO REQD

NO DESCRIPTION NUMBER PER
ASSY
A BODY CASTING 3-1/2" RD 3029 3
B BODY CASTING 4-1/2" RD 3034 3
C BODY CASTING 5" RD 3115 3
D BODY CASTING 5-1/2" RD 3039 3
E BODY CASTING 3-1/2" RDL 3046 3
F BODY CASTING 4-1/2" RDL 3062 3
G BODY CASTING 5" RDL 3122 3
H BODY CASTING 5-1/2" RDL 3067 3
I BODY CASTING 7" RDL 3441 3
1 HANDLE- CENTER 3018 1
2 HANDLE- LEFT 3020 1
3 HANDLE- RIGHT 3019 1
4 HANDLE PIN 3021 3
5 HINGE PIN 3041 2
5A HINGE PIN, 7" RDL 30417.75 2
6A INSERT RET. 3-1/2" 3015 3
6B INSERT RET. 4-1/2" 3016 3
6C INSERT RET. 5" 3012 3
6D INSERT RET. 5-1/2" 3017 3
6E INSERT RET. 7" 3442 3
7 INSERT RETAINER BOLT 3014 6 DRAWN
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MATERIAL INDICATOR TABLE & DRAWING - RDS
MATERIAL INDICATOR TABLE & DRAWING
RDS

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5 5

2 3

4 6 4
8
7

ITEM PART NO REQD

NO DESCRIPTION NUMBER PER
ASSY
A BODY CASTING 3-1/2" RDS 3279 3
1 HANDLE- CENTER 3018 1
2 HANDLE- RIGHT 3020 1
3 HANDLE- LEFT 3019 1
4 HANDLE PIN 3021 3
5 HINGE PIN 3280 2
6 INSERT RETAINER 3015 3
7 INSERT RETAINER BOLT 3014 6
8 INSERTS ANY A/R

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flex-handles

3088V

PART # SLIP BRAND AND TYPE

3088D Den-Con Rotary Slips - RDS, RD, RDL
3088V Den-Con Drill Collar & Casing Slips - SDC, UDC, LDC, CL, 3CL
3088V Varco Drill Pipe Slips - SDS, SDML, SDXL
3088V Varco Drill Collar & Casing Slips - DCS-S, DCS-R, DCS-L, CMSXL
3088WB Woolley “B”
3088WA Woolley “A”
3088XL Woolley “XL”
3088DU Baash Ross “DU”
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7 SLIP DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
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SLIP DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

Rotary Drill Pipe Slips

RD: 2-3/8" - 5-1/2"
RDS: 2-3/8" - 3-1/2" RDL: 2-3/8" - 7"

RD 13-3/4
RDL RD RDS 11"
16-1/2

Slip Grip Lengths

SDC: 3" - 4-7/8" DRILL COLLAR SLIPS LDC: 5-1/2" - 14"

UDC: 4-1/2" - 7"

7-1/8 7-7/8 9"

3083 3108 3148

Slip Grip Lengths

CL: 6-5/8" - 48" (4 Taper) Casing Slips 3CL: 9-5/8" - 36" (3 Taper)

13-3/4 11"

3220 DRAWN
WT
3262 CHECKED

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Slip Grip Lengths MFG

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATION
During normal rig floor operations, with handling tools in “good” condition, slips act as a perfect
wedge to grip the pipe without damage and to transmit the string weight radially through the
bushings and bowls.

Slips used incorrectly or with “worn” equipment can cause considerable damage to the slips,
pipe and bowls. Care must be exercised when operating slips.

1. The string must be stopped completely before setting the slips. If the string is in motion
when the slips are set, the pipe can stretch and bounce causing the slips to be thrown out
of the rotary table or causing deformation in the pipe below the slips.

2. Do not set slips on pipe larger than the slip size. This will not only damage the pipe but also
will crack the slip bodies and possibly drop pieces down hole.

3. Care should be taken that slips are never set on the pipe up-set area or the zip-groove
up-set area on collars. This causes damage to the slip bodies as well as the pipe.

The illustrations on the following page “gripping pipe” demonstrate the damage areas that can
result from the miss-use of slips.

MAINTENANCE
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION

Clean the inside taper of the insert bowls of any abrasive materials. Lubricate the outside
portion of the bowls or master bushing and the inside taper of the bowls to prevent the slips
from sticking in the bowls.

DRESSING SLIPS AND BOWLS

The slip back and insert bowl ID should be dressed as well as cleaned to prevent sticking of the
slips. Abrasives in the mud, as well as rotation of the slips, can cause horizontal wear lines on
the mating surfaces.

Dress both of these surfaces using emery cloth in an up and down motion. This will result in the
grain of both mating parts to be in same direction and will greatly reduce friction.
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GRIPPING PIPE (THE GOOD AND BAD)
THE GOOD
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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1. Good grip, no damageTOOL COMPANY
if all items in good shape
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GRIPPING PIPE (THE GOOD AND BAD)
the bad
THE GOOD
1. Damage1. to slips
Good grip, no damage if all items in good shape.
2. Crushing or bottlenecking
THE BAD of pipe
3. Damage1. to bowls
Damage to slips
2. Crushing
4. Deformation and or bottlenecking
damageofof pipepipe below slip area
3. Damage to bowls
5. Dropping pipe and damage of pipe below slip area
4. Deformation
5. Dropping pipe.

Clean & Lubricate

SQUARE DRIVE PIN DRIVE Dress Surfaces of

Slips & Bowls
Oil
Drive Hole Bushing

Retaining Pin

NEW CONDITION
NEW CONDITION

GRIPPING AREA PIPE IS

OF SLIPS IS BOTTLENECKED
GRIPPING AREA GREATLY REDUCED
PIPE IS
OF SLIPS IS
BOTTLENECKED
GREATLY REDUCED

WORN BOWL
OR SLIP
TAPER WORN BOWL
OR SLIP
TAPER

WORN WORN
MASTER WORN WORN BORE
BUSHING BORE MASTER IN BOWL
IN BOWL BUSHING
WORN
WORN ROTARY
ROTARY TABLE
TABLE
REDUCED BACKUP SLIPS UNDER THESE
AREA CAUSES WEAR
CONDITIONS ARE SLIPS UNDER THESE
AND CRUSHING IN
READILY DEFORMED CONDITIONS ARE
BACKS OF SLIPS. REDUCED BACKUP
MAX WEAR READILY DEFORMED
AREA CAUSES WEAR
10-5/8 MAX WEAR
AND CRUSHING IN
10-5/8
WEAR AREAS BACKS OF SLIPS
WEAR AREAS DEN-CON TOOL CO
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gripping pipe
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SIZE DWG NO
Custom Size (inches) GRIPPING PIPE (
SCALE
SHEE
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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INSPECTION OF SLIPS

ROTARY SLIPS
1. Check the insert slots for wear. Replace the slip before wear in the slot allows the inserts to fall out of the slot.
2. Use a straight edge on the back taper to find uneven wear and on the inside face to indicate bends.
3. Check slip hinge pins for wear and replace if needed.
4. Do not set slips on larger pipe than slips are designed for. This will cause vertical and horizontal cracks in
slip body.

WORN BACK
BACKS WORN
DUE TO LIMITED
BACK UP
CRACKED RIBS

POOR BACK UP BENT

CAUSES SLIPS
TO BEND

RIBS
EXCESSIVE RIBS
CRACKED
STRESS CRACKED
ON SLIP
SEGMENTS DEFORMED

A B C
5" slip with 5" inserts has 5" slip used on larger drill 5" slips on 5" pipe- after
pipe, collars or tool joints has slip has been used on larger pipe.
proper contour
incorrect contour Slip will bend back and could
possibly break and fall into the
hole

SLIP TEST
NOTE: This slip test should be done every three (3) months and each time a new rotary slip, master bushing, or
insert bowl set is put into service.

1. Hook load must be 100,000 LBS or more for test of RDL slips.
2. Clean a section of pipe where no previous insert marks exist.
3. Wrap the pipe with a piece of durable waterproof paper.
4. Place slips around section of pipe wrapped with paper and hold in position.
5. Lower slips into master bushing with normal setting speed.
6. Hold slips together, raise the pipe and carefully remove the slips.
7. Remove the paper and evaluate the markings.
a. If full insert contact is found, the master bushing and slips are good and no further analysis is necessary
b. If full contact is not found, rerun the slip test with a new set of slips.
1. If full contact is now found, discard slips used in first test because they are crushed, worn, or distorted.
2. If new slip test shows contact on top section only, replace master bushing and/or bowls.
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slips and related parts interchange listing
drill pipe, drill collar, casing slips & parts
DEN-CON PART # VARCO PART # DEN-CON PART # VARCO PART # DEN-CON PART # VARCO PART #
ROTARY DRILL PIPE SLIPS
RDS - SDS RD - SDML (CONT) RDL - SDXL (CONT)
3275 3905 3010 15571 3057 15521
3281 3903 3023 15563 3069 N/A
3282 3901 3112 15569 3070 N/A
RD - SDML 3113 15568 3071 N/A
3001 15522 3114 15567 3119 15516
3002 15523 RDL - SDXL 3120 15517
3003 15524 3051 15513 3121 15518
3005 15565 3052 15514 3435 86719
3006 15564 3053 15515 3436 86720
3008 15573 3055 15519
3009 15572 3056 15520
CASING & CONDUCTOR PIPE SLIPS
CPS CL - CMS - XL
3167B 5338 3176B 5315 3197B 5313
3169B 5344 3179B 5301 3201B 5325
3171B 5340 3182B 5303 3204B 5333
3185B 5305 3207B 5329
3188B 5307 3210B 5331
3191B 5309 3213B 5346
3194B 5311 3216B 5342
DRILL COLLAR SLIPS
SDC - DCS - S LDC - DCS-L
3077B 2572 3153B 2501 3141B 2534
3080B 2573 3129B 2503 3144B 2536
UDC - DCS-R 3132B 2507
3101B 2552 3135B 2530
3104B 2550 3138B 2508
DEN-CON PART # VARCO PART # DEN-CON PART # VARCO PART # DEN-CON PART # VARCO PART #
INSERTS
1450 2160 3155 2623 2740 2640
1450B 2160B 3155B 2623B 2740B 2640B
1451 2161 3156 2632 2741 2649
1451B 2161B 3156B 2632B 2742 2650
1452 2162 3157 2633 2742B 2650B
1453 2163 3158 2634 2743 2651
1453B 2163B 3159 2635 2744 2652
1454 2164 3160 2636 2744B 2652B
1454B 2164B 3160B 2636B 2745 2653
1455 2165 3161 2637 2745B 2653B
1456 2168 3162 2638 2746 2655
1456B 2168B 3162B 2638B 2746B 2655B
1457 2166 3163 2639 2747 2656
1458 2167 3163B 2639B 2747B 2656B
1459 2169 2748 2657
1459B 2169B 2748B 2657B
1460 2170
DEN-CON PART # VARCO PART # DEN-CON PART # VARCO PART # DEN-CON PART # VARCO PART #
BUTTONS
2726 2619 2729 2626 2732 2630
2727 2620 2730 2627 2733 2631
2728 2625 2731 2628 2734 2513
SLIP PARTS
3012 3741 3107 2555 3165 11944
3015 3738 3108 2556 3265 2190
3016 3739 3146 2510 3266 2192
3017 3740 3147 2511 3267 3767
3021 3769 3148 2512 3268 3768
3086 2525 3151 2520 3737 3737/3745
3088 3765 3218 5320 3748 3748
3089 3766 3219 5321 51435-12/71936 71936
3106 2554 3220 5322