TECHNICAL MANUAL

Side Door Elevator

Operation Manual

© 2005-2014 Texas International Oilfield Tools, LTD.

Published by Texas International Oilfield Tools, LTD, Engineering
14620 Henry Road. • Houston, TX 77060
www.texasinternational.com
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL ...................................................................................................................... 4 

CONVENTIONS ............................................................................................................. 5 

SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 5 

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 6 

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 7 

ELEVATOR WEAR LIMITS ............................................................................................ 9 

CRITICAL AREA MAP ................................................................................................. 11 

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 13 

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 13 

SPARE PARTS LIST.................................................................................................... 14 

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GENERAL

Figure 1

Texas International Oilfield Tools (TIOT) offers conventional side door elevators in two
(2) different types: SLX and SX. See Specifications table on page 6 for load capacity
and size ranges. The elevators hoist casing and drill collars. SLX and SX elevators
should only be used with tubular having square shoulder connections or lifting plugs.
The elevator has a simple, reliable door, latch and safety latch that simultaneously
locks when the door closes. The safety pin is fixed with a cable onto the elevator to
prevent loss. Ears are strategically placed to avoid picking up the tubular with the
elevator inverted.

The SLX elevators (Figure 1 above) are designed for all size casing up to 42” with load
rating from 100 to 500 ton. The shielded safety latch protects the latch from
accidentally opening. To open, simply pull the safety pin, pull the latch lock handle out,
and swing the elevator halves apart. Both latches operate from a single handle and
automatically re-latch when the elevator door is closed.

The SX elevator (Figure 2), designed for handling large, collar type casing, is sturdier
and has a safety latch requiring two (2) handed operation. The casing size ranges up
to 36” with load rating of 350 and 500 tons.
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Use the ears for lifting elevator – NOT the handles

Figure 2

CONVENTIONS

IMPORTANT SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION

WARNING to Operators / Users

CAUTION to Operators / Users

NOTIFICATION to Operators / Users

Table 1

SAFETY

Texas International’s equipment is used and installed in controlled rig environments

involving hazardous operations and situations.

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All personnel performing installation, operations, repair or maintenance on this elevator

must have knowledge of rig procedure. All crew in the vicinity of operations should be
trained on rig safety and tool operation.

SPECIFICATIONS

 
SX Part Number
Size Range  Frame PN + BC  Capacity 
9‐5/8"‐ 13‐3/8"  T29964‐XXX 500 Tons 
9‐5/8"‐ 13‐3/8"  T29965‐XXX 350 Tons 
14” ‐ 18‐5/8"  T29966‐XXX 350 Tons 
BC= Bore code shown as XXX above
Table 2

   
SLX Part Number
Size Range  Frame PN + BC  Capacity 
2‐3/8"‐ 2‐7/8"  T33693‐XXX 100 Tons 
3‐1/2” – 5‐1/2”  T33854‐XXX 100 Tons 
4–1/2” – 8‐5/8”  T31239‐XXX 150 Tons 
9‐5/8” – 10‐3/4”  T33950‐XXX 150 Tons 
11‐3/4” – 13‐5/8” T33982‐XXX 150 Tons 
18‐5/8” – 20”  T33632‐XXX 150 Tons 
5‐1/2” – 7‐5/8”  T41239‐XXX 250 Tons 
8‐5/8” – 10‐3/4”  T43950‐XXX 250 Tons 
11‐3/4” – 13‐5/8” T43982‐XXX 250 Tons 
16” – 20”  T43632‐XXX 250 Tons 
6‐5/8” – 9‐7/8”  T53950‐XXX 350 Tons 
10‐3/4” – 13‐3/8” T53982‐XXX 350 Tons 
42”  42ELEV 500 Tons 
BC= Bore code shown as XXX above
Table 3

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

This is a suggested PM schedule. The tool owner has the responsibility to

adjust the program according to actual tool usage

When there is suspicion that the elevator has been overloaded, it should be
pulled from operation for an Annual type PM

Normal wear in course of use will eventually reduce the elevator’s capability. Inspect
the bore, latch, latch pin and hinge pin regularly for wear. Cracks or the appearance of
damage can indicate disrepair, even impending failure, and requires prompt attention.
The elevator must be either pulled from operation immediately or repaired.

Daily (PM1) – While in use

 Apply EP 4 grease to grease ports, springs, and ears, as needed
 Inspect the contact surface of the ears. If surfaces are flattened or metal is
rolled, the elevator should be pulled from operation for Annual (PM3)
 Verify safety pin is straight – if not, replace
 Check for wear on hinge pin by checking the vertical play between latch, body,
and door
 Open and close the elevator 5 times slowly and 5 times quickly to ensure
elevator works properly
 Visually check for damage and cracks – if found, pull from operation for repair.
 Check for corrosion on pins and springs – if found, replace
 Look for worn, damaged, loose or missing parts – replace or tighten

Semi-Annual (PM2)
 Try to open the latch by prying the latch between body and latch with a steel bar
or screw driver – the latch lock prevents the latch from being opened (figures 3
and 4). If the elevator opens during pry test, pull from operation for repair
 Verify bore dimension is within API specification (see table 4)
 Remove coating and debris from critical areas
 Disassemble and perform Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) on critical areas as
indicated on API Specification 8C
 Carry on daily PM

Annual (PM3)
 Repeat daily and semi-annual PMs
 Performance load test
 MPI critical areas twenty four (24) hours after load test
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 Repair cast as needed - recommend repairs be done by TIOT

Proof of load test and MPI are required after remanufacture or a major weld
repair in a critical area

Figure 3: Pry Test Instruction SLX

Figure 4: Pry Test Instruction SX

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ELEVATOR WEAR LIMITS

The wear of the elevator bore affects its ability to support the required load. Elevators
for which the bore measurements exceed the ‘Maximum Allowable Wear’ shown in
tables 4 through 6 shall either be remanufactured or scrapped.

Drill Collars with Zip Lift Recess 
Bore  Maximum Allowable 
Collar OD 
Code  Wear (in) 
4‐1/8''  177  3.844 
4‐3/4''  435  4.406 
5‐1/4''  179  4.906 
5‐1/2''  180  5.156 
5‐3/4''  181  5.313 
6''  362  5.563 
6‐1/4''  337  5.813 
6‐1/2''  373  6.063 
6‐3/4''  387  6.250 
7''  361  6.500 
7‐1/4''  357  6.750 
7‐1/2''  188  7.000 
7‐3/4''  339  7.250 
8''  336  7.500 
8‐1/4''  422  7.750 
8‐1/2''  426  8.000 
9''  427  8.438 
9‐1/2''  370  8.938 
9‐3/4''  367  9.188 
10''  195  9.438 
10‐3/4''  527  10.188 
11''  419  10.438 
11‐1/4''  196  10.688 

Table 4

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Plain Drill Collars with Lift Plug     Casing 
Bore  Maximum Allowable  Bore  Maximum Allowable 
Collar OD  Casing Size (in) 
Code  Wear (in)  Code  Wear (in) 
3''  205  3.188  2 3/8  158  2.512 
3‐1/8''  206  3.313  2 7/8  160  3.013 
3‐1/4''  207  3.438  3 1/2  162  3.639 
3‐1/2''  209  3.688  4 1/2  129  4.659 
3‐3/4''  211  3.938  4 3/4  130  4.913 
4''  213  4.188  5  131  5.168 
4‐1/8''  519  4.313  5 1/2  132  5.676 
4‐1/4''  548  4.438  5 3/4  133  5.931 
4‐1/2''  215  4.688  6  134  6.185 
4‐3/4''  354  4.969  6 5/8  135  6.821 
5''  552  5.219  7  136  7.203 
5‐1/4''  219  5.469  7 5/8  137  7.838 
5‐1/2''  411  5.719  8 5/8  139  8.856 
5‐3/4''  222  6.031  9  140  9.238 
6''  349  6.281  9 5/8  141  9.873 
6‐1/4''  348  6.531  9 7/8  649  10.128 
6‐3/8''  331  6.656  10  831  10.255 
6‐3/4''  338  7.063  10 1/8  846  10.382 
7''  372  7.313  10 3/4  142  11.018 
7‐1/4''  335  7.563  11 3/4  143  12.036 
7‐1/2''  137  7.813  13 3/8  144  13.664 
7‐3/4''  550  8.063  13 5/8  596  13.918 
8''  334  8.313  16  145  16.335 
8‐1/4''  347  8.563  18  723  18.370 
8‐1/2''  580  8.844  18 5/8  146  19.006 
8‐3/4''  226  9.094  20  147  20.405 
9''  356  9.344  21 1/2  148  21.925 
9‐1/4''  227  9.594  22  688  22.431 
9‐1/2''  346  9.844  24  630  24.456 
10  228  10.406  26  650  26.481 
10‐1/2''  229  10.906  28  693  28.506 
11''  230  11.406  30  644  30.531 
Table 5 Table 6

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Ear Radius ( R )  Minimum 
based on tons  ( in) 
100  1 
150  1 1/2 
250  1 7/8 
350  1 7/8 
500  2 
Figure 5
Table 7

CRITICAL AREA MAP

Darken areas are defined as critical

SX

Figure 6

Elevator Type  SX 350/500 
Total Clearance 
   (in) 
Hinge Pin  0.030 
Latch Pin  0.035 
Table 8

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SLX

Figure 7

Elevator Type SLX 
Capacity (in Tons) 100  150/250  350 
  Total Clearance (in) 
Hinge Pin  0.020 0.035  0.035 
Latch Pin  0.020 0.030  0.035 
Table 9

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Failure Mode  Possible Cause  Possible Solution 
Deformed pin holes  Scrap the tool 
Overload 
Pull elevator from operation and carry on PM 3 
Wear  Verify pin clearance  (see Tables 5 and 6) 
Bent pins  Overload  Perform  PM 3 
Elevator does not open  Corrosion  Pry open, clean and lubricate. 
Carry on PM 3 
Overload 
Scrap the tool 
Elevator does not close  Oversized tubular  Select properly sized elevator 
Elevator does not hang  Link length 
Use same length slings/links 
level  difference 
Table 10

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

 Unpainted surfaces should be coated with rust preventing agent

 Prevent excessive exposure to water and moisture
 Clean the tool after use - steam clean as needed; remove mud, debris and any
other substances
 Transport the unit on a suitable container or pallet

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SPARE PARTS LIST

Figure 8

SX Spare Parts List
# Frame PN T29964 T29965 T29966
Range (in) 9 5/8 ‐ 13 3/8 9 5/8 ‐ 13 3/8 14 ‐ 18 5/8
Capacity / Max Operational Load (Ton) Req 500 350 350
Item Component
1 LATCH PIN 1 T29951
2 HINGE PIN 1 T29956
3 LINK BLOCK 2 T9519
4 LATCH LOCK PIN RETAINER 1 T5302
5 LATCH LOCK PIN 1 T6027
6 SAFETY PIN 1 080070
7 LATCH SPRING PLUG 2 T8024
8 LATCH LOCK SPRING 2 T30657
9 LATCH LOCK 1 T6021
10 LATCH 1 T30597 T29945 T20005

Table 11

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Figure 9

SLX 100 Spare Parts List
Frame PN T33693 T33854
#
Range (in) Req 2 3/8 ‐ 2 7/8 3 1/2 ‐ 5 1/2
Item Component
1 LINK BLOCK 2 T32430
2 LATCH PIN 1 T33700‐4 T29980‐3
3 HINGE PIN 1 T32424‐5 T34613
4 HINGE PIN RETAINER 1 T34614 T32918
5 LATCH LOCK PIN 1 T33700‐4 T29980‐3
6 SAFETY PIN 1 080042
7 LATCH LOCK SPRING 2 T33701 T33816
8 LATCH SPRING 2 T33703 T33818
9 LATCH LOCK 1 T33696 T33812
13 ROLLER PIN 2 T33698 T31584
11 LATCH 1 T33697 T33813
12 ROLLER 2 T33702 T33817
 
Table 12

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SLX 150 Spare Parts List
Frame PN  T31239 T33950 T33982 T33632
#
Range (in) Req 4 1/2 ‐ 8 5/8 9 5/8 ‐ 10 3/4 11 3/4 ‐ 13 3/8 16 ‐ 20
Component
1 LINK BLOCK 2 T9519
2 LATCH PIN 1 T32424‐3 T33645
3 HINGE PIN 1 T34611 T33953 T33985 T33646
4 HINGE PIN RETAINER 1 T32892 T32892
5 LATCH LOCK PIN 1 T29980‐4 T50713
6 SAFETY PIN 1 080042
7 LATCH LOCK SPRING 2 T31404 T33658
8 LATCH SPRING 2 T31383 T33657
9 LATCH LOCK 1 T31332 T33635
10 ROLLER PIN 2 T31584
11 LATCH 1 T31331 T33634
12 ROLLER 2 T31407

Table 13

SLX 250 Spare Parts List
Frame PN  T41239 T43950 T43982 T43632
#
Range (in) Req 5 1/2 ‐ 7 5/8 8 5/8 ‐ 10 3/4 11 3/4 ‐ 13 5/8 16 ‐ 18 5/8
Component
1 LINK BLOCK 2 T9519
2 LATCH PIN 1 T32424‐3 T33645
3 HINGE PIN 1 T34611‐1 T33953‐1 T33985‐1 T33346‐1
4 HINGE PIN RETAINER 1 T32892 T31074
5 LATCH LOCK PIN 1 T29980‐4 T29980‐4 T50713‐2 T32424‐2
6 SAFETY PIN 1 080042
7 LATCH LOCK SPRING 2 T31388 T33658
8 LATCH SPRING 2 T31383 T33657
9 LATCH LOCK 1 T31332 T33635
10 ROLLER PIN 2 T31584
11 LATCH 1 T31331 T33634
12 ROLLER 2 T31407

Table 14

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SLX 350 Spare Parts List
Frame PN  T53950 T53982
#
Range (in) Req 6 5/8 ‐ 9 7/8 10 3/4 ‐ 13 3/8
Component
1 LINK BLOCK 2 T9519
2 LATCH PIN 2 T33645 T33613
3 HINGE PIN 1 T35009 T35001
4 HINGE PIN RETAINER 1 T35171 T35314
5 LATCH LOCK PIN 1 T32424‐2 T33643
6 SAFETY PIN 1 080042
7 LATCH LOCK SPRING 2 T33658 T33623
8 LATCH SPRING 1 T33657 T33628
9 LATCH LOCK 1 T33635 T33642
10 ROLLER PIN 1 N/A T31584
11 LATCH 1 T33634 T33612
12 ROLLER 1 N/A T31407
13* HINGE PIN RETAINER RING 2 T35052 N/A
14* LINK BLOCK PIN CLIP 2 T32051 N/A
15* LATCH SPRING PIN 1 T32018 N/A
* Not shown

Table 15

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