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TorqueLock™ connections have more torque capacity than any other connection. They
actually have reserve torque capacity that is substantially more than the torque ability of
many breakout wrenches. This reserve capacity can be, but should not be used. If
reserve capacity is used, TorqueLock™ boxes will not bell. However, if the input torque
exceeds the ability of the breakout wrench, breakout will be difficult. Difficult breakouts
can be time consuming and extremely frustrating. Experienced operators also realize
that when they break off a drill pipe pin they normally lose the drill bore and possibly
some very expensive down hole equipment. A down hole pipe break is considerably
more time consuming, costly and frustrating than a tough breakout above ground.
Break off and pull out problems can be avoided with TorqueLock™ drill pipe and
utilization of good running procedures.
Excess torque on other drill pipe connections will bell boxes and result in substantially
and permanently reduced breakout torque. Lower torque may be enjoyed for the short
term, however the belling affect on the box will be detrimental to the future life of the drill
pipe and overall performance of the connections. Pins will break off or pull out of the
swelled boxes, which will result in multiple down hole failures. The time lost on this
type of failure will far exceed any time lost from TorqueLock™ breakout.
For more information, Gandy Technologies Corporation offers helpful guides detailing
our recommendations for good running practice of TorqueLock™ drill pipe. By following
these recommendations, you should realize full value from the finest drill pipe ever
manufactured for the Horizontal and Directional Drilling Industry.
To obtain a copy of TorqueLock™ Recommended Drill Pipe Running Procedures, call
(936) 760-2700 or email GTC at info@gandytec.com.
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