self-filling action can significantly rather than multiple balls as in previ-

NEW reduce surge pressures on the forma-

tion, and also reduce running time
ous systems.
• Single ball conversion on liner appli-
from Davis for casing/liner. The result of this can cations also allows for greater flow
be substantial savings in rig time, and through area for self-filling of
a reduction in the amount of drilling casing/liner. This allows for maximum
Davis Type 512-CAF fluid lost during the casing/liner run. surge reduction, and minimizes
Convertible The Type 512-CAF shoe is available
with several options for flow through
potential of self-filling feature being
compromised by solids encountered
Down/Up-Jet Auto- area for the self-filling feature. (See in the well bore.
Fill Float Shoe* Fig. 1).
• The ability to circulate through
• Large flow through area for self-fill-
ing action makes the Type 512-CAF
Consistent with the Davis tradition of down jets/center of shoe while run- shoe optimum for close tolerance
offering new technology to meet ning in the hole. This provides a applications with casings being land-
operators’ requirements, we have means of washing casing/liner to seat ed at the sub-sea wellhead, in deep
recently introduced this shoe to the if required. (See Fig. 2). water drilling environments.
COVER industry. The unique Type 512-CAF • Once converted, the ability for • Shoe has been drilled out with PDC
cement to be pumped through up- bits successfully on several applica-
TOC shoe offers several design features/
benefits to assist the operator in jets for optimum cement placement. tions.
ZOOM meeting objectives to successfully run (See Fig. 3). • Components of Type 512-CAF shoe
IN casing to bottom, and carry out • Double valve assembly in shoe can also be installed into a collar if
allowing for redundancy to prevent desired, and run together with a
ZOOM cementing operations. The field appli-
cement u-tube after completion of guide shoe.
OUT
cations for this shoe range from close
tolerance liners to full casing strings cementing operations.
NEXT run to surface, or landed in a sub-sea • Ball seat for conversion of shoe can The Type 512-CAF shoe has been suc-
wellhead. serve a multi-purpose function. cessfully used on numerous wells to
PREVIOUS The list of features/benefits that Conversion pressure can be adjusted date. Available in a full range of cas-
CONTACT this shoe provides for operators to allow for setting hydraulic type
liner hangers, prior to converting
ing sizes, contact your Davis represen-
tative for full information.
US includes:
shoe at higher-pressure value. This
• The ability for casing/liner to self-fill
PRINT as it is being run into the hole. This allows for single ball to be utilized *Patent Pending

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Casing self-filling as it is Circulating through down-jets/ Shoe converted, valves actuated.
run in the hole center of shoe Cementing through up-jets.

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TOC
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IN Type 600
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OUT
NEXT
PREVIOUS
CONTACT
US Type 500-PVTS Type 501-PVTS Type 501 DV-PVTS

PRINT

Needle Nose
Type “S” Set Shoe Float Shoe
Ribbed Down-Jet
Float Shoe

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

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 Davis Manual-Fill Float Collars
Float Collar Type 700-PVTS involving specialty float
(Fig. 1, below) equipment (such as
This Davis collar comes equipped auto-fill types), and is
with a flat concrete surface and load available through a joint
distributor plate for landing and seal- venture with BJ Services
ing cement plugs. It normally is Co. for sub sea applica-
offered with pin and box thread con- tions. BJ Services Co. has
nections, but it is also available with incorporated the Davis
double-box connections. Both of Type LAP mechanism
these designs embody the positive- into their respective sub
seal, PDC drillable Davis PVTS spring- sea launch plugs, so the
operated plunger-type valve molded BJ plugs can be run with
in place with high strength concrete. Davis Type LAP float col- Lock-Down/Anti-Rotation Top and Bottom Cementing Plugs
When a back-pressure valve is not lars (Fig. 2, below), and
COVER desired or required in a float collar, provide an effective means to prevent prevents plugs from becoming disen-
Davis has available the Type 701 rotation while drilling out. gaged by pressure acting on the
TOC Baffle Collar (not shown). This collar The system features a float collar plugs from below, or being mechani-
ZOOM allows fluid flow in either direction that incorporates a threaded type cally disengaged during the drill-out
IN and provides a strong concrete sur- receiver to receive a collet type insert. process. A significant improvement
face to land and seal cement plugs. It A bottom plug with collet insert on over other designs that only mesh
ZOOM is often run in tandem with the Davis bottom, and threaded type receiver against rotation, this lock-down fea-
OUT Type 501 DV-PVTS double-valve, on top of plug. The top plug features ture is unique to Davis.
NEXT down-jet float shoe. a collet type insert on the bottom • Five-wiper premium quality plugs
Lock-Down Anti-Rotation Plug end. The collet feature allows for the provide for most efficient casing wip-
PREVIOUS System Type LAP (Surface launch and bottom plug to latch into the float ing.
CONTACT sub sea launch)* collar, as well as for the top plug to
latch-in to the bottom plug. Once
• Type LAP collars and plugs are field
proven for easy drill out with PDC
US Available for both surface launch
and sub sea launch applications, latched in, right hand rotation during bits.
PRINT Davis offers the Type LAP plug sys- drill out tightens up the engagement • System allows for use of multiple
tem. The Type LAP system incorpo- of the plugs and collar, with the bottom plugs or no bottom plugs if
rates our first generation of mecha- threaded profiles on the collet and desired.
nism to prevent plug rotation while receiver. Some notable features/bene- • Davis float shoes are also available
drilling out. This system is still used fits are: with the Type LAP insert upon
on some surface launch applications • Once engaged the latch-in design request.
*US Patent No. 5,234,052

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Type 700-PVTS Type 700 LAP Float Collar with Type 700 LAP/N Float Collar with
Lock-Down/Anti Rotation Receiver Lock-Down/Anti Rotation Receiver

*US Patent No. 5,842,517

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 Lock-Down Anti-Rotation Plug design prevents plugs
System Type LAP/N (Surface launch)* from becoming disen-
Available for surface launch appli- gaged by pressure act-
cations, Davis offers the Type LAP/N ing on the plugs from
plug system. This system incorporates below, or being disen-
our latest generation of mechanism gaged during the drill-
to prevent plug rotation while out process. A signifi-
drilling out. The system features a cant improvement over
float collar (Fig. 3, opposite page) other designs that only
with a heavy duty “tooth like” insert mesh against rotation,
incorporated, a bottom cementing this lock-down feature is
plug with heavy duty inserts incorpo- unique to Davis.
rated on top and bottom, as well as a • Five-wiper premium Lock-Down/Anti-Rotation Plugs Type LAP/N (Surface Launch)
top plug with a heavy duty insert quality plugs provide
COVER incorporated on bottom. The unique for most efficient casing wiping.
angled tooth design of the system • Type LAP/N collars and plugs are field
TOC allows for easy engagement between proven for easy drill out with PDC bits. • Davis float shoes are also available
ZOOM plug and collar, as well as between • System allows for use of multiple with the Type LAP/N insert upon
IN plugs. Notable features/benefits are:
• Once engaged the angled tooth
bottom plugs or no bottom plugs if
desired.
request.

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OUT
Davis Combination Davis Self-Filling Float Shoes and Float Collars
NEXT
Brush/Plug** Davis offers three types of self-filling the benefits of the proven Davis PVTS
PREVIOUS equipment: the pump converted, valve are realized, including PDC bit
An alternative to more typical well
CONTACT bore clean-outs, the Davis
PVTS valve equipped automatic-fill, drillability and high pressure and
US Combination Brush/Plug can save
the drop ball converted automatic-fill,
and the drop ball converted differen-
temperature ratings.

PRINT operators time and associated costs,

by eliminating the requirement to
tial-fill. All three types are simple in
design to give top-quality perfor-
run a work string/casing scraper on
mance.
some applications. Available for sev-
Pump Convert PVTS Automatic
eral sizes of production casings, con-
Fill-Up Shoes and Collars
tact your Davis representative for
The Davis Type 505 AD-PVTS auto-
more information.
matic fill-up shoe and the Davis Type
705 A-PVTS automatic fill-up collar
utilize the proven Davis PVTS valve in
self-filling equipment. The shoe and
collar offer a fixed radial area that
allows fluid to enter the casing and
seek its own height. This action low-
ers surge pressures on formations to a
minimum, reduces casing running
time and, the chances of it sticking Running In
Type 705 A-PVTS
are lessened. Casing can be circulated
at any time, with low rates, without
converting the valve from the fill-up
to the back-pressure mode.
Conversion from the fill-up to the
back-pressure mode can be accom-
plished at any time while casing is
being run by introducing a pre-deter-
mined flow rate to the equipment.
Furthermore, if at casing running
time it is determined that self-filling
equipment is not desirable, the valve
can be converted by manually forcing
the plunger to its fully open position
and removing the three retaining
balls. Doing this requires filling the
* US Patent 5,842,517 casing from the top as it is run. Valve Actuated
** Patent Pending Once conversion is carried out, all Type 505 AD-PVTS

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 Davis Self-Filling
Float Shoes and
Float Collars–cont.
Drop Ball Convert Automatic Fill-Up
Shoes and Collars
The Davis Type 505 AF automatic
fill-up shoe and the Davis Type 705 AF
automatic fill-up collar allow maxi-
mum filling of the casing while it is
being run in the hole, with the fluid
entering the casing free to seek its
own level. The filling action reduces
casing running time and lowers surge
pressures on formations to a mini-
COVER mum. Provided the conversion ball
has not been dropped, casing can be
TOC circulated at any time without affect-
ZOOM ing the fill-up operation.
IN Drop Ball Convert Differential Fill-Up
Shoes and Collars
ZOOM The Davis Type 506 differential fill-
OUT up shoe and the Davis Type 706 dif-
NEXT ferential fill-up collar allow optimum,
metered filling of the casing, while it
PREVIOUS is being run in the hole. This filling
Valve Actuated
CONTACT action reduces casing running time, Type 505 AF
US lowers surge pressures on formations,
and minimizes the possibility of stick-
Running In
Type 705 AF
PRINT ing. Providing the conversion ball has
not been dropped, casing can be cir-
culated at any time without affecting
the fill-up operation.

Both the differential and the auto-

matic fill-up equipment can be con-
verted from the fill-up to the back-
pressure mode at anytime during the
casing run by dropping the weighted
ball furnished with each piece. After
allowing sufficient time for the ball to
reach the equipment, conversion can
be achieved by applying approxi-
mately 500 psi of pump pressure. If
both a shoe and collar are present in
the casing string, the same ball will
convert both pieces in two “like-but-
separate” actions.

Running In Valve Actuated

Type 706 Type 506

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 Data for Davis Standard Stock Float Equipment manufactured from K-55 grade material
and threaded with API Round-8 or Buttress Connections
Nominal
Casing Size Weight Range O.D. I.D. Burst Collapse
(Inches) (Lbs/Ft) (Inches) (Inches) (PSI) (PSI)
4-1/2 9.5–13.5 5.000 4.031 9,300 9,600
5 11.5–21.0 5.563 4.439 9,720 9,950
5-1/2 14.0–23.0 6.050 4.950 8,750 9,050
7 23.0–38.0 7.656 6.276 8,650 9,000
7-5/8 20.0–39.0 8.500 6.969 8,650 9,000
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
COVER 10-3/4 32.7–55.5 11.750 10.050 6,950 7,350

TOC 11-3/4 38.0–65.0 12.750 11.000 6,600 7,000

ZOOM 13-3/8 48.0–72.0 14.375 12.615 5,850 5,850

IN 16 65.0–109.0 17.000 15.250 4,950 4,250
ZOOM 18–5/8 87.5–117.5 20.000 17.755 5,400 5,050
OUT 20 94.0–133.0 21.000 19.125 4,250 3,150
NEXT Standard stock Davis Float Equipment meets or exceeds the burst and collapse ratings of N-80 Grade Casing for most weights within
PREVIOUS the range shown for each size.
NOTE: All burst and collapse pressure ratings are calculated in accordance with API Bulletin 5C3, Sixth Edition, October 1, 1994.
CONTACT
US Davis Insert Float Valves
PRINT Insert Float Valve Type 900 F
The Davis Insert Float Valve Type 900 F is available for
use in wells of moderate depth using API 8 round short
thread or buttress casing.
Davis Insert Fill-Up Valve Type 904 F
Like the Type 900 F, the Davis Insert Fill-Up Valve Type
904 F is available for use in moderate depth wells, using
API 8 round short-thread or buttress casing. This valve
allows continuous fill of the casing as it is run into the
hole. A drop-ball converts the 904 F into a conventional Insert Float Valve Insert Float Fill-Up Valve
back-pressure valve. Type 900 F Type 904 F

Davis Thread Compounds

Davis-Lock Thread Locking or exceed the listed performance and casing. The compound contains
Compound objectives in API Bulletin 5A2. molydisulfide and TFE resin for a
The Davis-Lock thread locking com- Davis Super-Seal Thread Compound high-pressure seal. Joints coated with
pound is a strong epoxy-based Davis developed the Super-Seal Davis Super-Seal hold better and
compound for use on all threaded thread compound to provide long- make up easier with less torque and
connections to prevent back-off and lasting, high pressure sealing on all still break clean without damage.
loosening of joints. The one-pound API threaded joints, especially tubing
kit contains the base, catalyst and
applicator.
Davis API Modified Thread
Compound
This Davis thread compound con-
forms to the specifications of API
Bulletin 5A2. It is recommended for
use on casing, tubing, and in line
pipe.
Davis Non-Metallic Thread
Compound
This Davis thread compound has
been formulated as an environmen-
tally safe replacement for API modi-
fied thread compound that will meet

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 Stop Collar

Drill Pipe
Centralizer

COVER
TOC Casing

ZOOM
IN Pack-Off Head Assembly
ZOOM
OUT
NEXT
PREVIOUS
CONTACT
US
PRINT
Tag-In Adapter
Type B-122C

Type 501 DVT-PVTS

Tag-In Float Collar

Type 700 T-PVTS

Down-Jet Float Shoe

Type 501-PVTS

Drill Pipe Bowl and Slips

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 Davis Inner-String Cementing Equipment
Excellent cement jobs at reduced and secondary seal are effected. the Type 501 DVT-PVTS Double-Valve,
costs have boosted inner-string Disengagement of the seal is Down-Jet, Tag-In Float Shoe. This
cementing equipment to the fore- achieved by picking the adapter up float shoe incorporates all the fea-
front of operator popularity. Davis and out of the receiver. Once again, tures and benefits built into the 501-
was among the first to offer the no rotation is required. PVTS Float Shoe and the Type 700 T
inner-string systems, and continues A popular choice of equipment for Tag-In Float Collar.
today to have the most complete line inner-string cementing larger diame- Pack-Off Head Assemblies
of systems available in the industry. ter casings, from both onshore and Davis also has available the largest
Davis equipment is designed with a offshore rigs, is the Davis Type 501- and most complete inventory of cas-
taper in the top of the concrete to PVTS Float Shoe and the Type 700 T- ing to drill pipe pack-off heads in the
guide the adapter on the bottom of PVTS Tag-In Float Collar. This equip- industry, if well hydraulics dictate the
the inner-string into the receiver ment provides all the benefits that use of one when inner-string cement-
incorporated in the float shoe or col- come with inner-string cementing ing. These heads are designed to seal
lar. All three styles of adapter-to- through a float collar, including the the drill pipe/casing annulus and
COVER receiver adjoinments engage dual- option to run one or more shoe joints allow pressure to be applied to it.
seal mechanisms to prevent fluid and the option to displace cement This pressure serves to offset pump
TOC leakage. The primary seal consists of below the float collar without creat- pressure that creates collapse loading
ZOOM elastomer seals compressed in a ing a “wet shoe.” whenever inner-string cementing
IN smooth bore. The 45° bearing face
effected when the adapter and
For those preferring to inner-string
cement through a shoe, Davis offers
operations are conducted.

ZOOM receiver adjoin creates the secondary

OUT seal. The Three Adapters of the Davis Inner-String Systems
NEXT Davis offers three proven systems
for inner-string cementing: the Tag-In
PREVIOUS system, the Screw-In system, and the
Latch-In system. The equipment used
CONTACT in these systems can be manufactured
US in virtually any size and thread, and
PRINT as single or double-valve float shoes
(with or without ports), float collars,
and baffle collars.
An option available when ordering
Davis inner-string equipment is a
latch-down wiper plug. This plug fol-
lows the cement and wipes the drill
pipe. Once properly latched down,
the plug and latch mechanism act to
check back pressure, giving additional
assurance that cement will be
retained in the desired position and
the inner-string (drill pipe) can be
immediately pulled out of the hole.
Davis is the only company that
stocks in local inventories all the
accessory items required to perform
inner-string cement jobs in a timely
and efficient manner. These items
include a set of drill pipe bowl and
slips, a false rotary plate, and a cen-
tralizer to center the drill pipe inside
the casing.
Davis Latch-Down
Davis Tag-In Equipment
Wiper Plug
Tag-In float equipment incorpo- This plug is optional with
rates a receiver built into the float Davis Tag-in and Screw-in
equipment (shoe or collar) that systems whether cementing
receives an adapter made up to the through a shoe or collar. It
bottom of the inner string (usually is available for all drill pipe
drill pipe). The tapered concrete finish sizes and can be manufac-
around the receiver guides the tured from non-metallic
adapter into it. The Type B-122-C Tag- components if drilling out
In Adapter is engaged to the receiver with a PDC bit is intended.
by straight-in movement, No rotation
is required. Once engaged, a primary

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 Drill Pipe

Davis Conductor
Casing Hanger
Port
Davis Drive Pipe
Landing Ring

COVER Drive Pipe

TOC
ZOOM
IN
ZOOM
OUT
NEXT
PREVIOUS Conductor Casing
CONTACT
US Type 501 DVS-PVTS
PRINT

Screw-In Adapter

Type 700 S-PVTS

Screw-In Assembly
Type 501 DVSLP-PVTS
Double Valve,
Down-Jet, Screw-In
Float Shoe
w/Latch-Down Plug

Type 700 L-PVTS

Type 501 DVSLP-PVTS
Screw-In Shoe with
Hanger Assembly

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 Davis Screw-In Equipment sion equipment can then be placed in results in a safety sleeve being
Screw-In float equipment allows the surface casing string for the pur- sheared out of the receiver. This back-
the adjoining of the inner-string to pose of landing and suspending ensu- up release feature should only be
the casing at the float equipment. ing casing strings. used if necessary.
This adjoinment supports the load of 2. Reciprocating full strings of cas- Davis Latch-In equipment can be
the casing, allowing it to be lowered ing while inner-string cementing. This used when cementing from floating
to bottom and inner-string cemented application has proven extremely drilling vessels. It can also be used if
while being reciprocated. The equip- effective on geothermal wells where unusually high pump rates are antici-
ment incorporates a strong receiver the absence of cement voids in the pated during cementing operations.
built into the float equipment (shoe annulus is exceptionally critical if The Latch-In mechanism will act to
or collar) that is capable of handling eventual casing collapse is to be anchor the inner-string to the casing,
loads up to 300,000 pounds. Adjoin- avoided. eliminating the possibility of hydrauli-
ment between the Type B-120-B 3. Setting a large-diameter liner to cally pumping or “lifting” it out.
Adapter and the receiver is accom- eliminate the cost of an expensive, The Latch-In style of inner-string
plished by applying left-hand rotation conventional liner hanger, and realiz- equipment is available in several
to the inner-string. No torque is ing all the benefits inherent in inner- models including the Type 700 L-PVTS
COVER required. Once the receiver and string cementing. Float Collar. This model provides the
adapter are engaged, primary and operator with all the benefits that
TOC secondary seals are effected between come with inner-string cementing
ZOOM the two. Disengagement is attained through a float collar, including the
IN by applying right-hand rotation to option to choose several shoe joints
the inner-string while gradually pick- and the option to overdisplace
ZOOM ing it up. cement below the float collar without
OUT Davis Screw-In equipment has cre- creating a “wet shoe.”
NEXT ated a whole new realm of economi- Davis Special Inner-String
cal uses with regard to its multiple Cement Equipment
PREVIOUS applications. Among them: Davis has available, in either a shoe
CONTACT 1. Offshore, running and landing of or collar, open-ended equipment that
US the conductor casing string at either
the mudline or the production deck.
can be used to conduct inner-string
cementing operations. The design of
PRINT The string can be landed in tension this equipment makes its use advan-
by utilizing a Davis Drive Pipe tageous particularly when large-diam-
Landing Ring and Davis Conductor eter/thin-walled casings of the type
Casing Hanger. (See graphic opposite commonly run in storage wells are
page). This allows the operator to being cemented. The equipment
effectively seal off the conductor/ incorporates two receivers, one to
drive pipe annulus. A second option is receive the standard Tag-In adapter
Type B-125 Bit Guide
to allow the casing string to be land- and one to receive a special latch-
ed on bottom or free standing in As with all Davis inner-string down wiper plug that follows
compression. Either application can equipment, the Screw-In style is avail- cement.
save the operator rig time and relat- able in several models including the A popular choice for this applica-
ed costs by eliminating the need for Type 700 S-PVTS for those who prefer tion is the Davis Type 601 TLP Down-
nippling-up well control equipment cementing through a float collar, and Jet, Tag-In Guide Shoe with Latch-
on the conductor casing string. the Type 501 DVS-PVTS for those who Down Plug receptacle. Its open-ended
When conductor casing is suspend- prefer cementing through a float feature allows casing to self-fill as it is
ed on a landing ring, at either the shoe. run in the well. This eliminates the
mudline or the production deck, the Davis Latch-In Equipment time that would normally be required
tapered top of the Davis casing hang- Davis also offers Latch-In equip- to manually fill the casing. Once cas-
er serves as an aid in protecting and ment for inner-string cementing. It ing is on bottom, the inner-string is
guiding the bits to be used for the acts similar to Tag-In equipment with run and seal engagement occurs by
next hole section into the top of the the additional feature of positively use of the standard Tag-In adapter. A
liner. In addition to this, Davis can locking the adapter into the receiver. Davis Pack-Off Head Assembly is
customize the top of the casing hang- The Type B-113 Adapter is engaged often rigged up at this point. At the
er to receive most brands of conven- to the receiver by straight-in move- conclusion of cement displacement,
tional mudline suspension or well- ment. No rotation is required. the special latch-down wiper plug is
head housing equipment. Disengagement is accomplished by landed and locked into the shoe.
When conductor casing is set on rotating the drill pipe one turn to the Once latched, this plug provides the
bottom in compression, Davis offers right and picking up on it. This action back-pressure check that is necessary
the Type B-125 bit guide (see photo) “un-jays” the collet that locks the to retain cement in the desired
that screws into the top of the liner. adapter in place and allows it to com- position.
In addition, Davis manufactures a press and release from the receiver.
fluted casing hanger that is designed The adapter can also be released
to land on this bit guide and suspend without damaging it by pulling
surface casing. Most brands of con- approximately 40,000 pounds over
ventional, modular mudline suspen- the inner-string weight. This action
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 Davis Extended Reach Equipment
Davis Flotation Collar* ed by casing pressure, allowing the to release the trapped air at the bot-
The patented Davis Flotation Collar drilling fluid to displace the air in the tom of the casing string. This pressure
(DFC) is designed for use in running lower section of the casing string, is adjustable at time of manufacture
casing in substantially horizontal well- normal cementing operations can to accommodate different pressure
bores. Incorporated into the casing begin immediately. Additional pres- requirements.
string, the device serves as a tempo- sure on the bottom cementing plug The Davis Flotation Collar is self-
rary barrier inside the casing. In so releases the DFC assembly so that it contained and requires no other run-
doing, it allows the portion of the can be pumped down to the float col- ning, setting or retrieving tools. The
string below it to be filled with air lar. The top cementing plug displaces inner sleeves of the device provide a
(no fluid) and the portion above it to the cement and lands and seals on good seal for the cementing plug
be filled with drilling fluid. the bottom cementing plug/DFC against the float collar, and they are
Floating the bottom portion of the assembly. easily drilled out with either PDC or
casing reduces the drag against the Unlike earlier devices that must be conventional rock bits when drilling
wellbore, while filling the upper por- set inside the casing and then the float equipment.
COVER tion with drilling fluid adds weight to
the casing string to push it into the
retrieved after landing the casing
(requiring one round trip of the drill
TOC hole. This feature facilitates running pipe and spacing the top of the last
casing in highly deviated wells and, in casing joint at the rotary table), the
ZOOM many cases, permits successful casing Davis Flotation Collar is installed in *Davis-Lynch does not warrant that use of the Davis
IN runs that would otherwise be the same manner as a float collar.
Flotation Collar in a Selective Flotation System is free
from infringement of any patented methods. Use of the
ZOOM extremely difficult if not impossible. Applying pressure to the inside of Davis Flotation Collar in such a system may, for example,

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require permission from Unocal under U.S. Patent
Once the opening sleeve is activat- the casing string is all that is required 4,986,361.

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Davis Davis
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Special Application Special Application
Mud-filled Flotation
casing Collar Float Collar Float Shoe

Davis
Air-filled Semi-Rigid
casing Centralizer

Mud

Davis Flotation Equipment Package

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 Opening Sleeve

Bottom
Plug
Seal

Plug Shear
Balls
Circulating Bottom
Ports Sleeve
COVER Seal

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Davis Flotation Collar (DFC) Davis Flotation Collar (DFC) Davis Flotation Collar (DFC)
IN Bottom portion of casing is run dry (not filled
with fluid), with DFC installed at desired
Casing pressure is increased until the opening
sleeve shifts down to permit fluid and air to
Bottom cementing plug is launched ahead of
cement. After landing on the bottom sleeve,
ZOOM depth. Casing above the DFC is filled with swap. After a fluid stabilization it pushes both DFC sleeves ahead of the

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drilling fluid as casing run continues to period, the casing is filled with drilling fluid. cement to the float collar below.
desired depth.

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Plug

Bottom
Plug

Casing

Bottom
Plug
Float
Collar

Float
Collar

4.
Davis Flotation Collar (DFC)
Bottom cementing plug and sleeves land and
seal on the float collar. Bottom cementing
plug ruptures, and cement is pumped
through and out of the float equipment.

5.
Davis Flotation Collar (DFC)
Top cementing plug is displaced and seals on
bottom cementing plug/DFC assembly
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 Davis Cementing Enhancement Devices
Davis Non-Welded Centralizer* tapers common to some pipe connec- • Available with set
Davis offers a full line of patented, tions. screws incorporat-
non-weld centralizers. The centraliz- • A reinforcing rib stamped into the ed for integral
ers feature a unique interlocking end collar. This acts to strengthen it stop, or can be run
adjoinment between the end collar and ensure maintenance of its round between stop
and bow spring, which makes for a configuration during transport. devices for applica-
strong singular unit. Davis Type “NW” • Several different spring bow heights tions when casing
centralizers are designed to exceed that are available to accommodate is to be rotated.
the performance requirements of API most any casing-to-hole configura- • Typical applica-
Specification 10D for both starting tion. tions include:
and restoring forces. (See data table • Centralizers with built-in stop 5-inch casing inside
this page) devices as well as those for unusual 6-inch hole,
Other design features of the Type sizes available on request. 7 5/8-inch casing
“NW” centralizer include: inside 8 1/2-inch
COVER • Bow springs made of an alloy steel Davis Close-Tolerance Bow Spring hole, and 9 5/8
which are heat treated and tempered Centralizer inch casing inside
TOC to a hardness to ensure proper and In applications for running casing 10 5/8-inch hole.
ZOOM consistent in close tolerances or slim holes, Davis Other sizes are
IN spring charac-
teristics.
offers a special type bow spring cen-
tralizer for these requirements. To
available upon request.

ZOOM • End collar provide optimum performance in Davis Non-Welded Semi-Rigid

OUT hinges that are close-tolerance holes, these centraliz- Centralizer (SRC)
NEXT folded to the
inside. This acts
ers feature low starting forces and
high restoring forces. Centralizers
This Davis product features unique-
ly profiled bows that simultaneously
PREVIOUS to minimize consist of a solid type end collar for provide the operator with those fea-
the collar slipping over the pin end of casing tures found desirable in both spring
CONTACT stretch that joint. Some features/benefits include: bow and rigid centralizers. The result
US tends to occur • Designed to meet or exceed API is a centralizer that far exceeds the
PRINT when centraliz- Specification 10D for starting and performance standards set forth in
ers encounter restoring forces. API Specification 10D.

Davis “NW” Type Centralizer Dimension and Performance Data

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
4-1/2 6 0450-NW2C 7-1/8 464 361 464 3000+
4-1/2 6-1/4 0450-NW2C 7-1/8 464 251 464 1140
4-1/2 6-1/2 0450-NW3C 7-5/8 464 355 464 2070
4-1/2 7-7/8 0450-NW4C 9-1/8 464 264 464 1040
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 7-7/8 0500-NW4C 8-1/8 520 190 520 1020
5 8-1/2 0500-NW4C 9-5/8 520 360 520 1650
5-1/2 7-7/8 0550-NW3C 8-5/8 620 240 620 650
5-1/2 8-1/2 0550-NW4C 10-1/8 620 520 620 1210
5-1/2 8-3/4 0550-NW4C 10-1/8 620 227 620 1310
5-1/2 9-7/8 0550-NW5C 11-1/8 620 280 620 1180
5-1/2 12-1/4 0550-NW6C 13-5/8 620 240 620 680
7 8-1/2 0700-NW2C 9-5/8 1040 720 1040 3000+
7 8-3/4 0700-NW3C 10-1/8 1040 795 1040 3000+
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
8-5/8 11 0858-NW3C 11-3/4 1440 400 1440 1470
8-5/8 12-1/4 0858-NW5C 14-1/4 1440 1120 1440 1850
9-5/8 12-1/4 0958-NW8C 14-3/4 1600 1389 1600 2175
10-3/4 12-1/4 1034-NW2C 13-3/8 2040 511 1020 2185
10-3/4 13-1/2 1034-NW4C 15-3/8 2040 645 1020 1385
10-3/4 14-3/4 1034-NW5C 16-3/8 2040 660 1020 1290
11-3/4 14-3/4 1134-NW4C 16-3/8 2160 624 1080 1411
11-3/4 15-1/2 1134-NW5C 17-3/8 2160 940 1080 1530
13-3/8 17-1/2 1338-NW5C 19 2400 830 1220 2330
16 20 1600-NW5C 21-5/8 2600 844 1300 1570
16 22 1600-NW6C 24-1/8 2600 1161 1300 2530
18-5/8 22 1858-NW5C 23-1/4 3500 2010 1750 3000+
18-5/8 24 1858-NW6C 26-3/4 3500 740 1750 1850
20 24 2000-NW5C 25-5/8 3760 1360 1880 1930
20 26 2000-NW6C 28-1/8 3760 1220 1880 2200
*U.S. Patent No. 4,909,322

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 As with the standard Davis Non- centralizers. ers can be manufactured with a
Welded Centralizer, the bows of the The SRC is ideally suited for run- built-in stop device. These items are
SRC are manufactured from alloy ning in horizontal and highly deviat- available on special order.
steel which is heat treated and tem- ed wells where low running forces
pered. During assembly they are are a must. It can be run over casing Davis Cement Basket
adjoined to the end collars by the connections or stop collars and, if A simple, economical type of annu-
Davis patented interlocking method. requested, can be manufactured with lar packoff, the
The design of the SRC’s bows pro- a built-in stop device. Davis Cement
duces centralizers that have starting Basket is com-
forces far below API maximums along Davis Non-Welded Turbolizer monly used
with very low drag forces. The spring This is a centralizer with metal fins in situations
characteristic of the bows allows the installed on the bows to help induce where
SRC to compress in order to get turbulence in the cement slurry dur- porous or
through tight spots and severe ing pumping operations. Like the weak for-
doglegs that may be present down- spring bows, the fins are made of mations
hole. heat-treated alloy steel. This makes require
COVER While the manufacture of the them flexible, which minimizes dam- help in sup-
bows produces characteristics normal- age while moving downhole. porting a
TOC ly associated with standard spring The Davis Turbolizer incorporates cement col-
ZOOM bow centraliz- the same non-welded end collar-to- umn. It is con-
IN ers, the dou- spring-bow structed of thin steel petals arranged
ble-crested interlocking in an overlapping pattern and rein-
ZOOM profile of the adjoinment as forced by spring steel ribs. Its design
OUT SRC bow pro- the Davis cen- allows cement to flow in an upward
NEXT vides restoring tralizer. direction, yet helps to prevent it from
forces that far Turbolizers falling downward.
PREVIOUS exceed those are available The basket is easily installed by slid-
CONTACT standards set
forth in API
in the same
sizes and bow
ing it over the pin end of a casing
joint, prior to make-up of the joint.
US Specification heights as Travel range can be limited by a stop
PRINT 10D and centralizers. ring or by couplings. Available in sizes
which are nor- As with the 4 1/2” and larger, the Davis Cement
mally associat- Davis central- Basket is most effective when central-
ed with rigid izer, turboliz- ized and placed into a gauged section
of the hole.

Davis “SR” Type Semi-Rigid Centralizer Dimension and Performance Data

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
4-1/2 6 0450-SR1C 6.06 464 171 464 4000+
4-1/2 6-1/4 0450-SR2C 6.38 464 <150 464 4000+
4-1/2 6-1/2 0450-SR3C 6.63 464 <150 464 3180
4-1/2 7-7/8 0450-SR7C 7.88 464 <150 464 3000
*5 6-1/2 0500-SR1C 6.56 520 <150 520 4000+
5 7-7/8 0500-SR6C 8.00 520 <150 520 3585
5 8-1/2 0500-SR8C 8.68 520 <150 520 4000+
5-1/2 7-7/8 0550-SR4C 7.88 620 <150 620 1720
5-1/2 8-1/2 0550-SR6C 8.50 620 <150 620 2910
5-1/2 8-3/4 0550-SR7C 8.88 620 <150 620 2540
5-1/2 9-7/8 0550-SR9C 9.68 620 <150 620 4000+
*7 8-1/2 0700-SR1C 8.63 1040 <150 1040 4000+
7 8-3/4 0700-SR2C 8.88 1040 783 1040 4000+
7 9-7/8 0700-SR6C 10.00 1040 <150 1040 4000+
7-5/8 9-7/8 0758-SR4C 10.00 1056 <150 1056 4000+
*8-5/8 11 0858-SR5C 11.00 1440 276 1440 4000+
8-5/8 12-1/4 0858-SR8C 12.31 1440 <150 1440 4000+
9-5/8 12-1/4 0958-SR5C 12.38 1600 683 1600 4000+
**10-3/4 12-1/4 1034-SR1C 12.38 2040 <150 1020 4000+
10-3/4 13-1/2 1034-SR5C 13.50 2040 <150 1020 4000+
10-3/4 14-3/4 1034-SR9C 15.00 2040 777 1020 4000+
11-3/4 14-3/4 1134-SR6C 14.81 2160 180 1080 4000+
11-3/4 15-1/2 1134-SR8C 15.50 2160 180 1080 4000+
13-3/8 17-1/2 1338-SR9C 17.63 2400 410 1220 4000+
16 20 1600-SR9C 20.25 2600 745 1300 4000+
18-5/8 22 1858-SR7C 22.06 3500 <150 1750 4000+
20 24 2000-SR9C 24.25 3760 605 1880 4000+
20 26 2000-SR10C 26.13 3760 757 1880 4000+

*Starting force derived from testing over stop collars.

**Starting force derived from testing over stop collars, recommended running only over a stop device.

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 draws the stop collar into a friction Davis stop collars are stocked in all
Davis Non-Welded Rigid Centralizer grip around the circumference of the popular sizes ranging from 4 1/2″ to
This Davis product features the pipe. It is manufactured from steel 20″ Unusual sizes are available on
patented adjoinment between end that meets ASTM A 569 specifica- request.
collar and spring bow first introduced tions.
in the Davis The set-screw type is a one-piece Davis Spherical Stand-Off Device*
non-welded A new product that Davis is intro-
bow centraliz- ducing is a spherical shaped stand-
er, along with off device. This device is designed to
all the features promote positive stand-off, and sig-
that operators nificantly reduce the drag forces that
demand in a are normally associated with other
rigid centraliz- positive stand-off devices.
er. These Features/benefits include:
include the • Spherical curvature of the blades in
reduction in Stop Collar the vertical direction significantly
COVER drag associated reduces drag, prevents the blades
with running from having “plowing effect,” and
TOC pipe in deviat- reduces build up of cuttings
ZOOM ed and hori- around stand-off device.
IN zontal wells, • Spherical curvature of the blades
the ability to provide optimum con- around the circumference prevents
ZOOM centricity during casing cementing edge of blades from embedding
OUT operations, and the ability to func- into formation for applications
NEXT tion equally well in either open or when casing is rotated.
cased hole. • Blade shape and spacing of blades
PREVIOUS These centralizers are offered in a Davis also offers a premium one-piece allows for optimum flow area
CONTACT wide assortment of bow sizes to stop-collar, with set screws for superior around the blades of the device.
holding capability.
US accommodate most casing-to-hole
configurations. model that slips on the pipe and is
• Aluminum material prevents dam-
age to the OD of the casing or pre-
PRINT held in place by tightening set vious casing strings, and reduces
Davis Stop Collars screws against the casing. It is manu- friction.
Davis offers two designs of stop factured from steel that meets AISI • Special high performance coating
collars: a friction-grip type and a set- M 1020 specifications. This design further prevents damage to casing
screw type. The friction grip type is offers superior holding capability strings and prevents galvanic corro-
hinged and incorporates a nut/bolt and is especially applicable in close sion. Coating also reduces tendency
assembly which, when tightened, tolerance situations. for cuttings to adhere to blades of
device and reduces friction.
Davis “R” Type Rigid Centralizer Dimension Data • Designed for both common and
Casing Size Hole Size Product Bow O.D. close tolerance applications.
(Inches) (Inches) Number (Inches) • Utilized on applications for rota-
4 1/2 6 0450-RAC 5 3/4
4 1/2 6 1/4 0450-RAC 5 3/4
4 1/2 6 1/2 0450-RBC 6 1/8
4 1/2 7 7/8 0450-RFC 7 5/8
5 6 1/2 0500-RAC 6 1/4
5 7 7/8 0500-REC 7 3/4
5 8 1/2 0500-RFC 8 1/8
5 1/2 7 7/8 0550-RCC 7 5/8
5 1/2 8 1/2 0550-REC 8 1/4
5 1/2 8 3/4 0550-RFC 8 5/8
5 1/2 9 7/8 0550-RIC 9 5/8
7 8 1/2 0700-RAC 8 1/4
7 8 3/4 0700-RBC 8 5/8
7 9 7/8 0700-REC 9 3/4
7 5/8 9 7/8 0758-RCC 9 3/4
8 5/8 11 0858-RCC 10 3/4
8 5/8 12 1/4 0858-RGC 12 1/8
9 5/8 12 1/4 0958-RDC 12 1/8
10 3/4 12 1/4 1034-RAC 12
10 3/4 13 1/2 1034-RDC 13 1/4
10 3/4 14 3/4 1034-RHC 14 5/8
11 3/4 14 3/4 1134-REC 14 1/2
11 3/4 15 1/2 1134-RGC 15 1/4
13 3/8 17 1/2 1338-RHC 17 1/4
16 20 1600-RHC 19 7/8
16 22 1600-RJC 21 7/8
18 5/8 22 1858-REC 21 3/8
18 5/8 24 1858-RIC 22 3/4
20 24 2000-RHC 23 7/8
20 26 2000-RJC 25 7/8 Spherical Stand-Off Device

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 tion or reciprocation. rotation. requested.
Contact your local Davis represen- • Create a spiral turbulence around With these data, the computer can
tative for more information. the casing to promote uniform be set up to run the spacing/stand-off
cement bonding. programs in two different modes. The
*Patent pending first and most effective mode is “vari-
Davis Centralizer Application able spacing.” In this program, the
Davis Solid Body Flow Diverter Analysis relevant well data are entered and
The Davis Solid Body Flow Diverter Davis will, on request, run a com- the computer calculates the number
(SBFD) provides a rigid means of hold- puter-analyzed program that will rec- of centralizers to run, and how to
ing casing off the well bore. With ommend centralizer placement and space them, in order to meet whatev-
blades placed at an angle, it creates a project casing stand-off. All that is er percent stand-off the customer
swirling motion that promotes more required are some simple pipe and desires for cement emplacement.
cleansing action for mud removal, well data, including casing size, casing The second mode is “constant spac-
more circulating area, and sufficient weight, casing seat, hole size, mud ing.” Using the same data required
contact with the bore wall to provide weight and, when deviation is pre- for the variable spacing mode, this
centralization and prevent wall stick- sent, full survey data, including kick- program calculates what stand-off
COVER ing. off point, rate of build and final devi- can be expected when the customer
SBFDs can be installed to remain ation. Since centralization is most crit- rather than the computer dictates the
TOC stationary or move freely on the cas- ical through the cemented interval, number of centralizers to be run, and
ZOOM ing. Length of movement is deter- anticipated top of cement is also at what spacing they will be run.
IN mined by placement of stop devices
or by couplings where applicable. In
ZOOM stationary positions, SBFDs will nor-
OUT mally provide stand-off to allow circu-
NEXT lation all around the casing string.
When allowed to move freely, they
PREVIOUS serve as a series of bearings during
CONTACT reciprocation to reduce frictional
US drag.
Available in most casing/hole size
PRINT configurations, the SBFDs have been
successfully used to:
• Maintain centralization through
positive stand-off.
• Enhance the effects of mud-wash
pumped ahead of cement slurries.
• Aid in the removal of gelled mud
from the annulus.
• Reduce torque required for casing

Solid Body Flow Diverter

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 DAVIS STAGE CEMENTING COLLARS AND EQUIPMENT
For over 20 years, Davis stage cement- grades up to 135,000 psi minimum stationary throughout operation,
ing collars have been used by opera- yield, including material suitable for minimizing chances of their being
tors for their special applications. sour gas service. damaged.
Now Davis offers three stage collar • All parts are custom fitted and sub- • The pressure-relief design prevents
designs: a mechanically opened tool, jected to extensive quality control fluid trapping and compression
a hydraulically opened tool, and a standards for maximum performance between the opening device and the
mechanically opened tool with a downhole. closing plug during the closing phase
built-in inflatable packer. • The connection that adjoins the of the tool’s operation.
stage collar body and the bottom sub • The closing sleeve is held in the
Type 778 MC Mechanical effects a metal-to-metal seal and closed position by an internal lock
Stage Cementing Collar engages a back-up elastomer seal, the ring.
While now established as a field- two of which are designed to provide • Both the opening and closing
proven tool, this tool continues to be gas-tight pressure integrity. sleeves lock against rotation for easy
the subject of research and develop- • No welds are used on any portion drill-out.
COVER ment to find new materials for faster of the tool. • A minimum amount of aluminum
drill-out time, greater PDC bit drilla- • The reduced length of the tool min- and rubber are the only materials
TOC bility and better metal-to-metal seal- imizes the effect of bending stresses. encountered during drill-out.
ZOOM ing. Features of the 778 MC Stage • The seals providing internal and ex- Plug sets for four different cement-
Cementing Collar include: ternal pressure integrity are housed ing applications are available
IN • Tools can be made from material in the stage collar body and remain (pp. 20, 21).
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CONTACT Closing
Plug
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Closing
Sleeve

Opening Fluid Ports Double

Sleeve Seals

Brass
Shear Mechanism
Broken Lock
Anti-Rotation Shear Ring
Feature Mechanism

Free-Fall
Body Opening
Connection Device
with
Metal-to-Metal
Seal and
Elastomer
Back-up

Running Position Opened Position Closed Position

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

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 Type 777 HY Hydraulic-Opening
Stage Cementing Collar
This stage collar features an opening stage cemented without having to opening force while requiring only
sleeve with area differences on oppo- use continuous displacement type optimal pressure to do so.
site ends that allows it to be manipu- plugs. In certain applications, liners • The ability to open immediately
lated hydraulically. The closing sleeve run with drill pipe can be run in con- upon the completion of first-stage
is identical to the one contained in junction with one or several inflat- cement displacement.
the Davis Type 778 MC Mechanical able packers and used to isolate and • Opening pressure values that can be
Stage Cementing Collar. The develop- selectively cement certain casing adjusted at the time of assembly to
ment and introduction of this model intervals. Slotted or pre-drilled liner assure that all inflatable packers or
was spurred on by the tremendous can be run below a Davis inflatable other hydraulic tools present in the
upswing in horizontal drilling activity packer/hydraulic stage collar assem- casing string will be triggered at the
that has occurred in recent years. The bly, allowing cement to be pumped correct juncture. (See Specification
hydraulic-opening feature makes this above the packer and isolated from Table on page 22)
tool’s use very practical in horizontal highly sensitive producing zones.
COVER wells. Along with all the features inher-
The elimination of the need to use ent in the 778 MC Stage Cementing
TOC a mechanical opening device has sev- Collar, the Type 777 HY offers:
ZOOM eral other merits. Casing runs in high- • Effective differential area on the
IN
ly deviated wells can now be two- opening sleeve that generates a high

ZOOM
OUT
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PREVIOUS
CONTACT Closing Plug
US
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Closing
Sleeve

Differential Double Seals

Fluid Ports
Opening
Sleeve

Brass
Shear
Mechanism Lock Ring
Broken
Shear
Mechanism
Shouldered
Body Anti-Rotation
Connection with Feature
Metal-to-Metal (Not shown)
and Elastomer
Back-up

Running Position Opened Position Closed Position

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

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 DAVIS STAGE CEMENTING COLLARS AND EQUIPMENT
Stage Cementing Plug Systems
Two-Stage Cementing with the Two-Stage Cementing with the
Type 778 MC using a First-Stage Type 778 MC using a By-Pass Plug,
Sealing Plug, Free-Fall Opening Shut-Off Plug and Baffle, Free-Fall
Device, and Closing Plug Opening Device, and Closing Plug*

1. A Davis float shoe and float col- 1. A Davis float shoe and float col-
lar along with the Type 778 MC lar along with the Type 778 MC
Stage Collar, are installed in the Stage Collar, are installed in the
casing string and the casing is run casing string and the casing is run
to bottom. to bottom. The yellow shut-off
baffle is installed in the casing
2. Circulation is established and string at least (1) one joint above
Closing Plug Closing Plug
COVER first-stage cement is mixed and the Davis float collar. If API threads
pumped. are run (8RD or Buttress) the baffle
TOC can be installed in the “J” section
ZOOM 3. The first-stage sealing plug is of a coupling. If premium threads
IN launched and cement is displaced.
At the conclusion of displacement,
are run, a separate baffle collar
must be run.
ZOOM the first-stage sealing plug lands
OUT and effects a seal against the Davis 2. After the hole is conditioned,
NEXT float collar. No baffle is required. the by-pass plug with the yellow
nose piece is launched ahead of
PREVIOUS 4. The free-fall opening device is first-stage cement. This plug will
CONTACT
dropped and allowed to gravitate pass through the shut-off baffle
Free-Fall
Free-Fall to position. Pressure is applied to and land on any Davis manual- or
US Opening Device the casing and the stage collar is
Opening Device
self-fill float collar. Once landed,
PRINT opened. approximately 50 psi will invert
the wipers on the by-pass plug and
5. Circulation is established and allow cement to pass.
second-stage cement is mixed and
pumped. 3. After cement is mixed and
pumped, the shut-off plug is
6. The closing plug is launched and launched and cement is displaced.
cement is displaced. At the conclu- At the conclusion of displacement,
sion of displacement, the closing the shut-off plug lands and effects
plug lands and effects a seal in the a seal in the shut-off baffle.
stage collar. Pressure is applied to
the casing and the stage collar is First Stage 4. The opening of the stage collar
closed. Shut-Off Plug and the ensuing second-stage
Shut-Off Baffle cementing and closing of the stage
First Stage
Painted Yellow collar are carried out identically to
Sealing Plug
that described for two-stage
cementing with first-stage sealing
plug.

*NOTE: When using the

Type 777 HY Hydraulic-Opening
Stage Collar, the standard plug sys-
tem is a first-stage shut-off baffle,
a first-stage shut-off plug, a con-
tingent opening device, and a clos-
ing plug. A first-stage latch-in plug
with a special Davis float collar is
available on request.
Painted Yellow

By-Pass Plug

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 Continuous Two-Stage Cementing Three-Stage Cementing with the
with the Type 778 MC using a By- Type 778 MC and the Type 778
Pass Plug, Pump-Down Opening MC-3S Stage Cementing Collars
Plug, and Closing Plug.
The Type 778 MC-3S stage collar is
In this application, the by-pass identified by its red markings and
plug follows first-stage cement is always run as the lower of the
and it is advisable to run a mini- two tools. Its free-fall opening
mum of two joints between the device and closing plug are also
float shoe and float collar. identified by their red markings.

THIRD STAGE
The upper stage collar is always
1. After first-stage cement is mixed Closing Plug the Type 778 MC and the free-fall
Closing Plug
COVER and pumped, release the by-pass opening device and closing plug
plug and begin displacing. Once for it are standard.
TOC the calculated volume of displace- The first-stage sealing plug is
ZOOM ment fluid between the stage col- standard and will pass through
IN lar and the float collar has been
pumped, less a pre-determined
both stage collars and land and
seal on any manual- or self-fill
ZOOM amount acting as a safety buffer, Davis float collar.
OUT release the pump-down opening First-, second-, and third-stage
NEXT plug. cementing and displacing opera-
tions, including opening and clos-
PREVIOUS 2. As the pump-down opening Free-Fall ing both tools, are carried out as
plug approaches the stage-collar, previously described.
CONTACT slow the pump rate to 1–2
Opening Device

US bbls./min. Once the plug has land-

PRINT ed in the opening seat (indicated
by a pressure increase), apply pres-
sure to the casing to open the
stage collar.

3. Once the stage collar is open,

second-stage circulating, cement-
Pump Down ing, and closing operations may be
Opening Plug
SECOND STAGE

carried out as previously described.

Red Nose Piece Closing Plug

Painted Red

Free-Fall
Opening Device
FIRST STAGE

Painted Yellow

By-Pass Plug

First Stage
Sealing Plug

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 DAVIS STAGE CEMENTING COLLARS AND EQUIPMENT
Specification Tables
Davis Type 778 MC and Type 778 MC-3S (Three Stage)
Opening Closing Type 778 MC Type 778MC3S
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)
2 7/8 3.660 6.4–7.8 2.440 24.75 1000 4,676 1500 9,636 1.750 2.125
3 1/2 4.380 7.7–10.2 2.930 24.75 1200 8,107 1500 15,481 1.750 2.125
12.7–14.1
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
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
20.0–23.0 4.810
6 5/8 7.875 20.0–28.0 6.030 28.50 1200 45,000 1500 57,000 4.625 5.000 3.750 4.187
COVER 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
TOC 26.0–29.0
32.0–38.0
6.200
6.004
ZOOM 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
IN 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
ZOOM 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
OUT 43.5–53.5 8.600

NEXT 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
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
PREVIOUS 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
CONTACT 68.0–72.0 12.415

US 16 18.000 65.0
75.0–84.0
15.125
14.880
32.38 500 90,000 700 126,000 13.125 14.000

PRINT 18 5/8 20.800 87.50 17.755 32.88 400 99,000 600 149,000 14.500 16.000
20 22.000 94.0–133.0 18.730 32.88 400 110,000 600 165,000 16.000 17.500
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
Casing Maximum Weight Drill-Out Overall Opening Closing Opening
Size Diameter Range I.D. Length Pressure Force Pressure Force Seat I.D. Seat I.D. Pressure
(Inches) (Inches) (Lbs.) (Inches) (Inches) (PSI) (Lbs.) (PSI) (Lbs.) (Inches) (Inches) w/Free Fall
Device (PSI)
3 1/2 4.380 7.7–10.2 2.930 24.75 2000 6,716 1500 15,481 1.375 2.125 1200
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
5 6.090 11.5–15.0 4.300 27.25 3000 18,000 1500 33,000 2.625 3.250 1100
5 1/2 6.625 14.0–17.0 4.892 27.38 3000 23,000 1500 37,000 3.060 4.062 1200
20.0–23.0 4.810
7 8.275 17.0–23.0 6.276 28.50 2600 28,000 1500 57,000 4.250 5.125 1000
26.0–29.0 6.200
32.0–38.0 6.004
7 5/8 8.937 26.4–33.7 6.825 28.88 2600 41,000 1500 68,000 4.250 5.500 1000
8 5/8 10.125 24.0–32.0 8.000 29.00 2500 48,000 1500 84,000 5.375 6.750 1000
9 5/8 11.125 32.3–40.0 8.921 29.50 2400 50,000 1500 111,000 6.300 7.750 1000
43.5–53.5 8.600
10 3/4 12.375 40.5–45.5 9.950 30.88 2300 63,000 1500 130,000 7.000 8.750 1000
11 3/4 13.375 42.0–54.0 10.825 30.88 2300 94,000 1500 156,000 7.000 8.750 1000
13 3/8 15.000 54.5–61.0 12.515 30.88 2000 96,000 1200 161,000 8.000 11.250 900
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
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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 Type 778-100 Packer
Stage Cementing Collar*
This widely accepted Davis product bore it is run in, whether cased or eliminates the cost of the second per-
combines an inflatable packer and a open hole. son who would be required if a stage
stage cementing collar into a singular While the packer is expanding, the collar and inflatable packer were indi-
unit. The stage collar portion of this bottom end of the element is drawn vidually purchased from two separate
tool uses the same sleeve and up on a ratchet-type locking mecha- companies.
mechanical systems as the field- nism. This feature is intended to keep The Davis Type 778-100 Packer
proven Davis Type 778 Stage the element mechanically expanded Stage Cementing Collar has multiple
Cementing Collar. so it can provide some form of sup- applications. It can be used to:
The packer portion of this tool uses port in the event of hydraulic failure. • Keep the hydrostatic head of sec-
the same element design as the field- Once inflation pressure is reached, ond-stage cement off first-stage
proven Davis Type 100 Integral Casing simultaneous sealing of the fluid cement.
COVER Packer. This element consists of an injection inlets and opening of the • Keep the hydrostatic head of sec-
TOC innertube housed and protected by cementing ports occur. This action ond-stage cement off pressure sensi-
continuous, mechanically end- allows the immediate introduction of tive zones below it.
ZOOM anchored, spring-steel reinforcing fluid to the annulus after the packer • Keep cement from falling around
IN strips that are leafed on top of each is set. The inflation of the packer also pre-drilled or slotted liners.
ZOOM other. These strips are encased in an serves to center the tool in the well- • Selectively place cement across
OUT oil-resistant outer rubber. Expansion is
obtained by injecting fluid into the
bore, leading to uniform distribution
of cement as it exits the casing.
widely separated zones of interest.
• Prevent gas migration that can ruin
NEXT innertube. This injection forces partial Although the combination packer primary cement jobs and lead to
un-leafing of the steel strips which in stage collar serves two purposes, it is annular gas problems at the surface
PREVIOUS turn stretches the outer rubber until only one tool. This means that it can and expensive squeeze work.
CONTACT it effects a full-length seal against the be serviced by one person, which
US
PRINT
Davis Packer Stage Cementing Collar Type 778-100
Opening Closing Maximum Recommended Differential Pressure (PSI)
Across Packer in Various Hole Sizes (In.)
Nominal Type Weight Drill-Out Maximum Pressure Force Pressure Force Opening Closing
Casing Number Range I.D. Diameter (PSI) (Lbs.) (PSI) (Lbs.) Seat I.D. Seat I.D.
Size (In.) 778-100 (Lbs.) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
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
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
5 1/2 550-700 14.0–17.0 4.892 7 1500 39,000 1500 39,000 3.438 4.062 12 11 1/2 11 10 1/2 10 9 1/2 9
20.0–23.0 4.658
6 5/8 663-800 20.0–28.0 6.030 8 900 34,000 1500 57,000 4.250 5.000 13 12 1/2 12 11 1/2 11 10 1/2 10
7 700-825 23.0–26.0 6.276 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
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
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
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
43.5–53.5 8.600
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 1/4 14 3/4
55.5–65.7 9.600
13 3/8 1338-1575 54.5–61.0 12.515 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

NOTE: Packer stage collars equipped with six cement ports. With simple changes to tool IDs and plug and tripping device
1 1/4” diameter on sizes 7” and above, and 1” diameter on ODs, all three Davis stage collar designs–the mechanical, the
smaller sizes. Standard seal length of inflatable packer elements hydraulic and the mechanical with inflatable packer, are made
is 36 inches. For special sizes or varying seal lengths consult your readily available for three-stage applications. See tables for
nearest Davis representative. Total length of packer stage collar standard sizes. Contact your Davis representative for availability
is approximately 120” depending on type threads used. of sizes not shown.

*U.S. Patent No. 5,024,273

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 DAVIS STAGE CEMENTING COLLARS AND EQUIPMENT
The Type 778-100 Packer Stage Cementing Collar

Inflate-Limit
Drillable Valve
Closing Seat

COVER Double Lock Rings Inflate Passage

Closing Sleeve
TOC
Shear Pin
ZOOM Free-Fall
IN Protected Seals Opening Device

ZOOM Shear Pin

OUT Opening Sleeve
NEXT
Drillable Split-Type
PREVIOUS Opening Seat Optional
Pump-Down
CONTACT Shear Pin Opening Plug
US
PRINT Anti-Rotation Lug

Steel Reinforced
Inflatable Packer

Ratchet-Type Ratchet-Type
Bottom Sub Bottom Sub

Pump-Down Opening Plug

Customer-Specified A pump-down opening plug can
Casing Mandrel
be used in lieu of the free-fall
opening device. It is applied in
horizontal wells and directional
wells where deviation at the
packer stage collar exceeds 30°.

Running in Hole Inflating Element

Shows packer stage cementing collar in The free-fall opening device enters split-type opening seat
running position with opening and closing shearing the the pins in the lower section. This allows lower
sleeves pinned in place. Lower section of section to move down exposing the inflatable packer element to
split-type opening seat isolates inflate the fluid and pressure inside the casing. Fluid enters the packer
passage preventing premature inflation element through the double-seal in the free-fall opening device
of the packer. and the split-type opening seat and inflation passage in the
tool body.

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 Closing Plug

COVER Optional
Lock-Down
TOC Closing Plug

ZOOM
IN Cementing Ports
ZOOM
OUT Lock-Down Closing Plug
An optional lock-down closing plug
NEXT is available on sizes 4 1/2” through
7”. The plug locks into the closing
PREVIOUS seat of the the tool. This feature
acts as a secondary cement check
CONTACT and is particularly applicable when
US the packer stage collar is run above
slotted or open-ended pre-drilled
PRINT 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 mecha-
nism prevents downward
movement. Should the
packer lose inflate pres-
sure, this feature is
designed to keep it
mechanically set against
the cased or open hole.

Opening Cement Ports Closing Cement Ports

With the free-fall opening device in place, pressure Once cement has been displaced and the closing plug
applied to the casing shears the pins in the opening seats in the closing sleeve, additional pressure is
sleeve and moves it downward to the open and applied to the casing. This pressure shears the pins
locked position. This movement seals off the inflate and allows the closing sleeve to travel downward to
passage and permanently traps the correct inflate its final closed and locked position. The pressure
pressure in the packer. The inflate-limit valve in the required to do this varies with the tool size and the
free-fall opening device insures that the correct type of job performed.
inflate pressure is achieved but never exceeded
when opening tool.

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 Davis Inflatable Packers
The Davis line of inflatable packers • Reinforcing metal ribs mechanically
features a weldless design that pro- attached at each end of the element,
vides a strong and effective seal. They along with the single durometer rub-
are available for virtually all drilling, ber element, assure a uniform infla-
completion and workover require- tion between the metal ribs to dis-
ments, as well as for pipeline testing place a maximum amount of mud
and repair and offshore platform from the seal area.
installation. • Mechanical anchoring of reinforcing
metal ribs in end subs, together with
Inflatagrip Longseal* Packers the Inflatagrip feature, greatly
These Davis Packers, available with improves the pressure differential
20- or optional 40-foot length seals, holding ability of the packers.
provide a positive seal against fluid or • Dual inflation valve system provides
gas movement in the annulus of ver- 56% greater inlet area for the infla-
tical, deviated or horizontal wells.
COVER They are recommended for use where
tion fluid than dual valve systems of
competition.
TOC naturally occurring fracture systems • Longer reinforcing ribs bonded to a
and high permeability streaks require
ZOOM a longer seal for more positive zone
rubber cover, in addition to surface
IN isolation. Mud- or cement- filled
preparation of the mandrel, minimize
any wadding of packer element dur-
ZOOM Inflatagrip Longseal Packers will con- ing running.
OUT form to and seal in washed-out, ellip- • Premium threads are available
tical or other irregularly shaped well-
NEXT bores. They are of the limited steel rib
internally throughout the packers,
eliminating the need for welding or
PREVIOUS reinforcing type in that the ribs do
not extend completely from one end
the use of crossover sub.
• No welding or epoxy, which might
CONTACT of the seal to the other. This feature cause premature failure, is used in
US allows the non-reinforced center por- manufacturing Davis packers.
tion of the packer to expand and seal
PRINT in larger, irregularly shaped wellbores
Unique Application Large Diameter
Inflatagrip Longseal Packers
and still be retained at the ends by Davis sales/engineering personnel
the overlapping steel Inflatagrip rein- have designed and implemented a
forcing ribs. method on several wells in a deepwa-
Features/Benefits of Types 202 and ter-drilling environment, which
402 Inflatagrip Longseal Packers: employs the Inflatagrip Longseal
• Patented Inflatagrip® end reinforc- Packers for the purpose of containing
ing metal ribs anchor against wall of troublesome shallow salt-water flows.
well for positive end containment This system has been utilized on 20”
during and after inflation. and 16” casing strings at the present
time. Packer placement, inflation
pressure settings, and the use of spe-
cialty float equipment to receive a
drop ball have been instrumental in
the success of this method. For more
complete details please contact your
local Davis representative.

*Patented
Inflatagrip Longseal* Packer
Types 202 and 402
®Registered Trademark of Davis-Lynch, Inc. U.S. Patent No. 4,829,144

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 Packers with Continuous Reinforcing
The inflatable element of these
packers has steel strips that run from
end to end of the seal and are
mechanically attached to end subs.
Available in standard 3-, 7- and 10-
foot lengths, the continuous strip ele-
ment will centralize the casing in the
wellbore and withstand maximum
differential pressure. It can be inflat-
ed with water, mud or cement. The 7-
and 10-foot elements may be pre-
ferred for added seal length in frac-
tured or highly permeable zones or
COVER where packer placement is critical for
success.
TOC The inflatable element consists of an
ZOOM innertube protected by the continu-
IN ous, mechanically end-anchored,
spring-steel reinforcing strips. These
ZOOM strips are totally encased in an oil-
OUT resistant outer rubber. Expansion is
NEXT achieved by injecting fluid into the
innertube. The fluid expands the
PREVIOUS strips, stretching the outer rubber
CONTACT
and effecting a full-length seal
against the bore wall, in cased or
1.
US open hole.
Mechanically end-anchored spring-steel
reinforcing strips give tremendous pull-
PRINT Inflatagrip® Feature out resistance force. For a 5 1/2-inch
casing packer, for example, the calcu-
When it is desirable for a continu- lated pull-out force is in excess of
ous reinforced packer to act as an 690,000 pounds.
anchor, Davis recommends its patent-
ed Inflatagrip system, which consists 2.
Spring steel strips are continuous from
of raised grippers stamped into the
end to end in all seal lengths of the
steel reinforcing strips. The grippers inflatable element, providing superior
can be profiled so that, when strength throughout. For a 5 1/2 inch
expanded and in contact with the casing packer, for example, the calcu-
lated tensile force through the center
wellbore, they prevent axial or rota- section of the packer is in excess of
tional movement, in either cased or 500,000 pounds.
open hole. The grippers are heat
treated to a hardness that enables 3.
The Inflatagrip ®
anchor system is avail-
them to bite into P-110 grade casing.
able on all sealing element lengths.
The anchoring mechanism can be This anchoring mechanism can be used
built into any Davis continuous rein- in both casing and open hole and the
forced packer regardless of diameter. teeth oriented to prevent axial or rota-
tional movement.

®Registered Trademark of Davis-Lynch, Inc.

U.S. Patent No. 4,829,144
Inflatable Casing Packer

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 Davis Type 100 Integral Casing Packer
The Type 100 is a permanent, steel-rein- will effectively seal between concentric cas-
1
forced packer that is run as an integral part ing strings or between casing and open
2 of the casing string. The mandrel through hole.
8 the packer is the same size, weight, and This packer can be used to:
grade as the casing. The packer is threaded • Control wellbore migration of gas and
with connections identical to those of the fluid.
casing string. • Separate multiple zones.
The Integral Casing Packer is available • Prevent unwanted water intrusion.
with a single sealing element, or with dual • Allow gravel packing of multiple zones.
3 straddle elements. It can be run in a multi- • Reduce hydrostatic pressure during stage
tude of arrangements for numerous appli- cementing.
cations. When inflated, the packer element • Centralize casing.

COVER 4 Type 100 Integral Casing Packer

1. Inflation Control Valves 5. Flexible Steel Reinforcing
TOC 2. Knock-Off Plug 6. Sliding Seal
3. Rubber innertube 7. Mandrel (Casing Sub)
ZOOM 4. Rubber Outer Cover 8. Screen
IN
ZOOM 5
OUT
NEXT
PREVIOUS Packer Selection Table
CONTACT The Packer Selection Table shows maximum where the combination of casing diameter
US 6 recommended differential pressure across and drilled hole size requires that the diam-
the Integral Casing Packer for any given eter of the packer be reduced. These
PRINT calipered hole size. For pressure or hole reduced OD sizes are available through spe-
7 sizes falling between the cited values, the cial order.
method of interpolation for an approxi- For casing sizes smaller than 3 1/2” and
mate value can be used. larger than 20”, please consult your Davis
The sizes tagged with asterisks are representative.
termed “Special Clearance.” They are used

Davis Integral Casing Packer Type 100

Diameter Maximum Recommended Differential Pressure (psi)
of Across Packer in Various Hole Sizes (Inches)
Nominal Casing Type
Size Packer No.
(Inches) (Inches) 100– 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
3 1/2 4.25 350-425 9.00 8.50 7.50 6.50 5.50 5.25 4.75
4 1/2 5.75 450-575 10.75 10.25 9.75 9.25 8.75 8.25 7.75
4 1/2* 5.63 450-563 9.75 9.00 8.00 7.25 6.75 6.50 6.00
5 6.38 500-638 11.25 10.75 10.25 9.75 9.25 8.75 8.25
5* 6.13 500-613 10.25 9.75 9.25 8.75 8.25 7.50 7.00
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
6 5/8 8.00 663-800 13.00 12.50 12.00 11.50 11.00 10.50 10.00
6 5/8* 7.75 663-775 11.25 10.75 10.25 9.75 8.75 8.25 8.00
7 8.25 700-825 13.25 12.75 12.25 11.75 11.25 10.75 10.25
7* 8.06 700-806 12.00 11.00 10.50 10.00 9.00 8.75 8.50
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
8 5/8 10.25 863-1025 15.25 14.75 14.25 13.75 13.25 12.75 12.25
9 5/8 11.25 963-1125 16.25 15.75 15.25 14.75 14.25 13.75 13.25
10 3/4 12.75 1075-1275 17.75 17.25 16.75 16.25 15.75 15.25 14.75
13 3/8 15.75 1338-1575 22.25 21.75 21.25 19.75 19.25 18.75 18.25
16 18.00 1600-1800 28.00 26.50 25.00 23.50 22.00 20.50 19.50
18 5/8 20.88 1863-2088 33.00 31.25 29.50 27.75 26.00 24.25 22.50
20 23.00 2000-2300 36.00 34.00 32.00 30.00 28.00 26.00 24.00
22 25.00 2200-2500 30.00 29.00 28.00
*Special clearance
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 Davis Fill and Circulate Tool*
The Davis Fill and Circulate (FAC) Tool • No “hands-on” manipulation of the adapted for use with several sizes of
offers operators the safest and most FAC Tool is required to change from casing strings by changing the seal
efficient means to fill or circulate cas- the fill to the circulate mode, or vice retainer ring, sealing element, and
ing strings at desired rates as they are versa. gauge ring.
being run. In the fill position, fluid is • The sealing element is easily • Available with optional push-plate
pumped through the mandrel and changed by a single break at the feature to aid in running casing to
the mud saver valve as the casing is retainer sub. bottom.
being lowered into the well. In the • The same basic tool body can be *Patented
circulate position, the sealing ele-
ment, slightly larger than the ID of
the casing, is lowered into the casing
and forms a seal between the FAC
Tool and the casing. Pressure applied
to the casing for fluid circulation A
COVER causes the fluid to enter an area
behind the sealing element, energiz-
TOC ing it to seal against fluid by-pass.
ZOOM Features of the Davis FAC Tool are:
IN • Fluid pressure-energized sealing ele-
B
ment that is easily inserted into cas-
ZOOM ing, and seals more firmly as pressure
OUT increases. C

NEXT • Tapered aluminum gauge ring

D
below the sealing element protects
PREVIOUS against thread damage and acts to
CONTACT centralize the tool in the casing.
US
• Mud-saver valve that retains the sta-
tic head of the mud and prevents
PRINT
E
mud from dripping onto the rig floor
as tool is being raised into the der-
rick.
• Flexible steel-reinforced rubber hose
with brass guide cone gives added F
flexibility for inserting the FAC Tool
into the casing. Rubber insert on
guide cone absorbs impact blows to
casing during stabbing, filling, and
circulating. G
• Reverse flow through the check
valve allows any pressure trapped
below the FAC Tool to be released
prior to removal from casing. Fill Position Circulate Position
A. Drill Pipe Connector Sub B. Seal Retainer Ring C. Sealing Element
D. Gauge Ring E. Flexible Hose F. Mud Saver Sub and Valve
G. Guide Cone

Fill and Circulate (FAC) Tool Available Sizes

Casing Size Casing Weights Casing Size Casing Weights
(Inches) (Lbs/ft) (Inches) (Lbs/ft)
4 1/2 11.60, 12.60, 13.50 10 3/4 40.5, 45.5, 51, 55.5
5 15, 18, 20.3 11 3/4 47, 54, 60, 65, 66.7, 71
5 1/2 15.5, 17, 20, 23 11 7/8 71.8
7 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32 13 3/8 54.5, 61, 68, 72, 77
7 5/8 24, 26.4, 29.7, 33.7, 39, 42.8 13 5/8 88.2
7 3/4 46.1 16 65, 75, 84, 94, 109
8 5/8 24, 28, 32, 36 18 5/8 87.5, 94.5, 97.7, 106, 117.5
9 5/8 40, 43.5, 47, 53.5 20 94, 106.5, 131, 133, 163
9 7/8 62.8
Other sizes not listed above available on request
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