Q250 PNEUMATIC SPINNING WRENCH

(Equivalent to SSW-40)

OPERATION MANUAL

JIANGSU RUDONG LIANFENG PETROLEUM MACHINERY

CO., LTD.
Add: Huaihe Road, Rudong Economic Development Zone,
Rudong County, Jiangsu, CHINA
P.C：226400
Tel: +86-0513-84108916
Fax: +86-0513-84108538
http://www.srlf.net
E-mail: [email protected]

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 CONTENTS
1. Safety Cautions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
2. General Description------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
3. Installation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
4. Trial Run--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
5. Dismantling-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
6. Operation Regulations---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
7. Maintenance-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
8. Common Faults and Troubleshooting----------------------------------------------------------------- 6
9. Choice of Rear Rope-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
10. Wear Limit-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
11. Handling, Storage and Transportation--------------------------------------------------------------- 7

Attached
Table 1: Detailed list of quick-wear parts of Q254/250 pneumatic spinning wrench-------------7
Table 2: Recommended spare parts list for one year-------------------------------------------------- 7

Drawing 1 Outline of Q254/250 pneumatic spinning wrench--------------------------------------------- 8

Drawing 2 Lubrication schematic diagram------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Drawing 3 Installation schematic diagram------------------------------------------------------------------10
Drawing 4 Outline of Spinning wrench with suspension air cylinder----------------------------------- 11

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Read carefully the operation manual prior to installing and operating the spinning wrench. Especially pay
attention to its Safety Cautions, which is critical to the wrench’s operation safety.

Minimum working temperature for the spinning wrench is 0℃ (32℉). If environmental temperature is
below 0℃ (32℉), please state when placing an order.

1. Safety Cautions
1.1 Requirements for personal safety protection when rotating spinning wrench
1.1.1 The operator needs to read this manual carefully before working so as to understand the basic
performance and operation regulations of this product.
1.1.2 The operator, before operating the spinning wrench, shall wear safety helmet and concentrate on work
instead of fatigue operation.
1.1.3 Any one is not allowed to stand within the scope involved in the spinning wrench.
1.2 Device safety requirements when operating the spinning wrench
1.2.1 Before operating the spinning wrench, use lifting rope which has no defects to well hang the spinning
wrench.
1.2.2 The diameter of steel rope which is fixed at the end of the spinning wrench shall be no shorter than 3/8in
without any defect.

2. General Description
2.1 Application
Q254/250 Pneumatic Spinning Wrench is a roller-type pneumatic spinning tool used in the mechanized spinning
operation in shore and land oilfields. It is applied to 31/2~10(in) drill role and drill collar. It is able to replace the
spinning of the previous spinning rope (spinning chain) during the trip-out and trip-in process.
2.2 System Composition
The spinning wrench is composed of air motor, deceleration transmission mechanism, opening adjustment
mechanism, clamping mechanism and air control system, among which, the power and transmission mechanism
are installed in the left and right enclosures which will be connected by the adjustable screw rod, tension spring,
air spring (pneumatic tyre) to form it as an integrity.
2.3 Working Principle
The spinning wrench makes two clamp arms open or close through pneumatic tyre (that is to clamp or loosen the
pipe column). It then brings the power transmission mechanism to make the roller on the clamp arm rotate so as to
spin the threaded pipe column.

a. Driven roller b. Air motor

c. Air spring (air bag) d. Adjustable lead screw

2.4 Performance parameters

2.4.1 Pneumatic system

Working pressure 0.5~0.9 MPa

Rated power of air motor 8 horsepower (set) ×2

Rated rotation speed of air motor 2800 r/min

Gas consumption 15 m3/min

2.4.2 Applied pipe diameter

Normally, 31/2~10(in) drill pipe or drill collar (Φ89~Φ254mm)

Special order: 27/8~10(in) drill pipe or drill collar (Φ73~Φ254mm)

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2.4.3 Roller spinning rotation speed 0~120 r/min

2.4.4 Maximum brake torque 2500 N.m (10in drill pipe)

2.4.5 Overall size 1250×570×720 mm

2.4.6 Weight 440 kg

3. Installation
3.1 Wrench installation (Figure 3)

3.1.1 Use rope cappel to tie and hoist the steel rope by selecting one position on the transverse brace below
the derrick crown block girder. This position is about 0.8m far away from the derrick center (at the
opposite of driller and the upper of the place where the fitters generally work). The higher the fixed
position is from the drilling floor plane, the easier the wrench can move. The steel rope is able to swing
by surrounding the derrick center freely. The catenary rope is 1/2~5/8(in) and about 35~40m long. The
free end of the steel rope is tied on the shackle of the lifting spring.

3.1.2 The installation height of wrench is about 1.5m far away from the drilling floor plane (about 0.3~0.5m
above the drill pipe joint).

3.1.3 Two 3/8in steel ropes shall be tied on the shackles of the right and left gears at the end of wrench as the
balance rope so as to restrain the swing of wrench along two directions during the spinning process. If
there is only one balance rope, the rope may swing to the operator when spinning the wrench, causing
injury or even death. The balance rope can not be too long and about the distance from wrench end to
the derrick on the same side when the wrench moves to the wellhead. The other end of wrench end is
fixed on the derrick.

3.1.4 When the spinning wrench is installed, the electric winch or pneumatic winch on the drill floor can be
used for hoisting directly. Alternatively, the wrench can be installed on the drilling floor plane during the
normal drilling process.

3.1.5 Air pipeline is connected.

The gas consumption of Q254/250 spinning wrench is 15m3/min and fewer pipe joints shall be used when
installing the air pipeline, which shall be connected with gas source directly with less distance and elbows.

The total inlet air pipe is 11/4in cloth inserted hose, which is about 10m long. Joints are set on both ends of air
pipes, among which, one end is connected with the joint at the bottom of the wrench while the other end is on the
atomized lubricator and assembling unit of water-separating gas filter. One 11/4in hose shall be introduced along
the main air pipeline of the drilling floor and connected with water-separating gas filter through one stop valve. If
the wrench is not occupied, close the gate valve but open the air source so as to maintain the wrench on a safe
basis.

Compressed air shall be used to remove all the sundries and moisture in the air pipes before installation.

3.2 Wrench debugging

3.2.1 Use the bolt of the hanger axis to adjust the front and back level of the wrench.

3.2.2 Adjustment of wrench opening

Pull out of adjustable bull stick within the adjustable screw until it coincides with both internal and external
hexagons. The adjustable bull stick shall be bent with the bull stick for 90° in the form of crank. Rotate the handle
to adjust the opening size of the knob and it is better to put the wrench on the drilling floor plane during the
adjustment. Expand both ends of the wrench opening when rotating anticlockwise. If rotating clockwise, the
wrench opening shall draw close to the middle. The adjusted opening shall be adaptive to the external diameter of
drilling rig so as to make the rig pass between the wrench head and roller. Put the bull stick inside the adjustable
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screw after the said actions are finished.

3.2.3 Open the stop valve on the total inlet air pipe, connect the air circuit, operate the air valve and see
whether the positive and negative action of the wrench are flexible and reliable and whether the air
circuit leaks gas. Stop operation immediately if any fault in order to correct it as soon as possible.

4. Trial Run
4.1 The opening size shall be adjusted to adapt to the drilling rig used.

4.2 Open 11/2 stop valve from which the driller goes to the spinning wrench and inspect whether the balance
rope is tied correctly.

4.3 Push the spinning wrench to the wellhead stably and operate the Reversing Valve (No.3, Fig.4) to bring
wrench head align with pipe joint.

4.4 Wrench rollers should embrace the drill pipe body which is 0.3~0.5m above the drill pipe joint. Never
clamp the wrench on the thickened part of the drill pipe joint.

4.5 Make-up operation

4.5.1 After the joint is coated with screw oil, the pin end of drill pipe shall enter the female joint as vertically
as possible. If the drill pipe is inclined and the pin end and female joint are not pointed, never use the
spinning wrench. When making up the drill collar, never put the weight of the drill collar totally on
the screw of female joint to prevent the spinning wrench from slipping.

4.5.2 Two position three-way valve shall be operated after the wrench is fastened with drill pipe (drill collar),
so as to make the wrench head lock the drilling tool, move Type B tongs to the wellhead and make up
the joint of the drill pipe.

4.5.3 Operate the air valve of air motor to motivate the right and left air motors so as to drive the driving rolls
rotate and bring the rotation of the drilling tool. Close the air valve and operate the clamp air valve if the
pin end of the drill pipe just contacts the female joint so as to degas the tyre and make the wrench head
loosen the drilling tool.

4.5.4 Exit the wrench from the drill pipe and fasten it with Type B tongs. Never allow to fasten it only with
spinning wrench. The back screwing accident of the drill collar (hole) shall be prevented.

4.5.5 Exit the wrench to the original site.

4.5 Break-out operation

Not spinning wrench but tongs is used to release through rotating the disc during the normal drilling process. If
core drilling is carried out or the drilling troubles are handled, the spinning wrench can be used for drilling or
break-out. Operate the air valve of air motor in reverse direction during the break-out process, use Type B tongs to
loosen the joint and repeat the make-up steps.

5. Dismantling
5.1 Exit the pipe column before dismantling the spinning wrench. Put the spinning wrench on the platform of
wellhead slowly. Close the air source and dismantle the air pipe.

5.2 See Axonometric Drawing of Q254/250 Pneumatic Spinning Wrench Parts for the overhaul of the spinning
wrench.

6. Operation Regulations
6.1 Before opening the spinning wrench, the operator must read this operation manual carefully and
concentrate on work during the operation process.
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6.2 Mandatory regulations on the operation of spinning wrench:

Do not use the spinning wrench if the pipe joint does not be thread connected well during the make-up process.

6.3 Attentions of spinning wrench operation:

6.3.1 Stop operating the spinning wrench immediately if any abnormal noise during the rotation process.

6.3.2 Change the broken or bended rear rope of the spinning wrench as soon as possible.

7. Maintenance
7.1 Different parts shall be maintained as scheduled according to the lubricating key points (the table below).
Inject lubricating grease to 10 grease fittings with grease until the old grease is extruded by the new one.

No. Name Maintained point Lubricating oil Maintenance cycle

1 Atomized lubricator 1 20# machine oil Each trip-out (trip-in)
2 Air motor 2 20# machine oil Each well
3 Gear reducer 2 Solid molybdenum disulfide
4 Driving rolls bearing 8 3# calcium-base grease Each trip-out (trip-in)
5 Adjustable lead screw 2 3# calcium-base grease Each trip-out (trip-in)
6 Adjustable handle 1 3# calcium-base grease Assembly and inspection

7.2 0.5~0.9MPa atmospheric pressure shall always be maintained in air circuit during the working process.

7.3 The air supply hose shall be under free status and the pipeline shall be able to extend and deform freely.
When it is bended, abrupt bending from the joint shall be avoided and twisting is prohibited to ensure the
smooth air circulation.

7.4 Never supply the oil excessively or insufficiently to the atomized lubricator during the usage and the oil
level generally remains between the bottom surface of the suction pipe and the lower plane of the
connecting nut of oil storage cup. The oil volume can be adjusted by the metering pin valve and the
standard volume is about 100 drops/m. The dropping speed has been well regulated before delivery.

The atomized lubrication shall be installed along the direction where the air flow forwards as indicated by the
arrow. Never make the plastic bottle of the atomized lubricator contact any chemical agent so as to avoid
damaging it.

Refueling is feasible when supply gas or stopping the supply. The oil product is 20# mechanical oil.

7.5 The water-separating gas filter can filter the big water drops, oil and dirt in air so as to obtain clean
compressed air. The water cup in the lower part is made of transparent PC materials so as to observe the
height of polluted water in cup and filtration pollution at any time. If the color of the filter core is changed
and there is a great number of oil sludge, please remove the cup for cleaning.

7.6 Use clean water to clean the wrench surface thoroughly after finishing using the wrench each time. The
wrench shall be dried by compressed air in summer but with steam in winter.

7.7 During the drilling process or if the wrench is not used for a long period, the wrench shall be tied on the
derrick with coir rope or placed where it is safe on the drilling floor plane so as to avoid damaging the
wrench when the drill pipe ascends or descends to the drilling floor.

7.8 Inspect the wearing of the driving rolls each month. New roller shall be changed if the old one is worn
seriously. Inspect the opening of wrench carefully before usage and the roller clamping pipe can never
make the pipe contact the wrench body.

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8. Common Faults and Troubleshooting
Common faults Cause Troubleshooting
Spinning wrench can 1. Insufficient air pressure. Inspect whether the air circuit leaks gas and keep
not clamp the drill 2. Air tyre is leaking. normal air pressure at 0.5-0.9Mpa.
pipe firmly To replace air tyre.
Driving rolls slip on Incorrect clearance between roller and drill pipe; Rotate handle to adjust the opening of wrench to
drill pipe Driving rolls are worn and in poor contact with drill make the clearance between drill pipe and roller
pipe; 12.7mm.
Air motor rotates very 1. Air pressure is less than 0.5 MPa; 1. Inspect whether the air supply system of
slowly 2. Too much resistance of air-inlet tubing. (the air driller (pressure fan and air storage bottle)
pipe from air fan to spinning wrench is too long works normally and whether air circuit leaks
and thin). gas.
3. Too big gap between the air motor stator and 2. Change the diameter and length of pipeline
rotor. from air bottle of pressure fan to the spinning
4. Moisture contained in compressed air exists in wrench.
motor and the impeller may be frozen in winter. 3. Change the impeller of air motor rotor.
5. The bearing of air motor rotor is stuck. 4. Air motor is heated by steam.
6. Transmission system is stuck. 5. Dismantle the motor bearing for cleaning and
inspection. Change it if it is damaged.
6. Inspect transmission system and open the
lower case cover to inspect the gear bearing.
If it is damaged and stuck, change a new
bearing instead.

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9. Choice of Rear Rope
The spinning wrench is not equipped with rear rope. It is needed for user to select a rear rope not less than 5/16 in
according to requirements of API Spec 9A and API Spec 8C item 9.18.

10. Wear Limit

Check ear holes (No.18, 19, Fig.1) in right and left cases of the spinning wrench half-yearly. It is necessary to
replace the cases if wall thickness of the holes is less than 8mm.

11. Handling, Storage and Transportation

Avoid colliding or knocking the spinning wrench during the handling or transportation. Cover the winch by sealed
bag for storage and put it in the dry place with good ventilation.

Attached Table 1: Detailed list of quick-wear parts of Q254/250 pneumatic spinning wrench

No. Code Name Qty. per set Remarks

1 FMS-8 Air motor 2
2 FXSa-L25 Muffler G1 2
3 Q23R5L-15 Two position three-way valve 1
4 QF514 Quick release valve 1
5 Q34R6-L20 Three position four-way valve 1
6 ORIA Air spring 1
7 GB/T276 Bearing 6007 2
8 GB/T893.16 Circlip 85 2
9 GB/T5801 Bearing NK25/20 20
10 GB/T276 Bearing 6308-R 8
11 GB/T281 Bearing 1205 2
12 GB/T894.1 Circlip 25 6
13 GB/T894.1 Circlip 40 4
14 GB/T893.1 Circlip 52 2
15 06.02-01 Gear 2
16 06.02-04 Gasket 12
17 06.02-06 Backing ring 4
18 06.02-13 Driven roller 4
19 06.03-01 Spring 1
20 06.05-07 Pinion 2

Attached Table 2: Recommended Spares List of Q254/250 pneumatic spinning wrench

No. Code Name Qty. per set Remarks

1 FMS-8 Air motor 2
2 FXSa-L25 Muffler G1 2
3 Q23R5L-15 Two position three-way valve 1
4 QF514 Quick release valve 1
5 Q34R6-L20 Three position four-way valve 1
6 ORIA Air spring 1
7 06.02-13 Driven roller 4

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 Fig.1 Outline of Q254/250 Pneumatic Spinning Wrench
1. Topcase 2.Oil-in Plug 3.Bottom case 4.Hanger 5.Air motor 6.Air hose 7.Two-position three-
way valve 8.Three-position four-way valve 9.Lubricator 10.Filter 11.Handle 12.Air spring 13.
Spring 14. Oil-out plug 15. Adjustment rod 16. Hanger shaft 17. Drive rollers
18, 19 right and left cases.

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Fig. 2 Lubrication Chart

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Fig.3 Installation of Q254/250

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 Fig.4 Outline of Spinning Wrench with Suspension Cylinder
1. Hose with joint 10*1m2.Suspension air cylinder 3.Air reversing valve
4.Hose with joint 10*0.65m

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