Drill pipe

Drill pipe is the hollow, thick-walled tubular component that makes up the majority of the drill string. It connects the surface rig to the drill bit and performs three simultaneous functions: transmitting torque for bit rotation, circulating drilling fluid downhole, and carrying the axial load of the drill string.
ParameterSpecification
StandardAPI Spec 5DP / ISO 11961; tool joints per API Spec 7-2
Pipe Body OD2⅜″ – 5½″ standard range (up to 7⅝″ available on request)
Most Common Sizes2⅜″ (73.0 mm), 2⅞″ (73.0 mm), 3½″ (88.9 mm), 4½″ (114.3 mm), 5″ (127.0 mm), 5½″ (139.7 mm)
Steel GradesE75, X95, G105, S135 (higher grades = higher tensile/torsional capacity)
Pipe Body Wall ThicknessExample: 5″ pipe — 0.362″ (9.19 mm) standard; 0.430″ (10.92 mm) heavyweight
Upset StyleIU (internal upset), EU (external upset), IEU (internal & external upset)
Tool Joint ConnectionNC26, NC31, NC38, NC40, NC46, NC50, NC56, 5½ FH, 6⅝ FH; special threads on request
Tool Joint OD (typical)Example: NC38 ≈ 4¾″–5″; NC50 ≈ 6¼″–6⅝″ (varies with pipe size & connection)
Length RangeR1: 5.49–6.71 m; R2: 8.23–9.14 m; R3: 11.58–13.72 m
WeldFriction welded; weld strength ≥ pipe body strength
Internal CoatingOptional: TK34, TC2000, Arnco 100XT/200XT/300XT, etc.
InspectionMechanical properties per API 5DP; hydrostatic test; NDT; thread gauge inspection
Typical Export FormWith steel protectors on threads; bundled; Range 2 / Range 3 joints



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