TUBING PUNCHERS

Operational Techniques
Use of a positioning device is essential as puncher performance is strongly affected by stand-off.
Position the gun as close to a collar as possible to take advantage of additional clearance between
strings. Hole size is reduced if less than 1/4 in. clearance exists between the inner and outer
strings. Tests have indicated that if these strings are touching no holes will be made.
Position the gun in order to avoid shooting through a string collar.
Determine the fluid level inside and outside the string to be punched. Using WHE may be
necessary due to pressure differential.

Selection Chart
Tubing / Casing
wall thickness
in. [mm]

Average Exit Hole

Size in inner pipe
in. [mm]

Maximum penetration
in outer pipe
in. [mm]

16DS PUNCHER H448255

Minimum recommended wall
Maximum recommended wall

0.19 [4.8]
0.375 [9.5]

0.30 [7.6]
0.23 [5.8]

0.10 [2.5]
0.05 [1.2]

16CL PUNCHER H448254

Minimum recommended wall
Maximum recommended wall

0.375 [9.5]
0.50 [12.7]

0.22 [5.5]
0.13 [3.3]

0.10 [2.5]
0.05 [1.2]

Tubing / Casing
wall thickness
in. [mm]

Average Exit Hole

Size in inner pipe
in. [mm]

Maximum penetration
in outer pipe
in. [mm]

20ES PUNCHER H429595

Color Code PINK
Minimum recommended wall
Maximum recommended wall

0.19 [4.8]
0.375 [9.5]

0.32 [8.1]
0.24 [6.1]

0.10 [2.5]
0.05 [1.2]

20DM PUNCHER H429596

Color Code BLACK
Minimum recommended wall
Maximum recommended wall

0.375 [9.5]
0.50 [12.7]

0.30 [7.6]
0.23 [5.8]

0.10 [2.5]
0.05 [1.2]

20DL PUNCHER H429597

Color Code PURPLE
Minimum recommended wall
Maximum recommended wall

0.50 [12.7]
0.58 [14.7]

0.25 [6.3]
0.17 [4.3]

0.10 [2.5]
0.05 [1.2]

1 3/8" HNS PUNCHERS

1 11/16" HNS PUNCHERS

Data applies to Tubing and Casing Grade L-80, 0 to 15,000 psi, 75F to 500F in fluid with
0.25" [6.35] clearance between inner and outer pipe.
Use standard or high-pressure Domed Scallop guns, with shots through the scallop.
Holes through J55 will be approximately 10% larger; through P110 approximately 10%
smaller.

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