Product Information Bulletin

Date: 25th November 2016

Bulletin Number: 1000010915-PIB Revision: 02

Handling Tools

Subject: Impact of upcoming effectivity of API Specification 7K sixth edition

Product Model: Drilling and Well Servicing Equipment

Effectivity: Equipment as described in API Specification 7K sixth edition, section 1

Affected Assemblies: Handling Tools, not limited to: Rotary tables; Rotary Bushings; Manual
Tongs; Safety clamps not used as hoisting devices; Rotary slips, both manual
and powered; Slip bowls; Spiders, both manual and powered

Objective
To inform the industry of the upcoming effectivity of the API Specification 7K sixth edition and the
impact this has on the affected equipment. This revision contains additional information.

Issue
On December 30, 2016 the API Specification 7K sixth edition will come into effect. Since the impact of
this specification is significant, this bulletin is to make customers aware of this new release.

Impact
All manufacturers supplying equipment according to the API Specification 7K sixth edition will need to
comply with this specification for all equipment delivered after the above mentioned effectivity date. As
a summary the following major changes are:

Requirement for a load rating on all affected assemblies, including load carrying size equipment,
excluding inserts.
Requirement for a design verification test.
Requirement for traceable and qualified material for all primary load bearing components.
Requirement for a production proof load test on specific equipment.
Requirement for inspection according to more stringent criteria.

Customers are urged to acquire, read and understand this new release.

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For all customers it is important to know the impact this has on existing and new equipment:

As of the effectivity date, NOV will quote and supply equipment complying with API Specification 7K
sixth edition as a standard. API Specification 7K fifth edition equipment will be quoted on customers
request only.
For equipment ordered prior to or after the effectivity date customers will need to consider and
clearly define which API 7K Specification (sixth or fifth) Edition is required.
Equipment in the field can still be used as is.

NOV has been and will be continuing to develop and test equipment to meet or exceed API
specifications.

There may be a lot of questions on this change:

Why has the API Specification 7K been revised in this manner?

The field has indicated for many years that there is a need to have more clarity on the working
capabilities and rating of rig floor equipment. This has been suggested to the API 7K steering committee
and work groups to change the requirements in this manner.

What is the impact on equipment already in the field?

All equipment currently in the field is manufactured to API Specification 7K 5th edition or older. This
equipment can still be used as is after December 30, 2016.

Is retroactive upgrade of the affected equipment possible?

No, equipment in the field may have a different material specification, may not have a load rating, may
not have been proof load tested and/or may not have been design verification tested. Retroactive
upgrade to meet the API Specification 7K sixth edition is not possible.

Will newly purchased products be re-rated?

Some equipment which did have a load rating will be re-rated due to the higher design safety factor
and/or changed calculation criteria.

In addition, some equipment which had no load rating will now be rated.

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Will NOV quote and supply only as per API Specification 7K sixth edition?

No, NOV will continue to offer/supply equipment manufactured to both the fifth & sixth edition
NOV will as a standard quote per sixth edition.
Quote to fifth edition on customer request only.
Fifth edition equipment manufactured after 30 December 2016 can no longer be API
monogrammed.
There will be a price difference between the two specification levels.

How will NOV inform customers of changes?

NOV will actively plan and organize customer meetings to further explain the changes and the impact
these have. Please do not hesitate to contact NOV to ask for a meeting or more information.

Information as it becomes available will be advised via the Product Information Bulletin system (PIB).

What will happen to orders in backlog scheduled beyond 30 December 2016?

Many project orders include the following products, our advice:

Rotary Table adapters: orders will be updated to reflect the new sixth edition part nos (no price
impact)
Power Slips, discussion with customer required in view of re- rating
Rotary Slips and Bushings: we will suggest to replace any of these items with the alternative rated
equivalent

Will it have an effect on the cost price?

With the additional requirements equipment will have to be manufactured and tested to a higher
quality level, involving a higher material cost and more stringent inspection and testing requirements,
thereby increasing the manufacturing cost.

Will the sales price be increased?

NOV will try to limit the increase this has on the equipment sales price as much as possible, but increase
on some equipment is to be expected.

Is equipment manufactured as per API Specification 7K fifth edition interchangeable with new
equipment manufactured to API Specification 7K sixth edition?

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Ideally it will not be possible to mix load bearing components of previous edition equipment with sixth
edition equipment. Where possible NOV will change the design to prevent inadvertent mixing of
components. However, there will be equipment where this is not possible. As such, the possibility exists
to use sixth edition components in prior edition equipment or vice versa. Customer should realize that
the overall qualification and performance level is determined by the lesser component of the
equipment.

NOV will provide cross over list with fifth and sixth edition affected part numbers for identification in the
field.

Does this new API Specification 7K sixth edition have an effect on the European Directives like CE
Machinery Directive and ATEX?

No, all equipment manufactured or brought into the European Market must continue to comply with
these European Directives. All API supplied equipment will need to comply with these Directives.

API Specification 7K fifth edition vs. sixth edition rating information

(Rating in sTon)
Description Current API 7K 5th API 7K 6th
edition and/or NOV edition rating
rating
BHAT Bottom Hole Assembly Tool
BHAT 150 150

FMS
FMS275 250 250
FMS375 500 500

Power Slips
Power Slip PS21 500 350
Power Slip PS-30 750 500
Power Slip PS495 1500 1500

MBH1250
MBH1250 master bushing 1250 1250
Casing bushings no rating 1000
Drilling bowls (insert bowls) no rating 750
LSB Landing string bushing 1250 1250
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LSS Landing string slips 100/1250 1000/1250

Adapter rings
Configuration change only type no rating 500
Size reducing type no rating 1500

Hinged Casing Spider (new design, 500T)

30" Hinged Casing spider, new n/a 500*
36" Hinged Casing spider, new n/a 500*
HCS bushings n/a 500*

Handslips
SDS no rating 5th edition only
SDML no rating 5th edition only
SDXL no rating 5th edition only
SDHL 750 5th edition only
RHS rotary hand slip 7"-6" n/a 750
RHS rotary hand slip 6"-5" n/a 675
RHS rotary hand slip 5"-4" n/a 500
RHS rotary hand slip 4"-3" n/a 325
RHS rotary hand slip 3"-2" n/a 175
DCS-S no rating 100*
DCS-R no rating 150*
DCS-L no rating 150*
CMS-200 - 7" no rating 200*
CMS-200 - 7.5/8" no rating 200*
CMS-250 - 8.5/8" no rating 250*
CMS-300 - 9.5/8" no rating 300*
CMS-300 - 10.3/4" no rating 300*
CMS-350 - 11.3/4" no rating 350*
CMS-350 - 13.3/8" no rating 350*
CMS-400 - 16" no rating 400*
CMS-500 - 18" no rating 500*
CMS-500 - 18.5/8" no rating 500*
CMS-500 - 20" no rating 500*
CMS-500 - 24" no rating 500*
CMS-500 - 26" no rating 500*
CMS-500 - 30" no rating 500*
CP-250 - 24" no rating 250*
CP-250 - 26" no rating 250*
CP-300 - 30" no rating 300*

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UC3 Casing slips no rating tba

Power Slips
PS15 Body no rating 750
PS16 Body no rating 750

Master Bushings
MPCH Master Bushing no rating 750
MPCH Insert Bowl #1: 13.3/8" to 11.3/4" no rating 750
MPCH Insert Bowl #2: 10.3/4" to 9.5/8" no rating 750
MPCH Insert Bowl #3: API 8.5/8" and smaller no rating 750
MSPC Master Bushing no rating 750
MSPC Insert Bowl #1: 13.3/8" to 11.3/4" no rating 750
MSPC Insert Bowl #2: 10.3/4" to 9.5/8" no rating 750
MSPC Insert Bowl #3: API 8.5/8" and smaller no rating 750
MSP Master Bushing no rating tbd

Casing Bushings
CU Casing Bushing no rating tbd
CU Bowl no rating tbd
CUL Casing Bushing no rating tbd
CUL Bowls no rating tbd
CB Casing Bushing no rating tbd
CB Bowls no rating tbd

*not all test results processed at time of bulletin issue, and can be subject to change.

Ordering and Contact Information

Please contact your local National Oilwell Varco (NOV) Service Center, with reference to Product Bulletin
1000010915-PIB, for further assistance.

Customers should also refer to previous NOV Product Bulletins for additional information related to this
issue and information regarding safe operation, maintenance, and inspection criteria by signing in to
your MYNOV account at https://portal.mynov.com and then searching with the Product Bulletin Search
available below the heading Application Groups. For information on registering, please visit
https://www.nov.com/Search/register.aspx.

Failure to follow the recommendations and/or guidance in NOV Manuals and Product Bulletins may
result in death, bodily injury or property damage.

Please contact your local National Oilwell Varco (NOV) Service Center if you have any questions
regarding this bulletin.
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Revision History
Revision Date Change Description
(mm/dd/yyyy) (vertical line to the side of a paragraph indicates a change)
01 July 2016 First release

02 11/25/2016 Added wording for clarification based on field questions and added
specific product rating information.