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Enhanced Cutting Structure W C*, D* D D
Chisel Inserts X Even, 2nd digit A
Conical Inserts Y Odd, 2nd digit
In 1987, the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) initiated the use of a 4 character IADC system for roller
This designation used ONLY when a Dual Numeric cone bits. In 1992, the system was expanded to include more features.
premium cutting structure is selected 00-99 Insert / Very Soft to Very Hard
The system involves the combination of the traditional three numeral system with a fourth alpha character. This fourth
Insert Shape character more clearly defines additional features of roller cone bits with regard to cutting structures, bearings, seals,
Even (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) hydraulics, and specific applications.
Tooth/Chisel
Odd (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) The following codes are used in the fourth position of the four character IADC bit classification system:
Conical/Hemispherical
A AIR APPLICATION (Journal Bearing With Air Nozzles)
B SPECIAL BEARING SEAL
C CENTER JET
Family Alpha Cutting Structure Variant Feature Alpha(s) - If Applicable D DEVIATION CONTROL
E EXTENDED JETS (Full Length)
N - Non-Sealed Add C - After Family Alpha A - Air Application
G EXTRA GAGE/BODY PROTECTION
T - Sealed / Conventional for Claw Tooth on D - Diamond Surf Rows
Steel Tooth Model H HORIZONTAL/STEERING APPLICATION
Frame / > 12 1/4 N - Non-Padded on a Modular Frame
Add D - For Active Diamond J JET DEFLECTION
L - Sealed Friction Bearing / C - Center Jet on a Conventional Frame
9 7/8 - 12 1/4 Insert on Insert L LUG PADS
Modular Frame with Pads Model L - Lug Pads on a Conventional Frame M MOTOR APPLICATION
S - Sealed Friction Bearing / LD - Diamond Insert Lug Pads S STANDARD STEEL TOOTH MODEL
12 1/4 Conventional G - Non-Standard Gage or Surf Row T TWO CONE
Frame S - Enhanced Shirttail/Arm Protection W ENHANCED CUTTING STRUCTURE
SD - Shirttail Diamond X PREDOMINANTLY CHISEL TOOTH INSERTS
Y PREDOMINANTLY CONICAL INSERTS
Z OTHER SHAPE INSERTS
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