ECI II Load Path

LOAD PATH & MAINTENANCE
TESCO TRAINING
DEPARTMENT
ELECTRIC
TOP DRIVE TRAINING
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ECI (S)
ELECTRIC
COMPACT
INTEGRATED
SWIVEL
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ECIS 900 – ELECTRIC
• 500 Ton and 650 Ton

• 900 HP
• Standard Gear Ratio 18.61:1
• Max Drill Torque 36,700
ft./lbs.
• Max Make Up Torque 45,000
ft./lbs.
• Max Breakout Torque 56,000
ft./lbs.
• Max Speed 193 RPM.
LOAD PATH

LOAD PATH TOP DRIVE TRAINING
AT THE COMPLETION OF THIS SECTION YOU WILL BE

ABLE TO :
 IDENTIFY LOAD PATH AND OTHER COMPONENTS

 IDENTIFY COMPONENT INSPECTION FREQUENCY

LOAD PATH
LOAD PATH IS ANY PART OF THE TOP DRIVE THAT

CARRIES THE LOAD OF THE DRILL STRING.
TWO DIFFERENT LOAD PATHS:
1) DRILLING
2) TRIPPING

IDENTIFYING ECI LOAD PATH

COMPONENTS
THREADED NON THREADED

COMPONENTS COMPONENTS
• QUILL • LOAD COLLAR

• MUD SAVER VALVE • LOAD NUT
(STABBING VALVE) ASSEMBLY
• SAVER SUB • ELEVATOR LINK
• CROSSOVER SUB ASSEMBLY (BAILS)
• ELEVATORS
LOAD PATH
COMPONENTS
QUILL
LOAD COLLAR
LOAD NUT
MUD SAVER VALVE
SAVER SUB
ELEVATOR BAILS

INSPECTION
NDT: NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
TWO TYPES
• WFMPI, WET FLOURESCENT MAGNETIC

PARTICLE INSPECTION
• MPI, MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION

INSPECTION
The Three types of inspection are:
• A: Visual inspection for:
– Wear
– Deformation
– Cracks
– Corrosion
– Galling
– Heat damage
– Other irregularities
INSPECTION
• B: Perform MPI or WFMPI for cracks. All cracked

components should be referred to TESCO Engineering
for disposition.
• C: Return to a TESCO authorized service center for

complete dimensional, visual, WFMPI/MPI inspection
for recertification.

WFMPI EXAMPLES
WFMPI, WET FLOURESENT
MAGNETIC PARTICLE
INSPECTION
CRACKS
WFMPI EXAMPLES
CRACKS

LOAD PATH THREADED RECOMMENDED

MINIMUM SAFETY INSPECTION
• All threaded connections are subject to Wet fluorescent

Magnetic Particle Inspection (WFMPI) by a qualified
inspector for surface defects with specific attention to
the thread profiles of the box and pin connections
every 60 operating days (any part of an operating day is
considered one day).
• *Note* the above inspections should also be conducted

after excessive rough drilling, excessive jarring or any
other occurrences which can dramatically increase
fatigue failure (at operators discretion).
SWIVEL QUILL
LOAD C
ECIS SWIVEL BAIL
ECI LOAD COLLAR LOAD N

LOAD PATH SWIVEL RETAIN
INSPECTION FREQUENCY
SWIVEL SUB SWIVEL PIN
60 DAYS (WFMPI)
LOAD NUT LOAD N
RETAINER COLLA
60
500DAYS
DAYS(VISUAL)
(MPI)
QUILL
SWIVEL QUILL
LOAD NUT SPLIT TRIPPING LOAD PATH
COLLAR MUD S
STABB
LOAD COLLAR
DAILY (VISUAL) LOAD COLLAR
ELEVAT
MUD SAVER/
LOAD NUT
RETAINER VALVE
STABBING LOAD NUT
RETAINER
SAVER
LOAD NUT SPLIT
ELEVATOR
COLLAR LINKS
LOAD NUT SPLIT
COLLAR
TH SAVER SUB
MUD SAVER/ ELEVAT
STABBING VALVE
MUD SAVER/
STABBING VALVE
ELEVATOR LINKS
ELEVATOR LINKS
ELEVATOR
SAVER SUB CHECK DIE LOCK CLAMP
BOLTS DAILY (550 ft/lbs) SAVER SUB
ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR

ECI-900 QUILL
• A: Visual inspection
• B: MPI or WFMPI for cracks
• C: Recertification

ECI-900 QUILL

ECI
QUILL (PIN X PIN)
ECIS
QUILL WITH INTEGRATED SWIVEL

BREAKING OUT JOINTS
• Stabilize top drive when breaking out swivel connections

(thread top drive into heavy weight pipe or cross chain
off grabber leg).
• Use of heat allowed only if normal breakout procedures
fail (warm up box end quickly and evenly thickest part to
thinnest part of box *approx. 250 deg °F/ 121 deg °C*.
• Caution - never exceed 300 deg °F/ 149 deg °C or severe
damage can be done (the quill can become hard and
brittle).

BREAKING OUT JOINTS

SWIVEL SUB
CHECK THREADED CONNECTIONS

CROSSOVER SUB

MUD SAVER VALVE

MUD SAVER VALVE
CHECK THREADS & MATING

SURFACES & MINIMUM
DIMENSION FROM SEAL
FACE TO LOCK RING
12.95cm MIN
1O.67cm MIN
14.29cm
15.875cm MIN
13.27cm MIN

SAVER SUB

CHECK THREADS &

SAVER SUB MATING SURFACES
MIN.
8”/20.32cm
CHECK LOWER THREADS DAILY (DO

NOT TURN OVER END FOR END)
SAFETY CLAMS
CHECK DIE LOCK CLAMP BOLTS DAILY (550 ft./lbs.)
SPLINE LOCK
DIE LOCK

LOAD PATH NON THREADED

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM SAFETY
INSPECTION
• All remaining components of the load path are subject to

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) by a qualified inspector
for surface defects every 250, 500, 750, and 1000
operating days (any part of an operating day is considered
one day). Removal of paint is required for inspection.

LOAD NUT AND LOAD COLLAR
• Load nut to load collar mating surfaces should be

checked for scoring (machining is needed if galling is
present)
• *Clearance between mating surfaces must be less*
than *the clearance between the bottom of the load
collar to the top of the spring retainer* (drill string
load would then be transferred to the pipe handler
frame)
• Check for broken load collar stop bolts and contact
between load nut and pipe handler frame (quill may
have endplay)
LOAD COLLAR
LOAD COLLAR ASSEMBLY • A: Visual inspection


LOAD COLLAR
CHECK FOR WEAR
CHECK FOR BROKEN BOLTS ON (OLD

STYLE)
LOAD COLLAR
CHECKING LOAD COLLAR CHECKING LOAD COLLAR
CLEARANCE (OLD STYLE) CLEARANCE (NEW STYLE)
1/8” GAP AT THIS POINT ON BOTH SIDES

LOAD COLLAR
LOAD COLLAR
SPRING RETAINER
LOAD NUT
QUILL

LOAD NUT

LOAD NUT
OUTER LOAD
NUT RETAINER
LOAD NUT SPLIT

HALVES

LOAD COLLAR AND LOAD NUT
X: Load collar to load nut Y: Load collar to spring retainer
X X
Y
Y>X
CHECKING CLEARANCES BETWEEN LOAD COLLAR AND LOAD NUT

LOAD COLLAR TO LOAD NUT
LOAD COLLAR TO SPRING RETAINER
BOTTOM OF
LOAD COLLAR
SPRING RETAINER TOP OF LOAD NUT

LOAD COLLAR AND LOAD NUT
Top of load nut damage

from rotating with weight
on bails, side of load nut
damage from contacting
pipe handler frame, caused
from endplay in gearbox.

BOTTOM OF LOAD COLLAR WITH DAMAGE FROM ROTATING WITH
WEIGHT ON BAILS
CHECK THIS AREA FOR WEAR

BOTTOM OF LOAD COLLARS
QUILL WITH DAMAGE FROM
CONTACTING LOAD COLLAR
ASSEMBLY (GEARBOX ENDPLAY)
PIPE HANDLER FRAME WITH

DAMAGE FROM CONTACTING LOAD
NUT ASSEMBLY (GEARBOX
ENDPLAY)
INTEGRATED SWIVEL

INTEGRATED SWIVEL
CHECK PINS AND PIN HOLES FOR WEAR

CHECK PIN HOLES,HOOK AREA FOR WEAR
AND BAIL FOR WARPING OR BENDING.
ELEVATOR LINKS

ELEVATOR LINKS
(117 cm)

ELEVATOR

ELEVATOR
HAVE INSPECTED AT THE MANUFACTURERS
RECOMMENDED INTERVAL
CHECK PINS, INSERTS, AND LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR WEAR.

NON LOAD PATH RECOMMENDED INSPECTION
Remaining components of the top drive that may be

affected by the load path should be inspected for any
defects on a regular basis. This would be up to the
operators discretion. These components are still subject
to the 250 day inspections.

TORQUE TRACK

TORQUE TRACK

TORQUE TRACK
TORQUE BEAM & T-BAR

TORQUE BUSHING & EXTEND FRAME

PIPE HANDLER
ROTATION SYSTEM

PIPE HANDLER
ROTATION SYSTEM
PIPE HANDLER LOCK SEGMENT

CHECK FOR WEAR ON TEETH
PIPE HANDLER LOCK
• The pipe handler lock is a hydraulic cylinder with a gear

segment installed on the end of the ram.
• It is mounted vertically and engages the segment with
the slewing bearing outer race, locking the pipe
handler frame in any 360 degree position to the main
frame.
• It may be unlocked to allow for pipe handling
capability.

CHECK FOR WEAR ON SLEWING
BEARING GEAR TEETH
CHECK ALL GUIDE BLOCK MOUNTING BOLTS
AND LOCKING DEVICES

NOT APPROVED LOCKING
METHOD FOR BOLTS

OLD STYLE
PIPE HANDLER LOCK ASSEMBLY

SLEWING BEARING
• The slewing bearing is located between the mainframe

and pipe handler frame.
• The slewing bearing allows 360 degrees rotation of the
pipe handler frame independent of the mainframe.
• This allows for pipe handling capability.
• The external race of the bearing has teeth that engage
with the pipe handler lock, to hold the 2 frames locked
in position.

SLEWING BEARING

CHECK SLEWING BEARING
• Check mounting bolts (loose or broken).
• Check gear teeth for wear.
• ** Caution** If replacing slewing bearing *measure inside

race thickness ( 2 sizes) 56mm requires lockwashers on
bolts mounting bearing to mainframe 62mm only requires
bolts (no lockwashers) *Loctite on all bolts*.

MAINFRAME
PIPEHANDLER
LOCK PIVOT
PIPEHANDLER
LOCK ARM
SLEWING BEARING
BEARING/PIPEHANDLER
BOLTS
BEARING/MAINFRAME
BOLTS PIPEHANDLER

CHECKING SLEWING BEARING INSIDE RACE THICKNESS

CHECKING SLEWING BEARING INSIDE RACE THICKNESS
MOUNTING THIS BEARING TO MAIN FRAME WOULD REQUIRE

LOCKWASHERS
CHECK SLEWING BEARING TO PIPE HANDLER FRAME BOLTS

CHECK SLEWING BEARING TO

MAINFRAME BOLTS

BROKEN SLEWING BEARING BOLTS (LOAD TRANSFERRED TO PIPE
HANDLER FRAME AND BEARING INSTEAD OF QUILL)
ENDPLAY CHECK
(GEARBOX BEARING PRELOAD)
• If no movement of dial indicator needle, preload is

present.
• Movement of dial indicator needle, endplay is
present and preload will have to be adjusted.
• Check bearing retainer bolts before proceeding (are
the bolts loose or broken??).
• Check for any movement in the ringfeder
components (is the spring seized??).

GEARBOX PRELOAD SPECIFICATIONS
PRELOAD is the amount of compression between the

upper and lower quill hub bearings.
• ECI 900 NEW BEARING PRELOAD (.008”- .010”)
• ECI 900 USED BEARING PRELOAD (.000” - .005”)

CAUTION** MAKE SURE RINGFEDER ASSEMBLY IS TIGHT
TO QUILL AND GEARBOX HUB
PRELOAD (END PLAY) CHECK
(TOP)
SHIM LOCATION
MAKE SURE BEARING RETAINER BOLTS ARE TIGHT (LOOSE OR

BROKEN?)
PRELOAD (END PLAY) CHECK
(BOTTOM)
MAKE SURE BEARING RETAINER BOLTS ARE TIGHT (LOOSE

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ENDPLAY 0.0” PRELOAD

UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT BEARING CRUSH
0.010” 0.005” 0.005” 0.010”
0.008” 0.008” – 0.010”

DIAL INDICATOR READING NEW SPECIFICATION
In this case, to increased the preload we need to SUBTRACT between 0.016” and 0.018” of shims
QUILL FOR
REFERENCE
S.S. HOSE CLAMP
DUST BOOT
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
REFERENCE
SHIM LOCATION
LOWER QUILL COLLAR
CAP SCREW
O-RING

QUILL RINGFEDER DISASSEMBLY
• Remove boot and check for grease around lower

compression ring (4 grease zerks on the lower gearbox
hub). supply grease to the gearbox hub and quill
splines
• Remove the compression bolts and check for proper
machined ends, clean, lube and reinstall bolts.
• Tighten bolts down evenly until shim can be removed .
**CAUTION** if spring set sticks do not hit with hammer

if upper quill collar is removed.
**CAUTION** CHECK THAT SPRING IS NOT SEIZED BEFORE DISASSEMBLY,

IF SO, DO NOT REMOVE UPPER QUILL COLLAR UNTIL SPRING IS FREE
COMPRESSION BOLT QUILL FOR

REFERENCE
CAP SCREW
UPPER QUILL COLLAR
THRUST RING
THRUST RING SHIM
UPPER COMPRESSION RING
RINGFEDER SPRING
CAP SCREW
LOWER COMPRESSION RING
**CAUTION** MAKE SURE RINGFEDER ASSEMBLY IS TIGHT TO QUILL AND

GEARBOX HUB
Upper quill collar

Thrust ring
Thrust ring shim
Upper compression ring
Ringfeder spring
Lower compression ring
Bearing retainer
Upper hub bearing
Hub

BOLT PUSHES ON UPPER
BOLT GOES THROUGH COMPRESSION RING
UPPER QUILL COLLAR COMPRESSING SPRING
SPRING ASSEMBLY
SHIM IS INSERTED OR
REMOVED
BOLT IS THREADED THROUGH UPPER

QUILL COLLAR THRUST RING
UPPER COMPRESSION RING
THRUST RING SHIM
LOWER QUILL COLLAR
SPRING SET
LOWER COMPRESSION RING

UPPER QUILL COLLAR THRUST RING
THRUST RING SHIM
UPPER QUILL COLLAR

SPECIAL GREASE FOR SPRING SET ASSEMBLY
SPRING SET
CUT LOCKWIRE

TIGHTEN BOLTS DOWN EVENLY
(AFTER CHECKING)
REMOVE 2 PIECE SHIMS

THRUST RING SHIMS

GAP AFTER SHIMS REMOVED

*CAUTION* DO NOT REMOVE UPPER
QUILL COLLAR IF THE SPRING SET
STICKS
UPPER QUILL COLLAR
BOLTS REMOVED

REMOVING UPPER QUILL COLLAR BOLTS

REMOVING UPPER QUILL COLLAR

REMOVING LOWER COMPRESSION RING BOLTS
WHEN INSTALLING INTEGRATED SWIVEL, THESE PIECES MUST BE SLID
ON QUILL BEFORE INSTALLING IN GEARBOX HUB.
LIFT & TIE UP ONE PIECE RINGFEDER COMPONENTS

UPPER BEARING RETAINER
REMOVING LOWER COMPRESSION RING

Upper quill collar

Thrust ring
Thrust ring shim
Upper compression ring
Ringfeder spring
Lower compression ring
Bearing retainer
Upper hub bearing
Hub

QUILL REMOVAL PROCESS

• Hook up lifting nubbin to take load of quill.
• Remove ,or tie up, ringfeder assembly pieces (note
assembly position).
• Lower quill enough to remove lower quill collar
• Then lower quill more to allow removal of load nut spiral,
2 inch snap rings, and “dog” set screws *** caution do
not allow the weight of the quill to rest on the rotary
seal**.
• Lift outer load nut retainer up enough to remove split
collar halves *** caution if outer load nut seized be
careful not to damage by hammering ***.
• Lift quill out , being careful not to damage load collar seal.
LOWER QUILL COLLAR

REMOVING LOWER QUILL COLLAR BOLTS

GREASE NIPPLES
GEARBOX HUB
QUILL
SEALANT FOR BOTTOM OF HUB
REMOVING LOWER QUILL COLLAR

ROTARY SEAL LOCATION
*CAUTION* DO NOT REST QUILL ON

ROTARY SEAL WHEN LOWERING

LOAD COLLAR
SPRING RETAINER
LOAD NUT
QUILL

QUILL
REMOVING SPIRALOX FROM BOTTOM OF LOAD NUT

REMOVING SNAP RINGS

REMOVING “DOG” SET SCREWS
DOG SET SCREW

QUILL
LIFTING OUTER LOAD NUT
SPLIT COLLAR HALVES

REMOVING SPLIT COLLAR HALVES
*NOTICE* LOAD NUT GROOVE TAPER

CLEAN AND INSPECT: LIGHTLY LUBE (RUST INHIBITOR)

REMOVING OUTER LOAD NUT

O-RING FROM TOP OF LOAD NUT

ROTATING QUILL TO LINE UP GEAR BOX HUB & QUILL SPLINES
QUILL SPLINES
REMOVING QUILL

MAINTENANCE
AND SERVICE

TOP DRIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
DAILY INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
The following visual inspection and lubrication have

to be performed AT LEAST ONCE EVERY OPERATING
DAY. More frequent inspections might be required if
you are operating the top drive in harsh or
demanding drilling environments.

• Check the Top Drive gearbox oil level. Should be just

visible in the sight tube (cold).

• Hydraulic and coolant hoses and connections. Inspect

for wear and leakage.

• Check the Saver Sub. Check the threads and the

seal face

• Check Grabber dies and keepers. The should all

be secure and in good condition.

• Grease all hydraulic cylinders. Extend, link tilt,

elevator, pipe handler lock, and mud valve actuator.

• Lower and upper bearing retainers of gearbox.

• Slew bearing. A single point on the mainframe provides

access to both nipples.

• Load collar.

• Rotary seal.

• Quill Drive Hub.

• Elevator.

• Mud saver valve. Ensure the automatic grease

feeder is full.

DAILY GREASE LUBRICATION

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

WEEKLY INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
• Auxiliary manifold (general condition).

• Connection locking clams. Correct location, and
tightness.

• Coolant hoses and connections on the top drive.

Check for leaks and deformation.
• Counter-balance system. Correct installation and
function.

• Load collar. Check adequate load ride height on

the spring.
• Mud saver valve. Correct function; manually
operate to confirm function.
X Y

MONTHLY INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
• Gearbox oil. Abnormalities (take sample to test

for water, metal particles, etc., every 900
operating hours).

• Roto-actuator sleeve. General condition;

disassemble, clean, grease, coat with corrosion
inhibitor and reinstall.

• Correct grabber height. Check and reset if

necessary.
1. PH manifold accumulator.
2. Grabber lift needle valve.

• Counter-balance system. Correct cushion height

if necessary.

• Pipe handler manifold. Correct nitrogen pre-

charge in the accumulator for the PH manifold.

• Grabber-open. Correct nitrogen pre-charge in

the grabber-open accumulator.
Grabber-open
accumulator

• Motor termination boxes for the DRS drive.

Check for moisture and bold torque.

1000 DAY RECERTIFICATION
 TESCO OFFERS COMPLETE 1000 DAY INSPECTIONS

AND RECERTIFICATIONS.
 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TESCO REPRESENTATIVE

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION.

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ECIS 900 – ELECTRIC

• 500 Ton and 650 Ton

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LOAD PATH TOP DRIVE TRAINING

AT THE COMPLETION OF THIS SECTION YOU WILL BE

 IDENTIFY LOAD PATH AND OTHER COMPONENTS

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LOAD PATH IS ANY PART OF THE TOP DRIVE THAT

TWO DIFFERENT LOAD PATHS:

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IDENTIFYING ECI LOAD PATH

THREADED NON THREADED

• QUILL • LOAD COLLAR

MUD SAVER VALVE

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NDT: NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

• WFMPI, WET FLOURESCENT MAGNETIC

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• B: Perform MPI or WFMPI for cracks. All cracked

• C: Return to a TESCO authorized service center for

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LOAD PATH THREADED RECOMMENDED

• All threaded connections are subject to Wet fluorescent

• *Note* the above inspections should also be conducted

ECI LOAD COLLAR LOAD N

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QUILL (PIN X PIN)

QUILL WITH INTEGRATED SWIVEL

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BREAKING OUT JOINTS

• Stabilize top drive when breaking out swivel connections

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BREAKING OUT JOINTS

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CHECK THREADED CONNECTIONS

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MUD SAVER VALVE

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MUD SAVER VALVE

CHECK THREADS & MATING

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CHECK THREADS &

CHECK LOWER THREADS DAILY (DO

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LOAD PATH NON THREADED

• All remaining components of the load path are subject to

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• Load nut to load collar mating surfaces should be

LOAD COLLAR ASSEMBLY • A: Visual inspection

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CHECK FOR BROKEN BOLTS ON (OLD

1/8” GAP AT THIS POINT ON BOTH SIDES

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LOAD NUT SPLIT

• Note the above inspections should also be conducted

• Caution If replacing slewing bearing *measure inside

CAUTION if spring set sticks do not hit with hammer

CAUTION CHECK THAT SPRING IS NOT SEIZED BEFORE DISASSEMBLY,

CAUTION MAKE SURE RINGFEDER ASSEMBLY IS TIGHT TO QUILL AND