Applications of 117 Steel Tooth Tricone Bits
117 steel tooth tricone bits have a wide range of applications in various drilling applications, including:
Water Well Drilling: These bits are generally used in formations with medium hardness and are available in sealed and open bearing configurations.
Oil & Gas Well Drilling: These bits are used in oil and gas drilling operations, in particular for well repair and maintenance. They are designed with shorter and more closely spaced teeth for maximum coverage and are case-hardened on the tooth face and point for maximum protection.
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD): The 117 steel tooth tricone bits are suitable for HDD projects and foundation rock drilling. They can withstand higher drilling pressures and faster rotation speeds, making them perfect for high-pressure applications.
Exploration: Steel tooth tricone bits are additionally used in geological exploration and hydrogeological surveys, as they can adapt to different strata and rock types.
Geothermal Well Drilling: These bits are also relevant in geothermal well drilling due to their ability to adapt to various strata and rock types.
Drilling Projects: Steel tooth tricone bits are widely used in a variety of industrial drilling projects, together with mineral extraction and geological exploration, due to their durability and adaptability.
Rock Formations of 117 Steel Tooth Tricone Bits
The unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of rock is a key factor in deciding the drillability and the suitable bit selection. The 117 steel tooth tricone bits are suitable for rocks with lower UCS values, which correspond to very soft formations. For instance, they are recommended for use in claystone, mudstone, and chalky limestone with UCS values ranging from 2,000 to 8,000 psi.
