TECHNICAL MANUAL

A Series Elevator
Operation Manual

© 2005-2014 Texas International Oilfield Tools, LTD.

Published by Texas International Oilfield Tools, LTD, Engineering
14620 Henry Road. • Houston, TX 77060
www.texasinternational.com
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Revision History

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A 11/14/14 Issued for Use

Description of Change

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL ...................................................................................................................... 4

CONVENTIONS ............................................................................................................. 5

SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 5

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 5

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 6

ELEVATOR WEAR DATA .............................................................................................. 7

CRITICAL AREA MAP ................................................................................................. 10

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 11

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 11

SPARE PARTS LIST.................................................................................................... 11

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GENERAL

Figure 1

Texas International Oilfield Tools (TIOT) offers “A” series center latch collar type
elevators for handling drill pipe and casing. See Specifications table on page 5 for load
capacity and size ranges. “A” series elevators should only be used with square
shoulder tubular. The elevator is designed with two (2) halves of similar weights for
good balance and easier opening and closing. Elevators are equipped with a latch and
latch lock combination. To open, pull the latch lock handle out and swing the elevator
apart. An extra handle at the rear of the elevator allows for easier, safer operation. The
latch and latch lock secures automatically when the elevator is closed around the pipe.

Use the ears for lifting elevator – NOT the handles

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CONVENTIONS
IMPORTANT SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION

WARNING to Operators / Users

CAUTION to Operators / Users

NOTIFICATION to Operators / Users

Table 1

SAFETY
Texas International’s equipment is used and installed in controlled rig environments
involving hazardous operations and situations.

All personnel performing installation, operations, repair or maintenance on this elevator

must have knowledge of rig procedure. All crew in the vicinity of operations should be
trained on rig safety and tool operation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type Size Range Frame PN + BC Capacity

TA 2‐3/8" – 3‐1/4” T32385‐XXX 65 Tons
TA 3‐1/2" – 4‐1/2" T32386‐XXX 65 Tons
TA 2‐3/8" – 2‐7/8” T32383‐XXX 100 Tons
TA 3‐1/2" ‐ 5" T32384‐XXX 100 Tons
TA 5" ‐ 8‐1/2" T32754‐XXX 150 Tons
TA 9" – 11‐1/4” T39342‐XXX 150 Tons
BC= Bore code shown as XXX above

Table 2

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
This is a suggested PM schedule. The tool owner has the responsibility to
adjust the program according to actual tool usage

When there is suspicion that the elevator has been overloaded, it should be
pulled from operation for an Annual type PM

Normal wear in course of use will eventually reduce the elevator’s capability. Inspect
the bore, latch, latch pin and hinge pin regularly for wear. Cracks or the appearance of
damage can indicate the need for repair, even impending failure, and requires prompt
attention. The elevator must be either pulled from operation immediately or repaired.

Daily (PM1) – While in use

 Apply EP 4 grease to grease port and ears, as needed
 Inspect the contact surface of the ears. If surfaces are flattened or metal is rolled,
the elevator should be pulled from operation for Annual (PM3)
 Check for wear on hinge pin by checking the vertical play between latch, body,
and door
 Open and close the elevator 5 times slowly and 5 times quickly to ensure
elevator works properly
 Visually check for damage and cracks – if found, pull from operation for repair
 Look for worn, damaged, loose or missing parts – replace or tighten
 Inspect latch pin tack weld (see Figure 2) on TA-65 and TA-100. If broken,
remove from operation and repair.

Semi-Annual (PM2)
 Try to open the latch by prying the latch between body and latch with a steel bar
or screw driver – the latch lock prevents the latch from being opened (Figure 3).
If the elevator opens during pry test, pull from operation for repair
 Remove coating and debris from critical areas
 Disassemble and perform Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) on critical areas as
indicated on API Specification 8C
 Carry on daily PM

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 Preventative Maintenance continued

Annual (PM3)
 Repeat daily and semi-annual PMs
 Performance load test
 MPI critical areas twenty four (24) hours after load test
 Repair cast as needed - recommend repairs be done by TIOT

Proof of load test and MPI are required after remanufacture or a major weld
repair in a critical area

Figure 2: Tack weld Figure 3: Pry test instruction

ELEVATOR WEAR DATA

The wear of the elevator bore affects its ability to support the required load. Elevators
for which the bore measurements exceed the ‘Maximum Allowable Wear’ shown in
tables 3 through 5 shall either be remanufactured or scrapped.

Ensure tubular is not out of tolerance

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Plain Drill Collars with Lift Plug Tubing/Casing

Bore Maximum Allowable Bore Maximum Allowable
Collar OD Casing Size (in)
Code Wear (in) Code Wear (in)
3'' 205 3.188 2 3/8 158 2.512
3‐1/8'' 206 3.313 2 3/8 U 159 2.762
3‐1/4'' 207 3.438 2 7/8 160 3.013
3‐1/2'' 209 3.688 2 7/8 U 161 3.263
3‐3/4'' 211 3.938 3½ 162 3.639
4'' 213 4.188 3½U 163 3.920
4‐1/8'' 519 4.313 4 164 4.150
4‐1/4'' 548 4.438 4U 165 4.431
4‐1/2'' 215 4.688 4½ 129 4.659
4‐3/4'' 354 4.969 4½U 167 4.924
5'' 552 5.219 4 3/4 130 4.913
5‐1/4'' 219 5.469 5 131 5.168
5‐1/2'' 411 5.719 5 1/2 132 5.676
5‐3/4'' 222 6.031 5 3/4 133 5.931
6'' 349 6.281 6 134 6.185
6‐1/4'' 348 6.531 6 5/8 135 6.821
6‐3/8'' 331 6.656 7 136 7.203
6‐3/4'' 338 7.063 7 5/8 137 7.838
7'' 372 7.313 8 5/8 139 8.856
7‐1/4'' 335 7.563 9 140 9.238
7‐1/2'' 137 7.813 9 5/8 141 9.873
7‐3/4'' 550 8.063 9 7/8 649 10.128
8'' 334 8.313 10 831 10.255
8‐1/4'' 347 8.563 10 1/8 846 10.382
8‐1/2'' 580 8.844 10 3/4 142 11.018
8‐3/4'' 226 9.094
Table 4
9'' 356 9.344
9‐1/4'' 227 9.594
9‐1/2'' 346 9.844
10 228 10.406
10‐1/2'' 229 10.906
11'' 230 11.406

Table 3

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Drill Collars with Zip Lift Recess

Maximum Allowable
Bore Wear (in)
Collar OD
Code
Top Bottom

4‐1/8'' 177 3.844 4.281

4‐3/4'' 435 4.406 4.906
5‐1/4'' 179 4.906 5.406
5‐1/2'' 180 5.156 5.656
5‐3/4'' 181 5.313 5.938
6'' 362 5.563 5.688
6‐1/4'' 337 5.813 6.438
6‐1/2'' 373 6.063 6.688
6‐3/4'' 387 6.250 6.938
7'' 361 6.500 7.188
7‐1/4'' 357 6.750 7.438
7‐1/2'' 188 7.000 7.688
7‐3/4'' 339 7.250 7.938
8'' 336 7.500 8.188
8‐1/4'' 422 7.750 8.438
8‐1/2'' 426 8.000 8.688
9'' 427 8.438 9.188
9‐1/2'' 370 8.938 9.688
9‐3/4'' 367 9.188 9.938
10'' 195 9.438 10.188
10‐3/4'' 527 10.188 10.938
11'' 419 10.438 11.188
11‐1/4'' 196 10.688 11.438
Table 5

Ear Radius ( R ) Minimum

based on tons in inches
65 1
100 1
150 1 1/2

Table 6 Figure 4

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Model TA TA TA TA
T32385/ T32754/
Frame T32383 T32384
T32386 T39342
Total Clearance
Hinge Pin 0.030 0.030 0.035 0.035
Latch Pin 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.035

Table 7

CRITICAL AREA MAP

Darken areas are defined as critical

Figure 5

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Failure Mode Possible Cause Possible Solution
Deformed pin holes Scrap the tool
Overload
Pull elevator from operation and carry on PM 3
Wear Verify pin clearance (see Table 5)
Bent pins Overload Perform PM 3
Elevator does not open Corrosion Pry open, clean and lubricate.
Carry on PM 3
Overload
Scrap the tool
Elevator does not close Oversized tubular Select properly sized elevator
Elevator does not hang Link length
Use same length slings/links
level difference
Table 8

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

 Unpainted surfaces should be coated with rust preventing agent
 Prevent excessive exposure to water and moisture
 Clean the tool after use - steam clean as needed; remove mud, debris and any
other substances
 Transport the unit on a suitable container or pallet

SPARE PARTS LIST

Figure 6

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Spare Parts List

Model TA TA TA TA TA TA
Tons 65 65 100 100 150 150
Frame T32385 T32386 T32383 T32384 T32754 T39342
# Component Req P/N
1 LATCH SPRING 1 32470 32760
2 LATCH LOCK SPRING 2 32469 32758
3 LATCH LOCK PIN 1 36208 36207
4 LATCH PIN 2 32424‐4 50713 32424‐1 32762
5 HINGE PIN 1 32916 32915 32919 32924
6 HINGE PIN RETAINER 2 32892 32892 32920 32925
7 LINK BLOCK 2 T32430 T9519
8 LATCH 1 T32380 T32752
9 LATCH LOCK 1 T32381‐1 T32757‐2
10** LATCH PIN RETAINER 1 N/A 080024‐3
** Not shown
Table 9

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