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1.9 Super Seal II™ Special Float Shoe Configurations

In addition to standard float shoes, down-jet float • Enclosed down-jet float shoes
shoes, and double-valve float shoes, several other
float shoe configurations can enhance casing place- • Aluminum or composite guide noses on float
ment and cement placement around the shoe joint or shoes
reduce drillout time after cementing. Special float
shoe configurations include the following: • Centralized float shoes

• High-port up-jet (HPUJ) float shoes • Reamer shoes

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Figure 1.9.A—Centralized HPUJ float shoe Figure 1.9.B—Reamer shoe with tapered composite nose

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1.9.1 Super Seal II™ HPUJ Float Shoe

The high-port up-jet (HPUJ) float shoe (Figure 1.9.1.A)

jets the formation face to remove detrimental mud cake
and cuttings, increasing the chances of a successful
cement-to-formation bond. The high circulation rates
and cement flow rates that are possible with the Super
Seal II™ float equipment valve allow turbulent flow at
the shoe without damaging the float valve.

The HPUJ shoe includes six fluid-discharge ports strate-

gically placed to jet the circulation fluid or cement
upward, enhancing fluid turbulence far above the float-
ing equipment. These up-jet ports, along with four (or
fewer) down-jet ports, distribute the fluid in the annular
space above and below the float shoe, helping prevent
channeling near the shoe. Approximately 40% of the
fluid pumped through the equipment is discharged at a
high velocity through the bottom of the float shoe,
removing material in its path and helping maneuver the
casing past ledges and tight sections of the wellbore.

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If the casing string is reciprocated during cementing,
cement jetted through the exit ports removes mud cake
from the formation face. Field reports indicate that the
HPUJ float shoe can substantially reduce the number of
casing strings requiring secondary squeeze cementing Figure 1.9.1.A—Super Seal II HPUJ
operations. All casing sizes of the Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe
float shoe use an autofill strap of the Super Seal II float
equipment valve. When engaged, this strap allows the
casing to fill automatically with wellbore fluid while it is
being run in the hole, saving time and reducing the “ram
effect” of running casing.

Tables 1.9.1.A through 1.9.1.C (Pages 1.9-3

to 1.9-5) provide details about HPUJ float
shoe.

Caution: The Super Seal II HPUJ float

shoe requires field modification before it
is run in the well, even if the autofill
feature is not used. See installation in-
structions 837.00098 packaged with each
tool assembly.

Caution: Always apply Weld A™ com-

pound to the treads of the baffle, and
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tighten the nose or plate. A nose or plate

left untightened could disengage from
the assembly when the casing is run in
the hole or during drillout. Figure 1.9.1.B—Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe

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DN002866
Figure 1.9.1.C—Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe with 2 3/4-in. valve

Table 1.9.1.A—Super Seal II HPUJ Float Shoes—API 8rd and Buttress

(2 3/4-in. Super Seal II Float Equipment Valve—4 1/2 through 5 1/2 in.)
Casing OD Tool OD Min. ID Length (Lg)
Thread Type Part No.
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
5.000 4.025 17.95
4 1/2 8rd 837.00127
(127.0) (102.2) (455.9)
(114.3)
Buttress NA NA NA NA
5.563 4.560 15.58
5 8rd 837.03704
(141.3) (115.8) (395.7)
(127.0)
Buttress 837.03604 NA NA NA
18.82
8rd 837.07107
5 1/2 6.050 5.044 (478.0)
(139.7) (153.7) (128.1) 17.91
Buttress 837.07004
(454.9)

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DN002666
Figure 1.9.1.D—Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe

Table 1.9.1.B—Super Seal II HPUJ Float Shoes—API 8rd and Buttress

(4 1/4-in. Super Seal II Float Equipment Valve—7 through 7 5/8 in.)
Casing Casing Length
Tool OD Min. ID
OD Weight Thread Type Part No. (Lg)
in. (mm) in. (mm)
in. (mm) lb/ft (kg/m) in. (mm)
23.20
8rd 837.14108
7 7.656 6.538 (589.3)
NA
(117.8) (194.5) (166.1) 23.70
Buttress 837.14111
(602.0)
23.33
8rd 837.17221
7 5/8 8.500 6.770 (592.6)
29.7 to 39.0
(193.7) (215.9) (172.0) 23.89
Buttress 837.17312
(606.8)

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DN002667
Figure 1.9.1.E—Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe

Table 1.9.1.C—Super Seal II HPUJ Float Shoes—API 8rd and Buttress

(4 1/4-in. Super Seal II Float Equipment Valve—8 5/8 through 20 in.)
Casing OD Tool OD Min. ID Length (Lg)
Thread Type Part No.
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
9.625 8.097 19.84
8 5/8 8rd 837.20709
(244.5) (227.8) (504.0)
(219.1)
Buttress 837.20606 NA NA NA
21.10
8rd 837.24161
9 5/8 10.625 9.063 (535.9)
244.5) (269.9) (230.2) 21.16
Buttress 837.24286
(537.5)
19.85
8rd 837.27415
10 3/4 11.750 10.192 (504.2)
(273.1) (298.5) (258.9) 21.16
Buttress 837.27408
(537.5)
8rd 837.30849 NA NA NA
11 3/4
12.750 11.150 21.16
(198.5) Buttress 837.30843
(323.8) (283.2) (537.5)
19.85
8rd 837.34249
13 3/8 14.375 12.715 (504.2)
(339.7) (365.1) (323.0) 22.16
Buttress 837.34244
(562.9)
20.35
8rd 837.37639
16 17.000 15.376 (516.9)
(406.4) (431.8) (390.6) 20.81
Buttress 837.37631
(528.6)
8rd 837.41021 NA NA NA
18 5/8
20.000 17.755 21.16
(473.1) Buttress 837.41020
(508.0) (451.0) (537.5)
21.60
8rd 837.44380
20 21.000 19.124 (548.6)
(508.0) (533.4) (485.7) 21.16
Buttress 837.44370
(537.5)

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1.9.2 Enclosed Down-Jet Nose Float Shoe

The enclosed down-jet nose is a option for 2 7/8-in. remove filter cake and cuttings from the borehole,
through 9 5/8-in. Super Seal II™ float shoes. This improving cement distribution and casing-to-forma-
equipment uses a molded plastic nose that is threaded tion bonding. The plastic nose is easy to drill out with
to the ID of the float shoe case. Several molded holes a PDC bit. This equipment is generally made on
in the plastic nose allow the fluid pumped through special order only (CSI). When ordering, please pro-
the equipment to exit at a high rate, creating turbu- vide the following:
lence near the shoe. The enclosed nose design can
guide the casing more easily over ledges or obstruc- • Casing size
tion that would catch standard nose designs.
• Casing thread
Approximately 60% of the fluid pumped through the
valve exits through the center hole and the remain- • Casing grade
ing 40% exits through the holes molded in the plastic
nose. Fluid pumped through the smaller holes helps • Casing weight

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Figure 1.9.2.A—Enclosed down-jet nose float shoe

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1.9.3 Special Nose Options for Several Wellbore Conditions

Super Seal II™ float shoes can also be manufac- • Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe with tapered
tured with a variety of robust nose configurations and offset tapered aluminum nose (Figure
that help ensure casing is run successfully past the 1.9.3.C)
most severe ledges or obstructions. The offset and
tapered noses available on Super Seal II float shoes • Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe with tapered
also help enable the casing to pass previous side and offset tapered composite nose (Figure
tracks in the wellbore, thus ensuring that casing 1.9.3.D)
gets to bottom on the first attempt. These nose
configurations are as follows: These different nose configurations can also en-
hance cement bonding to the casing and formation
• Super Seal II down-jet float shoe with tapered by providing either down-jetting or up-jetting to
and offset tapered aluminum nose (Figure remove filter cake from the formation face opposite
1.9.3.A) the float shoe. Use of composite material, can de-
crease drillout time substantially when used with
• Super Seal II down-jet float shoe with tapered PDC fixed-cutter drill bits. Additionally, pumping
and offset tapered composite nose (Figure through the noses can remove debris sometimes
1.9.3.B) encountered in the wellbore or help circulate the
DN002622 casing string past tight sections of the wellbore.

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Figure 1.9.3.A—Super Seal II down-jet float shoe Figure 1.9.3.B—Super Seal II down-jet float shoe
with aluminum nose with composite nose

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DN002621

Figure 1.9.3.C—Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe with Figure 1.9.3.D—Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe with
aluminum nose composite nose

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1.9.4 Centralized Float Shoes and Collars

Vaned (centralized) float equipment uses all of the

components of a Super Seal II™ float shoe, but have
vanes welded to the outer steel case. The OD of the
vane attachment is normally 1/8-in. to 1/4-in. smaller
than the hole size in which it is to be run.

The vanes also act as a rigid centralizer at the bottom

of the casing string, much like attaching a rigid
centralizer to the casing OD at the float, providing
guaranteed minimum standoff. The fluid restriction
created by the vanes also helps produce turbulence
at the shoe to enhance mud removal and cement
bonding between the shoe and formation.

Vaned float collars and float shoes can be supplied

for almost any casing size or hole size and are
available by special order. Contact the Cementing
Casing Equipment Department in Duncan for spe-
cific part numbers. When ordering, please provide
the following information:

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• Casing size

• Casing thread

• Casing grade Figure 1.9.4.A—Centralized float shoe

• Casing weight

• Hole size (gauge and/or caliper)

• Optional features required (HPUJ, double-

valve, NR, etc.)

• Special instructions

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1.9.5 Reamer Shoes

The Halliburton reamer shoe is manufac-

tured with a Super Seal II™ float equip-
ment valve to help prevent cement flowback
after the cement job. This tool should be run
in wellbores where casing-running difficul-
ties are expected or have historically been
experienced. Additionally, the tool is often
used in wells with liners. In vertical and
horizontal wellbores, the lower portion of
the reamer is coated with a cutting mate-
rial that will cut through swelling sections,
keyseats, and washout ledges.

The nose of the reamer shoe is equipped

with several downward-directed holes, al-
lowing fluid pumped through the shoe to jet

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away filter cake and low-side debris in
deviated or horizontal wells. The nose and
internal components of the reamer shoe are
manufactured with drillable materials, al- Figure 1.9.5.A—Reamer shoe
lowing the shoe to be drilled out with PDC
bits. The primary use for the reamer shoe is
with liners where the clearance between
the liner and borehole is very small.

High-port up-jet tapered and eccentric nose reamer • Casing grade

float shoes are available by special orders and are
classified as customer service items (CSI). Contact • Casing weight
the Cementing Casing Equipment Department in
Duncan for specific part numbers. When ordering, • Hole size (gauge and/or caliper)
please provide the following information:
• Optional features required
• Casing size
• Bit drillout size
• Casing thread
• Special instructions

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1.10 Super Seal II™ Inner-String Cementing Equipment

Inner-string cementing equipment allows large-di- • It reduces the amount of cement that has to be
ameter casing strings to be cemented through drilled out of large-diameter casing.
drillpipe or tubing that is inserted and sealed in
floating equipment. Inner-string cementing includes • It decreases cementing time.
the following advantages:
• It decreases required cement pump time.
• It can be less costly than cementing large
casing with the conventional plug-displace-
ment method.
• This method reduces casing collapse when
annulus pack-off is used.
• It does not require large-diameter cementing
The following three basic methods are available
plugs. for performing inner-string cementing jobs.
Each method requires different types of downhole
• It reduces cement contamination. equipment.

1.10.1 Method 1—Super Seal II Float Collar with Sealing Sleeve

This inner-string cementing method requires that a stab-in
float shoe or float collar be installed in the casing string. The
casing string is run into the well in the usual manner. The
inner string is then run in, with the sealing adapter made up
on the lower end and stabbed into the floating-equipment
sealing sleeve. Figure 1.10.1.A illustrates components used
in this method. Table 1.10.1.A (Page 1.10-2) provides more
detail about the sealing sleeve adapters.

The plastic sealing sleeve is built into the floating equipment

to provide a sealing receptacle for the inner-string sealing
adapter. Concrete is molded around the sealing sleeve to
secure the sleeve within the floating equipment. The float-
ing-equipment top is also tapered to form a cone that helps
guide the sealing-sleeve adapter into its sealing sleeve. Two
centralizers should be run on the inner string: one central-
izer is directly above the sealing adapter, and another cen-
tralizer is one joint above the first centralizer. This
arrangement will help the inner string enter the stab-in
floating equipment.

After the inner string (usually drillpipe) has been stabbed

into the floating equipment, circulation/cementing is pumped
through the inner string and floating equipment into the
casing/wellbore annulus. After cementing has been com-
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pleted, the check valve in the floating equipment will prevent

cement from re-entering the casing, and the sealing adapter
and inner string can be pulled from the casing.
Figure 1.10.1.A—Inner-string cementing
Operation instructions for inner-string cementing (Part No. Method 1
101312339) contain additional details related to inner-string
cementing.

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DN002637
Figure 1.10.1.B—Inner-string sealing adapter

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Figure 1.10.1.C—Inner-string sealing adapter

Table 1.10.1.A—Inner-String Sealing Sleeve Adapters

Adapter
Type of Assembly O-Ring ID
Adapter Thread Part No. Part No. in. (mm)
NC 38 a 2.68
820.50518
(3 1/2-in. IF) 70.33983 (68.1)
NC 46 (4 Required)
820.50517
(4-in. IF) 3 7/8-in. (98.4-mm) OD
NC 50
820.50515 ×
(4 1/2-in. IF) 3.25
3 1/2-in. (88.9-mm) ID
4 1/2-in. API (82.6)
820.50512 ×
Full Hole
4 1/2-in. 3/16-in. (4.8-mm)
820.50516
8rd
a
Adapter 820.50518 is designed for the 2 7/8-in. Omega latchdown plug.
NOTE: Run a centralizer above the adapter to ensure that it properly enters the
floating equipment.

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1.10.2 Method 2—Super Seal II™ Float Collar with Sealing Sleeve and
Latchdown Seat
A second inner-string cementing method with a
latchdown plug seat is also available (Figure
1.10.2.A). This floating equipment is built with a
combination sealing sleeve and latchdown plug
seat (Table 1.10.2.A). The combination sleeve,
which is held in place by concrete, provides (1) a
sealing surface for the inner-string sealing adapter
on the top and (2) a bore configuration to latch and
seal the nose of a latchdown plug on bottom.

After the last cement is displaced down the inner

string, a top latchdown plug is launched down the
inner string. The latchdown plug wipes the inner-
string ID to ensure that cement scale is not left after
cementing. The nose of the latchdown plug seats
and latches into the float equipment sleeve imme-
diately after passing through the inner-string seal-
ing sleeve. After latching in, the plug nose is designed
to withstand pressure from above and below.

After the inner string is retrieved, the latchdown plug

serves as a backup to any backpressure valves located
in the casing string below. Pressure can be applied
inside the casing immediately after the latchdown
plug has been landed and the sealing-sleeve adapter
has been pulled from the sealing sleeve.

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Figure 1.10.2.A—Inner-string cementing Method 2

Table 1.10.2.A—Latchdown Plug Part Numbers

ID Range Through
Drillpipe or Which the Plug
Latchdown Plug Tubing OD Can Be Pumped
Part No. in. (mm) in. (mm)
801.0292
2 7/8 (73.0) 2.44 (62.0)
Omega-Type
100004667 4 1/2 to 5 2.75 to 4.25
Aluminum Nose (114.3 to 127.0) (69.9 to 108.0)
101200721 5 to 5 1/2 2.75 to 5.00
Aluminum Nose (128.0 to 139.7) (69.9 to 127.0)

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1.10.3 Method 3—Standard Super Seal II™ Float Collar

A third method using a standard Super Seal II™ Installation of the flat-face sealing adapter is the
float collar is also available. This method uses an same as used in Method 1. In this situation, how-
inner-string cementing adapter with a flat-face ever, the adapter seals on the flat surface of con-
seal that will seal on any float equipment contain- crete instead of stabbing into a sealing sleeve. For
ing a flat surface of concrete. With this flat-face detailed preinstallation and operating instructions
sealing adapter, any standard float equipment, for all three inner-string cementing methods, see
including PDF or Super Seal II float equipment, operating instruction sheet 101312339R.
having a 2 3/4-in. or 4 1/ 4-in. valve may be used to
perform inner-string cementing. See operating in-
struction sheet 101312339 for more information
about flat-face sealing adapters.

DN002655
Figure 1.10.3.B—All sizes of 2 3/4-in. valve and 4 1/4-in.
valve for casing smaller than 9 5/8 in.
DN002892

DN002656

Figure 1.10.3.A—Inner-string cementing Figure 1.10.3.C—4 1/4-in. Super Seal II

Method 3 valve for casing 9 5/8 in. and larger

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Table 1.10.3.A—Inner-String Flat-Face Sealing Adapter for Standard Floating Equipment

Type of Adapter Adapter A B C D
Super Seal II O-Ring
Adapter Assembly Seal Adapter ID Seal ID Seal OD Max. OD
Valve Part No.
Thread Part No. Part No. (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.)
70.33996
Figure 1.10.3.B
(1 Required)
2 3/4-in. valve
5 7/8-in. (149.2-mm)
and 4 1/4-in. NC 50
837.00029 OD × 837.00030 3.00 3.25 5.37 6.50
valve in casing (4 1/2-in. IF)
5 3/8-in. (136.5-mm)
smaller than
ID ×
9 5/8 in.
1/4-in. (6.4-mm)
70.34004
Figure 1.10.3.C (1 Required)
4 1/4-in. Super 7 1/2-in. (149.2-mm)
NC 50
Seal valve in 837.06854 OD × 837.06855 4.19 4.47 7.12 8.25
(4 1/2-in. IF)
casing 9 5/8 in. 7-in. (136.5-mm)
and larger ID ×
1/4-in. (6.4-mm)
Note: Adapter kit (837.06863, Figure 1.10.3.D) can be used to adapt assembly 837.00029 so that it can be used with
the 4 1/4-in. Super Seal II valve in casing sizes 9 5/8-in. and larger.

DN002654

Figure 1.10.3.D—Adapter kit to be used with 4 1/4-in.

Super Seal II valve

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1.10.4 Inner-String Cementing Recommendations and Availability

Regardless of the method you choose, consider the Note: All three methods of inner-string ce-
following two recommendations when planning an menting require that hydraulic calculations be
innerstring cementing job. made before cementing operations are per-
formed. Operating instructions 101312339
• Install a centralizer immediately above the should be reviewed before the cementing job.
adapter and at the top of the first joint of
workstring. Pipe centralization at the adapter Cement can be reversed from inside the casing as
will help align the adapter on the float equip- long as circulation pressure does not exceed the
ment. hydrostatic pressure outside the casing shoe joint.
Circulation pressure greater than the pressure out-
• Use at least 5,000 lb to create a seal when side the casing can open the float valve and cause
using Method 3. Although approximately cement contamination around the shoe joint. Ce-
40,000 lb would completely flatten the face ment can be reversed out without concern about
seal, a maximum of 100,000 lb can be slacked opening the float valve if a latchdown plug is used. A
off without damaging the float equipment. seated latchdown plug seals to hold differential
pressure from both directions.
Most inner-string floating equipment is made on
special order and is classified as a customer service
item (CSI). Please allow enough time for equipment
to be manufactured after placing the order.

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1.11 Super Seal II™ Load-Carrying Float Equipment

Load-carrying float equipment is special, high- for drillout. Additional information on load-carrying
strength inner-string cementing equipment designed float equipment may be obtained from operating
to transfer casing weight to the drillpipe through the instruction manual No. 837.06876 (100077143).
float equipment. This transfer is made possible with
float equipment that has an internally threaded
receptacle that can be connected to an adapter on the Note: This equipment is considered as a CSI
workstring. This connection allows the casing load and must be ordered. Please allow enough
(up to 400,000 lb) to be transferred to the workstring. time for equipment to be manufactured after
placing the order.
Super Seal II™ load-carrying float equipment (Fig-
ure 1.11.A) can be used in applications where For more information regarding Super Seal II
large-diameter scab liners are used, or it can allow load-carrying float equipment, contact the Ce-
operators to reciprocate larger-diameter casing to menting Equipment Department in Duncan, OK
increase displacement efficiency. By allowing cas- at 580.251.2184 or fax 580.251.4604.
ing reciprocation with the drillpipe, this float equip-
ment eliminates the need for large-diameter
lift-through plug containers.

Super Seal II load-carrying float equipment consists

of an internally threaded receptacle that is con-
nected to an adapter attached to the workstring.
This connection allows operators to transfer casing
weight to the drillpipe.

When a scabliner is run, the required length of

casing is run in the well and supported at the rig
floor. A workstring with a left-hand-threaded seal-
ing adapter on the bottom is run in the casing ID.
When the workstring is landed on the float equip-
ment, the drillpipe is rotated to the left (counter-
clockwise) to attach the workstring to the
load-carrying float equipment. The casing is lowered
to the required setting depth supported by the
workstring. Cementing operations are then per-
formed through the workstring.

The load-carrying float equipment is manufactured

from aluminum instead of cast-iron to decrease
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drillout time. Halliburton load-carrying float equip-

ment can be drilled out in two or three hours rather
than 10 to 12 hours when made of cast iron. The
Halliburton load-carrying float collar can be drilled
out with a roller-cone bit rather than a mill. Drillout Figure 1.11.A—Super Seal load-carrying float
time can be reduced substantially by using a rock bit equipment

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1.12 PDF Float Equipment

The pressure differential fill (PDF) float shoe
and collar includes a reliable float valve. This
valve allows casing to fill while it is run in the
hole, and it allows fluid circulation at any time
without deactivating the fill mechanism. PDF
float shoes and collars can be run in the same
casing string. They allow fluid to enter the
bottom of the casing while maintaining a con-
stant differential pressure of 150 psi per as-
sembly between the inside and outside of the
casing at the floats. This pressure maintains a
constant fluid height inside the casing. When
multiple PDF assemblies are run, the ∆P is
cumulative for all assemblies.

PDF floating equipment is supplied in the

differential-fill mode ready to be run in the
hole. After all casing has been run, a weighted
plastic ball is dropped in the casing from the
surface and pumped through the tool. This
procedure deactivates the differential-fill op-
tion. After the ball passes the float collar and/
or shoe, the PDF backpressure flapper closes
against its seat, preventing re-entry of cement
into the casing ID.

DN002809
The PDF floating equipment is supplied in
DN002808

either a float collar or a float shoe in common

casing sizes, grades, and threads. All equip-
ment run with these tools must have an ID
large enough to allow passage of the weighted Figure 1.12.A—PDF Figure 1.12.B—PDF float
ball that releases the backpressure valve. Tool float collar shoe
sizes from 4 1/2- to 6 5/8-in. require a 1 3/8-in.
diameter ball, while tools 7 in. and larger
require a 2 3/8-in. diameter ball.
Note: PDF equipment cannot be used with
Super Seal II™ floating equipment.
Note: PDF floating equipment should not
be used in wells deviated more than 30° For more information about PDF float equipment,
from vertical, and it should not be drilled see manual no. 833.10115 (100076430) packaged
out with PDC bits. with each PDF float shoe and collar.

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DN002643
Figure 1.12.C—PDF float collar

Table 1.12.A—PDF Float Collars—API 8rd

Casing OD Weight Range Part Tool OD Min. ID Length (Lg) Thread Length Ball Size &
in. (mm) lb/ft (kg/m) No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Box Pin Part No.
4 1/2 9.50 to 13.50 5.000 3.985 22.23
833.10130
(114.3) (14.14 to 20.09) (127.0) (101.2) (564.6) 1 3/8-in.
5 11.50 to 21.40 5.563 4.455 23.01 (34.9-mm)
833.10160
(127.0) (17.11 to 31.85) (141.3) (113.2) (584.5) Weighted
a
5 1/2 14.00 to 23.00 6.050 4.907 23.29 Plastic
833.10210
(139.7) (20.83 to 34.23) (153.7) (124.6) (591.6) Ball
6 5/8 20.00 to 32.00 7.390 5.944 24.12 P/N 70.00344
833.10260
(168.3) (29.76 to 47.62) (187.7) (151.0) (612.6)
17.00 to 23.00 6.433 27.30
833.1032 Short
7 (25.30 to 34.23) 7.656 (163.4) (693.4)
Long
(177.8) 26.00 to 38.00 (194.5) 6.171 27.45
833.103
(38.69 to 56.55) (156.7) (697.2)
7 5/8 24.00 to 33.70 8.500 6.920 27.66
833.1035
(193.7) (35.72 to 50.15) (215.9) (175.8) (702.6) 2 3/8 in.
8 5/8 24.00 to 44.00 9.625 7.992 28.36 (60.3 mm)
833.104
(219.1) (35.72 to 65.48) (244.5) (203.0) (720.3) Weighted
29.30 to 40.00 8.927 31.46 Plastic Ball
833.1046
9 5/8 (43.60 to 59.53) 10.625 (226.7) (799.8) P/N 70.00357
(244.5) 43.50 to 53.50 (269.9) 8.619 31.72
833.1045 Long
(64.74 to 79.62) (218.9) (805.7)
10 3/4 32.70 to 55.50 11.750 10.056 28.96
833.10510
(273.1) (48.66 to 82.60) (298.9) (255.4) (735.6)
11 3/4 42.00 to 60.00 12.750 10.948 28.96
833.10560 Short Short
(298.5) (62.50 to 89.29) (323.9) (278.8) (735.6)
13 3/8 48.00 to 72.00 14.375 12.579 29.04
833.10610
(339.7) (71.43 to 107.15) (365.1) (319.5) (737.6)
a
A 1 3/8-in. bronze ball (70.00445) is available if drillout is not required.

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Figure 1.12.C—PDF float collar

Table 1.12.B—PDF Float Collars—API Buttress

Casing OD Weight Range Part Tool OD Min. ID Length (Lg) Ball Size &
in. (mm) lb/ft (kg/m) No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Part No.
4 1/2 10.50 to 13.50 5.000 3.947 24.40 1 3/8-in.(34.9-mm)
N/A a
(114.3) (15.63 to 20.09) (127.0) (100.3) (619.8) Weighted Plastic
5 1/2 14.00 to 23.00 6.050 4.907 24.82 Ball P/N
N/A
(139.7) (20.83 to 34.23) (153.7) (124.6) (630.4) 70.00344
7 23.00 to 38.00 7.656 6.261 28.63
833.11300
(177.8) (34.23 to 56.55) (194.5) (159.3) (727.2)
7 5/8 39.00 8.500 6.625 29.29
833.11352
(193.7) (58.04) (215.9) (168.3) (744.0)
36.00 to 40.00 8.785 31.96
N/A
9 5/8 (53.58 to 59.53) 10.625 (223.1) (811.8)
(244.5) 43.50 to 53.50 (269.9) 8.619 32.10 2 3/8-in. 60.3-mm)
833.1146
(64.74 to 79.62) (218.9) (815.3) Weighted Plastic
10 3/4 40.50 to 55.50 11.750 9.914 31.96 Ball P/N
833.11510
(273.1) (60.27 to 82.60) (298.5) (251.8) (811.8) 70.00357
11 3/4 47.00 to 60.00 12.750 10.864 32.10
833.11560
(298.5) (69.95 to 89.29) (323.9) (275.9) (815.3)
13 3/8 54.50 to 72.00 14.375 12.479 32.01
833.11610
(339.7) (81.11 to 107.15) (365.1) (317.0) (813.5)
a
A 1 3/8-in. bronze ball (70.00445) is available if drillout is not required.

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Figure 1.12.D—PDF float shoe

Table 1.12.C—PDF Float Shoes—API 8rd

Casing OD Part Tool OD Min. ID Length (Lg) Ball Size &
in. (mm) No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Part No.
4 1/2 5.000 4.090 23.20
834.10110
(114.3) (127.0) (103.9) (589.3) 1 3/8-in.
5 5.563 4.560 23.45 (34.9-mm)
834.10160
(127.0) (141.3) (115.8) (595.6) Weighted
a
5 1/2 6.050 5.044 23.70 Plastic Ball
834.10210
(139.7) (153.7) (128.1) (602.0) P/N 70.00344
6 5/8 7.390 6.135 23.08
834.10260
(168.3) (187.7) (155.8) (586.2)
7 7.656 6.538 28.82
834.103
(177.8) (194.5) (166.7) (732.3)
7 5/8 8.500 7.125 28.94
834.1035
(193.7) (215.9) (181.0) (735.8)
8 5/8 9.625 8.097 29.32
834.104
(219.1) (244.5) (205.7) (744.7) 2 3/8-in.
9 5/8 10.625 9.063 32.12 (60.3-mm)
834.1045
(244.4) (269.9) (230.2) (815.8) Weighted
10 3/4 11.750 10.192 31.87 Plastic Ball
834.10510
(273.1) (298.5) (258.9) (809.5) P/N 70.00357
11 3/4 12.750 11.150 30.87
834.10560
(298.5) (323.9) (283.2) (784.1)
13 3/8 14.375 12.715 31.03
834.10610
(339.7) (365.1) (323.0) (788.2)
a
A 1 3/8-in. bronze ball (70.00445) is available if drillout is not required.

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Figure 1.12.D—PDF float shoe

Table 1.12.D—PDF Float Shoes—API Buttress

Casing OD Part Tool OD Min. ID Length (Lg) Ball Size &
in. (mm) No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Part No.
4 1/2 5.000 4.090 23.20
834.111
(114.3) (127.0) (103.9) (589.3) 1 3/8-in. (34.9-mm)
a
5 1/2 6.050 5.044 23.70 Weighted Plastic Ball
N/A
(139.7) (153.7) (128.1) (602.0) P/N 70.00344
7 7.656 6.538 28.82
834.11300
(177.8) (194.5) (166.7) (732.3) 2 3/8-in.
9 5/8 10.625 9.063 32.12 (60.3-mm)
834.1145
(244.4) (269.9) (230.2) (815.8) Weighted
10 3/4 11.750 10.192 31.87 Plastic Ball
834.11510
(273.1) (298.5) (258.9) (809.5) P/N 70.00357
11 3/4 12.750 11.150 30.87
834.11560
(298.5) (323.9) (283.2) (784.1)
13 3/8 14.375 12.715 31.03
834.11610
(339.7) (365.1) (323.0) (788.2)
a
A 1 3/8-in. bronze ball (70.00445) is available if drillout is not required.

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1.13 Insert Float Valve

The insert float valve is used primarily in shallow wells with
low bottomhole temperatures and wells that require the
backpressure valve to hold relatively low pressures. The
insert float valve is a backpressure check-valve assembly that
is installed between the pin and box ends of API 8rd or
buttress thread casing joints.

This valve is used for casing flotation and cementing opera-

tions in wells with moderate temperature and depth. It can be
used with differential pressures up to the collapse pressure of
the lightest weight of J-55 casing in the casing size in which
it is run. The insert float valve can be installed in long or short
API 8rd or buttress casing couplings.

Because of limited space between the casing box and pin, insert
float valves are not available for premium-thread casing. One
or more insert valves can be run in a casing string or in
conjunction with a standard float shoe or guide shoe.

Because they are made from aluminum, insert float valve

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assemblies can be drilled out easily with a medium-tooth,
roller-cone rock bit. PDC bits should not be used to drill out
insert float valves.
Figure 1.13.A—Insert float valve

Caution: If an insert float valve is used with other

float shoes and collars, the self-fill tube should not
be used.

The insert float valve has a large flow area and can allows the valve to close. This equipment operates
be easily converted to autofill equipment if an ori- efficiently in mud systems containing high concen-
fice-tube self-fill unit is installed. The self-fill unit trations of lost-circulation material.
includes a weighted plastic ball, plastic orifice tube,
and snap ring. The orifice tube holds the flapper
open until a weighted plastic setting ball dropped Note: Use of autofill tube should be limited to
into the casing reaches the valve seat, causing pres- 30° deviation or less to help ensure proper
sure that shears out the plastic orifice tube, which deactivation of autofill feature.

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Figure 1.13.B—Insert float valve

Table 1.13.A—Insert Float Valves Installed on Casing Coupling

API 8rd (4 1/2 through 7 in.)
Casing OD Casing Weight Casing Thread A B C Insert
in. (mm) lb/ft (kg/m) Length in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Part
in. (mm) No.
6 1/4 4 1/4 2 1/4
9.50 2 (158.8) (108.0) (57.2)
815.19141
(14.14) (50.8) 5 3 2
(127.0) (76.2) (50.8)
4 1/2 10.50 to 11.60 2 5/8 6 1/4 3 5/8 2 5/8
(114.3) (15.63 to 17.26) (66.7) (158.8) (92.1) (66.7)
11.60 2 5 3 2
815.19101
(17.26) (50.8) (127.0) (76.2) (50.8)
11.60 to 15.10 3 7 3
(17.26 to 22.47) (76.2) (177.8) 4 (76.2)
11.50 2 1/2 (101.6) 2 1/2
(17.11) (63.5) 6 1/2 (63.5)
5 13.00 to 15.00 2 3/4 (165.1) 3 3/4 2 3/4
815.19201
(127.0) (19.35 to 22.32) (69.9) (95.3) (69.9)
13.00 to 18.00 3 3/8 7 3/4 4 3/8 3 3/8
(19.35 to 26.79) (85.7) (196.9) (111.1) (85.7)
13.00 2 5/8 4 1/8 2 5/8
(19.35) (66.7) 6 3/4 (104.8) (66.7)
815.19251
5 1/2 14.00 to 17.00 2 7/8 (171.5) 3 7/8 2 7/8
(139.7) (20.83 to 25.30) (73.3) (98.4) (73.0)
15.50 to 23.00 3 1/2 8 4 1/2 3 1/2 815.19261
(23.07 to 34.23) (88.9) (203.2) (114.3) (88.9) (23-lb only)
17.00 to 24.00 3 1/8 7 1/4 4 1/8 3 1/8
6 5/8 (25.30 to 35.72) (79.4) (184.2) (104.8) (79.4) 815.19351
(168.3) 20.00 to 32.00 3 7/8 8 3/4 4 7/8 3 1/8
(29.76 to 47.62) (98.4) (222.3) (123.8) (79.4)
17.00a 2 3/8 4 7/8 2 3/8
(25.30) (60.3) 7 1/4 (123.8) (60.3)
7 20.00 to 26.00 3 1/8 (184.2) 4 1/8 3 1/8 815.19401
(177.8) (29.76 to 38.69) (79.4) (104.8) (79.4)
23.00 to 38.00 4 9 5 4
(34.23 to 56.55) (101.6) (228.6) (127.0) (101.6)
a
Inserts used with this casing require backup rings.
NOTE: To properly make up the Insert float valve, select a casing coupling that corresponds to B + 0.125 - 0.000
in. The insert is made up properly in the coupling when C + 0.125 - 0.000 in.

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Figure 1.13.B—Insert float valve

Table 1.13.B—Insert Float Valves Installed on Casing Coupling

API 8rd (7 5/8 through 13 3/8 in.)
Casing Casing Weight Casing Thread A B C Insert
OD lb/ft (kg/m) Length in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Part
in. (mm) in. (mm) No.
20.00a 2 7/8 4 5/8 2 7/8
(29.76) (73.0) 7 1/2 (117.5) (73.0)
7 5/8 24.00 to 26.40 3 1/4 (190.5) 4 1/4 3 1/4 815.19451
(193.7) (35.72 to 39.29) (82.6) (108.0) (82.6)
26.40 to 39.00 4 1/8 9 1/4 5 1/8 4 1/8
(104.8) (235.0) (130.2) (104.8)
20.00 2 3/4 6 1/8 3 3/8 2 3/4
(29.76) (69.9) (155.6) (85.7) (69.9)
20.00a 2 3/4 5 3 815.19508
8 5/8 (29.76) (69.9) (127.0) (76.2)
(219.1) 24.00 3 7 3/4 4 3/4 3 1/4
(35.72) (76.2) (196.9) (120.7) (82.6)
28.00 to 36.00 3 3/8 4 3/8 3 3/8
(41.67 to 53.57) (85.7) (111.1) (85.7) 815.19501
32.00 to 49.00 4 1/2 10 5 1/2 4 1/2
(47.62 to 72.92) (114.3) (254.0) (139.7) (114.3)
29.30a 3 1/4 4 1/2 3 1/4
(43.60) (82.6) 7 3/4 (114.3) (82.6)
9 5/8 32.30 to 40.00 3 3/8 (196.9) 4 3/8 3 3/8 815.19551
(244.5) (48.07 to 59.53) (85.7) (111.1) (85.7)
36.00 to 53.50 4 3/4 10 1/2 5 3/4 4 3/4
(53.57 to 79.62) (120.7) (266.7) (146.1) (120.7)
32.75 2 3/4 5 1/4 2 3/4 815.19602
10 3/4 (48.74) (69.9) 8 (133.4) (69.9)
(273.1) 40.50 to 65.70 3 1/2 (203.2) 4 1/2 3 1/2 815.19601
(60.27 to 97.77) (88.9) (114.3) (88.9)
38.00a 3 1/4 4 3/4 3 1/4
11 3/4 (56.55) (82.6) 8 (120.7) (82.6) 815.19651
(298.5) 42.00 to 60.00 3 1/2 (203.2) 4 1/2 3 1/2
(62.50 to 89.29) (88.9) (114.3) (88.9)
13 3/8 48.00 to 72.00 3 1/2 8 4 1/2 3 1/2 815.19701
(339.7) (71.43 to 107.15) (88.9) (203.2) (114.3) (88.9)
a
Inserts used with this casing require backup rings.
NOTE: To properly make up the Insert float valve, select a casing coupling that corresponds to B +
0.125 - 0.000 in. The insert is made up properly in the coupling when C + 0.125 - 0.000 in.

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Table 1.13.C—Insert Float Valves (4 1/2 through 7 5/8 in.) with Autofill Tube and Ball
Casing Insert
Casing Casing Coupling Backup Orifice Fill-up Ball Size
Thread Float Insert ID
OD Weight Length Ring Tube ID Assembly in. (mm)
Length Valve a in. (mm)
in. (mm) lb/ft (kg/m) in. (mm) Part No. in. (mm) Part No.b & Part No.
in. (mm) Part No.
9.50 6 1/4
815.19141
(14.14) (158.8)
9.50 to 2.000
11.60 (50.8) 5
(14.14 to (127.0)
17.26)
4 1/2 10.50 to
None
(114.3) 11.60 2.625 6 1/4
815.19101
(15.63 to (66.7) (158.8)
17.26)
11.60 to
15.10 3.000 7
(17.26 to (76.2) (177.8)
22.47)
11.50 2.500
815.19205
(17.11) (63.5)
1 1/2
13.00 to 6 1/2 1.690 1.000
815.19111 (38.1)
15.00 2.750 (165.1) (42.9) (25.4)
70.00336
5 (19.35 to (69.9)
815.19201
(127.0) 22.32)
None
13.00 to
18.00 3.375 7 3/4
(19.35 to (85.7) (196.9)
26.79)
13.00 2.625
815.19255
(19.35) (66.7)
14.00 to 6 3/4
17.00 2.875 (171.5)
5 1/2 (20.83 to (73.3)
815.20320
(139.7) 25.30)
None
15.50 to
23.00 3.500 8
(23.7 to (88.9) (203.2)
34.23)
17.00 to
24.00 3.125 7 1/4
(25.30 to (79.4) (184.2)
6 5/8 35.72) 2.120 1.000
815.19351 None 815.19311
(168.3) 20.00 to (53.8) (25.4)
32.00 3.875 8 3/4
(29.76 to (98.4) (222.3)
47.62)
17.00 2.375
815.19402
(25.30) (60.3) 7 1/4
3.125 (184.2)
7 (79.4)
815.19401 2
(177.8) 23.00 to
None (50.8)
38.00 4.000 9
70.00356
(34.23 to (101.6) (228.6)
56.55)
20.00 2.875 2.620 1.500
815.19455 815.19415
(29.76) (73.3) (66.5) (38.1)
24.00 to 7 1/2
26.40 3.250 (190.5)
7 5/8 (35.72 to (82.6)
815.19451
(193.7) 39.29)
None
26.40 to
39.00 4.125 9 1/4
(39.29 to (104.8) (235.0)
58.4)
a
The backup ring is used with all standard Insert float valves where part numbers are given. The backup ring is
located between the pin in the box and the lower end of the Insert float valve.
b
The orifice tube, snap ring, and ball are included in the fill-up assembly.
NOTE: An installation wrench (Part No. 815.1976) is necessary for 4 1/2-, 5-, and 5 1/2-in. sizes.

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Table 1.13.D—Insert Float Valves (8 5/8 through 13 3/8 in.) with Autofill Tube and Ball
Casing Casing Insert Ball
Casing Coupling Backup Orifice Fill-up Ball Size
Weight Thread Float Guide Insert ID
OD Length Ring Tube ID Assembly in. (mm)
lb/ft Length Valve a Assembly in. (mm)
in. (mm) in. (mm) Part No. in. (mm) Part No.b & Part No.
(kg/m) in. (mm) Part No. Part No.
20.00 to
23.00 6 1/8
815.19508 None
(29.76 to 2.750 (155.6)
34.23) (69.9)
20.00
815.19505
(29.76)
815.19502
24.00 3.000
8 5/8 (35.72) (76.2) 7 3/4 2.620 1.750
815.19498 815.19417
(219.1) 28.00 to (196.9) (66.5) (44.5)
36.00 3.375
(41.67 to (85.7)
None
53.58)
815.19501
32.00 to
49.00 4.500 10
(47.62 to (114.3) (254.0)
72.92)
29.30 3.250
815.19555
(43.60) (82.6)
32.30 to 7 3/4 2 (50.8)
40.00 3.375 (196.9) 70.00356
9 5/8 (48.70 to (85.7)
815.19551 815.19558
(244.5) 59.53)
None
36.00 to
53.50 4.750 10 1/2
(53.58 to (120.7) (266.7)
79.62)
32.75 2.750 1.500
815.19602 815.19615
(48.74) (69.9) (38.1)
10 3/4 40.50 to 3.000
None 815.19608
(273.1) 65.70 3.500 (76.2)
815.19601
(60.27 to (88.9)
97.77)
38.00 3.250
815.19655
(56.55) (82.6) 8
11 3/4 42.00 to (203.2)
815.19651 815.19658
(298.5) 60.00
None
(62.50 to
89.29) 3.500
48.00 to (88.9)
2 3/8
13 3/8 72.00 2.000
815.19701 None 815.19708 815.19619 (60.3)
(339.7) (71.43 to (50.8)
70.00357
107.15)
a
The backup ring is used with all standard Insert float valves where part numbers are given. The backup ring is located
between the pin in the box and the lower end of the Insert float valve.
b
The orifice tube, snap ring, and ball are included in the fill-up assembly.

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1.14 Guide Shoes and Casing Shoes

Guide shoes are attached to the lowermost end of • Down-jet guide shoes
the casing string to provide a low-cost method of
enabling the casing to pass ledges or obstructions in • Enclosed down-jet guide shoes
the wellbore. Halliburton offers several guide shoe
styles for varying customer requirements. Casing shoes are also available as a means of rein-
Halliburton guide shoe options include: forcing the bottom joint of the casing. The casing
shoe allows the casing to be worked through swelled
• Standard guide shoes zones without fear of causing damage to the casing.

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Figure 1.14.A—Standard casing shoe Figure 1.14.B—Tiger Tooth casing shoe

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1.14.1 Standard Guide Shoes

Guide shoes and down-jet guide shoes, when at- The standard guide shoe has a large-ID hole through
tached to the lower end of a casing string, provide a its center, allowing maximum cement pumping rates
low cost method of enabling casing to pass ledges and and the passage of self-fill orifice tubes and balls
obstructions in the wellbore as casing is run in the dropped in the casing string. The rounded nose of
hole. Specifically, guide shoes: these guide shoes is made from high-strength ce-
ment that can be drilled out easily with tri-cone rock
• Protect the casing string from the impact bits or PDC bits.
associated with landing casing on bottom.

• Direct casing away from ledges, reducing the

chance of sidewall cave-in.

• Help casing pass through narrow, deviated

holes and areas with hard shoulders.

• Provides a re-entry angle to ensure bits and

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other BHA hardware are able to enter the
casing during tripping operations.
Figure 1.14.1.A—Halliburton guide shoe

Table 1.14.1.A—Halliburton Guide Shoes—API 8rd and Buttressa

Casing OD 8rd Buttress Tool OD Min. ID A Thread
in. (mm) Part No. Part No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Length
4 1/2 825.201 — 5.000 4.490 3.55
(114.3) (127.0) (114.0) (90.2)
5 825.203 825.7007 5.563 4.560 1.50
(127.0) (141.3) (115.8) (38.1)
5 1/2 825.205 825.7008 6.050 5.444 3.55
(139.7) (153.7) (138.3) (90.2)
6 5/8 825.210 — 7.390 6.135 2.24
(168.3) (187.7) (155.8) (56.9)
Long
7 825.212 825.7011 7.656 6.538
(177.8) (194.5) (166.1)
7 5/8 825.215 825.7015 8.500 7.125 2.74
(193.7) (215.9) (181.0) (69.6)
8 5/8 825.217 825.7017 9.625 8.097
(219.1) (244.5) (205.7)
9 5/8 825.221 825.7021 10.625 9.063
(244.5) (269.9) (230.2)
10 3/4 825.223 825.7031 11.750 10.192
(273.1) (298.5) (258.9)
11 3/4 825.225 — 12.750 11.150 3.34
(298.5) (323.9) (283.2) (84.8)
13 3/8 825.228 825.7081 14.375 12.715
Short
(339.7) (365.1) (323.0)
16 825.230 825.7091 17.000 15.376
(406.4) (431.80) (390.6)
18 5/8 825.232 825.7093 20.000 17.755
(473.1) (508.0) (451.0)
20 825.233 825.7094 21.000 19.124
Long
(508.0) (533.4) (485.7)
a
Guide shoes from 4 1/2 in. through 9 5/8 in. may be supplied with a cement or plastic nose. Contact Casing
Equipment for clarification.

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1.14.2 Down-Jet Guide Shoes

Down-jet guide shoes have additional side ports in the steel
case that allow fluids to discharge through both the cement
nose and the ports. The jetting action of the fluid pumped
through these ports helps remove wellbore cuttings and
filter cake. Guide shoes are manufactured from K-55 mate-
rial and are available in 4 ½- to 20-in. casing sizes, in both
API 8rd and API Buttress threads. Any size, casing grade
material, and thread can be made on a CSI order basis.

DN002736
DN002652

Figure 1.14.2.A—Down-jet guide shoe dimensions Figure 1.14.2.B—Down-jet guide shoe

Table 1.14.2.A—Down-Jet Guide Shoes—API 8rd

Casing OD Part Tool OD Min. ID Length (Lg) A B Thread
in. (mm) No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Hole ID Down-Jet Ports Length
in. (mm) No. Size
in. (mm)
4 1/2 827.6003 5.00 4.090 9.15 1.17 0.72
(114.3) (127.0) (103.9) (232.4) (29.7) (18.3)
5 1/2 827.6005 6.05 5.044 9.80
4
(139.7) (153.7) (128.1) (248.9) 1.28 0.78
6 5/8 827.6010 7.39 6.135 11.47 (32.5) (19.8)
(168.3) (187.7) (155.8) (291.3)
7 827.6012 7.66 6.538 11.65
Long
(177.8) (194.6) (166.1) (295.9)
7 5/8 827.6015 8.50 7.125 12.02 1.75 0.87
(193.7) (215.9) (181.0) (305.3) (44.5) (22.1)
8 5/8 827.6017 9.62 8.097 12.35
(219.1) (244.3) (205.7) (313.7)
9 5/8 827.6021 10.62 9.063 12.70
(244.5) (269.7) (230.2) (322.6)
6
10 3/4 827.6023 11.750 10.192 11.46
(273.1) (298.5) (258.9) (291.1)
13 3/8 827.6028 14.37 12.715 11.46 1.88 0.94
Short
(339.7) (365.0) (323.0) (291.1) (47.8) (23.9)
16 827.6029 17.00 15.376 11.79
(406.4) (431.8) (390.6) (299.5)
20 827.6031 21.00 19.124 13.68
Long
(508.0) (533.4) (485.7) (347.5)

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1.14.3 Standard Casing Shoes

A standard casing shoe is a steel reinforcing collar

installed on the bottom joint of the casing string. The
shoe prevents casing abrasion or distortion as casing
is forced past obstructions on the wall of the bore-
hole. The bottom of a standard casing shoe is tapered
to the ID to allow drill bits used to drill deeper after
setting casing to easily re-enter the casing.

DN002663
Figure 1.14.3.A—Casing shoe

Table 1.14.3.A—Halliburton Casing Shoes—API 8rd

Casing OD Part Tool OD Min. ID Length (LG) Thread
in. (mm) No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Length
4 1/2 830.2011 5.000 4.090 7.620
(114.3) (127.0) (103.9) (193.5)
5 830.2031 5.560 4.560 7.490
(127.0) (141.2) (115.8) (190.2)
5 1/2 830.2051 6.050 5.044 7.620
(139.7) (153.7) (128.1) (193.5)
6 5/8 830.2101 7.390 6.135 8.090
(168.3) (187.7) (155.8) (205.5)
Long
7 830.2121 7.660 6.538 7.160
(177.8) (194.6) (166.1) (181.9)
7 5/8 830.2151 8.500 7.125 8.240
(193.7) (215.9) (181.0) (209.3)
8 5/8 830.2171 9.620 8.097 7.740
(219.1) (244.3) (205.7) (196.6)
9 5/8 830.2211 10.620 9.036 7.850
(244.5) (269.7) (229.5) (199.4)
10 3/4 830.223 11.750 10.192 8.120
(273.1) (298.5) (258.9) (206.3)
11 3/4 830.225 12.750 11.150 7.240
(298.5) (323.9) (283.2) (183.9)
Short
13 3/8 830.228 14.370 12.715 7.300
(339.7) (365.0) (323.0) (185.4)
16 830.230 17.000 15.376 7.750
(406.4) (431.8) (390.6) (196.9)
20 830.231 21.000 19.124 9.370
Long
(508.0) (533.4) (485.7) (238.0)

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1.14.4 Tiger Tooth (Texas Pattern) Table 1.14.4.A—Tiger Tooth Casing Shoes
Casing Shoes Casing OD 8rd Buttress
in. (mm) Part No. Part No.
4 1/2
The Texas Pattern casing shoe is saw-cut to produce 101314688 —
teeth on the bottom of the shoe, which may be needed (114.3)
while running casing in the hole. The casing may be 5
— —
rotated slowly to cut past obstructions in the borehole. (127.0)
5 1/2
101314689 —
(139.7)
6 5/8
101314690 —
(168.3)
7
101314691 —
(177.8)
7 5/8
101314692 —
(193.7)
8 5/8
101314446 101316060
(219.1)
9 5/8
101314693 101316061
(244.5)
10 3/4
101314694 101316062
(273.1)
11 3/4
101314695 —
(298.5)
12 3/4 a
101314696 —
(323.9)
DN002651

13 3/8
101314697 101316063
(339.7)
16
Figure 1.14.4—Texas Pattern casing shoe — —
(406.4)
20
— —
(508.0)
a
8V thread

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Notes

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1.15 Halliburton Weld A™ Thread-Locking Compound

and Pipe Dope
1.15.1 Halliburton Weld A™ Thread-Locking Compound
Halliburton Weld A™ thread compound has proved
superior to tack welding as an aid in locking threaded
connections tightly and permanently on any casing
string, saving time and money. Weld A compound is
not soluble in fresh or salt water solutions and is not
affected by submersion in water.

Floating equipment and the bottom two or three

joints in a casing string should be secured at the
couplings so that they will not come unscrewed while
drilling continues through the casing string. Weld A
compound, properly mixed and applied, is com-

DN002904
pounded to aid in providing the necessary bond to
prevent these threaded connections from breaking
out without welding. Effective temperature is 60° F
(15.5° C) to 450° F (232° C). Figure 1.15.1.A—Halliburton Weld A thread-locking
compound kit
Table 1.15.1.A—Approximate Number
of Joints Each Kit Will Lock
Casing Size No. of
in. (mm) Joints Table 1.15.1.B—Pot Working Time
4 1/2 to 5 1/2 Product Temp. Pot Working Time
4
(114.3 to 139.7) (°F) (min.)
7 60 245
3
(177.8) 75 136
7 5/8 to 9 5/8 80 110
2
(193.7 to 244.5) 90 95
10 3/4 to 13 3/8
1
(273.1 to 339.7)
Pot working time is the time in which the product
Each kit contains one can of Halliburton Weld-A can be stirred, retrieved from the can, and applied
thread-locking compound, one vial of hardener, to pipe. Make-up Torque Correction Factor is
and one applicator. approximately 0.90

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1.15.2 Pipe Dope

Table 1.15.2.A—Pipe Dope Part Numbers
Pipe dope is used to prevent galling while the joints Part No. Description
are made up in a casing string. Most thread dopes Besto life 2000 - lead free - API 5 A3 -
are inert to chemical attack and stable to tempera- 890.10805
3 1/2-gal container - 0.9 torque fastener
tures up to 600°F. Most pipe dopes are lead- and zinc- Besto life 2000 - lead free - API 5 A3 -
free and are also excellent for preventing corrosion 890.10806
5-gal container - 0.9 torque factor
of casing stored in the casing yard. Table 1.15.1.A Besto life - metal free - API 5 A3 - 3 1/2-gal
890.10807
provides part numbers that should be used when container - 30 lb - 0.5 torque factor
ordering pipe dope. Besto life - metal free - API 5 A3 - 5-gal
890.10808
container - 0.9 torque factor

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