Non-Magnetic Heavy Weight Drill Pipe: Precision Weighting with Survey-Grade Accuracy

Non-Magnetic Heavy Weight Drill Pipe: Precision Weighting with Survey-Grade Accuracy

The Magnetic Interference Challenge in Directional Drilling

Standard drill pipes create magnetic distortion that causes:

-Azimuth errors up to 3° in high-latitude wells

-Well collision risks from inaccurate trajectory data

-Costly correction runs requiring additional rig days

Our non-magnetic HWDP delivers:

✅ Ultra-low magnetic permeability (≤1.005 μ)

✅ Seamless MWD/LWD integration for precise well placement

✅ API + SY/T5144 dual certification

Advanced Material Engineering

Proprietary Alloy Technology

PropertyStandard HWDPOur NM-HWDP
Magnetic Permeability1.05-1.10 μ≤1.005 μ
Yield Strength120-135 ksi155 ksi minimum
Corrosion ResistancePREN 28-32PREN 38-42

→ Low-carbon stainless steel forged in controlled atmosphere

→ Full-length heat treatment for uniform magnetic properties

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Size Range3-1/2″ to 6-5/8″ OD
Joint Length9.5m/31ft (custom 8-12m available)
Tool JointAPI NC31-NC50, 4-1/2″ FH-6-5/8″ FH
Premium ThreadsDouble-shoulder, VAM, TMK
Pressure Rating15,000 psi internal / 10,000 psi external
ComplianceAPI Spec 7-1, SY/T5144, ISO 10407-2

Manufacturing Excellence

✅ Cold Rolled Threads

40% longer fatigue life vs. cut threads

Automated thread inspection on every joint

✅ Double-Shoulder Connection Option

200% higher torsional strength

Leak-proof seal to 15,000 psi

✅ Enhanced Durability

Full-body hardbanding (tungsten carbide matrix)

Casing wear reduction ≥70%

Operational Benefits

-For MWD/LWD Systems

Guarantee <0.5° azimuth error in 3D well paths

Enable 1.5m collision avoidance separation

Support magnetic ranging for SAGD well pairs

-For Drilling Engineers

Eliminate dedicated NMDC strings – use NM-HWDP for weighting and surveying

Reduce survey uncertainty by 4x

Achieve GPS-level accuracy at 10,000ft TVD

Field Performance Data

North Sea HPHT Wells: Zero magnetic interference at 185°C

Arctic Drilling: Azimuth accuracy ±0.1° at 85° inclination

Ultra-Deepwater: 12,000+ hours without degradation

Sour Gas Applications: NACE MR0175 compliant for H₂S service

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