Bulletin 65500e

TESCO

CENTRALIZERS

CASING DRILLING

CASING RUNNING

HYDR
O-FORM CENTRALIZERS &
HYDRO-FORM
ST
ABILIZERS
STABILIZERS
APPLICATION & ADVANTAGES
Hydro-Form Centralizers are utilized in the casing string to facilitate improved

cementing and Stabilizers are utilized at the bottom of a drill-in CASING

DRILLING string to stabilize the BHA (Bottom Hole Assembly).

TESCOs unique design and attachment method provides superior strength and
rigidity capable of withstanding dynamic downhole loads while maintaining standoff
under large side forces without crushing.

TESCOs Centralizers and Stabilizers provide positive centralization for cementing

in vertical and deviated wells for both CASING DRILLINGand Casing Running
applications. These accessories facilitate rotation of the casing string, a significant
advantage for cementing operations.

Centralizers located up-hole from the bit will condition the wellbore during drilling.
Helical blade design enhances circulation, hole cleaning and cementing.

Tungsten Carbide hard facing on blades provides excellent wear resistance while
drilling in abrasive formations.

Stabilizers applied near the bit provide improved directional control through
stabilization of the drilling assembly.

Hydro-FormTM Centralizer

TESCOs RTF (Radial Tubular Forming) crimping process provides a strong and

durable mechanical attachment capable of withstanding high torque and is well

suited for both drilling and Casing Running applications.

DESIGN & FEATURES

TESCOs Hydro-Form Centralizers and Stabilizers are designed specifically for

the rigors of rotation and drilling. Blades and body are formed as a single integral
component by the Hydro-Form process.

The Hydro-Form process uses hydraulic pressure up to 40,000 psi to reshape and

form thick-walled steel tubes, in contrast with labor intensive welding and machining
methods that increases costs and changes metallurgical properties of the base
metal.

For added wear and abrasion resistance, Tungsten Carbide hard facing can be
applied to the blades.

Centralizers and Stabilizers are available for standard pipe sizes. Blade
configurations can be customized when required. Stabilizer blades are ground to
diameter for near bit string stabilization.

Centralizers and Stabilizers are attached firmly to casing as Rotating by TESCOs

patented RTF crimping process. Centralizers can be allowed to float as NonRotating by simply slipping them on the casing without attachment. Installation
can be performed in the field, pipe yard or pipe mill.

Hydro-FormTM Stabilizer

The Drilling Innovation Company

www.tescocorp.com

HYDR
O-FORM CENTRALIZERS & ST
ABILIZERS
HYDRO-FORM
STABILIZERS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Attachment options:

Rotating: Centralizers and Stabilizers are attached to casing by TESCOs

RTFTM (Radial Tubular Forming) tool to create a durable mechanical lock by
crimping onto the pipe body.
Non-rotating: Centralizers can be left to float free and spin on casing
between couplings, or can be constrained axially with crimped on stop
collars. (applies to centralizers only)
Hard facing: Tungsten Carbide is applied by a proprietary process providing a
combination of abrasion resistance and toughness for downhole loads, avoiding
the cracking and separation experienced by conventional hard-facing techniques.

Pipe
Size
(in)
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6-5/8
7
7-5/8
8-5/8
9-5/8
10-3/4
11-3/4
13-3/8

Attachment *
NonRotating
Rotating

Helical
Blade
#
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5

Max. Blade
Diameter **
in.
(mm)
6-1/2
165
7
178
7-1/2
191
8
203
9
229
9
229
11
279
12
305
13
330
14
356
16
406

Hard faced centralizer (color code red)

TESCOs patented RTF (Radial Tubular Forming)

crimping technique

The Drilling Innovation Company

Email: casingdrilling@tescocorp.com
Corporate Headquarters
6204 - 6A Street S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2H 2B7
Tel: 403 233-0757 Fax: 403 252-3362

Web: www.tescocorp.com
World Wide Operations
11330 Brittmoore Park Drive
Houston, Texas, USA 77041
Tel: 713 849-5900 Fax: 713 849-0075

Tesco Corporation / March 2005 / POD

Due to ongoing product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice
CASING DRILLING is a registered trademark and Casing Drive System are trademarks of Tesco Corporation

Attachment: Rotating means firmly attached by RTF process and

applies to centralizers and stabilizers. Non-rotating means slip fit and
applies only to centralizers.
** For hard facing, add

Non-hard faced centralizer (color code blue)