RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
From above descriptions the coming
information applied for the connection that
have shoulder and rotary threads
RSC used mainly with drilling and fishing
equipment
There are a Many classifications for RSC
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Most common of RSC
API Connections Other RSC Special RSC used by
individual companies
FOR EXAMPLE
NOV GP. Double FOR EXAMPLE
API API Non- shoulder , Hi Torque T2 connections which
Preferred Preferred VAM EIS is used in BAKER
Hydril wedge thread HUGHES only
connections connections Connections
FOR EXAMPLE
NC LESS 23& more
FOR EXAMPLE
70
NC NC23:NC70
FH other FH
REG 1R:8 5/8R
PAC , XH ,
FH 5 ½&6 5/8FH
H90 , WO
GOST
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Most common of RSC
API Connections Other RSC Special RSC used by
individual companies
INSPECTION
API API Non- New connections INSPECTION
Preferred Preferred covered by New & Used connections
connections connections Manufacture covered by Manufacture
Procedures Procedures
INSPECTION Used connections
New connections covered by API covered by DS-1
Spec 7 -2
Used connections covered by DS-1 ,
NS2 & RP 7G -2
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
API Similar Connections
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
NOV Connections
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
NOV & Vam EIS , .. Connections
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Hydril Wedge Connections
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
NK DSTG Connections
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Hilong Connections
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
BHI T2 Connections
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread profile
thread form means the shape of threads & style
Which is controlled by
1- thread form
2-Lead tolerance
3-Taper tolerance
4- Stand-off
5-Shoulder contact face
6-Thread axis
7-Pin base diameter
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread form
thread profile in an axial plane for a length of one pitch
dimension and shape for each thread
for example
angel between thread
height of thread
Root radius
Crest flat width
For API Similar Preferred connections there are 4 forms used
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread form
FLANK CREST
ROOT
HIGHET
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread form
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread form
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread form
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread form
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread Lead & Thread Pitch
LEAD: distance parallel to the thread axis from a point on a thread turn and the corresponding point on
the next turn,
i.e. the axial displacement of a point following the helix one turn around the thread axis
pitch
PITCH: axial distance between successive threads, which, in a single start thread, is
equivalent to lead
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread Lead & Thread Pitch
LEAD: distance parallel to the thread axis from a point on a thread turn and the corresponding point
on the next turn,
i.e. the axial displacement of a point following the helix one turn around the thread axis
PITCH: axial distance between successive threads, which, in a single start thread, is
equivalent to lead
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread Lead
Simply we can say it is number of full thread in a specific distance
Example :
In the picture the lead is of threads 1”
Is 4 TPI
4 THREADS PER INCH
Deviation of number of thread per inch
Has tolerance as we will see
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Thread Taper
increase in the diameter of the pitch cone with length
In the picture the lead is of threads
Is 4 TPF
4 TAPER PER FOOT
D1
D2
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Profile gauge and lead gauge help to verify the form deformations and stretches
As per DS-1
Using profile gauge to check connections as following
1- Apply profile gauge to connections at least in 2 positions with 90d between the
positions
2- check if there is gap between gauge and thread .
3- gap in flank or root areas is not allowed
4- gap in crest area is allowed for not more than 2 threads . Max gab width 1/16”
5- any visible gap found in flank area . That need to apply lead gauge to measure
connection stretch
6-using light behind the profile gauge will help to detect if there is a gap
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
2-LEAD GAUGE
Lead Gauge used for both used & new connections to measure the connection
stretch
In new connection or after re-cut connections lead gauge consider as routine QC
steps of thread gauge which including Measuring taper for pin and Box m thread
height , Pitch Diameter ,….
In used connection lead gauge is used if a light gap found in connection flank by
profile gauge as shown in previous page
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
LEAD GAUGE Gauge divided to
saw 1/1000” with
lead gauge consist of 3 Parts . LOCK accuracy of .0002in
3- Setting Block . is a connection
simulator for feature of number of 1- Lead
threads in one inch. Many kind of gauge
setting block with various device
dimension
Need to know which one we have
to choose to set the gauge --B
2- Contact points or lead balls .
Various diameter & Size . So we
need to know which size we
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002 have to use ---A
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
LEAD GAUGE
A-Contact point
Contact points or ball are available in various diameters
Each diameter is compatible with some connections based
On connection dimension and
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
LEAD GAUGE
B- SITTING BLOCK
As shown in pict. Each block mention to
Taper and number of threads
For example the block in pic used for
Connections with taper 3 inch per feet
And 4 threads per inch
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
LEAD GAUGE choosing of Ball and Sitting stand.
Now Before use the lead gauge and to apply the we need to
1- Choose the contact points
2- Choose the sitting block which must be combatable with connection subjected to
inspection
The next table which had collected from API SPEC7-2 will help us to choose both
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
size of lead and taper gauge contact ball point (in Inches)
Conection form TPF TPI BALL SIZ
NC23 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC26 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC31 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC35 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC38 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC40 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC44 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC46 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC50 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC56 V-038R 3 4 0.144
NC61 V-038R 3 4 0.144
NC70 V-038R 3 4 0.144
1 REG V-055 1.5 6 0.096
1 1/2 REG V-055 1.5 6 0.096
2 3/8REG V-040 3 5 0.115
2 7/8REG V-040 3 5 0.115
3 1/2REG V-040 3 5 0.115
4 1/2REG V-040 3 5 0.115
5 1/2REG V-050 3 4 0.144
6 5/8 REG V-050 2 4 0.144
7 5/8REG V-050 3 4 0.144
8 5/8REG V-050 3 4 0.144
5 1/2FH V-050 2 4 0.144
6 5/8FH V-050 2 4 0.144
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
size of lead and taper gauge contact ball point (in
Inches)
Conectio
EXAMPLE n form
NC23 V-038R
TPF
2
TPI
4
BALL SIZ
0.144
NC26 V-038R 2 4 0.144
7 5/8 REG connection required a lead gauge verification NC31 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC35 V-038R 2 4 0.144
Steps NC38 V-038R
NC40 V-038R
2
2
4
4
0.144
0.144
NC44 V-038R 2 4 0.144
1- Choose the appropriate BALL SIZE and SITTING BLOCK NC46 V-038R 2 4 0.144
NC50 V-038R 2 4 0.144
By using the previous table or check in API SPEC7-2 NC56 V-038R 3 4 0.144
NC61 V-038R 3 4 0.144
So from table NC70 V-038R 3 4 0.144
1 REG V-055 1.5 6 0.096
A-contact point size is 0.144inch 1 1/2
REG V-055 1.5 6 0.096
2 3/8REG V-040 3 5 0.115
B-sitting block should be 3TPF /4TPI 2 7/8REG V-040 3 5 0.115
3 1/2REG V-040 3 5 0.115
4 1/2REG V-040 3 5 0.115
5 1/2REG V-050 3 4 0.144
6 5/8
REG V-050 2 4 0.144
7 5/8REG V-050 3 4 0.144
8 5/8REG V-050 3 4 0.144
5 1/2FH V-050 2 4 0.144
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
6 5/8FH V-050 2 4 0.144
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Using of profile gauge and lead gauge
EXAMPLE
2- start sitting of lead gauge
2.1 open the lock
2.2 connect the ball to lead gauge with distance between them 2 inch
2.3 put the fixed ball in first grove and movable ball in second grove
2.4 the dial gauge indicator set to zero position when the gauge is applied
to the sitting block
2.5 lock screw tightened
2.6 check zero position again
2.7 now apply the lead on connection
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Using of profile gauge and lead gauge
EXAMPLE
3- start lead verification
3.1 apply the lead on the first full thread nearest to the shoulder
3.2 gauge shall be pivoted upon the fixed ball-point
3.3 move the gauge in small arc curve
3.4 The minimum plus reading or maximum minus reading on the indicator shall
be taken as the lead error.
3.5 tow lead check at 90degree shall be made
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
RSC
Rotary Shouldered Threads
Using of profile gauge and lead gauge
EXAMPLE
4- Acceptance criteria
4.1 for used connections DS-1 mentioned to max .006” over 2 inch length
4.2 for new connections
a) ± 0,038 mm per 25,4 mm (0.001 5 in per in) for any 25,4 mm (1.0 in) between
first and last full depth
threads;
b) ± 0,114 mm (0.004 5 in) between first and last full depth threads, or the sum
of 0,025 4 mm (0.001 in) for
each 25,4 mm (1 in) between first and last full depth threads, whichever is
greater.
ALI.ADLI1611@GMAIL.COM
0020-1026-30-2002
