GEARENCH BDA100 PETOL Tubing Elevator - Manual (Page 3)

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PETOL™ Big D Tubing Elevator Description
The BDA100 PETOL™ Big D Tubing Elevator hangs from the elevator links which are
attached to the traveling block of the service or drilling rig. The drawworks of the rig move
the elevator up and down the rig’s derrick to install and remove tubing. The elevator may
also be used on or around the rig floor for handling tubing.
Each elevator is bored for one size of tubing, 2-3/8 non-upset, 2-3/8 upset, 2-7/8 non-upset,
2-7/8 upset, 3-1/2 non-upset, or 3-1/2 upset. The size is stamped 238N, 238U, 278N, 278U,
312N, or 312Uon the right body indicating the appropriate size.
The elevator has a rated capacity of 100 tons for heavy duty use.
The BDA100 offers the following features:
An integrated center latch mechanism consisting of a retainer, lock, retainer spring,
and lock spring to provide simple, fast, and smooth operation.
A flame hardened top surface and special heat treated alloy materials to provide long
life.
Fully compliant with API specification 8C PSL level 1.