PCSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Blow-Out Preventers
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Regular Stuffing Box (SB) Tee Base Stuffing Box (SBT) Double Packed Stuffing Box
Original design Combines SB and cross tee with (DPSB)
1" bleeder Most widely-used stuffing box in
Superior & dependable performance
Eliminates one threaded connection the industry
Lub Upper Gland (LUGTM) with
grease zerk Results in a shorter hook-up Primary packing can be changed
under pressure by tightening
Optional Oil Reservoir Gland (ORG) Side outlets: compression bolts
and Anti-Pollution Adapter (APA) 2" LP with 2" bottom connection Unique misaligning feature
Unique misaligning feature reduces 3" LP with 2-1/2" or 3" bottom reduces need for exact alignment
need for exact alignment with the connection with the pumping unit
pumping unit Lub Upper Gland (LUGTM) with Adaptable to many accessories
grease zerk
Lub Upper Gland (LUGTM) with
DPSB Double Packed Stuffing Box Optional Oil Reservoir Gland (ORG) grease zerk
Lub Gland and Anti-Pollution Adapter (APA)
Cap Bolt Optional Oil Reservoir Gland (ORG)
Lub Gland Cap LUGTM has two heavy hex nuts on and Anti-Pollution Adapter (APA)
Split Cone each bolt, which can support up to LUGTM has two heavy hex nuts on
Packing Ring
20,000 lbs. when engaged during each bolt, which can support up to
Lub Gland
Body with Zerk well servicing 20,000 lbs. when engaged during
Upper well servicing
Gland Bolts
Lower Gland Flanged bottom connection
Lower available by special order
Gland Bolts
Split Cone
Packing Rings SPECIFICATIONS SB SBT DPSB
Body Working Pressure 1500 PSI 1500 PSI 1500 PSI
Compression
Bolt Packing Bottom Thread 2", 2-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 2", 2-1/2",
Nut (API Tubing or LP) 3", 4" 3" 3", 4"
Compression
Bolt Packing
Bottom Connection Male Female Male
Ring
Weight
Flange Bolts
2" 24 lbs. 33 lbs. 50 lbs.
Compression 2-1/2" 25 lbs. 37 lbs. 51 lbs.
Bolt
3" 26 lbs. 42 lbs. 52 lbs.
Compression 4" 29 lbs. N/A 56 lbs.
Ring
Split Cone Height 13-1/2" 16" 17"
Packing Rings
Material Ductile Iron*
O-Ring
Base Split Cone Packing 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-5/16",
Rod Sizes 1-3/8", 1-7/16", 1-1/2", 1-3/4"
Pieces Required:
Top Cones 4 4 6
All Hercules Classic Stuffing Boxes Bottom Cones 1 1 1
are available with either Cone or
DOME packing. (see pages 13-15) * Corrosion-resistant coatings available, contact customer service.
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Patented Patented
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HERCULES High-Performance Stuffing Boxes | Big Stuff & Big Stuff DPSBTM
Primary
Compression Cone
Bolts (2) Packing
Cone
Packing Body
Body
1/4" NPT
Port (2)
Secondary Packing
Packing Cone Packing Alignment
Alignment Ring
Ring
Patented Patented
Available with adapters for APATM Control Device or Hercules Convenient protection of packing from weight of rod string
Stuffing Box Leak Detector Available with adapters for APATM Control Device or Hercules
Flanged bottom connection available by special order Stuffing Box Leak Detector
Flanged bottom connection available by special order
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HERCULES High-Performance Stuffing Boxes | NACE Big Stuff & Big Stuff DPSBTM
Patented Patented
Convenient protection of packing from weight of rod string Lower profile compared to Classic model
A Hercules Polish Rod Lubricator is highly recommended Two 1/4" NPT ports (180 apart) for grease zerk & pressure
as a grease zerk is not available due to the low profile gauge
Available with adapters for APATM Control Device or Hercules Available with adapters for APATM Control Device or
Stuffing Box Leak Detector Hercules Stuffing Box Leak Detector
Flanged bottom connection available by special order Convenient protection of packing from weight of rod string
Flanged bottom connection available by special order
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Working Pressure 1500 PSI Available with 1500 or 2500 PSI Big StuffTM DPSBTM Top Section
(& with or without HPLUGTM)
Bottom Thread
(API Tubing or LP) 2", 2-1/2", 3"
Primary Split Cone Packing PCSB Packing Gland Cap
Bottom Connection Male or Flanged or optional DOME Packing
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Cap
Bottom Thread
HTD Lower Split Bushing (API Tubing or LP) 2", 2-1/2", 3", 4"
Weight
2" 31 lbs.
Upper Body 2-1/2" 32 lbs.
3" 33 lbs.
4" 35 lbs.
Rod Sizes
1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 1-3/4"
HTD Upper Split Bushing
Packing O.D. 2-1/4"
Stack Height 2-1/2"
O-Ring
(Primary or Secondary)
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HERCULES Stuffing Box Accessories | Big Stuff Upper Gland & Leak Detector
2500 PSI Big Stuff DPSB with HPLUG FKM O-Ring (also used for APA Adapter)
shown above w/optional flanged DPSB
Base available by special order Special Big Stuff Top Follower
(also used for APA Adapter)
Rod Sizes: 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", & 1-3/4" - Provides positive shut down of the flow
- Easily wired to SCADA or a controller
Body & Cap meet NACE MR0175
Manifold connection
Upper/Lower Packing Support Rings: MDS Nylon (stan-
dard) or Bronze (for high temp applications) - Two 1/2" ports and one 3/4" port allow
custom installation
Retrofitting existing Big Stuff models requires a special
Top Follower (with FKM O-Ring seal between HPLUG & - 3/4" end cap allows easy clean out
Follower) of blockage
Can also be used with models equipped with DOME High Performance Lubricating Upper Gland
Packing (requires special Big Stuff DOME APA/HPLUG Top (HPLUG ) required for installation (not
Follower with both internal & external FKM O-Ring seals) included must purchase separately)
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NO Contact NO Contact
(Not Used) (To Magneto)
Common Common
(To Starter Coil) (To Spark Plug)
NC Contact NC Contact
(Connect Hot Lead) (Not Used)
Connect Common & NC (normally closed) Connect Common & NO (normally open)
contacts in series with starter coil of motor starter. contacts in parallel with magneto & spark plug.
If packing leaks, container will lower, open the If packing leaks, container will lower, close the
NC contact & disconnect motor starter. NO contact & ground the spark plug.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The potential for the presence of flammable materials in the atmosphere may create a hazardous location as defined by the national
electrical code (NFPA-70). Hazardous (classified) locations require the use of explosion proof equipment suitable for the hazardous class, division and group.
NOTE: On the explosion-proof switch, the red wire is the NC contact, blue is the NO contact, black is common and green is ground.
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Patented
DOME Packing
Rod sizes: 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-5/16",
1-3/8", 1-1/2", 1-3/4"
Dramatically reduces stuffing box
failures & maintenance costs Blind Hole
for Packing
Rubber packing with unique PTFE
Pick Tip
seal ring Insertion
PTFE seal ring minimizes contact
between rubber & polished rod
Low coefficient of friction
Less heat build-up A set of DOME packing consists of three
pieces of rubber packing, each of which has
Lower drag on polished rod a split PTFE seal ring sandwiched inside. 1/4"-20 NC
Pullout
Unique bowl shape converts Threads
vertical compression forces into radial
forces for a tight seal around polished rod
Automatically compensates for changes in flow line pressure
One-time conversion kit to retrofit most cone packed stuffing boxes Conversion kit for DOME Packing and
Lub Upper Gland. Also used for Big
Designed for easy replacement using a conventional corkscrew
Stuff Stuffing Boxes.
style Packing Pick (available from R&M Energy Systems
P/n 99756K14)
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HERCULES Stuffing Box Packing | DPSBTM with ORGTM & DOME Packing
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR RUBBER COMPOUNDS IN R&M ENERGY SYSTEMS STUFFING BOXES AND BOPS
Maximum Service Resistance to
Maximum Service Temperature with Explosive
Temperature with Concentrations of Decompression Mechanical,
Concentrations of H2S & CO2 Maximum Maximum in CO2 Performance Tear and
H2S & CO2 at Maximum Tolerances Tolerances Concentrations in Steam Abrasive
Rubber Compound Below 1% Tolerance Levels for H2S for CO2 up to 20% Environments Resistance
Name ASTM F C F C
Type
Soft, Hard,
Special Lubricated, SBR 160 71 160 71 2% NR Poor Poor Good
Heavy Duty,
PTFE Filled
Hercules Gold
Compound C NBR 300 149 250 121 2% 10% Good Good Excellent
Compound D
Compound G HNBR 325 163 300 149 10% 20% Good to Excellent Very Good Excellent
Compound H EPDM 425 218 350 177 5% NR Poor Good Fair
Compound S SBR 160 71 160 71 2% 2% Poor Poor Good
Compound ST
Nitrile Dome NBR 250 121 150 65 2% 5% Fair Poor Good
HSN Dome
HNBR 325 163 300 149 10% 20% Good to Excellent Very Good Excellent
Aflas Dome
TFEP 450 232 350 177 35% 15% Fair Excellent Fair
Note: Above temperatures are suggested Maximum Short-Term ratings & should not be considered as a Continuous Operating Temperature.
NR - Not Recommended
SBR - Styrene Butadiene Rubber
NBR - Nitrile Rubber
HSN - Highly Saturated Nitrile or Hydrogenated Nitrile
EPDM - Ethylene Propylene
Aflas is a registered trademark of Aashi Glass Co. Ltd.
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* Recommended for CO2 in concentrations up to 20%. PCSB AND HTD V-RING PACKING
ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE.
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Note: Pumping Tee Test Pressure > 1.5 X Working Pressure (Male Threads) and 2 X Working Pressure (Female Threads)
* Corrosion-resistant coatings available, contact customer service.
** CT-1, CT-2, & CT-3 available in carbon steel with welded 3.12" 2M or 3M API Top Flange for attachment of PCP drive head.
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Body Body
Packing Ring Packing Gland
Packing Gland
Packing Ring
Tapered Cap
Wing Cap
150H 200P
Caps have Hammer Lugs and Acme threads for fast removal Taper threaded end caps with Blow-out proof ram screw
and replacement. Acme threads eliminate cross-threading
Reinforced ram block reduces extrusion
Cap with internal threads protected from the environment
Higher working pressure than 150H
Blow-out proof ram screw
Full opening
Full opening
2" thru 3" EUE thread connections (3" EUE is 3.5" OD 8RD EUE)
Reinforced ram block reduces extrusion
Optional NACE trim
Cap O-Ring provides reliable, pressure-tight seal
Optional low temperature carbon steel (200PS Model)
150H Rams can interchange with Ratigan #212 BOPs
Carbon steel models available with welded flanges in API
Flanged, X Flanged or Flanged X Threaded (200PF Model)
Ram Screw Packing Acrylic Braided PTFE NBR, HSN & FKM
Connection Male x Female Thread Male x Female Thread or Flange
Optional Flange Connections N/A 2-1/16" 2000, 2-9/16" 2000,
3-1/8" 2000***
Height 9-1/2" 10"
Weight 43 lbs. 52 lbs.
Width (Rams Open) 20" 26"
Handles Optional Optional
Note: Above temperatures are suggested Maximum Short-Term ratings & should not be considered
as a Continuous Operating temperature.
Illustration of Metal Reinforcement
Inside 150H & 200P BOP Rams
SPECIFICATIONS B-29
Size 2" x 2" LP
Height
Open 17-5/8"
Closed 16-3/8"
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4-Way Cross
2" Back Pressure Standard 2" Back 2" Back Pressure Regulator
Regulator with Sand Trim Pressure Regulator
Pressure Range Orifice Ball Size Spring Material
5-200 PSI .875" 1.125" Monel
10-500 PSI .875" 1.125" 302 SS
10-900 PSI .875" 1.125" Carbon Steel
10-1000 PSI .683" 1.000" Elgiloy
10-1500 PSI .683" 1.000" Carbon Steel*
*Same spring used in 10-900 PSI model
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Friction Style
Contact
M
Friction Style I
API design limit
(Rod Boss Clamp) C
R
O
I
N
C
H
E
S
Contact
*
BOLT TORQUE (FT-LBS.)
* Recommended Torque
1 Microinch = 0.000010 = 10-6 inches
Indention Style
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HERCULES Polish Rod Accessories | Leveling Plates, Clamp-Off Support, Lubricators & Liners
PILOT
Leveling Plate
Minimizes polished rod breaks
Compensates for carrier bar
misalignment up to 2 degrees WITH ROD ROTATOR
Installed under rod rotator, or
under polished rod clamp if
rotators are not used
Available for all polished
rod sizes
WITHOUT ROD ROTATOR
Ensures uniform engagement between polished rod PILOT ASSURES ALIGNMENT
clamp & carrier bar IN PUMPING UNIT CARRIER BAR
Note: Mating convex & concave surfaces should be lubricated with grease
prior to installation
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Rod rotation is the most effective means of removing paraffin from inside the
tubing and distributing wear evenly. This process also protects against severe
rod and tubing wear when used in conjunction with rod guides. Hercules
rod rotators are available in maximum recommended loads ranging from
13,000-40,000 pounds.
T-164
T-302
Polished Rod Sizes 1-1/8" thru 1-1/4" 1-1/8" thru 1-1/4" 1-1/8" thru 1-1/2" 1-1/8" thru 1-3/4" 1-1/8" thru 1-3/4"
Rotation Type Helical Gear Helical Gear Ratchet Table Helical Gear Helical Gear
Body Material Ductile Iron Ductile Iron Ductile Iron Ductile Iron Ductile Iron
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Hercules
Polished Rod Clamp
Hercules
Rod Rotators
Hercules
Rod Liners
Hercules
Rod
Lubricators Hercules
Stuffing Box
Hercules
Hercules
Leak Detector
Back Pressure
Yale
Regulator
Magnum Unions
Needle Valve
Hercules
Hercules BOP
Cross Tees
RODEC
Hercules Adapter
Tubing Head Flange Rotator Hercules
Choke
Yale
Hercules
Unions
Ball Valve
Hercules
Casing Heads
Hercules
Belled Nipples/
Couplings The Names You
Know & Trust
Hercules
Hercules
Hamer
Plug Valve
Ball Valve Hercules
Magnum
Moyno
New Era
Resun
RODEC
SENTRY
StayTite
New Era Yale
Rod Guides
& Scrapers
Compound S, Special Lubricated, Heavy-Duty, PTFE Filled, Compound ST, Compound C, Compound D, Compound H, Compound G, B-29, T-302SG, T-302,
T-252, T-164, T164SG, Rod Boss, Rod Boss Jr., Figure, Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, RODEC and Hercules Gold are trademarks of R&M Energy Systems, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
R&M Energy Systems, Inc. is a Unit of Robbins & Myers, Inc. C-3001-0411