Product Overview
The Tricone Bit is a highly efficient and durable drilling tool designed for various drilling operations including water well drilling, oilfield exploration, and mining projects. Manufactured with premium alloy steel and equipped with tungsten carbide inserts, our Tricone Bit offers superior performance and long service life even in complex and abrasive formations.
Each Tricone Bit is precisely engineered to deliver faster penetration rates, reduce torque, and ensure smooth operation under demanding drilling conditions.
Key Features
High Strength Construction: Made from forged alloy steel and advanced heat treatment for exceptional toughness.
Efficient Cutting Structure: Three rotating cones with tungsten carbide inserts provide fast penetration and effective rock breaking.
Reliable Bearing System: Sealed journal or roller bearings guarantee long working life and stable performance.
Customizable Options: Available in various IADC codes for soft, medium, and hard formations.
Versatile Application: Suitable for geothermal, oil, and water well drilling rigs.
Technical Parameters
Product Name: Tricone Bit
Material: Alloy steel body with tungsten carbide inserts
Bearing Type: Sealed roller or sealed journal
Connection: API standard thread
Nozzle: Replaceable jet nozzles
Formation: Soft to very hard rock
Drilling Depth: Up to 3000m (depending on rig and conditions)
🧱 Tooth Types and Suitable Formations
| Tooth Type | Suitable Formation | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Milled Tooth (Steel Tooth) | Soft to medium-hard formations | High drilling speed, lower cost |
| Tungsten Carbide Insert (TCI) | Medium to very hard formations | High wear resistance, longer service life |
Applications
Water Well Drilling
Geothermal Energy Projects
Mining and Quarrying
Oil & Gas Exploration
Geotechnical Engineering
Advantages
✅ High Penetration Rate: Efficient design ensures smooth rock cutting and faster drilling speed.
✅ Extended Service Life: Precision bearings and strong carbide teeth resist wear and impact.
✅ Stable Performance: Reliable sealing system prevents debris ingress and reduces maintenance.
✅ Cost-Effective Solution: Perfect balance between price and drilling performance.
✅ OEM Customization: Color, logo, and size customization available for your brand.
OEM & Customization Service
We support full customization for your Tricone Bit orders:
Custom logo and surface color
Non-standard diameters and IADC grades
API thread customization
Branded packaging for OEM clients
After-Sales Service
Professional technical support for bit selection and drilling optimization
Fast international delivery
Replacement warranty for manufacturing defects
Long-term cooperation and local agent support
Specifications
|
IADC |
Applicable Formatitons |
Recommended Parameters |
|
|
WOB KN/mm |
RPM(r/min) |
||
|
417/427/437 |
Low compressive strength,high il-abilityt and extremely soft formation,like shale,clay.sandstone,conglomerate etc. |
0.35-0.90 |
140-70 |
|
447 |
Low compressive strength,high drill ability and soft formation, like shale, clay, sandstone, soft limestone, salt rock,plaster etc. |
0.37-1.00 |
140-60 |
|
517 |
Low compressive strength,high dril ability and soft formation,like shale, clay, sandstone, soft limestone,salt rock,etc. |
0.37-1.05 |
120-50 |
|
527 |
Soft formation with low compressive, like Low compressive strength, high dilabilityt and soft formation,like shale,clay sandstone, soft limestone, salt rock,anhydrite etc. |
0.35-1.05 |
120-50 |
|
537/547 |
Low compressive strength,medium hard formation with hard abrasive interlayer, like Hard shale, anhydrite, soft limestone, sandstone, dolomite with mezzanine, etc. |
0.50-1.05 |
110-40 |
|
617/627 |
High compressive strength, medium hard and thick hard interlayer, like hard shale, limestone, sandstone, dolomite,etc. |
0.50-1.05 |
80-40 |
|
637/737 |
High compressive strength, medium hard and high abrasive formation, like limestone, dolomite, sandstone, chert, etc. |
0.70-1.20 |
70-40 |



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