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STEEL SUCKER ROD & PONY ROD
COMPARISON GUIDE
Total Solutions for Rod Lift Systems
Pumping Units
& Drive Heads
Sucker Rods
& Rod Pumps
Wellhead &
Surface
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API GRADE C STEEL SUCKER RODS AND PONY RODS
API Grade C Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods are designed for light-to-moderate loads, in shallow-
to-medium depth wells, with fluids that are non-corrosive or corrosive fluids that are effectively in-
hibited to prevent corrosion.
END CAP COLOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS 1 MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
API Grade C Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods shall
be manufactured from UNS 10XX0 or UNS 15XX0 se-
ries steel (or an equivalent international series steel).
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation, 8 in. Reduction of Area
minimum, psi minimum, psi maximum, psi minimum, % minimum, %
60,000 90,000 115,000 12 40
COMPARISON GUIDE
Manufacturer Dadi 2
Dover Artificial Lift 3
Exceed 4 Tenaris 5 Weatherford 6 AOT Norris Upco
Grade - - - - - - C30 C - - - C C S60
UNS Steel Type - - - - - - G15360 G15360 - - - G15300 G15360 G10290
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, %
Aluminum (Al) - - - - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.01—0.04 - - - - - -
Carbon (C) - - - - - - 0.30—0.39 0.30—0.39 - - - 0.31—0.36 0.30—0.37 0.22—0.29
Chromium (Cr) - - - - - - 0.30 max. 0.30 max. - - - 0.20 max. 0.25 max. 0.20 max.
Copper (Cu) - - - - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.25 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max.
Manganese (Mn) - - - - - - 1.10—1.40 1.10—1.40 - - - 1.40—1.60 1.20—1.50 1.00—1.32
Molybdenum (Mo) - - - - - - 0.06 max. 0.06 max. - - - 0.05 max. 0.05 max. 0.05 max.
Nickel (Ni) - - - - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.15 max. - - - 0.15 max.
Niobium (Nb) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Phosphorus (P) - - - - - - 0.04 max. 0.04 max. - - - 0.025 max. 0.04 max. 0.025 max.
Silicon (Si) - - - - - - 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 - - - 0.25—0.40 0.20—0.30 0.15—0.30
Sulfur (S) - - - - - - 0.045 max. 0.045 max. - - - 0.025 max. 0.04 max. 0.04 max.
Vanadium (V) - - - - - - 0.02—0.07 0.02—0.07 - - - 0.10—0.15 0.01—0.03 0.01—0.03
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 7
Yield Strength, ksi - - - - - - 60 min. 60 min. - - - 60 min. 60 min. 90—105
Tensile Strength, ksi - - - - - - 90—115 90—115 - - - 90—115 90—115 100—115
Elongation, 8 in., % - - - - - - 15 min. 15 min. - - - - - - 18 min. 13 min.
Reduction of Area, % - - - - - - 45 min. 45 min. - - - - - - 50 min. 55 min.
Heat Treat Method 8 - - - - - - N N - - - N&T N Q&T
C
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API GRADE K STEEL SUCKER RODS AND PONY RODS
API Grade K Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods are designed for light-to-moderate loads, in shallow-
to-medium depth wells, with corrosive fluids that are effectively inhibited to prevent corrosion.
END CAP COLOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS 1 MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
API Grade K Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods shall
be manufactured from UNS G43XX0 or UNS G46XX0
series steel (or an equivalent international series
steel).
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation, 8 in. Reduction of Area
minimum, psi minimum, psi maximum, psi minimum, % minimum, %
60,000 90,000 115,000 13 40
COMPARISON GUIDE
Manufacturer Dadi 2
Dover Artificial Lift 3
Exceed 4 Tenaris 5 Weatherford 6 AOT Norris Upco
Grade - - - - - - K40 K - - - K K S59
UNS Steel Type - - - - - - G46210 G46210 - - - G46210 G46230 G46170
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, %
Aluminum (Al) - - - - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.01—0.04 - - - - - -
Carbon (C) - - - - - - 0.18—0.25 0.18—0.25 - - - 0.18—0.25 0.20—0.25 0.14—0.21
Chromium (Cr) - - - - - - 0.25 max. 0.25 max. - - - 0.30 max. 0.25 max. - - -
Copper (Cu) - - - - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.25 max. 0.40 max. - - -
Manganese (Mn) - - - - - - 0.60—0.80 0.60—0.80 - - - 0.70—1.00 0.75—1.00 0.55—0.75
Molybdenum (Mo) - - - - - - 0.15—0.25 0.15—0.25 - - - 0.20—0.30 0.20—0.30 0.20—0.30
Nickel (Ni) - - - - - - 1.65—2.00 1.65—2.00 - - - 1.65—2.00 1.65—2.00 1.65—2.00
Niobium (Nb) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Phosphorus (P) - - - - - - 0.035 max. 0.035 max. - - - 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max
Silicon (Si) - - - - - - 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 - - - 0.15—0.30 0.20—0.35 0.15—0.35
Sulfur (S) - - - - - - 0.035 max. 0.035 max. - - - 0.025 max. 0.04 max. 0.035 max.
Vanadium (V) - - - - - - 0.02—0.07 0.02—0.07 - - - - - - 0.01—0.03 - - -
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 7
Yield Strength, ksi - - - - - - 60 min. 60 min. - - - 60 min. 60 min. 90—105
Tensile Strength, ksi - - - - - - 90—115 90—115 - - - 90—115 90—115 100—115
Elongation, 8 in., % - - - - - - 16 min. 16 min. - - - - - - 16 min. 13 min.
Reduction of Area, % - - - - - - 55 min. 55 min. - - - - - - 60 min. 55 min.
Heat Treat Method 8 - - - - - - N&T N&T - - - N N&T Q&T
K
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API GRADE DC (D CARBON) STEEL SUCKER RODS AND PONY RODS
API Grade DC (D Carbon) Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods are designed for moderate-to-heavy
loads, in medium-to-deep wells, with fluids that are non-corrosive and effectively inhibited to prevent
corrosion.
END CAP COLOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS 1 MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
API Grade DC (D Carbon) Steel Sucker Rods and Pony
Rods shall be manufactured from UNS G10XX0 or UNS
G15XX0 series steel (or an equivalent international
series steel).
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation, 8 in. Reduction of Area
minimum, psi minimum, psi maximum, psi minimum, % minimum, %
85,000 115,000 140,000 10 40
COMPARISON GUIDE
Manufacturer Dadi 2
Dover Artificial Lift 3
Exceed 4 Tenaris 5 Weatherford 6 AOT Norris Upco
Grade - - - D54 D54 MD - - - DC MD S67
UNS Steel Type - - - G15410 G15410 G15410 - - - G15300 G15410 G10290
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, %
Aluminum (Al) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.01—0.04 - - - - - -
Carbon (C) - - - 0.36—0.45 0.36—0.45 0.36—0.45 - - - 0.31—0.36 0.40—0.44 0.22—0.29
Chromium (Cr) - - - 0.30 max. 0.30 max. 0.30 max. - - - 0.20 max. 0.25 max. 0.20 max.
Copper (Cu) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.25 max. 0.035 max. 0.35 max.
Manganese (Mn) - - - 1.35—1.65 1.35—1.65 1.35—1.65 - - - 1.40—1.60 1.35—1.55 1.00—1.32
Molybdenum (Mo) - - - 0.06 max. 0.06 max. 0.06 max. - - - 0.05 max. 0.05 max. 0.05 max.
Nickel (Ni) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.15 max. 0.25 max. 0.15 max.
Niobium (Nb) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Phosphorus (P) - - - 0.04 max. 0.04 max. 0.04 max. - - - 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max.
Silicon (Si) - - - 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 - - - 0.25—0.40 0.15—0.30 0.15—0.30
Sulfur (S) - - - 0.04 max. 0.04 max. 0.04 max. - - - 0.025 max. 0.04 max. 0.04 max.
Vanadium (V) - - - 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.09 - - - 0.10—0.15 0.055—
0.075 - - -
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 7
Yield Strength, ksi - - - 85 min. 85 min. 85 min. - - - 85 min. 85 min. 110 min.
Tensile Strength, ksi - - - 115—140 115—140 115—140 - - - 115—140 115—140 120—140
Elongation, 8 in., % - - - 15 min. 15 min. 15 min. - - - - - - 14 min. 11 min.
Reduction of Area, % - - - 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. - - - - - - 45 min. 55 min.
Heat Treat Method 8 - - - N&T N&T N&T - - - N&FC N&T Q&T
DC
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API GRADE DA (D ALLOY) STEEL SUCKER RODS AND PONY RODS
API Grade DA (D Alloy) Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods are designed for moderate-to-heavy loads, in medium-
to-deep wells, with fluids that are non-corrosive or corrosive fluids that are effectively inhibited to prevent corro-
sion.
END CAP COLOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS 1 MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
API Grade DA (D Alloy) Steel Sucker Rods and Pony
Rods shall be manufactured from UNS G41XX0 series
steel (or an equivalent international series steel).
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation, 8 in. Reduction of Area
minimum, psi minimum, psi maximum, psi minimum, % minimum, %
85,000 115,000 140,000 10 40
COMPARISON GUIDE
Manufacturer Dadi 2
Dover Artificial Lift 3
Exceed 4 Tenaris 5 Weatherford 6 AOT Norris Upco
Grade Q79 D78 D78 AD D ED D D 67D
UNS Steel Type G41200 G41420 G41420 G41420 G41420 25CrMoA G41420 G41420 G41200
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, %
Aluminum (Al) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - - - - 0.01—0.04 - - - - - -
Carbon (C) 0.17—0.24 0.38—0.45 0.38—0.45 0.38—0.45 0.38—0.45 0.25—0.28 0.40—0.45 0.40—0.45 0.17—0.24
Chromium (Cr) 0.80—1.10 0.80—1.10 0.80—1.10 0.80—1.10 0.80—1.10 0.80—1.10 0.80—1.10 0.80—1.10 0.80—1.10
Copper (Cu) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.20 max. 0.25 max. 0.45 max. 0.20 max.
Manganese (Mn) 0.40—0.70 0.80—1.00 0.80—1.00 0.80—1.00 0.80—1.00 0.40—0.70 0.75—1.00 0.75—1.00 0.40—0.70
Molybdenum (Mo) 0.15—0.25 0.15—0.25 0.15—0.25 0.15—0.25 0.15—0.25 0.15—0.25 0.15—0.25 0.15—0.25 0.15—0.25
Nickel (Ni) 0.50 max. 0.45 max. 0.45 max. 0.45 max. 0.45 max. 0.30 max. 0.25 max. 0.25 max. 0.30 max.
Niobium (Nb) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Phosphorus (P) 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max. 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max.
Silicon (Si) 0.17—0.37 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.17—0.37 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.30 0.17—0.37
Sulfur (S) 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max. 0.025 max. 0.04 max. 0.025 max.
Vanadium (V) - - - 0.02—0.07 0.02—0.07 0.02—0.07 - - - - - - - - - 0.02—0.03 - - -
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 7
Yield Strength, ksi 115 min. 95 min. 95 min. 95 min. 85 min. - - - 100 min. 100 min. 110 min.
Tensile Strength, ksi 125—140 120—140 120—140 120—140 120—140 126—145 120—140 115—140 120—140
Elongation, 8 in., % 12 min. 10 min. 10 min. 10 min. 10 min. - - - - - - 10 min. 11 min.
Reduction of Area, % 55 min. 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. - - - - - - 45 min. 55 min.
Heat Treat Method 8 Q&T N&T N&T N&T N&T Q&T N&T N&T Q&T
DA
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API GRADE DS (D SPECIAL) STEEL SUCKER RODS AND PONY RODS
API Grade DS (D Special) Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods are designed for moderate-to-heavy loads, in medi-
um-to-deep wells, with corrosive fluids that are effectively inhibited to prevent corrosion.
END CAP COLOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS 1 MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
API Grade DS (D Special) Steel Sucker Rods and Pony
Rods shall be manufactured from any chemical com-
position that contains a combination of nickel, chromi-
um and molybdenum that totals a minimum of 1.15%
alloying content.
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation, 8 in. Reduction of Area
minimum, psi minimum, psi maximum, psi minimum, % minimum, %
85,000 115,000 140,000 10 40
COMPARISON GUIDE
Manufacturer Dadi 2
Dover Artificial Lift 3
Exceed 4 Tenaris 5 Weatherford 6 AOT Norris Upco
Grade Q87 D75 D90 KD EKD KD DS KD KD S87
UNS Steel Type G31300 G43300 G43200 G43200 G31300 G43300 G43300 G43200 G47200 G31300
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, %
Aluminum (Al) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.35 max. 0.01—0.06 0.01—0.05 - - - - - -
Carbon (C) 0.22—0.29 0.30—0.34 0.18—0.24 0.18—0.24 0.22—0.29 0.30—0.35 0.29—0.37 0.18—0.25 0.19—0.23 0.22—0.29
Chromium (Cr) 0.42—0.65 0.80—1.00 0.70—0.90 0.70—0.90 0.41—0.65 0.80—1.00 0.80—1.10 0.70—0.90 0.80—1.05 0.41—0.65
Copper (Cu) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.25 max. 0.25 max. 0.40—0.60 0.35 max.
Manganese (Mn) 0.71—1.00 0.80—1.00 0.80—1.00 0.80—1.00 0.71—1.00 0.60—1.20 0.70—0.95 0.80—1.00 0.85—1.05 0.71—1.00
Molybdenum (Mo) 0.01—0.06 0.20—0.30 0.20 –0.30 0.20 –0.30 0.05 max. 0.20—0.30 0.20—0.30 0.20—0.30 0.22—0.30 0.05 max.
Nickel (Ni) 0.72—1.00 1.65—2.00 1.15—1.50 1.15—1.50 0.70—1.00 1.65—2.00 1.65—2.00 1.15—1.50 0.90—1.20 0.70—1.00
Niobium (Nb) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Phosphorus (P) 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max. 0.025 max. 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max. 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max.
Silicon (Si) 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35
Sulfur (S) 0.035 max. 0.04 max. 0.025 max. 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.04 max. 0.025 max. 0.025 max. 0.04 max. 0.035 max.
Vanadium (V) - - - 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.09 - - - 0.04—0.09 0.035—
0.10 0.03—0.07 0.02—0.03 - - -
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 7
Yield Strength, ksi 115 min. 100 min. 95 min. 95 min. 115 min. 90 min. 100 min. 85 min. 95 min. 115 min.
Tensile Strength, ksi 125—140 125—140 120—140 120—140 125—140 120—140 125—140 115—140 115—140 125—140
Elongation, 8 in., % 12 min. 10 min. 10 min. 10 min. 12 min. 10 min. - - - - - - 10 min. 12 min.
Reduction of Area, % 55 min. 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. 55 min. 45 min. - - - - - - 45 min. 55 min.
Heat Treat Method 8 Q&T N&T N&T N&T N&T N&T N&T N&T N&T Q&T
DS
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GRADE HA (HIGH STRENGTH ALLOY) STEEL SUCKER RODS AND PONY RODS 9
Grade HA (High Strength Alloy) Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods are designed for heavy loads, in deep wells,
with fluids that are non-corrosive or corrosive fluids that are effectively inhibited to prevent corrosion.
END CAP COLOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS 1 MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
Grade HA (High Strength Alloy) Steel Sucker Rods and
Pony Rods shall be manufactured from UNS G41XX0
series steel (or an equivalent international series
steel).
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation, 8 in. Reduction of Area
minimum, psi minimum, psi maximum, psi minimum, % minimum, %
115,000 140,000 155,000 8 30
COMPARISON GUIDE
Manufacturer Dadi 2
Dover Artificial Lift 3
Exceed 4 Tenaris 5 Weatherford 6 AOT Norris Upco
Grade - - - 96 96 HS EH6 MMS T66/XD
UNS Steel Type - - - G41380 G41380 G41380 G41380 G41380 G41380
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, %
Aluminum (Al) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.01—0.07 - - -
Carbon (C) - - - 0.36—0.45 0.36—0.45 0.36—0.45 0.38—0.43 0.36—0.43 0.38—0.42
Chromium (Cr) - - - 0.52—0.88 0.52—0.88 0.52—0.88 0.55—0.85 0.50—0.90 0.55—0.85
Copper (Cu) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.25 max. 0.35 max.
Manganese (Mn) - - - 0.88—1.52 0.88—1.52 0.88—1.52 0.90—1.50 1.10—1.40 1.00—1.30
Molybdenum (Mo) - - - 0.25—0.35 0.25—0.35 0.25—0.35 0.25—0.35 0.25—0.50 0.24—0.32
Nickel (Ni) - - - 0.30 max. 0.30 max. 0.30 max. 0.30 max. 0.30 max. 0.30 max.
Niobium (Nb) - - - 0.02— 0.02— 0.02— - - - 0.02—0.05 - - -
Phosphorus (P) - - - 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max. 0.035 max.
Silicon (Si) - - - 0.20—0.35 0.20—0.35 0.20—0.35 0.20—0.35 0.20—0.40 0.20—0.35
Sulfur (S) - - - 0.04 max. 0.04 max. 0.04 max. 0.04 max. 0.025 max. 0.04 max.
Vanadium (V) - - - 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.07 0.08—0.10
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 7
Yield Strength, ksi - - - 115 min. 115 min. 115 min. 115 min. 115 min. 115 min.
Tensile Strength, ksi - - - 140—150 140—150 140—150 140—150 138—155 140—150
Elongation, 8 in., % - - - 10 min. 10 min. 10 min. 10 min. - - - 10 min.
Reduction of Area, % - - - 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. - - - 40 min.
Heat Treat Method 8 - - - N&T N&T N&T N&T N&T N&T
HA
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GRADE HS (HIGH STRENGTH SPECIAL) STEEL SUCKER RODS AND PONY RODS 9
Grade HS (High Strength Special) Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods are designed for heavy loads, in deep wells,
with fluids that are non-corrosive or corrosive fluids that are effectively inhibited to prevent corrosion.
END CAP COLOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS 1 MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
Grade HS (High Strength Special) Steel Sucker Rods
and Pony Rods shall be manufactured from any chemi-
cal composition that contains a combination of nickel,
chromium and molybdenum that totals a minimum of
1.15% alloying content.
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation, 8 in. Reduction of Area
minimum, psi minimum, psi maximum, psi minimum, % minimum, %
115,000 140,000 155,000 10 40
COMPARISON GUIDE
Manufacturer Dadi 2
Dover Artificial Lift 3
Exceed 4 Tenaris 5 Weatherford 6 AOT Norris Upco
Grade Q88 97 97 HX EHK EH7 EH9 UHS HD S88
UNS Steel Type G31300 G43300 G43300 G43300 G31300 G43300 00Cr9 G43300 G43320 G31300
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, %
Aluminum (Al) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. - - - 0.35 max. 0.006 max. 0.01—0.06 - - - - - -
Carbon (C) 0.22—0.29 0.28—0.35 0.28—0.35 0.28—0.35 0.22—0.29 0.28—0.35 0.035 max. 0.29—0.37 0.30—0.35 0.22—0.29
Chromium (Cr) 0.42—0.65 0.70—1.00 0.70—1.00 0.70—1.00 0.41—0.65 0.70—0.90 9.00—
11.00 0.80—1.10 0.65—0.85 0.41—0.65
Copper (Cu) - - - 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.35 max. 0.30—0.50 0.25 max. - - - 0.35 max.
Manganese (Mn) 0.71—1.00 0.70—1.00 0.70—1.00 0.70—1.00 0.71—1.00 0.70—0.90 0.60—1.00 0.70—0.95 0.90—1.10 0.71—1.00
Molybdenum (Mo) 0.01—0.06 0.20—0.30 0.20—0.30 0.20—0.30 0.05 max. 0.20—0.30 0.20—0.35 0.20—0.30 0.13—0.25 0.05 max.
Nickel (Ni) 0.72—1.00 1.65—2.00 1.65—2.00 1.65—2.00 0.70—1.00 1.65—2.00 0.40—0.80 1.65—2.00 1.65—2.00 0.70—1.00
Niobium (Nb) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Phosphorus (P) 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.02 max. 0.025 max. 0.035 max. 0.025 max.
Silicon (Si) 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.05 max. 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35 0.15—0.35
Sulfur (S) 0.035 max. 0.04 max. 0.04 max. 0.04 max. 0.035 max. 0.04 max. 0.005 max 0.025 max. 0.04 max. 0.035 max.
Vanadium (V) - - - 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.09 0.04—0.09 - - - 0.04—0.09 - - - 0.035—
0.10 0.08—0.10 - - -
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 7
Yield Strength, ksi 125 min. 115 min. 115 min. 115 min. 130 min. 115 min. 115 min. 115 min. 115 min. 130 min.
Tensile Strength, ksi 140—155 140—150 140—150 140—150 140—155 140—150 140—170 140—160 140—150 140—155
Elongation, 8 in., % 10 min. 10 min. 10 min. 10 min. 11 min. 10 min. 10 min. - - - 10 min. 11 min.
Reduction of Area, % 50 min. 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. 50 min. 45 min. 45 min. - - - 40 min. 50 min.
Heat Treat Method 8 Q&T N&T N&T N&T Q&T N&T N&T N&T N&T Q&T
HS
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GRADE HY (HIGH STRENGTH INDUCTION CASE HARDENED) STEEL SUCKER RODS AND PONY RODS 9
Grade HY (High Strength Induction Case Hardened) Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods are designed for heavy
loads, in deep wells, with fluids that are non-corrosive and effectively inhibited to prevent corrosion.
END CAP COLOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS 1 MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
Grade HY (High Strength Induction Case Hardened)
Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods shall be manufac-
tured from UNS G41XX0 series steel (or an equivalent
international series steel).
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Core Hardness Case Hardness
minimum, psi minimum, psi maximum, psi BRN, minimum HRC, minimum
- - - 155,000 a - - - ≥ 224 ≥ 42
COMPARISON GUIDE
Manufacturer Dadi 2
Dover Artificial Lift 3
Exceed 4 Tenaris 5 Weatherford 6 AOT Norris Upco
Grade - - - - - - - - - - - - EH Plus EL
UNS Steel Type - - - - - - - - - - - - 25CrMoA G15300 G41380
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, %
Aluminum (Al) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.01—0.04 - - -
Carbon (C) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.25—0.28 0.31—0.36 0.38—0.42
Chromium (Cr) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.80—1.10 0.20 max. 0.55—0.85
Copper (Cu) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.20 max. 0.25 max. 0.35 max.
Manganese (Mn) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.40—0.70 1.40—1.60 1.00—1.30
Molybdenum (Mo) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.15—0.25 0.05 max. 0.24—0.32
Nickel (Ni) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.30 max. 0.15 max. 0.30 max.
Niobium (Nb) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Phosphorus (P) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.025 max. 0.025 max. 0.035 max.
Silicon (Si) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 17—0.37 0.25—0.40 0.20—0.35
Sulfur (S) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.025 max. 0.025 max. 0.04 max.
Vanadium (V) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.10—0.15 0.08—0.10
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 7
Yield Strength, ksi - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 115 min. - - -
Tensile Strength, ksi - - - - - - - - - - - - 144—180 140—160 - - -
Core Hardness, BRN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Case Hardness, HRC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Heat Treat Method 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - ICH N&SQ N&T & ICH
a The minimum tensile value is not a requirement but a reference based on hardness values.
HY
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS FOR COUPLINGS
Nominal OD of Rod Body
Thread Diameter &
Threads Per Inch (TPI) Outside Diameter a Length b Weight (approximate)
Inches Inches Size Inches Inches Pounds
5/8 15/16 x 10 TPI Slim Hole 1-1/4
4 1.0
Full Size 1-1/2 1.3
3/4 1-1/16 x 10 TPI Slim Hole 1-1/2
4 1.3
Full Size 1-5/8 1.5
7/8 1-3/16 x 10 TPI Slim Hole 1-5/8
4 1.5
Full Size 1-13/16 1.8
1 1-3/8 x 10 TPI Slim Hole 2
4 2.0
Full Size 2-3/16 2.6
1-1/8 1-9/16 x 10 TPI Full Size 2-3/8 4-1/2 3.2
a +0.005 / -0.010
b +0.062 / -0.000
GRADE, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, AND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS FOR COUPLINGS AND SUB-COUPLINGS 10
Grade Chemical Composition 1
Yield,
0.2% offset Tensile
Coating Type
Product
Identification
Marking
minimum minimum maximum
psi psi psi
TC
T Carbon
T Carbon (TC) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured
from UNS G10XX0 or UNS G15XX0 Series Steel (or an equivalent inter-
national series steel).
60,000 95,000 125,000
None TC
Spray Metal TCS
TA
T Alloy
T Alloy (TA) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured from
UNS G41XX0, G51XX0, or G86XX0 Series Steel (or an equivalent interna-
tional series steel).
60,000 95,000 125,000
None TA
Spray Metal TAS
TS
T Special
T Special (TS) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured
from any chemical composition that contains a combination of nickel,
chromium, and molybdenum that totals a minimum of 1.15% alloying
Content.
60,000 95,000 125,000
None TS
Spray Metal TSS
HA
H Alloy
H Alloy (HA) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured from
UNS G41XX0, G51XX0, or G86XX0 Series Steel (or an equivalent interna-
tional series steel).
80,000 125,000 155,000
None HA
Spray Metal HAS
HS
H Special
H Special (HS) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured
from any chemical composition that contains a combination of nickel,
chromium, and molybdenum that totals a minimum of 1.15% alloying
Content.
80,000 125,000 155,000
None HS
Spray Metal HSS
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS FOR COUPLINGS
Nominal OD of Rod Body
Thread Diameter &
Threads Per Inch (TPI) Outside Diameter a Length b Weight (approximate)
Inches Inches Size Inches Inches Pounds
5/8 15/16 x 10 TPI Slim Hole 1-1/4
4 1.0
Full Size 1-1/2 1.3
3/4 1-1/16 x 10 TPI Slim Hole 1-1/2
4 1.3
Full Size 1-5/8 1.5
7/8 1-3/16 x 10 TPI Slim Hole 1-5/8
4 1.5
Full Size 1-13/16 1.8
1 1-3/8 x 10 TPI Slim Hole 2
4 2.0
Full Size 2-3/16 2.6
1-1/8 1-9/16 x 10 TPI Full Size 2-3/8 4-1/2 3.2
a +0.005 / -0.010
b +0.062 / -0.000
GRADE, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, AND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS FOR COUPLINGS AND SUB-COUPLINGS 10
Grade Chemical Composition 1
Yield,
0.2% offset Tensile
Coating Type
Product
Identification
Marking
minimum minimum maximum
psi psi psi
TC
T Carbon
T Carbon (TC) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured
from UNS G10XX0 or UNS G15XX0 Series Steel (or an equivalent inter-
national series steel).
60,000 95,000 125,000
None TC
Spray Metal TCS
TA
T Alloy
T Alloy (TA) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured from
UNS G41XX0, G51XX0, or G86XX0 Series Steel (or an equivalent interna-
tional series steel).
60,000 95,000 125,000
None TA
Spray Metal TAS
TS
T Special
T Special (TS) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured
from any chemical composition that contains a combination of nickel,
chromium, and molybdenum that totals a minimum of 1.15% alloying
Content.
60,000 95,000 125,000
None TS
Spray Metal TSS
HA
H Alloy
H Alloy (HA) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured from
UNS G41XX0, G51XX0, or G86XX0 Series Steel (or an equivalent interna-
tional series steel).
80,000 125,000 155,000
None HA
Spray Metal HAS
HS
H Special
H Special (HS) Couplings and Sub-couplings shall be manufactured
from any chemical composition that contains a combination of nickel,
chromium, and molybdenum that totals a minimum of 1.15% alloying
Content.
80,000 125,000 155,000
None HS
Spray Metal HSS
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT INDICATOR LOAD
The table below provides the maximum weight indicator load for a rod string in “like new” condition. The values for maximum short term load are 90 percent of the required minimum
yield strength for new sucker rods conforming to the requirements in API 11B. For conditions other than new or “like new” sucker rods conforming to the requirements in API 11B, the
values for maximum short term load should be de-rated by an appropriate factor based on the users experience.
For a single rod taper, the values listed for the size and grade are the maximum values for weight indicator load. For multiple rod tapers, calculate the total weight of all sucker rods
above the rod taper with the smallest diameter and add this calculated weight to the value listed for the size and grade with the smallest diameter. The sum of these two values is the
maximum weight indicator load that may be applied to the rod string.
The values for maximum short term load should be reached by a slow, steady, upward motion to prevent sudden load spikes capable of overloading equipment.
MAXIMUM SHORT TERM LOAD FOR STEEL SUCKER RODS
Size
C & K D HA & HS HY BlueRod TM
C K DC DA DS HA HS EL Plus BR-D BR-KD
5/8 in. 16,500 lb. 23,400 lb. 31,700 lb. 39,900 lb. 31,700 lb. 27,600 lb.
3/4 in. 23,800 lb. 33,600 lb. 45,700 lb. 51,600 lb. 45,700 lb. 39,700 lb.
7/8 in. 32,400 lb. 46,000 lb. 62,200 lb. 70,300 lb. 62,200 lb. 54,100 lb.
1 in. 42,400 lb. 60,000 lb. 81,200 lb. 91,800 lb. 81,200 lb. 70,600 lb.
1-1/8 in. 53,600 lb. 76,000 lb. 102,800 lb. 116,200 lb. 102,800 lb. 89,400 lb.
MAXIMUM SHORT TERM LOAD FOR FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC (FIBERGLASS) SUCKER RODS
JCPS FRP JCPS Series 200 FRP Superod FRP TRC | Fiberflex FRP
3/4 in. 7/8 in. 1 in. 1-1/4 in. 1 in. 1-1/4 in. 7/8 in. 1 in. 1-1/4 in. 1 in. 1-1/4 in.
20,000 lb. 25,000 lb. 35,000 lb. 50,000 lb. 50,000 lb. 80,000 lb. 29,000 lb. 40,000 lb. 60,000 lb. 41,000 lb. 60,000 lb.
STEEL SUCKER ROD, FRP SUCKER ROD AND SINKER BAR WEIGHT, IN AIR (LESS COUPLING)
Steel Sucker Rods FRP Sucker Rods Sinker Bars
5/8 in. 1.14 lbs./ft 3/4 in. 0.464 lbs./ft 1-1/4 in. 4.0 lbs./ft
3/4 in. 1.63 lbs./ft 7/8 in. 0.611 lbs./ft 1-3/8 in. 5.0 lbs./ft
7/8 in. 2.22 lbs./ft 1 in. 0.819 lbs./ft 1-1/2 in. 6.0 lbs./ft
1 in. 2.90 lbs./ft 1-1/4 in. 1.288 lbs./ft 1-5/8 in. 7.0 lbs./ft
1-1/4 in. 3.70 lbs./ft 1-3/4 in. 8.2 lbs./ft
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR DAMAGE TO PRODUCTION HOISTING EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY, FOLLOW THE RECOM-
MENDATIONS AND GUIDELINES IN THE CURRENT EDITION OF API 8B FOR THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REMANUFACTUR-
ER OF PRODUCTION HOISTING EQUIPMENT!
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY, DO NOT “JAR” WITH PRODUCTION HOISTING
EQUIPMENT! THE MAXIMUM VALUE FOR SHORT TERM LOAD SHOULD BE REACHED BY A SLOW, STEADY, UPWARD MOTION TO PREVENT
SUDDEN LOAD SPIKES THAT EXCEED EQUIPMENT RATINGS!
!
!
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1 Chemical Composition Requirements: the carbon (C) content of the steel is left up to the manufacturer and is designated by XX in the UNS designation.
1.1 UNS 43XX0 series steel is not recognized as API Grade K Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods in the current edition of API 11B (27th Edition) but is acceptable in the revised edition of API 11B (28th Edition).
2 API License Number 11B-0010: Dadi Petroleum Machinery Co., Ltd of Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group Co., Ltd., 90# Qifeng Street, Qingshan District, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia 014032, People’s Republic of China and API License Number 11B-0160: Dadi Petroleum Machinery Co., Ltd. of Inner Mongolia First Machinery (Group) Co., Ltd., Inside Plant of Firmaco, Qingshan District, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia 014032, People’s Republic of China.
2.1 At the time of publication, Certification 11B-0010 was valid for steel sucker rods, steel pony rods, polished rods, and sinker bars; and Certification 11B-0160 was valid for sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, polished rod couplings, and polished rod clamps.
2.2 No information was available on Grades C, K, DC, HA, and HY Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods.
3 API License Number 11B-0002: Harbison-Fischer | Dover Artificial Lift, 901 N Crowley Road, Crowley, TX 76036, USA; API License Number 11B-0006: Upco | Dover Artificial Lift, 24403 Amah Parkway, Claremore, OK 74019, USA; API License Number 11B-0011: Norris | Dover Artificial Lift, 4801 West 49th Street, Tulsa, OK 74107, USA; API License Number 11B-0018: Alberta Oil Tool | Dover Artificial Lift, 9530—60th Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 0C1, Canada; and API License Number 11B-0100: Alberta Oil Tool | Dover Artificial Lift, 6939—68th Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 3E3, Canada.
3.1 At the time of publication, Certification 11B-0002 was valid for sucker rod couplings, polished rods, threading, and thread gauges; Certification 11B-0006 was valid for steel sucker rods, steel pony rods, sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, polished rod couplings, sinker bars, and threading; Certification 11B-0011 was valid for steel suck-er rods, steel pony rods, sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, and polished rod couplings; Certification 11B-0018 was valid for steel sucker rods, steel pony rods, and threading; and Certification 11B-0100 was valid for sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, polished rod couplings, polished rods, sinker bars, and threading.
3.2 AOT | DAL does not manufacture Grades C30, K40, or D90 Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods in Canada and Norris | DAL does not manufacture Grade D75 Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods in the USA.
3.3 No information was available on Grade HY Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods.
4 API License Number 11B-0132: Exceed Oilfield Equipment Inc., No. 135, Zhangfu Road, Binbei Town, Binzhou City, Shandong 256651, People’s Republic of China.
4.1 At the time of publication, Certification 11B-0132 was valid for steel sucker rods, steel pony rods, sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, polished rod couplings, and polished rods.
4.2 No information was available on Grades C, K, and DC Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods.
5 API License Number 11B-0020: Tenaris / Metalmecanica S.A., Ruta Provincial 55—KM 754.1, Villa Mercedes, San Luis 5730, Argentina; API License Number 11B-0067: Tenaris / Tenaris Confab Hastes De Bombeio S.A., Rua Dr. Gonzaga, S/No. Moreira Cesar, Pindamonhangaba, Sao Paulo 12440-900, Brazil; API License Number 11B-0125: Tenaris / TenarisTamsa (Tubos de Acero de Mexico S.A.) Facility, KM 433.7 Carr. Mexico-Veracruz Via Xalapa, Veracruz, Veracruz 91697, Mexico and API License Number 11B-0127: Tenaris / SC. Silcotub S.A. / Sucker Rods Facility, 1, B.P. Hasdeu St., Prahova 105600, Romania.
5.1 At the time of publication, Certification 11B-0020 was valid for steel sucker rods, steel pony rods, sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, polished rod couplings, polished rods, and sinker bars; Certification 11B-0067 was valid for steel sucker rods, steel pony rods, sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, and polished rod couplings; Certification 11B-0125 was valid for steel sucker rods, steel pony rods, sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, and threading; and Certification 11B-0127 was valid for steel sucker rods, steel pony rods, sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, polished rod couplings, polished rods, sinker bars, and threading.
5.2 At the time of publication, Tenaris did not have an inventory of Grades C, K, DC or Plus Steel Sucker Rods and Pony Rods in the USA.
6 API License Number 11B-0022.1: Weatherford / Greenville Facility, 6325 W380, Greenville, TX 75041, USA; API License Number 11B-0135: Zibo Hongyang Weatherford Oilfield Equipment Co., Ltd., No. 2 Qixing Road, Zichuan Economic Development Zone, Zibo, Shandong 255130, People’s Republic of China; and API License Number 11B-0148: Weather-ford / Sapulpa Facility, 205 East Line, Sapulpa, OK 74066, USA.
6.1 At the time of publication, Certification 11B-0022.1 was valid for steel sucker rods and steel pony rods; Certification 11B-0135 was valid for steel sucker rods, steel pony rods, sucker rod couplings, sub-couplings, polished rod couplings, polished rods, and sinker bars; and Certification 11B-0148 was valid for polished rods.
7 Mechanical Properties: Typical values but most manufacturer’s will only guarantee the mechanical property values required by API 11B.
7.1 The current edition of API 11B (27th Edition) does not have a requirement for elongation and reduction of area or core hardness and case hardness but is being consid-ered as a requirement in the revised edition of API 11B (28th Edition).
8 Identification of Heat Treat Methods: ICH is induction case hardened; N is normalized; N&FC is normalized and forced cooling; N&SQ is normalized and surface quenched; N&T is normalized and tempered; and Q&T is quenched and tempered.
9 Grades HA, HS and HY: The current edition of API 11B (27th Edition) does not have a requirement for high strength steel sucker rods and pony rods but is included in the revised edition of API 11B (28th Edition).
10 The current edition of API 11B (27th Edition) does not have a requirement for the “grade, chemical composition, mechanical properties and product identification markings for cou-plings and sub-couplings” but is a requirement in the revised edition of API 11B (28th Edition).
10.1 Product identification markings can be applied on the outer diameter, box counterbore or inside chamfer of the coupling and sub-coupling. Product identification mark-ings on the inner diameter will provide long term traceability prior to and after field installation and is the preferred method of marking.
11 Current 11B Certifications can be found at https://mycerts.api.org/Search/CompositeSearch.
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