API compatible RODS

Premier manufactures API compatible rods in some sizes. Many of these sizes are available with inertia welded connection joints. All rods are heat treated to a minimum of 135,000 lbf yield strength for the ultimate in fatigue resistance.

 
Pipe Body
OD
(in)		 Compatibility Weight
(lbm)		 Wall
Thickness
(in)		 Upset OD
(in)		 Overall
Length
(in)		 Bend
Radius
(ft)		 Grade Connection Rod
Tensile*
(lbf)
2.875 2 7/8 Flush Joint 127 0.362 2.875 120 170 S135 2 3/8 PAC DS 209,250
2 7/8 x 10 156 3.250 2 7/8 FS1
3.500 3 1/2 x 15 250 0.368 On Request 180 206.9 S135 2 7/8 IF 225,450
3 1/2 x 20 289 240
3 1/2 x 30 13.3** Range 2
4.000 4 x 15 210 0.330 On Request 180 236.5 S135 NC38 322,650
4 x 30 14.0** Range 2 NC40/NC46
4.500 4 1/2 x 30 16.6** 0.337

On Request

 Range 2 266 S135 NC46/4 1/2 FH 279.45
Note: All Premier Drill Pipe LTD. rod is manufactured using inertia welded tool joints.
* Max rod tensile shown reflects no safety factor. It is common practice to calculate the safe working load by reducing the max rod tensile by 20%.
** Weight for these rods is shown in lbm/ft of rod length.