GEARENCH TEA035 User Manual

TITAN™ Tubing Elevator

TEA035

Data Book

Warning

Improper use of tubing elevators may result in injury or
death. Do Not Exceed Rated Load of 35 Tons. Follow safe
practices listed in Data Book.

GEARENCH

P.O. Box 192

4450 South Highway 6

Clifton, Texas 76634

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

© 2013 by GEARENCH. All rights reserved.

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Form TEA035 revision 10/10/13

Table of Contents

TITAN™ Tubing Elevator Description ................................................................................ 1

Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 2

Safe Practices and Procedures ............................................................................................... 5

Responsibility ........................................................................................................................ 5

Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Periodic Maintenance and Inspection Schedule .................................................................... 7

Inspection Wear Limits .......................................................................................................... 8

Assembly Drawing .................................................................................................................. 9

Critical Area Drawing .......................................................................................................... 11

Operation ............................................................................................................................... 12

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................ 13

Responsibility of Distributors .............................................................................................. 13

Certificates ............................................................................................................................. 14

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TITAN™ Tubing Elevator De scription

The TEA035 TITAN™ 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,
or 2-7/8 upset. The size is stamped 238N, 238U, 278N, or 278U on the right body indicating
the appropriate size.

The elevator has a rated capacity of 35 tons for heavy duty use. It can be lifted by elevator
links with diameters as large as 1-3/4 inches.

The TEA035 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 sur face and special heat treat ed alloy materials to prov ide long
life.

Fully compliant with API specification 8C PSL level 2.

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Warranty

What Is Covered

GEARENCH™ tools are ex pressly warranted to you, the purchaser, to be free of defects in
material and workmanship.

How Long Coverage Lasts

This express warranty lasts for the lifetime of the GEARENCH tool. Warranty coverage
ends when the tool becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or
material.

How Can You Get Warranty Service

To obtain the benefit of this warranty, contact a GEARENCH sales representative in Clifton,
Texas.

GEARENCH · 4450 South Highway 6 · P.O. Box 192 · Clifton, TX 76634

What Will We Do To Correct Problems

Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at GEARENCH’s option, and returned at no
charge to you, the original purchaser; or, if after three attempts at repair or replacement
during the warranty period, the product defect in material or workmanship persists, you can
elect to receive a full refund of your original purchase price for the product.

What Is Not Covered

Defects, failures or conditions that are due to normal wear and tear, abuse or misuse, are not
covered by this limited warranty. In addition, this limited warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties, express or implied, verbal or written. To the maximum extent allowed by law
GEARENCH disclaims all implied warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. GEARENCH also specifically denies
any liability for any incidental damages and/or consequential damages, including but not
limited to property damage to property other than the product itself, loss of sales profits,
down time, costs or any other damages measurable in money, whether or not included in the
foregoing enumeration.

Please be advised that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state,
province to province, or country to country.

Are Personal Injuries Covered

In the event you, someone working for you, or any other person sustain a personal injury as a
result of using the GEARENCH tool, GEARENCH limits its potential liability for such a
claim or injury to the fullest extent allowed by law, and disclaims and denies any liability for
such personal injury.

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Please be advised that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for
personal injuries, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you, or the individual
claiming injury.

No Other Express Warranty Applies

This GEARENCH LIMITED WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty, express or
implied for GEARENCH products. No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized
to alter, modify, expand or reduce the terms of this warranty or to make any other warranty on
behalf of GEARENCH.

Law Applicable

All matters related to the sale and/or use of the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of this
limited warranty, along with the construction and enforcement of the terms of this limited
warranty itself, shall be subject to the substantive and procedural laws of the state of Texas,
not the conflicts of laws provisions of Texas, but rather the laws of Texas themselves.

Forum Selection Clause

Any dispute arising out of the sale and/or use of the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of
this limited warranty shall be presented in the form of a claim or lawsuit to the offices of
GEARENCH in Clifton, Bosque County, Texas. No claim or suit may be brought against
GEARENCH, arising out of the sale and/or use of the tool, or arising out of the terms of this
warranty, except in such forum. Purchase and/or use of the GEARENCH tool makes you
subject to the benefits and limitations of this limited warranty. Accordingly, any writ,
judgment or other enforcement, obtained from a jurisdiction, county, parish, state or federal
court or other country, other that from the forum identified above, shall be void and
unenforceable against GEARENCH.

Arbitration Clause

In the event of dispute or claim arises out of the sale and/or use of the GEARENCH tool that
is the subject of this lim ited warranty, or arises out of the interpretation or enforcement of the
terms and conditions of this limited warranty, such dispute shall be submitted to binding
arbitration pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. If required to
accomplish the purpose of this Arbitration clause, the purchaser hereby expressly waives any
right to demand trial by jury.

Complete Agreement

This express limited warranty contains the entire agreement regarding express or implied
warranties related to the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of it. No writing or language
contained in the purchase order or any other document of the purchaser, or invoice of
GEARENCH or any intermediate seller, shall be construed as modifying, in any way, the
rights and liabilities contained in this limited warranty. GEARENCH expressly disclaims
any obligations expressed in any customer purchase order or document that are contrary to
the terms and limitations of this warranty.

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Severability

If any term or limitation contained in this limited warranty is deemed unenforceable by law,
then the term shall be severed from the remaining portions of the limited warranty which
shall remain enforceable.

All communications to GEARENCH regarding the use of the tool and any aspect of the sale
of the tool of this limited warranty should be addressed to GEARENCH.

GEARENCH · 4450 South Highway 6 · P.O. Box 192 · Clifton, TX 76634

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Safe Practices and Procedures

Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the employer to train the employee in the proper selection and use of
tubing elevators, and to ensure that they are selected and used in that manner. A part of the
job instruction program should therefore be detailed training in the proper use of tubing
elevators.

"Employers are responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees,
including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees." - (Source: OSHA

1910.242A)

Safety

While we pride ourselves on the quality and dependability we build into GEARENCH™
tools and products, we caution users that it is only prudent to know and follow the simple
rules of safety when using our products, or anyone else's.

Always follow safe practices and procedures in accordance with the recommendations of
OSHA, The National Safety Council (NSC), The Hand Tools Institute (HTI), The National
Association of Chain Manufacturers (NACM), The International Association of Drilling
Contractors (IADC), Etc. All applicable Governmental rules, regulations or restrictions, now
in effect or which may be promulgated, take precedence over the suggestions in this
publication. The information in this publication is designed to supplement standard safe
practices and procedures, not in lieu of, or replacement thereof.

WARNING

Improper use of tubing elevators may result in injury or death. Follow safe
practices listed below.

otential hazards when installing and removing production tubing include:

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Hazard Possible Solution

Getting pinched fingers and hands from tongs Keep all hands and fingers away from pinch
and slips points

Being struck by swinging tubing and tubing Instruct workers to be alert when on the rig
Elevators floor and pipe racking area.

(Source OSHA.gov)

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Hazard Possible Solution

Getting caught between the joint and tongs Avoid placing hands on the end of the
tubing or stump stump

Being struck by the tubing hanger wrench if Use the correct tools for each task
it should slip

Getting fingers and hands pinched and caught Inspect the tools before use.
between tubing hanger and tubing head.

Potential hazards when raising or lowering traveling block and elevator:

Hazard Possible Solution

Being struck by the elevator and traveling Instruct workers to stand clear of tong and
block as they are raised or lowered slip area when lowering the elevator and
traveling block

Getting fingers and hands pinched between Use handles on elevators as they are
elevators and tongs or tubing collar. descending into place over the tubing

Potential hazards when latching or unlatching elevators onto the tubing:

Hazard Possible Solution

Pinching hand or fingers in the elevator Ensure that workers are instructed in proper
latching procedure

Being struck by elevators not securely latched Inspect and maintain elevators

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Periodic Maintenance and Inspection Schedule

Daily

1. Visually inspect elevator for signs of corrosion or damaged components.

2. Inspect for any visual evidence of external cracks. Visible cracks indicate potential

failure points, and if they are discovered, the elevator should be immediately removed
from service.

3. Examine link support arm surfaces for deformation. If the surfaces are excessively

worn, the elevator needs repair. (See ‘Inspection Wear Limits’ for maximum
allowable wear)

4. Test the operation of the elevator latch mechanism. If the Lock or Retainer appears to

be too loose or too restricted, repair may be required.

5. Do not grind or remove metal from any surface of the elevator. Contact

GEARENCH™ for all suspected damage and repair.

6. Proper lubrication involves greasing the hinge and retainer pins through their grease

fittings. The lock pin should be oiled to maintain smooth operation.

7. After use, clean elevator. Remove all external dirt and grease.

Semi-annually

1. Perform Daily Maintenance as required.

2. Inspect the following areas for wear and/or damage (See ‘Inspection Wear Limits’ for

maximum allowable wear):

a. Bore
b. Hinge Pin and Hinge Pin Hole
c. Retainer Pin and Retainer Pin Hole
d. Lock Pin and Lock Pin Hole
e. Lug

Annually

1. Perform Daily Maintenance as required.

2. Perform Semi-annual Maintenance as required.

3. Conduct NDT inspection (Magnetic Particle Inspection recommended) of all primary-

load-carrying components (Left and Right Bodies, Retainer, Hinge Pin, and Retainer
Pin) for cracks. If any cracks are discovered, contact GEARENCH.

4. Load test at full capacity (70,000 lbs) for five minutes. All tests should be logged and

filed with original purchase order paperwork.

NOTE: The TEA100 is a load bearing tool that is manufactured from alloy steel and heat
treated to strict standards. Only welding to repair a worn bore is allowed provided that the
welding is performed by a qualified welder using a qualified process for AISI 4318 material
with a minimum strength of 110 ksi. Welding of the bore constitutes remanufacture and all
testing shall be performed in accordance with API RP8B Any unauthorized welding repairs on
the TEA100 will void both the warranty and the load rating.

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Inspection Wear Limits

Link Support Arm

• Nominal Arm Thickness – 1.875” (from contact area to top of body)

• Minimum Arm Thickness after wear – 1.813”

Bore

1. TEA035-238N – 2.512” (maximum localized length = 0.594)

2. TEA035-238U – 2.764” (maximum localized length = 0.648)

3. TEA035-278N – 3.013” (maximum localized length = 0.718)

4. TEA035-278U – 3.264” (maximum localized length = 0.773)

If localized portions of the bore are found to measure larger than the maximum bore allowance
tabulated above, the bore need not be rejected provided that all of the following conditions are
met:

a) The depth of wear, grinding, or other damage in the localized portion(s) of the bore shall

not exceed 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).

b) The surface of all localized wear, grinding, or other damage, shall be blended back to the

adjacent bore surface with a transition not less than a ratio of 3 to 1 (length to depth).

c) After blending, the total length (measured around the bore surface) of all such areas of

localized wear, grinding, etc., including transitions to the bore surface shall not exceed
the maximum length shown above.

Hinge Pin

• Large Diameter – 0.991”

• Small Diameter – 0.866”

Hinge Pin Hole (In the Right and Left Bodies)

• Large Diameter – 1.013”

• Small Diameter – 0.883”

Retainer Pin

• Diameter – 0.740”

Retainer Pin Hole (In the Left Body and the Retainer)

• Diameter – 0.763”

Lock Pin

• Diameter – 0.491”

Lock Pin Hole (In the Retainer and the Lock)

• Diameter – 0.513”

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Assembly Drawing

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ITEM

QTY

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

1 1 TEL035

LEFT BODY

2 1 TER035

RIGHT BODY

3 1 HP421

HINGE PIN

4 4 HXG006

GREASE FITTING

5 1 TEN035

RETAINER

6 1 HP422

RETAINER PIN

7 1 HS31

RETAINER SPRING

8 1 TEK035

LOCK

9 1 HP423

LOCK PIN

10 1 HS30

LOCK SPRING

11 2 BDT100

TIE BAR

12 2 HXS039

TIE BAR BOLT

13 2 HXN060

TIE BAR NUT

14 2 HXC008

COTTER PIN

15 2 HP396

TIE BAR RIVET

16 1 HXP014

SPRING PIN

17 1 HXP013

SPRING PIN

18 1 HXP012

SPRING PIN

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Critical Ar ea Drawing

The following drawing depicts the critical areas in the Left and Right Body halves and in the
Retainer. The critical area for the Left Body half is underneath the link support arm and along
its tangent surface. The critical areas for the Right Body half are underneath the link support
arm, along its tangent surface, and the area along the retaining lug and its tangent surface.
The critical areas for the Retainer are on the inside corners above and below the lug contact
area and along their tangent surfaces. The Hinge Pin and Retainer Pin are not shown, but
their entire surfaces shall be considered critical areas.

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Operation

To attach the elevator to the tubing, the elevator operator stands on one side of the tubing
which is supported in a “spider” with the elevator on the opposite side of the tubing. The
operator reaches around the tubing with one hand on either side of the tubing. The elevator is
gripped by the handles of the elevator. The operator pulls the opened elevator to the tubing
and then brings the two handles together so that the elevator is wrapped around the tubing.
This action causes t he Retainer to engage the locking lug on the Right Body half securing the
elevator to the tubing. It is important for the elevato r operator to visuall y verify that the

Retainer and Lock properly settle into the engaged position or premature release of th e
tubing could occur, resulting in bodily injury and/or dropping the tubing down the well
requiring fishing of the dropped tubing string.

To remove the elevator from the tubing, the tubing is landed in the “spider” and the elevator
is then lowered a few inches below the coupling. The elevator operator holds the handle on
the Right Body half with one hand and uses the other hand to pull on the elevator Lock.
Pulling on the Lock causes it to rotate free of the Right Body half releasing the Retainer and
fully opening the elevator in one smooth motion.

It is wise to practice connecting and disconnecting the elevator to and from the tubing to
observe the Retainer and Lock operation, which helps to build familiarity, to develop a
routine, and to know the lock is set.

WARNING:

Under no circumstances should the maximum working load of 35 Tons be
exceeded.

This tool should not be used under heavy impact load conditions including
but not limited to catching dropped tubing or running up against stuck
tubing to break it loose.

This tool should only be used on tubing in a vertical direction. This tool
should not be used on tubing in a horizontal direction including but not
limited to lifting tubing off the groun d.

The top surface of this tool should only contact square shoulders on a
tubing string for lifting during operation. The top surface should not
contact tapered su rfaces on a tubing string for lifting during operation.

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Replacement Parts

Repairs should only be made by GEARENCH™ or a repair facility authorized by
GEARENCH.

Responsibility of Distributors

GEARENCH DISTRIBUTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FORWARDING THIS DATA
BOOK AND OTHER GEARENCH PRODUCT INFORMATION RELATING TO THE
INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT, THROUGH THE CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION, DOWN
TO AND INCLUDING THE INDIVIDUAL USING THE PRODUCT.

NOTE:
In view of the fact that the actual use determines whether safety requirements have
been met, the ultimate responsibility to comply rests with the end user.

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Certificates

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