COMPATIBILITY FIRST
DLC™ is designed for customers who value compatibility first, with practical performance and more flexibility in how drill pipe is sourced, converted, inspected, and repaired.
COMPATIBILITY COMES FIRST
Most customers will agree the industry doesn’t need more proprietary connections, and that is why the DLC™ connection is compatible with Delta™ – the industry renown 4th generation rotary shouldered connection.
Compatibility creates a path forward. It supports existing infrastructure instead of replacing it, works within real operating environments, and helps customers evaluate new options without the fear of starting over from scratch.
The first value of DLC™ is simple: compatibility you can use.
WHY DLC™
DLC™ starts with compatibility; make a change and keep existing infrastructure stable. It also reflects the practical advantages customers care about when selecting and managing drill pipe: field performance, day-to-day usability, and a more workable approach to supply and manufacturing.
INDEPENDENTLY FLEXIBLE
As an independent technology DLC™ is uniquely positioned to allow options that other connections do not depending on what best fits the customer, the operation, the asset condition, and the reality of today’s modern commercial landscape.
DLC™ is a strong fit for customers who value compatibility first, but also want more flexibility in how drill pipe is sourced and managed.
Drill Pipe
For Customers looking for a full supply off-the-shelf solution, DLC™ drill pipe is backed by a suite of specialized mechanical, material, and quality specifications meeting or exceeding industry standards
Connection Conversion
For Customers aiming to diversify vendors or breathe new life into dormant assets, partial or entire drill strings can be converted to DLC™ connections
Specialized Supply
For Customers looking for strategic sourcing or specific manufacturing and assembly requirements, DLC™ connections can be handled independent from other manufacturing processes such as welding or IPC application.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Connection | Tool Joint OD | Tool Joint ID | Standard Makeup Torque | Enhanced Makeup Torque | Tensile Strength | Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLC™ 425 | 5.250″ | 3.000″ | 26,000 ft-lbs | 30,300 ft-lbs | 786,400 lbs | Download |
| DLC™ 544 | 6.625″ | 4.000″ | 50,300 ft-lbs | 58,700 ft-lbs | 1,211,500 lbs | Download |
Properties subject to change – please contact us for the latest specifications
“Keep Compatibility, Ditch Captivity“
Whether you need drill pipe, are evaluating a conversion, or exploring alternative supply options, DLC™ can help you access the right path.
NOTICE OF NON-AFFILIATION AND DISCLAIMER
DLC™ drill pipe is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Grant Prideco Inc., or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The information on this website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. DLC™ drill pipe makes no representations or warranties in relation to the information on this website.