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ROTARY SUB [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A short, threaded piece of pipe used to adapt parts of the drill stem that otherwise cannot be screwed together because of differences in thread size or design [or a] threaded device made up in the drill stem that serves some special purpose.

CONT

Rotary subs are employed to adapt from one thread size or type to another.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Raccord fileté utilisé pour relier des outils ayant des connexions différentes.

Spanish

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