PREVENTIVE

MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
FOR
RAM TYPEBLOWOUTPREVENTEHS
CONTENTS

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Introduction.. . .
DailyCheckList..
MonthlyCheck Ust .
Three.MonthCheck List
YearlyCheckList..
Three-YearCheck List
Thre+fulonthInspection
Yearlylnspection
Three-YearInspection
FieldWell Bore PressureTest
HydraulicPressureTest .
LockingHydraulicPressureTest .
RamShaftTensionTest .

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Appendix
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LWSMaintenance
DimensionData.
HydraulicSystemData
ShafferSpecification201

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Procedurefor lnstallingWear Flings

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Test ReportForms

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INTRODUCTION

Sampletest reportformsfor each inspectionperiod

are includedin the appendix.Theseformsprwide a
convenientway to recorddata and observations
from
inspection
andtesting.

The purposeof this progran is to detectwear in

an NL ShafferRamBlowoutPrqrenterso that it
can be repairedbeforea BOPfailureoccursin a
drillingemergency.Thetest seguencewas plannedto
avoidrepetitionof work so that minimumtime is
requiredfor a thoroughtest program.

Additionalinformation
is availablein the following
publications:
A. API Spec64
B. APIBulletinD13
C. The NL ShafferLWSBlowoutPreventer
MaintenanceManual
D. The NL ShafferGeneratCatatog

This programappliesto both PoslockRamBlonout

Preventers(offshorerigs) and to ManualLock Ram
(landrigs),
BlowoutPreventers

PREVENTIVEMAINTENANCEPROGRAM- RAM BOP

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TEST

PERFORMED

AT

SUMMARY

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Daily

Ris

Rig
Personnel

Operate all ram3. Look for external hydiaulic leaks.

Monthly

Rig

Rig
Personnel

Do not open doors. Field Well Bore Pressure Test. Look for extarnal
hydraulic leaks.

Three
Months

Rig

NL Shaffet
Swiceflran (2)

Opendoorsand inspectvisrally. Field Welt Bore pressureTest. Internal

Hydraulic PressureTests. Locking Hydraulic preszureTest.

Yaarly
(31

Rig

NL Shdfr
Servicer?ran

NL Shaffr
Sn ic6
Facility

NL Shaffer
Personnd

Thre
Years
(41

Ram Shaft Tension Test. Open doors. Measureramsand ram cavity.

Field repairsas needad.Field Well BorepreszureTest. lnternalHydraulic
PralsursTests. Loeking Hydraulic PressureTest.
Complstly disassamble.Repair or replaceall parts as reguired.
Replacaall seals.Field Wett Bore PressureTesi. Ram Sba?tTension Test.
Intqrnal Hydraulic PressureTests. Locking Hydraulic pressureTest.

{11 This test interval is only approximate and serve3a3 a convenient designation to separate th simpler frorn th more
comolex tests.
(21 Normally on land rigs the three month test is performed by rig personnel.
(31 Soma operators usa tha yearly tsst as a rig actaptance test.
{41 The three.year test witl be performed'onty

aftr a yearly test indicates the need for it.

PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCEis avaitabtefrom the NL Shaffer
ServiceDepartment.The standard contract provides:
1. An initial Yearly Test with necessaryrepairs.
2. Routinetests at three-monthand yearly intervals.
3. Flecommendation
for a Three-yearorerhaul if required.
PreventiveMaintenanceWork is guaranteed.

SECTIONII

SECTIONIV

DAILYCHECKLIST
ForSubseaBOP(Poslock)
or Land
(Manual
BOP
Lock)

THREE.MONTH
C H E C KL I S T

A. All pipe rams should be closed and ooenedto

verify that they will operate.
B. Blind rarns should be closed and openedwhen
the pipe is out of the holeto verify that theywitl
operate.
C. Observe the extErior of the BOp for possibte
hydraulicleaks while apptyingctosing
hydraulicpressureand again while applying
openinghydraulic pressure.

SECTIONIII

A. For Subsea BOP on Surfacg (postock):

Run this test series approximatelyevery three
monthsfor a BOP which is on the surface.
Normally it is more convenientto start with the
bottom rarns,completethe tests there, and then
more up to the next set of rams.
1. Performa visualinspectionper the procedure
in SectionVil.
2. While the doors are open. perform the
"OpeningHydraulicpressureTest,'
describedin SectionXl.
3. Performthe "Closing HydraulicpressureTest"
as described in SectionXl. This may be done
with the doors open or closed.
4. Fill the BOPwith water in preparationtor the
"Fiefd Weil Bore pressureTest." (Step 9
below.)
5. Fun a "Locking HydraulicpressureTest,'as
describedin SectionXll.
6. lf desired.run the optionat"Untocking
HydraulicPressureTest" as described
in SectionXlt.
7. Close the rarnswith iS00 psi hydraulicctosing
pressure.
8. Feducethe hydraulicclosingpressureto zero.
9. Run the "Field Well Bore PressureTest" as
describedin SectionX.

MONTHLY
CHECKLIST
For SubseaBOp (poslock)or Land
BCP(Manuat
Lock)
Run this test serieswhen startinga new well and at
Ieastmonthlywhile the rig is on the Samelocatron.
A. Run a "Field Well BorE pressurETesi,' as
describedin section X.
L Observethe exterior of the BOp for possible
hydraulicleaks:
1. Whrleapplyingclosinghydraulicpressure,
ooservethe iocationsgrvenrn SectionXl
for the ciosinghyorauiicpressuretest.
2. Whileapplyingopeninghydraulicpressure,
observethe locationsgiven in SectjonXl
for the openinghydraulicpressuretest.

B. For Land BOP (ManuatLock):

fhis test seriesmay be run with the BOp eitheron
or off the weilhead.
Normallyit is more convenientto start with the
bottomrams.completeihe tests there.and then
move up to the next set of rams.
1, Pertorma visualinspectionper ine procedure
in SectionVll.
2. Whilethe doorsare open.performthe 'lnternal
OpeningHydraulicPressureTest" describedin
SectionXl.
3. Performthe "lnrernalClosing.Hydrauiic
PressureTest" describedin SectionXl.
Thrsmay be done with ihe doorsooen
or ctoseo.
4, Run the 'FieldWell BorePressureTest" as
describedin SectionX,

SECTIONV
YEARLYCHECKLIST
A. For Subsea BOp (posfock):
Thistest seriesshouldbe run whenthe rig is betweenwells.The BOp mustbe on the surface.lt
can be either in the stack or removedfrom the
stack.
Normallyit is moreconvenient
to startwith the
bottomrams,completethe tests there,and then
mo/e up to the next set of rams.
1. Openthe doors,makethe mea$trementsand
performthe "yearly lnspection"ouilinedin
SectionVlll.
2. Whilethe doorsare open,performthe
"lnternalOpeningHydraulicpressure
Test" describedin SectionXl.
3. Performthe "lnternalClosingHydraulic
PressureTest" describedin SectionXl.
Thedoorsmay be eitheropenor closed.
4. Makeany repairsfoundnecessaryin the
previoustests.
WELDREPAIRS
mustbe in accordancewith
NL Shafferweld specifications.
5. lf oneor bothhydraulicpistonswererepaired,
repeatthe:
a "lnternalOpeningHydraulicpressure
Test."
pressure
b. "lnternalClosingHydraulic
Test."
6. Fill the BOPwith waterin preparation
for the
"FieldWellBorepressureTest."(Steo11
below.)
pressureTest',as
7. Runa "LockingHydraulic
described
in SectionXll.
8. lf desired,run the optional,.Unlocking
HydraulicPressureTest"as described
in SectionXll.
9. Closethe ramswith 1500psi hydraulic
closingpressure.
10. Reducethe hydraulicclosingpressure
to
zero.
11. Runthe "FieldWellBorepressureTest,'as
described
in SectionX.
12. Runthe "RamShaftTensionTest,'as
described
in SectionXlll.

B. For Land BOP(ManualLock):

Thistest seriesshouldbe run whenthe rig is
betweenwells.
Normallyit is moreconvenient
to startwith the
bottomrams,completethe teststhere,andthen
mo|/eup to the next set of rams.
1.-Openthe doors,makethe measurements
and
performthe inspection
outtinedin SectionVlil.
2. Whilethedoorsareopen,performthe ,.lnternal
OpeningHydraulicPressureTest" describedin
SectionXl.
"lnternalClosingHydraulic
3.
' Performthe
PressureTest" describedin SectionXl.
Thedoorsmaybe eitheropenor closed.
4. Makeanyrepairsfoundnecessaryin the
previoustests.
5. lf one or bothhydraulicpistonswere repaired.
repeatthe:
a "lnternalOpeningHydraulicpressureTest."
b. "lnternalClosingHydraulicpressureTest."
6. Runthe "FieldWell BorePressureTest,'
describedin SectionX.
7. Flunthe "RamShaftTensionTest"describedin
SectionXlll.

SECTIONVN
THREE.YEAR
CHECKLIST

g. Close the doors.

A. General:

h. Fill the BOP with water in preparationfor

the "Field Well Bore pressureTest."

The BOP is brought into an NL Shafferservice

facility for a three-yeartest after a yeuly
test indicatesthe need for it. fhe work is oerformed
by NL Shafferpersonnel.
B. lnspection:
1. Completelydisassemblethe BOp and inspect
critical dimensionsand surfacesouilined in
SectionlX,,.Three-yearlnspection.
"
2. Recorddimensionaldata and damageon the
"Three.Year LWS Test Feport,' form anO
indicate need for repair or replacementof
pans.
3. Repairor replace all damagedand worn oarts.
Feplace all seats.
WELD REPAIFSmust be in accordancewith
NL Shafferwetd specifications.
C. Testing:
Normallyit is more convenientto start testingwith
the bottom rams, cornpletethe tests there, ano
then move up to the next set of rams.
'1. For
both Postockand Manual Lock BOp's:
a Keep the doors open.
b. Performthe "lnternal OpeningHydrautic
PressureTest"-describedin SectionXl.
c. Performthe "lnternal ClosingHydraulic
PressureTest" describedin SectionXl.
d. Make any repairs found necessaryin the
previoustests.

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e. lf one or both hydraulicpistonswere

repaired.repeatthe:
'l)
""lnternalOpeningHydraulicPressureTest."
2) "lnternalClosingHydraulicpressureTest."
f. Fun a hydraulicsysiemacceptancetest per
NL ShafferSpecificationSS 701,Section6d.
The hydraulicpressurerequirements
are
ouilined below (SeeAppendix D):

SlowoutPreventer
LWS- ManualLock.FegularDesrgn
t'vVS- Slrm Lrne.Poslock& ManualLock

2. For PoslockBOp onty:

a. Runa "LockingHydraulicpressureTest,'as
describedin SectionXll.
b. lf desired,run the optional,,Unlocking
HydraulicPressureTest" as described
in SectionXlt.
c. Close the rarnswith 1500psi hydraulic
closing pressure.
d. Reducethe hydraulicclosingpressureto
zero.
e. Run the "Field Well Bore pressureTest,' as
described in SectionX.
f. Run the "Ram Shaft TensionTest,' as
describedin SectionXilt.
3. For ManualLockBOp onty:
a Run the "Field Well Bore pressureTest,'
described in SectionX.
b. Run the "Ram Shaft TensionTest,'
describedin SectionXllt.

SECTIONVII

2. Doorsealingarea:
Checkfor pits andscratches.Smoothminor
irregularities
with emerycloth.(FigureVll_3).

THREE.MONTH
INSPECTION
For SubseaBOP(Poslock)or Land
BOP(ManualLock)
A. Open the doors and removethe rams (Figure
Vll-1).Washout the insideof the BOpso that it
can be inspected.
Caution: lf the BOPis remcnred
fromthe stack
and sittingon a blindflange,open
onlyone doorat a time.Openingtwo
doorsat a time can tip it over if it is
not adequatelysupported.
Figure Vll-S

3. Seat:
Checkfor pits and scratches.Smoothminor
irregularities
with emeryctoth(FigureVll4).

FigureVll-1

B. Body:
1. Doorcap screwholes:
lf a doorcap screwwas excessively
hardto
remove,checkthe threadin the hole.lf
necessary,
chasethe threadwith a tap (Figure
vil-2).

FigureVll-4
4. Skids,side pads and insideof ram cavity
(FiguresVll-5 and Vll) :
Check for accidentaldamage,such as
deep gouges and scratches,

FigureVll-2

FigureVlt-5

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5. Bore (FigureV|-7):
Visuallycheck for excessivewear due to drill
pipe rotating againstthe tO of the BOp.
The
bore should not be worn more than 1/g incn
o/erstze on any radius (side).

b. Visuallycheck the OD of each rarn shaft for

pits and scratches.lf necessary,replace
rne
ram shaft.
c. Visuallycheck the foot end of each ram
shaft for cracks in the neck betweentne
foot and the shaft. lf cracks are present.
replace the ram shaft.
Door seal inspection:
It is not necessaryto rernovethe door seals
from the door grooves(Figurer/ll-g).
lnspectfor obviousdamageand extrusionat
the outer edge of the seal.
Feplace if necessary.

FigureVil-9

3. Door cap screws:

figure Vll-7

C. Doors:
1 RamShaft inspection:
a" Apply closinghydraulicpressureto
exiend
both ram shaftsfully for inspection(Figure
vlt4).

a Feplace any that are damaged.

4. Locking shaft inspection_ for tand BOp
(ManuatLock)onty:(FigureVll-10)
a. Open the rams.
b. t/isuallycheck the OO of each lockingshaft
for pits and scratches.lf necessary.r-place
the lockingshaft.

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D. Rams:
1. Pipe and blind rams:
a. Wash up for inspectionbut do not disassembleunlessthe rubbersreouire
replacement(FigureVll-11).

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LOWER UPPEF'
ELOCK BLOCK

FigureVfl-13

a. Note that the upperrubber sealson top of

the lower shear blade (FigureVlt-i4).
b. lf the upper rubber is worn or damaged
where it sealson the lower blade,
replaceit.
c. lf the lo,werblade has nicks, pits or other
damagewhich is cutting the.upper
rubber,eithersmoothit with emervcloth
or replace it.
FigureVil-11
b. Rubbers:
Check for excessivewear or crackingdue
to aging.Fleplaceif necessary(FigureVll_
12t.

RETAIMNGISCRET'

c. Holders:
1) Check for obviousexcessivewear,
gougesand scratches.
2) Check the ram shaft mountingslot for
cracks and tears.
3) Reptaceit necessary
(FigureVlt_l2).
d. Blocks:
Check for obviousexcessivewear, gouges
and scratches.Replaceif necessary(Figure
vil-l2).
2. TyW 72 ShearRams(FigureVil-l3);
Followthe same procedureas for pipe and
blindramswith the foilowingadditions:

UPPERRAM BLOCX

LOWERRAM BLOCK

SECTIONVIII

2. Doorsealingarea:
Checkfor pits and scratches.Smoothminor
irregularities
with emerycloth. . .:,:.-:.:i.
Checkflatnesswith a straightedge(Figure
vlll-3).lfan areais dishedout morethan
0.020in. while smoothinga minor
irregularity,this couldcontributeto short
door seal life or causean immediateleak.

YEARLYINSPECTION
BOP (poslock)or Land
fo^r_S.lrbsea
(Manual
BOP
Lock)
A. General:
1. SPAREPARTS(tromihe NL Shafter
catalog)shouldbe on the rig beforesiarring
this inspectionas repairsmay be requireo.
2. WELDREPAIRSmust be in accordancewith
NL Shafferwetd specificaiions.
B. Openthe doors and removethe rams(FigureVlll.
1).Washout the insideof theBop so that it canbe
inspected.

Caution: lf the BOp is removedfrom the sracK

and sittingon a blind flange.openonlyonedoor
at a time.Openingtwo doorsat a time can tio it
over if it is not adequatelysupported.

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3. Seat:

Figure Vltt-l

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C. Body:
r Door cap screw hoies:
tf a door cap screw was excessivelyhard
to
remove.check the thread in ihe hole. lf
necessary.chase the thread with a tap
lFigure

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F i g u r eV l l l - 4
Check for pits and scratches.Smoothminor
irregularitieswith emery cioih.
The top oi ihe ram cavity near the seat rnust
be smooth and at an angle of i5. or less
w i t h t h e s e a t ( F i g u r eV l l l - 5 ) .A s h a r pe d g e o r
rough area here can darilageihe
crrcumferenceof the ram ruober as it
c l o s e s( e s p e c l a i l ys h e a rr a m r u o b e r sw h e n
s h e a r r n g )H. a n d g f l n d a s r e c e s s a r yi o
smooth ano shace this area.

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1/32in. (0.031in.),the seat and/orskids

must be welded up and remachined.Send
the BOP to an NL Shaffer repair facitity for
a Three-YearInspectionwhen wear reaches
this range.

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6. Side pads:

Bottom

FigureVlil_S

RequiredAngleon Seat
4. Skids:

f"ES4r''1

FigureVlll

a Check for deep scratches and pits. Smooth

irregularitieswith emerycloth.
b. Measurethe width betweenthe side pads.
c. Obtainthe new dimensionfrom AppendixB.
d. Calculatethe wear. After the wear exceeds
1132in.(0.031in), the side pads must be
weldedup and remachined.Sendthe BOp
to an NL Shafferrepair facility for a ThreeYear Inspectionwhen wear reachesthis
range.

FigureVilt-6
a Check for pits and deep scratches.Smooth
irregularitieswith emerycloth.
5. Skid-to-seatheight:

7. lnsidethe ram cavity:

a Checkfor deep gougesand otheraccidental
damage.
b. Smoothas necessarv.
Bore:

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RamCavity
FigureVlll-9
Check for deep gougesand other accidental
damage. Smooth as required.

a Measurethe skid-toseat height.

h

Obtainthe newdimension
fromAppendixB.
Calculatethe wear.Alter the wear exceeds

Occasionallythe drill pipe will rotate against

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the bore of the BOp and cause excesslve

wear.Measurethe ma,rimumbore diameter
anctestimaiethe ma,rimumwear on anv
r:adius(side).Referto the borediametersin
AppendixB. lf anvradius(side)is rnor"tf,"i
1E in. orersize,send the BOp to an NL
Shaffer repair facitity for a Three.year
Inspectionand completerework.
D. Doors:
'1. Ram
shaft inspection:

a Apply closinghydraulicpressureto extend

both ram shaftsfully for inspection(Figure
vill_10):

c. Replacethe door sealsif they exhibit:

1) Obviousdamageor extrusionat the outer
edge.
2) Cracks.w.henbent or greater hardness
than a new seal.See AppendixA
entitled"lnspectionand Storageof
RubberGoods."
Doorcap screws;
a" Replaceany that are damaged.
Lockingshaft inspection- lor tandBOp
(ManualLock)onty(FigureVill-12):
a Openthe rams.

FigureVtil-12
b. Visuailycheckthe OD of eachtockingshaft
for scratchesand pits. lf necessary.replace
the lockingshaft.

FigureVm-j0
b. Visuallycheck the OD of eachram shaftfor
pits and scratches.lf necessary,
replacethe
ram shaft.
c. Visuallycheck the foot end of each ram
shaftior cracksin the neck betweenthe
foot end and the shaft.lf cracks are
present,replacethe ram shaft.
2. Doorseal and groo/e inspection:

E. Rams:
Disassemble
andwashup for inspection
(Figure
Vilt-13):

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1 P i p e a n d o i i n dr a n t s :
a . R u b b e r sm u s t b e r e p l a c e di f t h e y e x h i b i r :
Figure Vlll-11

1) Excessivewear on the faces or the

c i r c u m f e r e n t i asle a t i n ga r e a .
2) Cracks when bent or greater hardness
than a new rubber.See AopendixA
entitled"lnspection and Storageof
RuboerGooos.

Femovethe door seals.

Inspectthe grooves.
Srnoothminorpitswith
emeryclotn.

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2. Type72 shearrams:

LOWER
ELOCK

Figure
Follow the same procedure as tor pipe and
blind ramswith the followingadditions:
a Note that the upper rubber seals on top of
the loryershear blade (FiguieVltl-16).

FigureVlll-14

RamHolder

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UPPERRAM ELOCK

Holders:
1) Holders tend to spread in service so that
both the width and bore (FigureVlil-14)
becomeenlarged.Also,theoutsideskids
wear against the side pads in the body.
Wear is determined as follows:

UPPRRUBEER

LOWERRAM ELOCK

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a) Spread=(Measured Bore) -(New Bore

from Appendix B, Table 1)
b) Worn Width-(Measured Width)
- (Spread)
c) Wear= (New Width from AppendixB,
Table 1) - (WornWidth)
2) Whenwear on the width exceeds1l32in.
(0.031in.),the holdersshouldbe
replaced. ll necessary,they can be
welded up and remachined.Pressthe
corners together until the bore stays at
the "new" dimension.Weld up and
remachinethe outsideto reproducethe
"new" width.
3) Whenwear on the heightexceeds1fi6 in.
(.062in.),the holdersshouldbe replaced.
4) Inspectthe ram shaft mountingslot for
excessivewear, cracks or bending.lf
necessary,replace the holders.
Blocks:
1) Check heightfor wear:
a) For T-75 and T-73 ram blocks when the
wear exceeds1i64 in. (.015in.),
replacethe blocks.
b) For T-75H,T-70Hand other ram
blocks,when wear exceeds1l32in.
(.031in.),replacethe blocks.
2) Check for localizedexcessivewear,
gougesor scratches.Replace
blocks if necessary.

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LOWERBI-ADE

FigureVlll-1o

b. lf the upper rubber is worn or damaged

where it seals on the lower blade.
replaceit.
c. lf the lower blade has nicks, pits or otherr
damagewhich is cuttingthe upper
rubber,either smoothit with emerycloth
or replaceit.

SECTIONIX

b. Eachpart must be cleanedfor inspection.

Sandblastwifir polishingsandto clean
badly corroded and crusted areas.Avoid
blasting"criticalsealingsurfaces.,,

THREE.YEAR
INSPECTION
For SubseaBOP (Postock)or
LandBOP(ManualLock)
A. Genaral:
1. COMPLETELY
DISASSEMBLE
THE BOp for
insoection.
a. Steelstamp each part with a letter
code to identifythe ram compartmentand left
or right positions(FigureIXJ). See also Table
lX-1.Enterthe letter code on the test regort
form in the spaceprorrided.

2. WELDREPATRS
must be in accordancewith
NL Shafferweld specifications.
B. Body:
1. Doorcap screw holes:
a" lt a door cap screw was excessivelyhard to
remove,check the threadin the hole.
'b.
lf necessary,chasethe threadwith a tao
(FigurelX-2).

FigurelX-2

2. Dmr sealingarea:
a Checkfor pits and scratches.Smoothmrnor
irregularities
with emerycloth.
b.' Checkflatnesswiih a straightedge(Figure
lX-3).lf an areais dishedout rnorethan .010
in.. it must be machinedto a flat surface.

FiguretX-1

Viewof BOPFront(Non-Hinge
Side)
TABLE IX.1
S T E E LS T A M P I N G
B O PP A R
COMPARTMENT

PART

FIFST(UPPER)
F I R S T( U P P E R )
q t r n n A rn

Left
Righr

qtr^nAr

THIRO
T HI R D

Righr

STAMP
A
B
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Righr

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3. Seat(FigurelX4):

5. Skid-toseatheight:
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a. Check for pits and scratches.Smoothminor
irregularitieswith emerycloth.
b. The top of the ram cavity nearthe seat must
be smooth and at an angle of 15. or less
with the seat (Figure lX). A sharp edge or
rough area here can damagethe
circumferenceof the ram rubberas it
closes (especiallyshear ram rubbers when
shearing).Hand grind as necessaryto
smooth and shape this area

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Ram Cavity
a Measurethe skid-toseatheight.
b. Obtainthenewdimension
fromAppendixB.
c. Afterthewearexceeds1l32in.(0.031in.),
the seat mdlor skidsmustbe weldeduo
andremachined.
Indicatethe needfor
"Three-Year
repair
on
the
Inspection"
.
reportform.
6. Sidepads:

Bottofil

Figure lX-S

RequiredAngleon Seat
4. Skids(FigurelX):
a Check for pits and deep scratches.
b. Smoothirregularitieswith emerycloth.
FigurelX-B
a Check for deep scratchesand pits. Smooth
irregularitieswith emerycloth.
b. Measurethe width betweenthe side oads.
c. Obtainthe new dimensionfrom AppendixB.
d. After the wear exceeds1132in. (0.031in.),
the side pads must be weldedup and
remachined.
7. lnsideof ram cavity:
a. Checkfor deep gougesand otheraccidental
damage.
b. Smoothas necessarv.
FigurelX-6

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Pipe and blind rams:

"i

a. Rubbersmust be replacedif they exhibit:

wg?t on.the taces of .!he -_.
. 1) Excessiv'e,
"
circumferential
sealingarea.
2) Crackswhen bent or greaterhardness
than a new rubber.See AppendixA
entitled"lnspectionand Storageof
RubberGoods."
b. Holders:
1) Holderstend to Spreadin serviceso that
boththe width and bore(FiguretX-j1)
becomeenlarged.Also,the outsideskids
wear againstthe side pads in the body.
Wear is determinedas follows:

e':.

FiguretX-9
Checkfor deepgougesandotheraccidental
damage.Smoothas required.
Occasionatly
the drilt pipewiil rotateagainst
the bore of the BOp and cause excessive
wear.Measurethe maximurnbore diameter
and estimatethe maximurnwear on anv
radius(side).Referto the borediametersin
AppendixB. lf anyradius(side)is morethan
1i16in. oversize,indicatethe needfor repair
on the inspectionreportform.
9. Ring grooves- top and bottomconnections,
and side ouilet connections:
a Inspectring groovesfor pits and deeo
scratches.
b. Smoothminorprtsandscratcheswith emerv
cloth.
c. Measurewith gauge.
d. Extensivedamagewill requirereworkand
- shouldbe notedon the inspectionreport
form.

FigurelX-11

Ram Holder

a) Spread = (Measured Bore) - (New Bore

from Appendix B,Table 1)

c. Rams:
Disassemole
and wash up for inspecticn(Figure
tX-10):

Worn Wicjth= (MeasurdWidth)-(Spread)

Wear = (New Width f rom
Appenoix B) - (Wcrn Width)

t-:

2) lVhen wear on the width exceeds 1,32 in.

(0.031in.). the holdersshould be
replaced. lf necessary,they can be
welded up and remachined.Press the
corners together until the bore stays at
the "new" dimension.Weld up and
remachinethe outside to reorcduce the
"new" width.

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HOLCEi

FETAINING SCFFiv

3) When wear on the heightexceeds1i16 in.

(.C62in.),the holdersshould be'reptaced.

F i g u r el X - i 0
to

4) Inspectthe ramshaftmounting
slotfor
excessive
wear,cracksor bending.lf
necessary,
replacethe holders.
Blocks:
.:,,

*,

.-i, i

i.:.*:.,"-".., -,

,,,;,-

1) Check heightfor wear.

-:j

-1j

r:.,*

D. Doors:

..

a) For T-75 and T-73 ram blocks, when the

wear exceeds164 in. (.015in.),
replacethe blocks.
b) For T-75H,T-70Hand other ram
blocks,when wear exceedsiR2 in.
(.031in.),replacethe btocks.
2) Check for localizedexcessivewear,
gouges,or scratches.Beplacethe
blocks if necessary.
Type72 shear rams (Figure1X,12):
Follow the same proceduresas for pipe and
blind rams with the foilowingadditions:

LOWER
BLOCK

OoorSeal
Groore

1. Door seal groove:

UPPEB
BLOCK

FigurelX-12
FigurelX-15

a Note that the upper rubber seals on top of

the lower shear btade(FigurelX-13).
RUBEER

a Inspect the groove and smooth minor pits

and scratcheswith emerycloth.
b. lf deep pits and scratchesexist,indicatethe
need for rework of the door seal groove on
the inspectionreport form.
2. Ram shaft seal cavity:
a. Snapring groove:Inspectthe groovefor pits
and collapsedsides.
b. Ram shaft seal area: Inspectthe seal area
finishfor scratchesand pits. Smoothmrnor
damageswith emerycloth.
3. Cylinderstud holes:

LOWERRAMBLOCK

ffi;
LOWEBBLAOE

LOWEFIHOLDEB

FigurelX-13

a. Inspectthe threads.
lf the upper rubber is worn or damaged
where it sealson the lower blade.
replaceit.

b. Chasethe threadwith a tap if necessary.

4. Cylinder-to-door
seal groove:
a. Inspectthe groovefor pits and scratches.

lf the lowerbladehas nicks,pits or other

damagewhich is cuttingthe upper
rubber,eithersmoothit with emervcloth
or replaceit.

b. Smoothminordamaqewith emerycloth.
5. Door cap screws:
a Replaceany that are damaged.

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6. Doorhinge:

G. Hingemanifold if present:
1. lnspectthe pipingand O-ringgroovesfor
darnage.Fleplacepipingif necessary.

a Inspectthe doorhinge,particularly
the lD of
the hingepin hole.Honeminorpits and
scratchesin the hingepin hole.
b. Measureand recordthe door hingebore.
Determinethe amountof lD wear trom
AppendixB entiiled,.LWSDirnension
Data."Whenwear exceeds.006in..the
door must be repairedor replaced.

H. Cylinder:

E. Hinge bracket;

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llirll

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Manifolct pipe Hote

FigurelX-l6

HingeBracket
FiguretX-l8

Cylinder

'L Inspect
hydraulicports. hinge bracket screws.
and manifold piping holes.Note any repairs
required.

1. Inspect the cylinder lD for pits and scratches.

Smooth minor damage with emery cioth or a
hone.

2. Inspect the hinge bracket bore for scratches

and pits. Hone out minor damage.

2. Measure and record the lD dimension.

Determinethe lO wear from Aooendix
3. When wear exceeds 01S in.. the
cylinder must be repairedor replaced.
U s u a l l yc y l i n d e rb o r e sc a n b e g r o u n d
oversrze.chrome platea.and ground to
-;-^
)tzt.

3. Measureand record the hinge bracket bore.

Determinethe amount of lD wear fron,
A p p e n d i xB . " L V V SD i m e n s i o nD a t a . ' W h e n
wear exceeds 006 in.. the hinge bracket
must be replaced.
F. Hinge pin:

3. Locking shoulderbevel (poslock only) _

Inspect the bevel on the cylincer lockina
*
shoulder for damage.Fepair if
nFaacq2

F i g u r el X - 1 2

H i n g eP i n
i n s p e c tt h e h i n g e p i n O D a n o g r o o v e sf o r p l t s
3 n c s c r a i c h e s .S n o o r h : ; t i n o r. : a m a g e. r v i t h
e m e r yc l o t h .
tuleasureand record the pin OD. Determrneil.,]e
OD wear irom Appenojx B. When ,ryear
e x c e e c s 0 0 d r n . t r , e h i n g ep t n r t u s t o e
aan

l:a6i

ld

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l. Cylinderhead:

J. Pistonor mandrel:

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I

I
o
J

-i

G
0)

__Lt
Cylinderto-Cylinder
l-.lead
Seal Groove

FigurelX-21

Mandrel-Poslock
WearRings

FiguretX_19

CytinderHead-poslock
1 . lnspectthe hydraulicport,cylindergroove,and

cylinder-tecylinder head seal groove for

oamage.

2. Checkthe cylinderstuds and nuts for damage.

Replaceif necessary.
Lockingshaft seal area- for ManualLock
only (FigurelX-20).Inspectthe seal area for
pits and scratches.Smoothminordamage
with emery cloth.

Seal Grooves

Figure tX-22

Piston- ManualLock
'1. For

all modets:

Inspectthe pistonOD finishfor pits and

scratches.Smoothminor damagewith
emerycloth.

cylinder
tffif-'il'3tuatLock

Measureand recordthe OD dimension.

Determinethe "new" dimensionfrom
AppendixB. Whenwear exceedsthe
"new" dimension,
the piston(mandrel)
must be repairedor replaced.
2. For slimline only (Manual Lock and poslock):

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a. Measurethe wear ring OD. Oeterminethe

"new" dimensionfromAppendixg. When
wearexceedsthe ..new"dimension,
the
wear ring must be replacedand the new
wear nng machinedto size.accoidingto
AppendixE, '.procedurefor Instalting
Wear Rings."Also, the wear ring must be
reptacedif it protrudestessthan0.001in.
beyondthe pistonat any point on the
circumference.
b. Seal groove- Inspectthe groovesfor pits
and scratches.
3. Poslockonly(FiguretX-21):

3. Measureand recordthe cone OO and lD.

Determinethe wear from AppendixB.
a Whenthe cone OD wear exceeds .006in..
the cone must be replaced.
b. Whenthe cone lD wear exceeds.OO4
in..the
cone must be replaced.
L. Ram shalt:

a" Inspectthe brassbearingl0 for pits and

scratches.Replaceif necessary.
b. Inspectthe bronzelockingsegmentstor pits
and scratches,and tor wear on the inner
radiusthat contactsthe lockingcone.
Replaceif necessary.
c. Inspectthe mandrellD for pits and
scratches.Smoothminordamage
with emerycloth or a hone.
d. Measureand recordthe mandrellD.
Oeterminethe wear from Aopendix
B. Whenwear exceeds.005in.. the
mandretmust be repairedor
replaced.The lD can be repairedbv
grindingoversize.chromeplating,
and grindingto size.

Neck Area

K. Locking cone - PoslockOnly:

l-

' o.-i
cone

FiguretX-24

RamShaft- Poslock
z
E

FigurelX-23

I
i

LockingCone
Neck Afea

lnspect the radius on the nose wnich actjvates

the locking segrnents.Smoothwith ernerycloth
or remachinerf necessary.
lnspect the finish and seai groove of the cone
OD and lD for pits and scratches.Smooth
minor damage wlth emery cloth.

FigurelX-25

RamShaft- ManualLock

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1. Check the ram shaft threadsfor obvious

oamage.

SECTIONX

2. Checkthe neck behindthe foot for crackswith

"Magnetic Partictelnspection."lf cracks are
present.replacethe ram shaft.
3. Inspect the OD finish of the ram shaft hex eno
and foot end for pits and scratches.Smooth
minor damagewith emerycloth.
4. Measureand recordthe ram shaft OD (for
Poslock measure both the hex end and foot end).
Determinethe wear from AppendixB.
a When the foot end wear exceedsthe "new"
dimension,the shaft must be repairedor
replaced.
b. When the hex end wear (Poslockonly)
exceeds .004in., the shaft must be
repairedor replaced.

This test can be run with the BOP in anv of the

followinglocations:
1. SubseaBOP's:
a. With the stack on the sea floor.
.

b. In the stack on the surface and on a test

stump.
c. With the BOP removedfrom the stack and
on a test stump or a blind flange.
a In a stack:
1) On a wellhead.
2) On a test stump or blind flange.
b. With the BOP removedfrom the stack and
on a test stump or a blind flange.

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r.

8. Each field well bore pressuretest should

conformto "APl Spec 64 AppendixF'.
These recommendationsare intendedto
conformto that specification.

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f

A. General:

2. Land BOP's:

M. Locking shaft - ManualLockonty:

I
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FIELD WELL BORE PRESSURE

TEST

C. The lest pressure should be the lowest rated

working pressureof any componentor
connectionwhich will be pressurizedduring
the test which includesone or more of the
following:

o.D.Finish

LJ

1. BOP(s).

:
-:=
:
:

2. Stack.
3, Wellhead.

:+-Thread

:
:
:
:
:

4. Casingstringif it will be pressurized

duringthe
test or if a leak in the test tool could causeit to
be pressurized.
5. Test tool collapsepressure,if madeof pipe.
6. All connections.

=
-t

D. The well bore pressure test fluid shouldbe cold

water,but drillingfluidsmay be used.

FigurelX-26

LockingShaft

E. Test sequence:

1. Check threadsfor damage.

2. Inspectthe OD finish for pits and scratches.
Smoothminor damagewith emerycloth.
3. Measureand recordthe OD. Determinethe
wear from AppendixB. Whenwear exceeos
the "new" dimension,
the lockingshaftmust
be replacedor repaired.

1. PrimaryPressureholdingperiod:
a. Apply 20000 psi well bore pressure for
three minutesor longer to check fot low
pressureram leaks.A leak can be detected
by:
1) Observingthe pressuregauge.
2) Observingthe rams for leakageif they
are visible.

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Nol that this low pressuretest for rarn

teaksis in additionto the Apt 64
''

-:

-'uSgful.-

j':

b. A flow meterin the hydraulicsystemcan be

veryhelpful.
S. iltg.ly9.t"utic.resrftuidshoutdbe.thqhydrautic
fluid usedon the rig.
4. lf the hydraulicsysternwas openedbeforethis
test.closeandopenthe ramssix timesto ctear
the air out of the system.

b. lncreasethe well bore pressureto test

pressureas determinedin c
(normallythe BOp ratedworking
pressure).Hold the test pressurefor
threeminutesor longer.A leak can be
detectedby:
.t)
Observingthe pressuregauge.
2) Observingthe rams for teakageif they
are visible.

Openinghydraulicpressuretest:
1. Externalopeninghydraulicpressuretest:
a" The doors shouldbe open so that the rarn
- shaft can
be observedfor a possibleram
shaft seal leak.This will remoueany
doubtsthal might resultfrom observing
the weepholein eachdoor.
b. Apply1500psi (3@0psi is optionat)opening
hydraulicpressure.

3) Observingthe BOp exteriorfor leakaqe

in the foilowinglocations:
a) Door seals.
b) Weepholesfor rarnshaft seals.
c) Connections.
2. Reducethe well bore pressureto zero.

c. After the ramsare fully open.inspectthe

BOP for externatleaksat (FigureXt-1):

3. The secondarypressureholdingperiodshould
duplic_ate
the primarypressurehotdingperiod
describedin 8.1 on previouspage.

1) A hingepin.
2) A hingemanifotdpipe if the BOp has
externalhingemanifoldpipes.
3) A cylinder-to-door
seal.
4) A weep holefor a ram shaft seal.

SECTIONXI
HYDRAULIC
P R E S S U RT
EE S T
BOPon Surface- Subsea(poslock)
or Land(ManualLock)

5) The ram shaft insidethe door.

2. Internalopeninghydraulicpressuretest for a
leak past the piston:
a Openingline test:
'1)
Closethe valvein the openinghydrautic
line.
It
2) the gaugein the openinglineshowsa
drop in pressure.
the hydraulicfluidis
leakingpastthe piston.

API Spec6A does not cover hydraulicpressuretests

for blowoutpreventersas eachmanufacturer.s
design
requiresa slightlydifferentprocedure.
A. General:
i. The BOp may be in the stack or removedfrom
the stack.
\*.

3) Openthe valvein the openingtine.

b. Closinglinetest (to verifythe openingline
test):
1) Thegaugein the ciosinghydrauiicline
shouldshowzero (or a very low)
pressure.

2. Speciarequrpment:
a. Boththeopeningandclosinghydrauliclines
rnustbe equippedwith a valveand a gauge
berweenthevalveand theBOp(Figure
Xt-1).

2) Closethe valvein the closingline.

3) lf the pressureincreasedafterthe valve
is close,J.
hydraulicfluld is leakingpast
the pision.
4) Open the valve rn ihe closing line.
C. Closing hydraulic pressure tst:
l

F i g u r eX l -1

Externaiclosing hydrauticpressuretest:
a. This test may be run wrth the doors open or
closed. lf the doors are open. remove the
rams to preventthem from striking the body.

b. Apply 1500psi (3000psi is optional)closing

hydraulic pressure.

A. General:
'1.
Specialequipment:
a The closing line must be equipped(Figure
'*Xfl-1)'witha valve and a gaugebetween
thevalveand the BOP.tf an optionalunlocking
test is to be run, the opening line must be
equippedwith a similarvalve and gauge.

c. Inspect the BOPfor externalhydraulicleaks at (FigureXl-1):

'l) A
hingepin.
2) A hinge manifoldpipe if the BOP has
external hinge manifold pipes.
3) A cylinder head seal.
4) A cylinder manifoldpipe.
5) For ManualLock (land rigs) only:A
locking shaft seal.
Internal closing hydraulic pressuretest for a
leak past the piston:
a Closing line test:
1) Clce the vatve in the closinghydrauticline.
2) lf the gauge in the closingline showsa
drop in pressure,the hydraulicfluid is
leaking past the piston.

FigureXll-1

3) Open the valve in the closing line.

b. Openingline test (to verify the closingline
test):
1) The gauge in the openinghydraulicline
should show zero (or a very low)
pressure.

b. The hydraulictest fluid shouldbe the

hydraulicfluid usedon the rig.
c. lf the hydraulic system was opened before
this test, close and openthe ramssix times
to clear the air out of the system.

2) Close the valve in the openingline.

B. Locking hydraulic pressure test:

3) lf the pressure increasesafter the valve

is closed,hydraulicfluid is leakingpast
the piston.

1. Openthe rams.
2. Closethe valve in the closinghydraulicline.
3. Apply the normal1500psi closinghydraulic
pressurefrom the accumulator.

4) Open the valve in the openingline.

4. lt a flo,v meter is installed:

a Determinethe calculatedgallonsto close
from AppendixC, Table 1, entitled
"HydraulicSystemData"
b. Observethe gallonsas the rams close in
step 5 below.
c. This gives a reliableindicationof the
amountof travel remainingto
closure.

SECTIONXII
LOCKINGHYDRAULIC
PRESSURE
TEST(For Poslock)
When hydraulicclosing pressureis applied to
Poslockcylinders,one ram closesand locks.Thenthe
ram starts closing. After the two rams meet,
second
.
the rubbersstart to compressand the secondcylinder
locks suddenly.At this time the lockingcone in the
secondcylindermo/es fonrrardalmostan inch and
this suddenlyincreasesthe volumein the closingside
of the BOP cylinder.lf the hydraulicclosingpressure
is appliedslowly;a large pressuredrop occurswhich
providesa convenientmethodfor checkingthe ram
rubbercompressionin the lockedposition.The
hydraulicclosing pressurecan be remouedand the
Poslockswill maintainthe rubbercompression
as
thoughthe hydraulicclosingpressurewere at the
lockingpressure.

5. Open the valve slightlyand close the rams

slowly:
.

a. The first ram to close may show a slight

lockingpressure(between50 and 200
psi). lf this occurs, ignoreit and watch
for the secondpressuredrop which will
occur later. Frequentlythe first lock is
not recognizable.
b. The secondram will close.
c. The pressurewill rise to the locking
pressureand a suddendrop
(approximately
500psi) will occur.

1J

d. The pressurewill thenriseto the

accumulator
pressure.

F. Reducethe hydrauticclosingpressureto zero

with the regulatoron the accumulator.

e. The lockingpressureshouldbe:
., .. .1.)For pipe rams and blino rarns:
500-1400
osi.
2) For shearrams:1000-1400
psi.
f. Recordthe lockin6jhydraulicpressureon
the test formin the spaceprovidedunder
the FieldWell BorepressureTestSection.
6. Openthe valvein the closingline.

\-

C. Switctr the 4-way

apptyzero hydraulic
. openingpressuie lalye ^to
H. Obtainthe hydrauliccpeningpressurefoi this
ram shalt tensiontest from AppendixC entitled
"HydraulicSystemData"

C. Unlockinghydraulicpressuretesl:
Thisis an optionaltestwhichmay be run to veriftv
the "LockingHydraulicpressureTest..'
1. The rams must be closedand all well bore
pressurebled off.
2. Closethe valve in the openinghydraulicline.
3. Apptythe normat1500psi openinghydrautic
pressurelrorn the accumulator.
4. Openthe valveslighily:
a. The openingpressurewill rise to the
pressureand a sudden
untocKlng
dropwill occur.
b. The uniockingpressureshouldbe 1C0400
psi for all rams.
c. Flecordthe unlockinghydraulicpressureon
the test reportform in the spaceprovided
underthe FieldWell Bore pressureTest
Section.
5. Openthe valvefullv.

l. Increasethe hydraulicopeningpressureto fhe

amountrequiredfor this ram shaft tensiontest.
Caution:
Do not exceedthe specifiedhydraulic
'
openingpressureas manyLWSBOp's
will openwith ratedworkingpressure
in the well bore and lessthan .1500
osi
hydraulicopeningpressure.
J. Hold the hydraulicopeningpressure(ram
tension)one minute.
K. Bteedthe hydraulicopeningpressurero zero.
L Bleed the well bore pressureto zero.

SECTIONXIII

F i g u r eX l l l - 1

RAM SHAFT TENSIONTEST

M . l n s p e c t i o n ( F i g u r eX i l l - 1 ) :
'1
. Open both cjoors.

A. lf possible run this test before the doors are

opened as the docrs must be opened to inspect
the ram holders and the rarn shaft after the
tensiontest is performed.

2. Remove both sets of rams.

3. Inspect both ram holdersfor cracks
particularlyin the mountingsiot.

B. Pipe rams or blind rams mustbe uled for inrs

4. Inspect both rarn shafts ior cracks and

deformationat:
C. Fill the BOP bore with water.

a. The foot
b. The neck between the foor and the shaft.

D. Close th rams and leave t5C0 psi nydraullc

clostng pressureon.
E . R a i s e t h e w e i l b o r e p r e s s u r ei o t h e 3 O p w o r k i n o
n f cvcv q
r
vvr
tsr

I r ov ,

Caulion: Do not observe the rams from tne rop

d u r r n gt h e r e m a i n d e ro f t h i s t e s t .
4^

APPENDIX
A
INSPECTIONAND STORAGEOF
RUBBER,GOODS

4. Also, excessiveaging will cause the rubber

hardnessto inciease.However,'itis'n'oi

.. .] .: .i I

practicalto measurehardnessandkeepthe
necessaryrecordsin the field so the above
procedure
inspection
is recommended.

A. lnspection:
1. Each rubber part must be inspectedbefore it is
put into service.

B. Storage:

2. Bend,stretch or compressthe part and look for

cracks in the stressed area, esBeciallyin
corners.lf cracks appear,discard it. For a very
large rubber part cut a strip of rubber from a
non-critical area and test the strip.

1. Storageconditionsdeterminethe storagelife
of each rubber part. Table 1 describes good,
normal and poor storage conditions.Table 2
.
gives the typical storage life for each
condition.

3. Weatheringwill frequenilycausethe surface of

a rubber item to become powdery and this is
an indicationthat the abo/e test shoutd be
performed.

2. The typical storage life can be used as a

guidelinebut somevariationswill occur.
This is why each rubber part must be
inspected before it is put into service.

TABLE I
STORAGECONDITIONS
GRADEOF STORAGE

ITEM

GOOD

NORMAL

Heat

Up to 8$F.

Up to 12SF.

POOR

Over 12SF.

Liqht

Boxed or covered,

Indoors -away

Stress

Separate compErtment for

each part. No stacking.

Small stacksof parts. Not

squeezedinto box or bin.
Shallowstorageof small loose
parts.

Crushed, stretched, bent or

folded. O-Rings hung on pegs.

Fluid
Contact

Drv

Dry

Possibilityof wetting with oil,

solvent, water, acid, etc.

Ozone

Sealedcontainer.

Away from sparkingelectrical

equipment.

In proximity of electricmorors
arc welders.etc.

from winoows.

Direct sunlight or bright shade.

TABLE2
T Y P I C A LS T O R A G EL I F E
RUBBER
COMPOUND

GOOD

Epichlorohydrin

6-8 years

4-6 years

Permanentdistortion results from storageunder stress,

Neoprene

3-5 years

2-4 years

Permanentdistortion resultsfrom storageunder stress,

Nitrile
(Buna-N)

2-4 years

'l-3 years

Natural

2-4 years

l -3 years

lHcrclnr

(.\

GRADE OF STORAGE
NORMAL

POOR

Cracks may deveiop in lessthan one week from light,

stressor ozone.
Cracks may develop in lessthan one week from light,
stressor ozone. Severelvaffected bv oils and solvents.

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