Tricone Bit
Three rotating cones that crush and break rock during drilling. It’s commonly used in oil, gas, and mining operations.
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Tricone bit
Three rotating cones that crush and break rock during drilling. It’s commonly used in oil, gas, and mining operations.
Benefits
- Tricone bits are highly versatile and can be used in a wide range of geological conditions.
- The three cones working simultaneously allow for more efficient rock removal and faster drilling speeds compared to single-cone bits.
- With proper maintenance, Tricone bits have a long lifespan, especially those with high-quality tungsten carbide inserts.
Available Sizes: Tricone Bits are available in sizes ranging from 5⅝” to 9⅞”, catering to a variety of drilling requirements.
| Tricone Drill Bit – 5 5/8″ | |
| Formation | Soft, Medium and Hard Formations |
| Bearing Type | Roller-Ball-Friction |
| Circulation Type | Jet Air |
| Weight on Bit | 3,500 – 6,500 lbs / inch of bit diameter |
| Speed | 70 – 120 RPM |
| Rock UCS | 10,000 – 28,000 PSI |
| Heel Row | Hardfacing |
| Gage Row | Chisel |
| Inner & Nose Rows | Chisel |
| Shirttail Protection | TC Inserts with Hardfacing |
| Pin Connection | 2 7/8 REG API |
| Metric Bit Diameter | 143 mm |
| Product Weight | 11 kg |
| Tricone Drill Bit – 5 7/8″ | |
| Formation | Soft, Medium and Hard Formations |
| Bearing Type | Roller-Ball-Friction |
| Circulation Type | Jet Air |
| Weight on Bit | 4,500 – 7,500 lbs / inch of bit diameter |
| Speed | 70 – 120 RPM |
| Rock UCS | 24,000 – 44,000 PSI |
| Heel Row | Hardfacing |
| Gage Row | Chisel |
| Inner & Nose Rows | Chisel |
| Shirttail Protection | TC Inserts with Hardfacing |
| Pin Connection | 3 1/2 REG API |
| Metric Bit Diameter | 149 mm |
| Product Weight | 12 kg |
| Tricone Drill Bit – 6 3/4″ | |
| Formation | Soft, Medium and Hard Formations |
| Bearing Type | Roller-Ball-Roller |
| Circulation Type | Jet Air |
| Weight on Bit | 3,500 – 6,500 lbs / inch of bit diameter |
| Speed | 60 – 110 RPM |
| Rock UCS | 27,800 – 52,000 PSI |
| Heel Row | Flat |
| Gage Row | Conical |
| Inner & Nose Rows | Conical |
| Shirttail Protection | TC Inserts with Hardfacing |
| Pin Connection | 3 1/2 REG API |
| Metric Bit Diameter | 171 mm |
| Product Weight | 19 kg |
| Tricone Drill Bit – 7 7/8″ | |
| Formation | Soft, Medium and Hard Formations |
| Bearing Type | Roller-Ball-Roller |
| Circulation Type | Jet Air |
| Weight on Bit | 4,000 – 7,000 lbs / inch of bit diameter |
| Speed | 50 – 120 RPM |
| Rock UCS | 24,000 – 44,000 PSI |
| Heel Row | Spherical |
| Gage Row | Blunt Conical |
| Inner & Nose Rows | Conical |
| Shirttail Protection | TC Inserts with Hardfacing |
| Pin Connection | 4 1/2 REG API |
| Metric Bit Diameter | 200 mm |
| Product Weight | 34 kg |
| Tricone Drill Bit – 9 7/8″ | |
| Formation | Soft, Medium and Hard Formations |
| Bearing Type | Roller-Ball-Roller |
| Circulation Type | Jet Air |
| Weight on Bit | 3,500 – 6,500 lbs / inch of bit diameter |
| Speed | 50 – 110 RPM |
| Rock UCS | 25,000 – 42,500 PSI |
| Heel Row | Flat |
| Gage Row | Conical |
| Inner & Nose Rows | Conical |
| Shirttail Protection | TC Inserts with Hardfacing |
| Pin Connection | 6 5/8 REG API |
| Metric Bit Diameter | 251 mm |
| Product Weight | 57 kg |
Product Details
Benefits:
• Tricone bits are highly versatile and can be used in a wide range of geological conditions.
• The three cones working simultaneously allow for more efficient rock removal and faster drilling speeds compared to single-cone bits.
• With proper maintenance, Tricone bits have a long lifespan, especially those with high-quality tungsten carbide inserts.


