Sucker Rods & Couplings

Q2 Artificial Lift Services opened in December 2016 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Our Senior Management team has an average of 20+ years working in the oilfield business. Years of experience coupled with innovative new ideas, solidify us as leaders in the industry.

We have expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and product development of sucker rods & associated components along with rod string and rod lift system designs.

About Us

Our Steel Sucker RodsQ2ALS has designed our rods using well proven engineering, starting with the raw materials, processing techniques and heat treatment.

Raw materials used for Q2 ALS rods are literally

manufactured from the ground up, it is virgin steel. We use integrated steel mills that start with raw iron, transform this into steel, then add the necessary alloys to produce the grades of materials we require. During the process of manufacturing the steel it is desulfurized and dephosphorized. Most other manufacturers providing products in North America use mini mills that recycle steel such as old cars and appliances that lead to elements in their steel (such as aluminum and copper) that have a nega- tive effect, requiring the addition of grain refining materials to overcome these issues.

The sulfur and phosphorus content is some of the lowest in the industry allowing us to minimize the nonmetallic inclusions, leading to a higher resistance of corrosion in sour gas environments.

The manufacturing facility has one of the oldest and continuous API Monogram Licenses dating back to 1989. In 2014, the company moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art faciity purposely designed with a focus on the highest quality sucker rods. Our lead team members and the production and engineering representatives of the manufacturing company designed, developed and put into place the criteria and requirements for all the equipment and processes in the new facility.

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EMI flaw detection

Straighten & Descale

Wet Magnetic Particle Inspection of the Rod Ends

Heat Treatment

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Q2 ALS provides both Normalized and Tempered (N&T) and Austenitized, Quench and Tempered (Q&T) sucker rods in all API and High Strength grades. All rods have cold rolled threads and are manufactured to exceed in quality and requirements of the latest edition of API Specification 11B in modified UNS G-Series of steels.

The minimum yield strength of all Q2 ALS rods start higher than the API requirement begins, giving them an application advantage in lifting loads, allowing for better taper string designs with lower rod string weight.

Normalized and Tempered (N&T) rods have mechanicalproperties and load carrying capacities higher than API requirements. With a typical ferrite pearlite grain structure that is common in the industry. Our N&T rods typically have yield to tensile strength ratios of 0.82 to 0.89 ratios, whereas other N&T rods have typical ratio of 0.67-0.87.

Austenitized, Quenched and Tempered (Q&T)sucker rods have higher load carrying ranges than a typical API sucker rod manufactured by normalized and tempered (N&T). Typical yield strength to tensile strength ratios for Q&T rods are 0.90-0.96.

This method of heat treatment results in a highly refined grain structure of tempered martensite (sorbite), that greatly enhances impact and the fatigue resistance. Additionally, our Q&T rods have high charpy impact values of typically 180 Joules for all D grades and 143 joules for all High Strength grades of rods indicating a higher fatigue and impact resistance then normalized and tempered rods.

Quality Above and Beyond• Raw material samples are sent and tested in a national level laboratory

to ensure they match the mill certifications

• Quality gates are set at all operations for review and approval prior tomoving to the next process

• Mechanical properties testing occurs in the factory and test samplesare sent to a national level laboratory for validation and final approval

• Straightness requirements are more stringent than API 11B

• 100% magnetic particle examination of the upset ends after heat treatment

Sorbite Austenitized, Quench and Tempered Martensitic Steel at 500X magnification

Normalized and Tempered Ferrite/Pearlite Steel at 500X magnification

Rods and pony rods are stocked in:

• API grades D-Alloy(DA, DA-N)

• D-Special(DS, DS-N)

• High Strength Alloy(HA, HA-N)

• High Strength Special(HS, HS-N).

API grade C, K, and D-Carbon are provided by special order.

100% inspection of all machined surfaces•


Grades And Application

Sucker Rods

Couplings

Rod application is dependent on well depth, load, and corrosion as a minimum. There are other factors that contribute heavily to the proper design of the rod string as well as a proper corrosion inhibition program in operation on the well.

As a general statement when used with a corrosion inhibition program the following applies:

LoadCorrosion Environment

Mild Medium

Light to Medium C Grade K Grade

Light to Heavy DC Grade DA and DA-N GradeDS and DS-N Grade

Light to Extra Heavy - HA and HA-N GradeHS and HS-N Grade

Marking API Grade Steel Type Application

TA D Alloy Grade UNS G5140MD

Designed for reciprocating and progressive cavity pumps A

Non-corrosive or effectively inhibited corrosive fluids

TAS D Alloy Grade with spray metal coating

UNS G5140MD

Designed for reciprocating and progressive cavity pumps A


HA High Strength Alloy

UNS G4130MD

Designed for reciprocating and progressive cavity pumps


HASHigh Strength

Alloy with spray metal coating

UNS G4130MD

Designed for reciprocating and progressive cavity pumps


A TA and TAS couplings may be used for progressive cavity pumps, however it is recommended that HA and HAS couplings be used

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Rod Grade

DA-N DA DS-N DS HA-N HA HS-N HS HY

API Grade D Alloy D Alloy D Special Alloy

D Special Alloy

High Strength

Alloy

High Strength

Alloy

High Strength Special

High Strength Special

High Strength

Alloy

API Color Code Yellow Orange Green Purple Pink

Steel Type 4142MD 4130MD 4330MD 3130MD 4138MD 4138MD 4330MD 3130MD 4138MD

Heat Treatment N&TB Q&TA N&TB Q&TA N&TB Q&TA N&TB Q&TA

Induction Case

Hardened

Mechanical Properties

Yield Strength, KSI 100 Min 110 Min 100 Min 115 Min 115 Min 115 Min 115 Min 125 Min

155 min reference based on hardness of 42 HRC minimum

Tensile Strength, KSI 115 / 140 115 / 140 115 / 140 120 / 140 140 / 155 140 /155 140 / 155 140 / 155

Elongation, % in 8" 10 Min 10 Min 10 Min 10 Min 10 Min 10 Min 10 Min 10 Min

Reduction of Area, % 50 Min 55 Min 45 Min 55 Min 45 Min 50 Min 45 Min 55 Min

Brinell HardnessC 248-285 248-285 248-285 248-285 273-313 273-313 273-313 273-313

Chemical Properties, percent

Carbon (C) 0.40-0.45 0.26-0.33 0.30-0.37 0.22-0.29 0.40-0.43 0.40-0.43 0.30-0.37 0.22-0.29 0.40-0.43

Manganese (Mn) 0.75-1.00 0.40-0.70 0.70-0.95 0.71-1.00 1.10-1.40 1.10-1.40 0.70-0.95 0.71-1.00 1.10-1.40

Phosphorus (P) 0.02 Max 0.02 Max 0.02 Max 0.02 Max 0.02 Max 0.02 Max 0.02 Max 0.02 Max 0.02 Max

Sulphur (S) 0.01 Max 0.01 Max 0.01 Max 0.01 Max 0.01 Max 0.01 Max 0.01 Max 0.01 Max 0.01 Max

Silicon (Si) 0.15-0.30 0.17-0.37 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35 0.25-0.35 0.25-0.35 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35 0.25-0.35

Nickel (Ni) 0.50 Max 0.50 Max 1.65-2.00 0.72-1.00 0.50 Max 0.50 Max 1.65-2.00 0.72-1.00 0.50 Max

Chromium (Cr) 0.80-1.10 0.80-1.10 0.80 -1.10 0.42-0.65 0.55-0.85 0.55-0.85 0.80-1.10 0.42-0.65 0.55-0.85

Molybdenum (Mo) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25 0.20-0.30 0.01-0.06 0.25-0.35 0.25-0.35 0.20-0.30 0.01-0.06 0.25-0.35

Vanadium (V) - - 0.06-0.10 - 0.045-0.065 0.045-0.065 - - 0.045-0.065

A Austenitized, Quenched & TemperedB Normalized and TemperedC Brinell hardness is for reference only

Mechanical and Chemical Properties By Rod Grade


Rod Comparison by Grade of Various Manufacturers

Manufacturer Mark Material Yield KSI Minimum

Tensile KSI Range

% Elongation in 8 Inches Minimum

% Reduction of Area

Minimum

Heat Treatment

Method

API DA Grade DA UNS G41XX 85 115/140 10 40

Q2 ALS DA-N 4142MD 100 115/140 10 45 N&T

Q2 ALS DA 4130MD 110 115/140 10 55 Q&T

NORRIS 78 A-4142MD 95 120/140 11 45 N&T

TENARIS DA 4142MD 85B 120/140 ~ ~ N&T

UPCO AD 4142MD 85 115/140 10 40 N&T

WEATHERFORD D 4142MD 100 115/140 10 45 N&T

API DS Grade DS > 1.15%, Ni, Cr and Mo 85 115/140 10 40

Q2 ALS DS-N 4330MD 100 115/140 10 45 N&T

Q2 ALS DS 3130MD 115 120/140 10 55 Q&T

NORRIS 90 A-4320MD 95 120/140 10 40 N&T

TENARIS DS 4320MD 85B 125/140 ~ ~ N&T

UPCO KD 4730MD 85 115/140 10 40 N&T

WEATHERFORD KD 4720SR 95 115/140 10 45 N&T

API HA Grade HA UNS G41XX 115 140/155 10 40

Q2 ALS HA-N 4138MD 115 140/155 10 45 N&T

Q2 ALS HA 4138MD 115 140/155 10 50 Q&T

NORRIS 96 A-4138MD 115 140/155 10 45 N&T

TENARIS MMS-HR 4138MD 115 138/155 ~ ~ N&T

UPCO HS 4138MD 105 140/160 8A 30 N&T

WEATHERFORD T66/XD 4138MD 115 140/155 10 40 N&T

API HS Grade HS > 1.15%, Ni, Cr and Mo 115 140/155 10 40

Q2 ALS HS-N 4330MD 115 140/155 10 45 N&T

Q2 ALS HS 3130MD 125 140/155 10 55 Q&T

NORRIS 97 4330-M 115 140/155 10 45 N&T

TENARIS UHS-NR 4330M 115 140/160 ~ ~ N&T

UPCO HX 4334M 115 140/160 8A 30 N&T

WEATHERFORD HD 4332SSRX 115 140/150 10 40 N&T

API HY Grade HY UNS G41XX - 155C - -CASE

HARDENED

Q2 ALS HY 4138MD - 155C - - CASE HARDENEDWEATHERFORD EL SPECIAL - - - -

Parameters outside of API 11B 28th edition are in redA Elongation measured in 2 inchesB Tenaris shows higher values in published literature, with a footnote of only meeting API 85K minimumC Minimum tensile based on minimum hardness of 42HRC case hardening

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Rod String DesignQ2ALS rod string design parameters for all grades of rods are based on T/2.8 (New Modified (Modified Goodman Diagram)), whereas most manufacturers use T/4 for their C, K and D grade rods with T/2.8 reserved for the high strength rods.

API and Q2 ALS HS Grade RodT=140 and T/2.8=50 and T/1.75=80

Q2 ALS DS Grade Rod T=125 and T/2.8=44.6 and T/1.75=71.4

API D Grade RodT=115 and T/4=28.5 and T/1.75=67.5

API and Q2 ALS HS Grade Rod

Q2 ALS DS Grade RodAPI D Grade Rod

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130 Comparison of T/4 and T/2.8 Showing the Effect on D Grade Rods and the Difference in Minimum Tensile Strengths


Rod System Design Data Sheet

Rod System DesignData Sheet

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Pulling Loads

Grade Diameter Cross Section of Area

Minimum Yield Strength (psi)

Safety Factor

New Rods at 0.95% (Pounds)

Used Rods at 0.75% (Pounds)

DA-N

5/8 0.307 100,000 29,165 23,025 3/4 0.442 100,000 41,990 33,150 7/8 0.601 100,000 57,095 45,075

1 0.785 100,000 74,575 58,875 1-1/8 0.994 100,000 94,430 74,550

DA

5/8 0.307 110,000 32,082 25,328 3/4 0.442 110,000 46,189 36,465 7/8 0.601 110,000 62,805 49,583

1 0.785 110,000 82,033 64,763 1-1/8 0.994 110,000 103,873 82,005

DS-N

5/8 0.307 100,000 29,165 23,025 3/4 0.442 100,000 41,990 33,150 7/8 0.601 100,000 57,095 45,075

1 0.785 100,000 74,575 58,875 1-1/8 0.994 100,000 94,430 74,550

DS

5/8 0.307 115,000 33,540 26,479 3/4 0.442 115,000 48,289 38,123 7/8 0.601 115,000 65,659 51,836

1 0.785 115,000 85,761 67,706 1-1/8 0.994 115,000 108,595 85,733

HA and

HA-N

5/8 0.307 115,000 33,540 26,479 3/4 0.442 115,000 48,289 38,123 7/8 0.601 115,000 65,659 51,836

1 0.785 115,000 85,761 67,706 1-1/8 0.994 115,000 108,595 85,733

HS-N

5/8 0.307 115,000 33,540 26,479 3/4 0.442 115,000 48,289 38,123 7/8 0.601 115,000 65,659 51,836

1 0.785 115,000 85,761 67,706 1-1/8 0.994 115,000 108,595 85,733

HS

5/8 0.307 125,000 36,456 28,781 3/4 0.442 125,000 52,488 41,438 7/8 0.601 125,000 71,369 56,344

1 0.785 125,000 93,219 73,594 1-1/8 0.994 125,000 118,038 93,188

HY

5/8 0.307 N/A 36,456 26,479 3/4 0.442 N/A 52,488 38,123 7/8 0.601 N/A 71,369 51,836

1 0.785 N/A 93,219 67,706 1-1/8 0.994 N/A 118,038 85,733

Pulling loads for a rod string are based on the smallest diameter rod in the rod string. The safety factor for new rods is 0.95% and for used rods is 0.75%.

To calculate the safe pulling load:

Safe Pulling load (SPL) = (Rod Cross Section Area x Minimum Yield Strength x Safety Factor) + Weight of rods above the minimum diameter section of the rod string

Example SPL calculation of a DA Grade, 1” diameter, used rod string:

Safe Pulling load (SPL) = (0.785 x 110 x 64.763) + Weight of rods above the minimum diametersection of the rod string

+Weight of rods above the minimum diameter section of the rod string


Maximum Torque by Rod Grade and Size

Rod Pallet Information

RodGrade

Yield StrengthRod Diameter A (in)

Maximum Torqueb

Ksi Mpa Ft-lbs N m

DA 110 758

7/8 640 868

1 956 1296

1-1/8 1361 1845

DA-NandDS

100 689

7/8 582 789

1 869 1178

1-1/8 1237 1677

HA 115 793

7/8 670 908

1 1000 1356

1-1/8 1423 1929

HAandHA-N

115 793

7/8 670 908

1 1000 1356

1-1/8 1423 1929

HS 125 862

7/8 728 987

1 1086 1472

1-1/8 1546 2096A Not all sucker rod sizes are listed in this table. For additional sizes, contact your Q2 ALS representative.B Q2 ALS values shown at a service factor of 1.0, but requires that a 0.8 service factor be applied to all

specified torque limits.

Reference Diameter Rods per layerTotal number of rods per pallet

Canada United States

5/8” 20 60 120

3/4” 20 60 100

7/8” 20 60 80

1” 10 60 60

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Rod Weights for 25 Foot Rods

Coupling Weights

API Size (in.) Without Coupling (lb) With Full Size Coupling Attached (lb)

With Slimhole Coupling Attached (lb)

5/8 27.2 28.5 28.2

3/4 38.5 40.0 39.8

7/8 52.0 53.8 53.5

1 69.9 72.5 71.9

1-1/8 88.7 91.8 91.2

API Size (in.) OD (in.) Weight (lb)

Full Size Slimhole Full Size Slimhole

5/8 1-1/2 1-1/4 1.30 1.00

3/4 1-5/8 1-1/2 1.50 1.26

7/8 1-13/16 1-5/8 1.80 1.50

1 2-3/16 2 2.58 2.01

1-1/8 2-3/8 2-1/4 3.13 2.50

Shot Peening Palletized RodsFinal Inspection

Contact your local sales representative by visiting our website or find a location

near you.

Q2 ALS CORPORATE OFFICE CANADA6798 - 52 AvenueRed Deer, AB T4N 4K9 CanadaP: 403.343.8802E: [email protected]

Q2 ALS CORPORATE OFFICE USATGAAR Tower24 Smith RoadSuite 100Midland, TX 79705P: 432.685.2600E: [email protected]

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