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drill pipe /stem

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by M818, May 22, 2013.

  1. May 22, 2013 #1
    M818

    M818 Light Load Member

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    I see these long drill rig pipes or stems loaded on flatbeds. They seem to be some 3-4" diameter and have threads on one end and an internal threaded coupling section on the other end. There's a hole in the center. Pieces are long, like 20-40FT. Can't say more, I only see them on flatbeds going down the road.

    An old or damaged one might make a good and indestructible support for an antenna.

    I got the idea it's too heavy to handle even with 2 men. - because the walls seem solid, the stem being a solid piece with a hole bored through.

    So, what on average does one of those things weigh?
     
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  3. May 22, 2013 #2
    Cab Lizzard

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    Drill collars ? 3000 lbs +
     
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  4. May 22, 2013 #3
    DL550CAT

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    Collars yes but drill pipe is closer to a 1000 lbs. A piece. Not likely to find a good used one that's bent into a pretzel.
     
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  5. May 22, 2013 #4
    osokusmc

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    I think the pipe you're referring to comes in 2-7/8" and 2-3/8" diameters. The 2-7/8" is more common it seems. I use it for building corrals. I just got a load for $1.38/ft, but I usually see it at ranch supply places for $1.75/ft. The joints are about 31 foot in length, and that is what they're called for purchasing purposes, but they do vary a little. The load I got had 310 joints and came in on an eight axle truck. Seems like he said he had around 65,000lbs on which would make each pipe a little over 200lbs. The load I got was real nice stuff, not much pitting, and lots of it was still black and smooth. The 2-3/8 will slide into the 2-7/8 real nice, if the pipe is clean enough, and I make gate hinges this way.
     
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  7. May 22, 2013 #5
    RockinChair

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    For a base station antenna, yes.
     
    RockinChair, May 22, 2013
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