Tricone Bit
Tricone Drill Bits
Tricone drill bits are traditional rotary drilling tools using tungsten carbide inserts (TCI) or steel teeth, suitable for formations from soft to ultra-hard rock. Diameter range 75-660mm, full IADC series certified.
Product Overview
Tricone drill bits are one of the most commonly used drilling tools in oil, mining and water well drilling. The three-cone structure creates impact and crushing action during rotation, effectively breaking rock. Our tricone drill bits are manufactured by certified partner factories using TCI (Tungsten Carbide Insert) technology, with stronger wear resistance and higher drilling efficiency.
Products are produced by certified partner factories and certified by IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors), covering the full series from IADC 517 to 737, meeting various drilling needs from ultra-soft to ultra-hard rock formations.
Bit Types
TCI Tricone Bits
Tungsten carbide inserts, suitable for medium-hard to ultra-hard rock, strong wear resistance
Steel Tooth Bits
Milled tooth structure, suitable for soft to medium-hard formations, cost-effective
Sealed Bearings
Rubber or metal sealed, protecting bearings, extending service life
High-Speed Bits
Optimized bearing design, suitable for high-speed drilling
Core Advantages
Wide Application Range
From ultra-soft shale to ultra-hard granite, full IADC series coverage
TCI Wear-Resistant Inserts
Quality tungsten carbide material, wear resistance improved by over 50%
Multiple Seal Options
Rubber seal/metal seal, adapting to different working conditions
IADC Certified
Quality guaranteed
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bit Diameter | 75mm - 660mm (3" - 26") |
| Cone Count | 3 Pieces |
| Applicable Formation | Soft to Ultra-Hard Rock |
| Seal Type | Rubber Seal / Metal Seal |
| Bearing Type | Rolling Bearing / Sliding Bearing |
| Connection Thread | API Reg / N / C / B |
| IADC Code | 517, 537, 617, 637, 737 |
| Tooth Type | TCI Tungsten Carbide / Steel Tooth |
IADC Classification
| IADC Code | Formation Type | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 517 | Ultra-Soft | Shale, clay, salt formations |
| 537 | Soft-Medium Hard | Sandstone, mudstone, limestone |
| 617 | Medium Hard | Hard limestone, dolomite |
| 637 | Hard | High-abrasion rock, granite |
| 737 | Ultra-Hard | Basalt, quartzite, granite |
Common Specifications
| Size | Diameter (mm) | IADC Code | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5" | 215.9 | 517/537/617 | Water wells, mining |
| 12.25" | 311.2 | 617/637 | Oil, geothermal |
| 17.5" | 444.5 | 637/737 | Large diameter blast holes |
Application Areas
Oil Drilling
Oil and gas well drilling, deep well high pressure environment
Mining
Open-pit mine blast hole drilling
Water Well Drilling
Large diameter water wells, dewatering wells
Geothermal Development
Geothermal well drilling, high temperature environment
Foundation Engineering
Pile construction, underground engineering
Blast Hole Drilling
Mine blast holes, large diameter
