DRILLING JARS

Drilling Jars
 Performance tools for all
drilling applications

Robust tools for challenging

drilling conditions

Enhancement tools for

complex drilling

Industry leading tools for all

downhole complications
Effective tools for well
restoration and enhancement
Effective tools to bring the well
on line and manage production
NOV Downhole is the largest independent downhole tool and equipment provider in the
world. We operate over 50 service facilities in 16 countries, delivering solutions, service,
and expertise globally.
We design, manufacture, and service the complete bottom hole assembly. In short, we
provide end-to-end solutions to meet all of your downhole needs.

With more than 450,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities and a highly skilled
and growing workforce, NOV Downhole has the capacity to produce and support the
industry’s leading selection of tools; furthermore, we have the ability to work with our
customers to design and develop their own proprietary technologies.

We take pride in our reliability and the peace of mind we bring to our customers. Our
Make-up and break-out tools for
efficient maintenance global reach, vast range of tools, and experienced personnel enable us to support our
customers for all downhole applications.
Rugged testing equipment to
measure tool performance

Utilized to maintain your

downhole tools

Sharing knowledge of our tools

Minimizing risk for ultimate

dependability

Service support to ensure

client confidence

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 DRILLING JARS

Creating Impact Forces to Free a Stuck Drillstring

When planning a drilling program, one must factor in the possibly of the drillstring becoming stuck. This unpredictable
event can be mitigated by placing a drilling jar in the bottom hole assembly (BHA). A drilling jar is used to create an impact
and impulse force to jar free a stuck drillstring. This is achieved by the conversion of strain energy into kinetic energy which
accelerates the “hammer” to collide with the “anvil” to create a tremendous blow.

NOV Downhole provides the most versatile range of drilling jars for drilling straight, directional, horizontal, or extended
reach wells.

NOV Downhole DrillPro and DrillTough Drilling Jars provide consistent and reliable jarring performance for extended
periods of time regardless of the bottom hole environment. Engineered with high tensile and torsional strengths, specific
types of hydraulic delay metering systems, and mechanical mandrel latches, our drilling jars can be placed in the BHA in
tension, neutral, or compression.

Hydraulic / Mechanical Drilling Jar Double Acting Hydraulic/
Mechanical Drilling Jar
Combines the characteristics of
both a hydraulic upstroke jar and a Hydraulic upstroke and
mechanical downstroke jar; features a downstroke jar featuring a
mechanical latch mechanical latch
Ideal for virtually all drilling operations Ideal for running in the lower
BHA in compression or in the
upper BHA in tension
PowerStroke Drilling Jar
Pure hydraulic upstroke and
downstroke jar; creating infinitely
variable impacts
Ideal for directional, horizontal,
and extended reach drilling

Build a BHA
Consider these additional products from NOV Downhole when making your equipment decisions:

Drill Bits Shock Tools Drilling Collars

Drilling Motors Non-Magnetic Drilling Tools Drilling Jar Intensifiers

Reamers Stabilizers Drillpipe

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 Hydraulic / Mechanical Drilling Jar

The NOV Downhole DrillPro Hydraulic / Mechanical Drilling Jar (HMJ) is well suited for virtually all drilling conditions. The HMJ is
engineered to overcome the limitations associated with pure hydraulic or mechanical jars, yet retain the advantages of both types.
The DrillPro HMJ is a hydraulic delay upstroke jar and mechanical downstroke jar featuring a mechanical latch which holds the
mandrel in place during tripping and drilling operations.

To jar upward, overpull is applied to the drillstring until the preset mechanical latch setting is overcome allowing the jar to enter into
the hydraulic delay sequence. The desired overpull, above free string weight, is taken up as the jar opens slowly under hydraulic
restriction (delay) after which the jar enters the free stroke and the mandrel accelerates to the fully extended position creating
the upward jarring impact. Lowering the drillstring resets the latch making the HMJ ready for another jarring cycle or to resume
drilling operations.

To jar down, the drillstring is lowered until the compressive force applied exceeds the present mechanical latch setting. Once the
latch releases, the mandrel accelerates to the fully closed position to create the downward jarring impact. Raising the drillstring until
free movement stops indicates the latch has reset and the HMJ is prepared to jar again or to continue drilling operations.

Features Benefits

Hydraulic delay upstroke jar and mechanical downstroke jar Simple to operate; requires no torque application
Mechanical latch – adjustable release settings in the jarring procedure

Jet type metering device for the hydraulic delay No unexpected jarring while making connections
or drilling
Jar placement can be in tension, neutral, or compression
Continuous and consistent jarring performance

Hydraulic/Mechanical Drilling Jars

Outside Diameter inches 4-3/4 6-1/4 6-1/2 6-3/4 7 8 9 9-1/2
(mm) (121) (159) (165) (171) (178) (203) (229) (241)
Inside Diameter inches 2-1/4 2-1/4 2-3/4 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-13/16 2-13/16 2-13/16
(mm) (57) (57) (70) (64) (64) (71) (71) (71)
Assembly Number 380 447 474 340 450 336-20 354 381

Maximum Hole Diameter* inches 7-7/8 9-7/8 12-1/4 12-1/4 12-1/4 17-1/2 26 26
(mm) (200) (251) (311) (311) (311) (445) (660) (660)
Maximum Jar Load [Up/Down lbf 75,000 160,000 180,000 190,000 190,000 220,000 250,000 250,000
(N) (333,600) (711,700) (800,600) (845,100) (845,100) (978,600) (1,112,000) (1,112,000)
Tensile Yield Strength lbf 354,000 755,000 865,000 828,000 828,000 965,000 1,225,000 1,225,000
(N) (1,574,600) (3,358,400) (3,847,700) (3,683,100) (3,683,100) (4,292,500) (5,449,000) (5,449,000)
Torsional Yield Strength** lbf-ft 16,000 41,000 41,000 40,000 40,000 68,000 110,000 112,000
(N-m) (21,600) (55,500) (55,500) (54,200) (54,200) (92,100) (149,100) (151,800)
Total Stroke inches 12 15 16 15 15 14 15 15
(mm) (292) (381) (406) (381) (381) (366) (381) (381)
Up Latch Setting, Standard lbf 40,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 95,000 100,000 100,000
(N) (177,900) (400,300) (400,300) (400,300) (400,300) (422,500) (444,800) (444,800)
Maximum lbf 55,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 150,000 155,000 155,000
(N) (244,600) (622,700) (622,700) (622,700) (622,700) (667,200) (689,400) (689,400)
Down Latch Setting, Standard*** lbf 18,000 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 42,750 45,000 45,000
(N) (80,000) (180,100) (180,100) (180,100) (180,100) (190,100) (200,100) (200,100)
Maximum lbf 24,750 63,000 63,000 63,000 63,000 67,500 69,750 69,750
(N) (110,000) (280,200) (280,200) (280,200) (280,200) (300,200) (310,200) (310,200)
Pump Open Area in² 6.5 9.6 11.0 11.0 11.0 14.2 15.9 15.9
(mm²) (4,200) (6,200) (7,100) (7,100) (7,100) (9,170) (10,260) (10,260)
Length [Latched Position] feet 12.7 16.3 18.5 15.0 15.0 15.5 15.0 15.0
(m) (3.9) (5.0) (5.6) (4.6) (4.6) (4.7) (4.6) (4.6)
Weight lb 0550 1,300 1,500 1,400 1,600 2,200 2,700 3,000
(kg) (250) (590) (690) (640) (730) (1,000) (1,300) (1,400)
*  Hole openers not recommend
** Torsional Yeild Strength rating is based on the yeild of the body connections independent of tool joint connections
*** Down Latch Setting is 45% + or - 5% of the Up Latch Setting

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Double-Acting Hydraulic/Mechanical Drilling Jar

The NOV Downhole DrillTough Double-Acting Hydraulic / Mechanical Drilling Jar is a hydraulic delay upstroke and downstroke
jar featuring a mechanical latch making it a versatile drilling jar for complex drilling programs.

The DrillPro Double-Acting HMJ is similar to the HMJ in design and operation; however, it has the benefit of a hydraulic delay
downstroke jar making it effective for directional, horizontal, and extended reach drilling. This jar is ideal for compression
placement in the drillstring because there is no “bleed through” operation required when tagging or picking up off bottom.

Features Benefits

Hydraulic delay upstroke jar and mechanical Simple to operate; requires no torque application
downstroke jar in the jarring procedure
Mechanical latch – adjustable release settings No unexpected jarring while making connections
Jet type metering device for the hydraulic delay or drilling

Jar placement can be in tension, neutral, or Continuous and consistent jarring performance
compression Effective in high friction directional, horizontal, or
extended reach wells

Double-Acting Hydraulic/Mechanical Drilling Jars

Outside Diameter inches 4-3/4 6-1/4 6-1/2 6-3/4 7 8 9-1/2
(mm) (121) (159) (165) (171) (178) (203) (241)
Inside Diameter inches 2-1/4 2-1/4 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-13/16 3
(mm) (57) (57) (57) (64) (64) (71) (76)

Assembly Number 431 442 428 440 480 411 437

Maximum Recommended Hole Diameter* inches 7-7/8 12-1/4 12-1/4 12-1/4 12-1/4 17-1/2 26
(mm) (200) (311) (311) (311) (311) (445) (660)
Maximum Jar Load [Up/Down] lbf 84,000 160,000 160,000 190,000 190,000 300,000 350,000
(N) (373,600) (711,700) (711,700) (845,100) (845,100) (1,334,400) (1,556,800)
Tensile Yield Strength lbf 362,000 755,000 755,000 823,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,225,000
(N) (1,610,300) (3,358,400) (3,358,400) (3,660,900) (4,448,200) (4,448,200) (5,449,100)
Torsional Yield Strength** lbf-ft 11,500 37,500 37,500 44,500 70,000 73,500 95,000
(N-m) (15,500) (50,800) (50,800) (60,300) (94,900) (99,600) (128,800)
Total Stroke inches 19 22 22 20 20 21 21
(mm) (470) (546) (546) (518) (518) (533) (533)
Up Latch Setting Standard lbf 40,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 95,000 100,000
(N) (177,900) (400,300) (400,300) (400,300) (400,300) (422,500) (444,800)
Maximum lbf 55,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 150,000 155,000
(N) (244,600) (622,700) (622,700) (622,700) (622,700) (667,200) (689,400)
Down Latch Setting*** Standard lbf 18,000 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 42,800 45,000
(N) (80,000) (180,100) (180,100) (180,100) (180,100) (190,300) (200,100)
Maximum lbf 27,000 63,000 63,000 63,000 63,000 67,500 69,800
(N) (120,100) (280,200) (280,200) (280,200) (280,200) (300,200) (310,400)
Pump Open Area in² 6.5 9.6 9.6 11.0 11.0 14.2 15.9
(mm²) (4,200) (6,200) (6,200) (7,100) (7,100) (9,170) (10,260)
Length [Latched Position] feet 19.8 22.5 22.5 23.0 23.0 22.5 23.0
(m) (6.0) (6.9) (6.9) (7.0) (7.0) (6.9) (7.0)
Weight lb 850 2,000 2,100 2,300 2,500 3,100 5,200
(kg) (390) (910) (960) (1,100) (1,200) (1,500) (2,400)
*  Hole openers not recommend
** Torsional Yeild Strength rating is based on the yeild of the body connections independent of tool joint connections
*** Down Latch Setting is 45% of the Up Latch Setting and a tolerance of -+5

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 PowerStroke Drilling Jar

The DrillTough Powerstroke Drilling Jar has raised the industry standard for drilling jars. The PowerStroke is a double
acting hydraulic jar with infinitely variable trip loads up to the maximum rating of the tool. Only a minimal load
is required in both the up and down jarring directions, which is crucial when drilling directional, horizontal, and
extended reach wellbores. Every aspect of its rugged design is engineered to withstand the rigors and long hours of
today’s demanding drilling and fishing operations.

The DrillTough PowerStroke has an extra long stroke to allow the operator to deliver exceptional impact and impulse
forces during jarring operations. Both the up and down impact surfaces are located internally to the PowerStroke,
and by isolating them from the wellbore fluid provides reliable and consistent operation.

The NOV Downhole DrillTough PowerStroke will satisfy all of your demanding drilling jar requirements, providing
control, power, and flexibility for extended drilling periods.

Features Benefits

Hydraulic delay upstroke and downstroke jar Driller control - infinitely variable impact intensity

Patented, self cleaning seal cone metering system Continuous and consistent jarring performance

Exceptional tensile and torsional strength ratings Creates superior jarring forces

BHA placement – tension or compression Ideal for directional, horizontal, and extended reach drilling

Large inner diameter Low pressure drop through the tool allows for high flowrates

PowerStroke Drilling Jars

Outside Diameter inches 3-1/8 3-3/8 4-3/4 6-1/4 6-1/2 6-3/4 7 7-3/4 8 9-1/2
(mm) (79) (86) (121) (159) (165) (171) (178) (197) (203) (241)
Inside Diameter inches 1-1/4 1-1/2 2-1/4 2-3/4 2-3/4 2-3/4 2-3/4 3-1/16 3-1/16 3-1/16
(mm) (32) (38) (57) (70) (70) (70) (70) (78) (78) (78)
Assembly Number 503734 504413 156353 155790 155790 503348 503348 156426 156426 504398
Maximum Jar Load lbf 50,000 50,000 90,000 170,000 170,000 230,000 230,000 300,000 300,000 550,000
[Up/Down] (N) (222,400) (222,400) (400,300) (756,100) (756,100) (1,023,000) (1,023,000) (1,334,400) (1,334,400) (2,446,500)
Tensile Yield Strength lbf 240,000 250,000 482,000 848,000 848,000 1,237,000 1,237,000 1,472,000 1,472,000 2,550,000
(N) (1,067,500) (1,112,000) (2,144,000) (3,772,000) (3,772,000) (5,502,400) (5,502,400) (6,547,700) (6,547,700) (11,342,900)
Torsional Yield Strength* lbf-ft 5,700 6,300 16,200 42,000 42,000 63,300 67,800 72,800 72,800 200,000
(N-m) (7,700) (8,500) (21,900) (56,900) (56,900) (85,800) (91,900) (98,700) (98,700) (271,100)
Total Stroke inches 24 24 24 28 28 28 28 30 30 30
(mm) (610) (610) (610) (711) (711) (711) (711) (762) (762) (762)
Pump Open Area in² 2.8 3.7 7.1 12.2 12.2 12.2 12.2 16.8 16.8 21.1
(mm²) (1,810) (2,390) (4,590) (7,880) (7,880) (7,880) (7,880) (10,840) (10,840) (13,620)
Length [Open Position] feet 30.5 30.5 30.0 32.0 32.0 32.0 32.0 33.0 33.0 33.0
(m) (9.3) (9.3) (9.1) (9.8) (9.8) (9.8) (9.8) (10.1) (10.1) (10.1)
Weight lb 550 630 1,500 2,400 2,500 2,800 3,000 4,500 4,800 6,000
(kg) (250) (290) (690) (1,100) (1,200) (1,300) (1,400) (2,100) (2,200) (2,800)
* Torsional Yeild Strength rating is based on the yeild of the body connections independent of tool joint connections

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 RELIABILITY
DRILLING JARS

Drilling Jar Placement Program

The NOV Downhole Windows-based jar placement program determines the optimum jar placement in
the drillstring, as well as the effects of hole angle, hole curvature, and frictional drag. This successful field
proven placement program is suitable for straight, directional, and horizontal hole analysis.

The effectiveness of jarring depends not only on the jar design, but also on;
Placement of the jar in the drillstring
Drillstring design
Hole conditions

The difference in jar performance between proper and improper placement can be a factor of as much
of 4. Because the analysis of the mechanics of jarring is complex, a computer program is needed to
precisely determine optimum jar placement.

Stress Wave Theory

The energy for jarring comes from the spring effect of
the drillstring when it is either stretched or compressed.
When the jar trips, the sudden release of energy does not
instantaneously go to the stuck point. Rather, the energy
is transmitted by stress waves that travel at the speed of
sound in metal.

The Impact Impulse Factor

To be effective, the jarring force (impact load) must exceed
the sticking force. How far the stuck object moves depends
on the duration of the impact load. The combined effect of
impact load and duration is called impulse. Optimum jar
placement occurs with the largest impulse for an impact
load greater than the sticking force.

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