Atlas Copco Exploration Products

MO Wireline drill rods

MO wireline drill rods
- designed for productivity and reliability

Retrieving core samples from great depths requires equipment

you can trust. Unnecessary pulling of rods from these depths is
time consuming and time is money. Atlas Copco drill rods are
designed to deliver top level performance to your equipment and
your drill site every day.

Atlas Copco wireline drill rods of the highest quality, are manufactured to exacting specifications using advanced machining
technology. Combined with the industrys highest raw material specification standards and subsequent enhancement through
sophisticated heat treatment, Atlas Copco MO wireline rods provide the balance you need to deliver top level economic
performance and a superior productivity advantage at your deep hole drill site every time.

Quality to perform
Deep hole core drilling is disproportio-
nately costlier than for shallow holes.
The cost of quality can have enormous
consequences on the profitability at
a drill site. With this in mind, we are
offering the MO thread, manufactured
to exacting specifications using the
industry's highest quality raw materials
and advanced machining. Atlas Copco
has zero tolerance towards compro-
mising on material and workmanship
quality in the design and manufacture
of its products.

Upstream source - in-hole perfor-

mance.
Atlas Copco and its customers bene-
fit from and pay for industry leading
quality. Only a few upstream raw
material suppliers are able to meet the
industrys most demanding raw mate-
rial specifications; those required by
Atlas Copco.
Seamless tubing seamless quality
Drilling deeper than 3,000 meters with
NMO drill rods requires exceptional
product made from top quality raw
material. Seamless tubing gives you
peace of mind for trouble free perfor-
mance, even under very demanding
conditions.
Cold drawn seamless tubing provides
reliable quality regardless of whether
you use parallel wall or our variable
wall internally upset drill rods.
With its high adherence to dimensional
quality control and elimination of all
potential longitudinal separation fai-
lures, the seamless tubes outperform
other tube manufacturing designs such
as electro resistance welded.
Details that matter
Deep hole drillers benefit because
Atlas Copco MO deep hole drill rods
are manufactured from a metallurgi-
cally optimized 1541 grade of seam-
less tubing which consistently and
substantially exceeds our own already
elevated specifications for yield, ten-
sile strength and other parameters.
The MO deep hole drill rods are made
of raw materials with superior ultimate
yield and tensile strength values, which
support the fatigue resistance required
at the tool joints.
In addition, the rods are made of
raw material with a double standard,
1:6000, for straightness and ultra low
residual hoop stress specifications,
further improving material integrity.
Furthermore, the material requires a
metallurgy which can deliver elevated
mid body and tool joint mechanical
property values made possible through
heat treatment.
Using a state of the art through-wall
induction heat treatment process in the
manufacture of seamless MO wireline
drill rods, we ensure joint dimensional
integrity by enhancing the ultimate
mechanical properties of the tool joint
area, before machining the MO thread.
Demanding core drilling applications requires a trusted combination of end user expertise with capital equipment, consumables
as well as spare parts and service. Atlas Copco is a world class provider of industrial solutions and your logical choice for
world class service and a complete range of industry leading deep hole core drilling rigs, diamond tools and tubular products.
Technical specifications

Overview technical specifications

The following table summarizes relevant data for MO and CMO series wireline drill rods.

HMO HMCO NMO NCMO BMO BCMO

Rated Maximum Depth (m) 1800* 2100 2400* 2700 2700* 3000
Outer Diameter (mm) 88.9 88.9 69.9 69.9 55.6 55.6
Mid Body Inner Diameter (mm) - 80.9 - 61.8 - 47.5
Inner (Tool joint) Diameter (mm) 77.8 77.8 60.3 60.3 46.1 46.1
Rod Weight per kg/3m 34.7 27.4 23.8 20.7 17.9 15.9
Yield strength Min 740 Mpa
Tensile strength Min 880 Mpa
Joint traction to failure 102,033 kgf (NMO)
Joint torque to failure 72,200 kgf/m (NMO)

Factor of safety applied to depth capacities, which are based on straight vertical fluid filled holes.
Third party destructive testing figures conducted on non heat treated drill rods are used for the baseline figures above. Atlas Copco also produce non
heat treated rods when requested. Customers having their personal experiences using the products, particularly with heat treated tool joints, regularly
exceed these ratings. Ensure that accessories, core barrels and other threaded connections properly mate with the selected tubular products.

Saving weight - enabling depths

In addition to standard MO rods for deep hole drilling, Atlas Copco also produces the CMO series. These internally upset rods are
lighter in weight, allowing drilling companies to achieve greater depths without losing the MO threads outstanding capabilities.

Atlas Copco internally upset 'CMO' series wireline rods maintain the normal outside diameter over its entire length and standard
wall thickness at the threaded ends where it is required. The inside diameter gradually increases achieving a thinner wall
thickness in the mid-body.

The weight decrease offered by internally upset rod is as much as up to 21% for H, 13-11% for N and B sizes.

The benefits for the end user are primarily that greater depths can be achieved in a nominal diameter. This provides greater
flexibility in rig utilization and core barrel selection when the limitations of depth are determined by machine pull back force.
Lighter drill rods are easier on people and machinery. A thinner mid body design provides a more flexible wireline drill rod when
end users require the same.

Weight differential Parallel Wall versus Internal Upset Wall - kgs

Description MO Parallel Wall CMO Internal Wall Upset % Weight Decrease

H 3.0m Drill rod 34.7 27.4 21

N 3.0m Drill rod 23.8 20.7 13
B 3.0m Drill rod 17.9 15.9 11
The results are in...

Results of a Destructive test conducted in 2010 by independent third party.

Traction and torsion

120 000

100 000

80 000
Traction Test (lbs/in)

60 000
Torsion Test (lbs/ft)
40 000

20 000

0
Traction (lbs/ft) Torsion (lbs/in)

NMO Drill Rod

The tests were conducted to provide a clear illustration of the high performance level of the MO drill rod.

Rated maximum depth (m)

3 000
Drilling depth, vertical down (m)

2 500

2 000
MO Drill Rod

1 500
CMO Drill Rod
1 000

500

0
HMO HCMO NMO NCMO BMO BCMO

Recommended maximum depth (m) using an MO or CMO rod. A factor of safety applies to depth capacities.
These are based on straight verticle and fluid filled holes.
Material and design in harmony

Critical balance
Atlas Copco deep hole MO wireline drill rods provide you with the optimum balance of design and practical features to keep
your operating costs down.

MO rods are for use in all conditions and applications where long service life is expected with trouble free reliability, ease of use
and inherent strength.

Just like with the 3300m field proven NMO thread, all MO drill rod threads provide a high-strength, high-pressure threaded
connection as a minimum.

MO series wireline rods are strong and robust to survive the pressures in repetitive deep drill holes.

Superior thread design

Acting as the conduit for the flushing medium, mating MO thread profiles provide a leak proof joint over changing depths with
ease of use and long service life.

The MO thread design is forgiving to the end user and makes it easy to stab, start, make and maintain joint pre-torque, and with
a flat learning curve it is easy to learn to work with.

Occurring at the molecular level on the drill rod pin end, without imparting additional risk of embrittlement, the Atlas Copco anti
galling process completes the MO drill rod.
Critical design
Atlas Copco threads share sound general thread design characteristics. They are coarse,
tapered, require pre-torque to overcome joint stand off and have multiple sealing and
interference surfaces.

The MO thread is a modified buttress designed thread with a positive yet almost
perpendicular pressure flank angle that provides exceptional leak proof sealing and
elevated pull back strength.

The thread form ensures ease in keeping the joint clean, and maintains a consistent pre-
torque requirement with depth.

The MO clearance flank angle is shallow, providing for thread joint durability. Its large
manufacturing radii eases fatigue concentration, and the rods are as such well suited to
higher bend radii found in deep deviated drilling.

The MO thread and related MO adapters have a unique identification groove that will
make identification easy, avoid mixing rods and adapters with others that may look
similar but are incompatible.

These two groove markings on the rod pin will also give an indication of the rod body
wear. In addition, it will make it easier to identify joint location when breaking the
joints.
Wireline drill rods
Length Weight
Description Part number
m kg lbs
Parallel Wall Tubing - Metric system
HMO Drill Rod 3m 34.7 76.4 3760 0134 38
NMO Drill Rod 3m 23.8 52.4 3760 0152 07
BMO Drill Rod 3m 17.9 39.4 3760 0134 25
Internally Upset Wall Tubing
HCMO Drill Rod 3m 27.4 60.4 3760 0134 39
NCMO Drill Rod 3m 20.7 45.6 3760 0126 36
BCMO Drill Rod 3m 15.9 35.1 3760 0134 44
Parallel Wall Tubing - Imperial system
HMO Drill Rod 10ft 35.3 78.0 3760 0132 22
NMO Drill Rod 10ft 24.2 53.5 3760 0103 36
BMO Drill Rod 10ft 18.2 40.3 3760 0134 27
Internally Upset Wall Tubing
HCMO Drill Rod 10ft 27.9 61.6 3760 0047 67
NCMO Drill Rod 10ft 21.1 46.5 3760 0101 32
BCMO Drill Rod 10ft 16.2 35.8 3760 0134 45

Locking couplings and accessories

Weight
Description Part Number
kg lbs
HMO Locking Coupling 2.6 5.7 3760 0119 09
HMO Pin to BW Rod Pin Sub 5.1 11.2 3760 0134 40
HMO Pin to NW Rod Pin Sub 4.1 9.0 3760 0134 41
HMO Box to HW Casing Sub 4.3 9.4 3760 0129 99
HMO Rod Recovery Tap 5.2 11.4 3760 0048 11
HMO Hoisting Plug Adapter 2.9 7.9 3760 0152 50
HW Casing Recovery Tap c.w HMO Box 8.4 18.5 3760 0048 12

NMO Locking Coupling 2.9 6.3 3760 0127 37

NMO Pin to BW Rod Pin Sub 0.5 1.1 3760 0126 23
NMO Pin to NW Rod Pin Sub 0.7 1.5 3760 0126 22
NMO Box to NW Casing Sub 4.1 9.0 3760 0130 95
NMO Rod Recovery Tap 3.4 7.4 3760 0134 42
NMO Hoisting Plug Adapter 2.5 6.6 3760 0155 01
NW Casing Recovery Tap c.w NMO Box 6.4 14.1 3760 0134 43

BMO Locking Coupling 1.7 3.7 3760 0156 46

BMO Pin to BW Rod Pin Sub 1.3 2.8 3760 0134 46
BMO Pin to NW Rod Pin Sub 1.7 3.7 3760 0134 47
BMO Box to BW Casing Sub 2.9 6.3 3760 0156 49
BMO Rod Recovery Tap 1.8 3.9 3760 0134 48
BMO Hoisting Plug Adapter 2.5 6.6 3760 0152 51
BW Casing Recovery Tap c.w BMO Box 4.4 9.7 3760 0134 49
Adapters and subs
Weight
Description Part number
kg lbs
Drill rod pin to Drill rod pin
NMO Rod pin - AW Rod pin 1.3 2.8 3760 0153 68
HMO Rod pin - AW Rod pin 4.1 9.0 3760 0157 44
Drill rod box to Casing pin
BMO Rod box - BW Casing pin 2.9 6.4 3760 0156 49
NMO Rod box - NW Casing pin 4.1 9.0 3760 0130 95
HMO Rod box - NW Casing pin 4.3 9.5 3760 0155 07
HMO Rod box - HW Casing pin 4.3 9.5 3760 0129 99
HMO Rod box - HWT Casing pin 4.3 9.5 3760 0155 09
HMO Rod box - PW Casing pin 4.3 9.5 3760 0155 06
Drill rod box to Drill rod pin
BMO Rod box - BW Rod pin 1.3 2.8 3760 0156 98
BMO Rod box - NW Rod pin 2.2 4.8 3760 0156 99
NMO Rod box - NW Rod pin 2.4 5.3 3760 0126 24
HMO Rod box - NW Rod pin 4.1 9.0 3760 0157 04
HMO Rod box - HW Rod pin 4.2 9.2 3760 0155 08
HMO Rod box - HWT Rod pin 4.2 9.2 3760 0157 42
Tubular crossover adapters
BMO Rod box - BO Rod pin 0.6 1.3 3760 0156 40
BO Rod box - BMO Rod pin 0.6 1.3 3760 0156 45
BMO Rod box - BT Rod pin 0.6 1.3 3760 0152 58
BT Rod box - BMO Rod pin 0.6 1.3 3760 0152 59
NMO Rod box - NO Rod pin 0.8 1.7 3760 0130 97
NO Rod box - NMO Rod pin 0.8 1.7 3760 0130 94
NMO Rod box - NT Rod pin 0.8 1.7 3760 0127 38
NT Rod box - NMO Rod pin 0.8 1.7 3760 0127 61
HMO Rod box - HO Rod pin 1.5 3.3 3760 0157 12
HO Rod box - HMO Rod pin 1.5 3.3 3760 0152 62
HMO Rod box - HT Rod pin 1.5 3.3 3760 0155 11
HT Rod box - HMO Rod pin 1.5 3.3 3760 0102 41
Other adapter subs
BMO Rod box - NW Rod box 1.9 4.2 3760 0157 00
BMO Rod box - AW Rod box 1.9 4.2 3760 0152 63
BMO Rod box - 4THD N Rod box 1.9 4.2 3760 0152 60
NMO Rod box - 4THD N Rod box 2.1 4.6 3760 0155 04
NMO Rod box - 2 3/8 " API box 2.1 4.6 3760 0155 03
HMO Rod box - 2 3/8 " API box 4.6 10.1 3760 0155 02
HMO Rod box - 2 7/8 " API box 4.6 10.1 3760 0152 61
Impregnated rod shoes
BMO Impregnated Rod shoe 1.0 2.2 3760 9055 90
NMO Impregnated Rod shoe 1.2 2.6 3760 9055 91
HMO Impregnated Rod shoe 1.5 3.3 3760 9055 92
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