ELDER TOOLS INTERNATIONAL Mechanical Double-Grip Packer

P.O. Box 111 Tel: 361-275-5600

Cuero, TX 77954 Fax: 361-275-6700
Web Site: [Link] Model ‘ETI-A2’ and ‘ETI-A3’
Email: oiltools@[Link]

DESCRIPTION:
The ‘ETI-A2’ with the two element stack is a general purpose, mechanical
set, retrievable packer that combines features of both permanent and
retrievable packers. The ’A-3’ version has a three piece element [Link]
pack-off force is mechanically locked in allowing the tubing to be left in
tension, compression or neutral while holding pressure from above or below.

APPLICATIONS:
The ‘ETI-A2’, ‘ETI-A3’, and ‘ETI-AL2’ packers are used in single packer
installations for production, injection and remedial operations. They are also
used as the lower packer in multiple string hookups or in single string,
multiple zone, selective isolation completions.

FEATURES:
• Tubing can be left in compression, tension or neutral.
• Holds pressure from above or below.
• Built-in unloader speeds running and releasing.
• Opposed, non-transferring dovetail slips for positive set.
• Right-hand rotation sets and releases packer.
• Equivalent to and parts interchangeable with Baker product numbers
646-12, 646-28, and 646-30.
Casing Packer
OD Weight Preferred Range of Packer Gage Thread
(in) (lbs/ft) Casing ID’s (in) Size Ring OD Spec.
Min. Max. (in) BxP
4-1/2 11.6-13.5 3.910 4.000 43A2 3.771 2-3/8”
9.5-10.5 4.001 4.090 43A4 Eu 8 Rd
5 15-18 4.250 4.408 43B 4.125 x
11.5-15 4.408 4.560 43C 4.250 2-3/8”
26 Nu 10 Rd
5-1/2 20-23 4.625 4.778 45A2 4.500 2-3/8”
15.5-20 4.778 4.950 45A4 4.641 Eu
13-15.5 4.950 5.190 45B 4.781 8 Rd
20-23 4.625 4.778 45A2 x 2-7/8 4.515
5-1/2* 15.5-20 4.778 4.950 45A4 x 2-7/8 4.656
13-15.5 4.950 5.190 45B x 2-7/8 4.796
6-5/8 24 5.830 5.937 47A2 5.656 2-7/8”
7 38 Eu
6-5/8 17-20 5.938 6.135 47A4 5.812 8 Rd
32-35
7 26-29 6.136 6.276 47 B2 5.968
23-26 6.276 6.366 47 B4 6.078
17-20 6.456 6.578 47 C2 6.266
26-29 6.136 6.276 47B2 x 3-1/2 5.983 3-1/2”
7* 23-26 6.276 6.366 47B4 x 3-1/2 6.093 Eu
17-20 6.456 6.578 47C2 x 3-1/2 6.281 8 Rd
33.7-39 6.579 6.797 47 C4 6.453 2-7/8”
7-5/8 24-29.7 6.798 7.025 47 D2 6.672 Eu
20-24 7.025 7.125 47 D4 6.812 8 Rd
44-49 7.511 7.687 49A2 7.312 ‘ETI-A3’
8-5/8 32-40 7.688 7.921 49A4 7.531 4”
20-28 7.922 8.191 49B 7.781 Nu
47-53.5 8.343 8.681 51A2 8.218 8 Rd
9-5/8 40-47 8.681 8.835 51A4 8.437
29.3-36 8.836 9.063 51B 8.593
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GENERAL SETTING
The ‘ETI-A2/A3’ Mechanical Set Packer is a full bore, 1. Upon reaching setting depth, rotate the tubing
double-grip, retrievable, hookwall Packer with a built- enough to get two (2) full turns at the Packer.
in unloader. Opposing, non-transferring dovetail slips Continue to rotate the tubing and slowly lower the
prevent movement of the Packer in either direction tubing until the Packer takes weight. Set down a
due to pressure differentials and allow the tubing to be minimum of 6,000 lbs. to initially set the upper
landed in tension, compression or neutral. slips. Lowering of the tubing must take place
Lock Segments in the Packer serve as a releasable while rotating for the Packer to set.
lock ring to lock in the pack-off after the Packer is set. 2. To fully engage the lower slips, refer to the table
They also lock the unloader in the closed position until below and pull tension into the Packer.
the Packer is released. The split Lock and Control
Segments allow the Packer to be both set and
released by right-hand rotation.
The ‘ETI-A2/A3’ can be left in place and the tubing
string disconnected and connected by installing an Size Required Tension (lbs.)
‘ETI-FL’ On/Off Sealing Tool between the tubing and 43 - 47 10,000 to 20,000 lbs.
the Packer. 49 - 51 20,000 to 30,000 lbs.
The ‘ETI-A2/A3’ can be converted to a medium duty, When the tubing is to be left in tension, a strain
retrievable Bridge Plug by Utilizing a ‘ETI-HV’ greater than the final applied tension should be
Equalizing Valve and the ‘ETI-HV’ Running/Retrieving pulled during the setting operation.
Tool. 3. To set the upper slips and pack-off the standard
Refer to the appropriate Technical Unit for specific packing element system, apply set-down weight
information on these products. as shown below.

Pressure Limitations in the Set Position

Size PSI Differential From
Above Below
43, 45, 47 & 49 8,000 6,000 Size Minimum Set-Down Weight (lbs.)
51 6,000 4,000 43 - 45 6,000 lbs.
47 10,000 lbs.
OPERATION CAUTION: 49 - 51 15,000 lbs.
Never place a wrench, back-up or other scarring
device on the upset seal surface of the Mandrel
NOTE: If sufficient set-down weight is not
located just below the Coupling.
available, such as in very shallow wells, the
Hang Packer to completely stretch it out before Packer can be packed-off by setting weight down
starting in hole. Immediately prior to running in, rotate on the Packer and rotating the tubing to the left or
Drag Block Housing several turns to the left to make by spudding.
sure the segments are functioning properly. Proper 4. The tubing may now be left in tension,
function is indicated by a “ratcheting” sound. Do not compression or neutral.
rotate the Drag Block Housing to the right as this will
bind the Control Segments and prevent them from RELEASING
moving after reaching setting depth. Apply a constant upstrain of approximately 3,000
Avoid excessive running speeds to protect both the to 6,000 lbs. and rotate the tubing to the right from
formation and the Packer. Do not allow the tubing to four to eight turns at the Packer until the Packer
turn below the slips. Torque may build up and cause moves up the hole. When releasing the Packer
the Packer to set prematurely. This is especially with pressure in favor of the tubing, rotate
important when using a disconnect device. tubing to the right slowly enough to open the
unloader and equalize before the lower slips

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disengage. Continue to rotate to the right several toward the Lower Cone.
turns while moving up the hole to be certain the 6. Slide Sleeve (19) through Slip/Cone assembly
slips are fully retracted. from Lower Cone end first. Rotate Sleeve until
Torque Pins (17) can be installed. Make up
Sleeve with Support Sleeve.
On size 45 x 2-7/8: Install Shoulder Screws (34)
into Slip Ring and tighten.
Unloading Pressure Limitations
Size PSI Differential From 7. Slide Upper Packing Element (11), Element
Above Below Spacer (13) and Lower Packing Element (14) onto
43 2,000 Sleeve.
45 8,000 4,000 On sizes 47, 49 and 51: Slide Upper Packing
47 3,000 Element (11), Element Spacer (13) and Lower
49 2,000 Packing Element (14) onto Support Sleeve.
51 6,000 2,000
Note: Where available, two [2] End Packing
When using an ‘ETI-FL’ On/Off Sealing Tool with Elements (35) and one [1] Center Packing
the ‘ETI-A2’ Packer, extra care should be taken to Element (36) may be substituted for items 11, 13
prevent left hand torque from possibly and 14.
disengaging the Packer. Verify engagement of
the tubing seal divider every fifteen or twenty 8. Grease inside of Seal Rings and seal surface of
stands by rotation to the right to see if Packer will Mandrel (2). Slide greased Mandrel through Slips
set. and up to Seal Rings. Bump Mandrel through
Seal Rings. Tighten Seal Retainer onto Sleeve
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS and/or Support Sleeve.

1. Make up Gauge Ring (10) onto Seal Retainer (6). 9. Install Coupling (1) onto Mandrel.
Install Bearing (5), Bearing Ring (4) and Retaining 10. Assemble Lock Segments (23), Control Segments
Ring (3) in Seal Retainer. (24) and Garter Springs (25). When properly
2. Install Seal Removal Ring (7) (size 51 only), Seal assembled, the Lock Segments will be across
Rings (8) and Thread Seal/O’ring (9) in Seal from one another with a Control Segment in
Retainer. Make up Support Sleeve (12) with Seal between each. All scribe lines must be adjacent
Retainer. Do not tighten at this time. to each other.

3. Make up Gauge Ring [or Guide Ring (15)] onto 11. Clamp Lower Cone in vise. Place Segment
Upper Cone (16). assembly inside Drag Block Housing so that
scribe lines are visible in upper inspection holes.
4. Install Drag Block Springs (30) and Drag Blocks Line-up tapped holes in Segments with lower
(29) into pockets of Drag Block Housing (28). holes in Drag Block Housing and install Cap
Collapse Drag Blocks and make up Drag Block Screws (26).
Retainer (31) with Drag Block housing. Install Set
Screw (32) in Drag Block Retainer. On size 51: Install Lock Segment Stop (27)
between Lower Cone and segments.
5. Apply a thin coat of grease to slots in Upper Cone,
Slip Ring (20) and Lower Cone (21) Assemble 12. Make up Drag Block Housing onto Lower Cone
Slips (18), Upper Cone, Slip Ring and Lower (left hand thread) and install Set Screw (22).
Cone by inserting nose of a Slip into slot of Cone. On size 43: Install Bottom Sub (33) onto Mandrel.
Next, slide dove tail of Slip into T-slot of Slip Ring.
13. Check for proper operation by setting and
When one set of Slips is assembled, compress
releasing Packer while it is still in vise.
Slip Ring and Cone so Slips cannot fall out and
assemble other set of Slips in the same manner.
Do not paint Slips, Slip Ring or Cones. Grease
Note: If Slip Ring has two different inside well and wrap with protective paper.
diameters, the large diameter must face down

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1
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Clamp Coupling (1) in vise and support Mandrel
(2) with a jack stand. Loosen Mandrel.
2
On size 43: Remove Bottom Sub (33).
2. Remove Set Screws (22 and 32) and Cap Screw
(26). 6
On size 45 x 2-7/8 only: Remove Shoulder 3
4
Screws (34). 5
3. Clamp Lower Cone (21) in vise and back-off Drag 8
Block Housing (28) (Left hand thread). 9
On size 51: Remove Lock Segment Stop (27). 11 or 35

4. Remove Garter Springs (25), Lock Segments (23) 13 or 36

and Control Segments (24). Remove Coupling 14 or 35
from Mandrel. Bump Mandrel out of Packer
mechanism. 10
16
5. Remove Seal Retainer (6). Remove Packing
Elements (11 and 14) and Element Spacer (13). 17
or End Packing Elements (35) and Center 18
Packing Element (36) from Sleeve (19) or Support
Sleeve (12).
6. On sizes 47, 49 & 51: Remove Support Sleeve
20
from Sleeve.
19
7. Remove Torque Pins (17) and slide Upper Cone
(16), Slips (18), Slip Ring (20) and Lower Cone off 21
of Sleeve.
8. Remove Retaining Ring (3), Bearing (5) and 22
Bearing Ring (4) from Seal Retainer.
23 & 24
9. Remove Thread Seal/O’ring (9) and Seal Ring (8). 26
On sizes 49 & 51: Remove Seal Removal Ring 25
28
(7) from Seal Retainer.
30
10. Place Drag Block Housing in vise. Collapse Drag 29
Blocks (29) with a hose clamp and remove Drag
32
Block Retainer (31).
31
11. Allow Drag Blocks to slowly expand until they can
be removed from Drag Block Housing. Remove
Drag Block Springs (30).
12. If necessary, remove Gauge Rings (10) [and/or
Guide Ring (15)] off of Seal Retainer and Upper
Cone.
13. Discard used Thread Seal, Seal Rings and
Packing Elements. Clean and inspect all parts
thoroughly.

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‘ETI-A2’ Mechanical Double-Grip Parts List

Item No Description No. Req’d Part Number and Size
Size 43 Size 45 Size 45 x 2-7/8 Size 47 Size 47 x 3-1/2 Size 49 Size 51
1 Coupling 1 23E23NC 23E23EC 27E27NC 27E27EC 35E35NC 45N45NC
2 Mandrel 1 71033 71030 07838 71027 08785 80059
3 Retaining Ring 1 C6RR-337 C500-400 C500-412 C500-450 C500-550
4 Bearing Ring 1 70649 70606 07839 71025 08783 77315
5 Bearing 1 70648 70652 07840 70630 99213 77313
6 Seal Retainer 1 88578 88698 07842 71026 08784 89261 89244
7 Seal Removal Ring 1 Not Used 89178
8 Seal Ring 2 69949 70393 07841 70743 08781 89143
9 Thread Seal/O’ring 1 147D90 88391 152D90 242D90 251D90 253D90
10 Gauge Ring See Size A: 60479 A2: 60484 A2: 60394 A2: 60492 B2: 60494 A2: 61886 A2: 60563
B: 60482 A4: 60485 A4: 07843 A4: 60493 B4: 63797 A4: 61887 A4: 60564
C: 60483 B: 60486 B: 08688 B2: 60494 [2] B: 61888 B: 60565
[2] [2] [2] B4: 63797 [2] [2] [1]
C2: 60495
C4: 60496
D2: 60497
D4: 60498
11 Upper Packing Element 1 A: 77065-03 A: 77071-04 A2: 60395 A: 77079-03 B: 77080-04 A: 80027-03 A: 89252-03
B: 77066-03 B: 77072-03 A4: 07869 B: 77080-04 B: 80029-03 B: 89253-03
C: 77067-03 B: 40543 C: 77081-03
D: 77082-03
12 Support Sleeve 1 Not Used 01-88573 Not Used 89260 89177
13 Packing Element Spacer 1 A: 69488 A: 69482 A2: 60397 A: 69497 B: 69483 A: 69500 A: 69502
B: 69489 B: 69491 A4: 07845 B: 69483 B: 69501 B: 69503
C: 69490 B: 08687 C: 69498
D: 69499
14 Lower Packing Element 1 A: 77065-01 A: 77071-01 A2: 60396 A: 77079-01 B: 77080-01 A: 80027-02 A: 89252-01
B: 77066-01 B: 77072-01 A4: 07844 B: 77080-01 B: 80029-02 B: 89253-01
C: 77067-01 B: 08689 C: 77081-01
D: 77082-01
15 Guide Ring 1 Not Used A2: 60567
A4: 60568
B: 60569
16 Upper Cone 1 98283 98285 07846 98287 99214 98289 98291
17 Torque Pin 2 98284 98286 07847 98288 98286 98290 98290
18 Slip 8 A: 70023 AB: 70676 AB: 07848 AB: 80055 B: 80055 AB: 77324
BC: 70248 CD: 70747
19 Sleeve 1 07393 88574 07850 70555 16858 07364 89183
20 Slip Ring 1 06140 06141 07849 06142 99215 77320 89243
21 Lower Cone 1 07392 70678 07851 80057 77319 89080
22 Soc. Set Screw 1 HA1004 HA1017 HA1007 HA1022 HA1007 HA1000
(1/4-20 x 3/16) (5/16-18 x 1/4) (1/4-20 x 1/4) (5/16-18 x 5/16) (1/4-20 x 1/4) (5/16-18 x 1/2)
23 Lock Segment 2 seg. 71855 71269 08792 71242 99217 89245
24 Control Segment 2 seg. 71856 71270 08791 71228 99216 89242
25 Garter Spring 2 70483 70484 70484 70484-01 77326
26 Soc. Cap Screw 4 HC1000 HC1012 HC1009 HC1014 HC1005 HC1006 HC1011
(1/4-20 x 1/4) (5/16-18 x 5/16) (5/16-18 x 1/4) (5/16-18 x 5/8) (5/16-18 x 3/8) (3/8-16 x 5/8) (3/8-16 x 1/2)
27 Lock Segment Stop 1 Not Used 89176
28 Drag Block Housing 1 90998 97215 07854 97216 99219 89275 89078
29 Drag Block See Size A4: 10357 A: 69244 A2: 60398 A: 70317 B: 99218 AB: 80297 AB: 80297
A2: 70055 [4] B: 88254 A4: 07856 [4] B: 80297 [4] [4] [6]
BC: 70250 [4] B: 43661 CD: 80063
30 Drag Block Spring See Size 53924 [16] 55266 [16] 53924 [16] 50500 [16] 53925 [16] 53925 [24]
31 Drag Block Retainer 1 70049 69238 07857 71143 77311 89084
32 Soc. Set Screw 1 HA1007 HA1013 HA1007 HA1020 HA1007 HA1000
(1/4-20 x 1/4) (1/4-20 x 3/8) (1/4-20 x 1/4) (1/4-20 x 5/16) (1/4-20 x 1/4) (5/16-18 x 1/2)
33 Bottom Sub (Optional) 1 23N23EX Not Used
34 Soc. Hd. Shoulder Screw 2 Not Used HM1024 Not Used
(5/16-18 x 3/8 x 3/4)
35 End Packing Element 2 A: 39604 A: 39606 A: 45LS35A A: 39852 B: 39853 A: 39834 Not Available
(Alternate) B: 73300 B: 39607 B: 45LS35B B: 39853 B: 44813
C: 39854
D: 39855
36 Center Packing Element 1 A: 39605 A: 39608 A: 45LS36A A: 39856 B: 39857 A: 39833 Not Available
(Alternate) B: 73301 B: 39609 B: 45LS36B B: 39857 B: 44814
C: 39858
D: 39859
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DIMENSIONAL DATA
Dim. Size Size Size Size Size Size Size
43 45 45 x 2-7/8 47 47 x 3-1/2 49 51
A 2-3/8 Eu 2-7/8 Eu 3-1/2 Eu 4” Nu
8 Rd 8 Rd 8 Rd 8 Rd
B 3.063 3.563 3.688 4.500 4.750
C 2.426 2.646 2.937 3.149 3.534 4.218
D 3.750 4.500 5.500 7.250 8.000
E See Specification Guide
F 1.978 2.375 2.441 3.000 3.500
G 4-1/2 4-7/8 5-1/4 5.750 5-3/4
H 24-5/16 29-1/4 41-5/16 32-3/16 34 40-7/8 41-1/8
J 36-9/16 43-15/16 56-5/16 47-9/16 47-3/4 56-1/4
X 2-3/8 Nu 2-3/8 Eu 2-7/8 Eu 3-1/2 Nu 4” Nu
10 Rd 8 Rd 8 Rd 10 Rd 8 Rd

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SPECIFICATION GUIDE
Casing Packer
OD Weight Preferred Packer Gage Packing Packing Absolute Drag Block Thread
(in) (lbs/ft) Range of Size Ring Element Element Limits of Min. Comp. Spec.
Casing ID’s OD OD Spacer Slip Travel Height BxP
(in) (in) (in) OD (in) (in)
Min. Max. (in) Min. Max.
4-1/2 11.6-13.5 3.910 4.000 43A2 3.771 3.625 3.771 3.687 4.207 3.750 2-3/8”
9.5-10.5 4.001 4.090 43A4 3.938 Eu 8 Rd
5 15-18 4.250 4.408 43B 4.125 3.938 4.125 x
11.5-15 4.408 4.560 43C 4.250 4.156 4.250 4.062 4.582 4.125 2-3/8”
26 Nu 10 Rd
5-1/2 20-23 4.625 4.778 45A2 4.500 4.375 4.500 4.500 2-3/8”
15.5-20 4.778 4.950 45A4 4.641 4.437 5.221 Eu
13-15.5 4.950 5.190 45B 4.781 4.688 4.781 4.688 8 Rd
20-23 4.625 4.778 45A2 x 2-7/8 4.515 4.375 4.500 4.592
5-1/2* 15.5-20 4.778 4.950 45A4 x 2-7/8 4.656 4.500 4.562 4.500 5.318 4.750
13-15.5 4.950 5.190 45B x 2-7/8 4.796 4.688 4.796 4.902
6-5/8 24 5.830 5.937 47A2 5.656 2-7/8”
7 38 5.500 5.656 5.500 Eu
6-5/8 17-20 5.938 6.135 47A4 5.812 5.562 6.665 8 Rd
32-35
26-29 6.136 6.276 47 B2 5.968 5.750 5.968 5.936
7 23-26 6.276 6.366 47 B4 6.078
17-20 6.456 6.578 47 C2 6.266 6.125 6.266 6.200 7.303 6.375
26-29 6.136 6.276 47B2 x 3-1/2 5.983 5.750 5.983 5.562 6.665 3-1/2”
7* 23-26 6.276 6.366 47B4 x 3-1/2 6.093 5.990 Eu
17-20 6.456 6.578 47C2 x 3-1/2 6.281 6.125 6.281 6.210 7.397 8 Rd
33.7-39 6.579 6.797 47 C4 6.453 6.266 2-7/8”
7-5/8 24-29.7 6.798 7.025 47 D2 6.672 6.500 6.672 6.200 7.303 6.375 Eu
20-24 7.025 7.125 47 D4 6.812 8 Rd
44-49 7.511 7.687 49A2 7.312 7.000 7.312 7.250 8.276 7.250
8-5/8 32-40 7.688 7.921 49A4 7.531 4”
20-28 7.922 8.191 49B 7.781 7.500 7.781 7.750 Nu
47-53.5 8.343 8.681 51A2 8.218 7.938 8.218 8.125 9.283 8 Rd
9-5/8 40-47 8.681 8.835 51A4 8.437 8.125
29.3-36 8.836 9.063 51B 8.593 8.375 8.593
*Indicates large bore tools.

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