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Internal Pressure
Pipe Cutters
© 2012 Logan Oil Tools 1.5M/0812 R1
Contents NOTES

Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters

Overview.................................................................... 2
Uses........................................................................... 2
Construction............................................................... 2
Tool Illustration........................................................... 3
Operation.................................................................... 2
Single Cut from a Fixed Platform............................ 2
Single Cut from a Floating Platform........................ 2
Multiple Cuts from a Fixed Platform........................ 4
Multiple Cuts from a Floating Platform.................... 4
Pressure Drop Across an Orifice Chart................... 5
Single Cut Run Charts...................................... 6 – 7
Multiple Cuts Run Charts........................................ 8
Maintenance............................................................... 9
Disassembly............................................................... 9
Assembly.................................................................... 9
Knife Cutting Diameter Adjustment....................... 10
Specifications and Parts Lists.......................... 11 – 13

LEGAL NOTICE
All references to Bowen® part numbers in this literature are
used to identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to
such tools and parts does not imply that Logan Oil Tools is a
licensee or is in any way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco.
Logan Oil Tools does not sell, or offer to sell, National Oilwell
Varco (Bowen) products.

“Bowen” is a registered trademark of National Oilwell Varco.

2nd Printing. Rev. 1 May 2012.

1 • Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters • 14
OVERVIEW action. A hole on the shank end of each Before making a cut, make sure that the
The Logan Internal Pressure Pipe knife accepts the knife pins. Set screws knives are not located opposite a cas-
Cutter utilizes pump pressure to actu- hold the knife pins in the body. ing coupling. Once the tool is in cutting
ate three (3) carbide-coated knives to position, establish the knife locations.
cut single and multiple strings of pipe OPERATION Begin the cutting operation by starting
from 4 inches O.D. to 36 inches O.D. Before use, be sure the Logan Internal the rotary and achieving the recom-
Each size cutter can be dressed with Pressure Pipe Cutter is properly as- mended rpm. Zero the weight indicator
knives of various lengths to cut different sembled. Threaded connections should and note the free torque of the cutter
sizes of pipe. Pump pressure is preset be tightly made up. The tool should be string. Start the mud pump and increase
by a simple adjustment to extend the dressed for the size of pipe to be cut. pressure as recommended in the tables
knives at the exact desired diameter. Refer to the specifications on pages 11 on pages 6 and 7. Continue cutting until
Restricted flow across an orifice feeds a – 12 for the correct assembly number the knives reach the preset diameter.
piston that forces the knives out. When for the size of pipe to be cut. A sharp drop in pump pressure will
the knives reach the preset diameter, indicate the cut has been completed.
The Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cut-
the operator will see a sudden pressure Relieve the pump pressure and raise
ter is made up on the bottom of tubing
drop that indicates the pipe has been the string to remove the cutter from the
or drill pipe. The knives should be wired
severed. hole.
so they stay in the slots in the cutter
body until the desired cutting depth Single Cut from a Fixed Platform
USES
is reached. A stabilizer should be run Refer to the tables on pages 6 and 7
The Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cut-
above the cutter. for proper cutting sequence rpm (rotary
ter is used to cut tubing, casing, and
speed) and mud pump pressure.
drill pipe. Begin rotation of the drill string at ap-
proximately 35 to 50 rpm. Start rotation To make a successful cut using the
CONSTRUCTION before activating the mud pumps. Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutter,
Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutter Engage the mud pumps at about 900 determine the proper knife length for the
consists of a top sub, a body, three (3) psi pump pressure. pipe to be cut and dress the pipe cutter
carbide-coated knives with knife pins accordingly. (Directions for adjusting
Hold the cutter in one position while
and retainer screws, and a piston with the cutting diameter of the knives can
making the cut. The mud pressure will
a pressure relief valve assembly that be found under the assembly instruc-
force the piston out against the knives,
includes a valve stem, piston bushing, tions on page 10.) Set the correct rotary
which will in turn, pivot on their pins and
bit jet retainer, stop spider, bit jet, and table rpm. Select the mud pump pres-
be forced into the pipe being cut. Once
set screws. All component parts are sure necessary for a cut. A drill bit or
the knives have reached the predeter-
manufactured from specially selected stabilizer run at the bottom of the cutter
mined pipe diameter, the piston will sep-
alloys. and a stabilizer directly above it will help
arate from the valve stem to allow more
achieve a more efficient and smoother
The top sub threads into the body and mud to flow through the tool. This will
cut. In some extreme cases, a cut can-
holds the inner parts in position. It has cause a rapid drop in pump pressure
not be made without a stabilizer.
a suitable connection at its upper end and will indicate to the operator that the
for attaching to the running string. pipe has been severed. Single Cut from a Floating Platform
To cut a single stand of pipe from a
The body has threaded connections top The piston reacts to the pump pressure
floating platform, follow the same make-
and bottom to accept the top sub and with continued downward movement
up procedure as that for multiple stands
a drill bit. Knife slots in the lower end of that forces the knives to pivot about
of pipe from a fixed platform.
the body incorporate crossholes for the the knife pins. When the knives reach
knife pins. the preset diameter, the piston sepa- When working from a floating platform,
rates from the bit jet retainer stem. This an underwater swivel with a bumper
The knives are made from high qual-
causes increased mud flow through the sub must be added to prevent wave
ity tempered steel for strength and
tool. motion from affecting the pipe cutter
durability. The cutting end of the knives
position. Allow the swivel to seat in the
is curved for the most efficient cutting
subsea wellhead system at the proper

Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters • 2

 Top Sub

Top Sub Seal

Bit Jet Bit Jet Retainer Ring

Bit Jet Retainer Seal

Bit Jet Retainer
Stop Spider

Bit Jet Retainer Stem

Bit Jet Retainer Stem Piston Bushing Retainer Ring

Piston ID Seal
Piston Bushing Piston OD Seal
Knife Pin and
Knife Pin
Retainer Screw
Body

Knife
Piston Spring
Piston Spring Sleeve
Piston

Body

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs without notice.

3 • Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters

distance from the pipe cutter. Lower that the cut has been made. Relieve the Surface
the string to one half the stroke of the pump pressure and remove the cutter
bumper sub. Mark the kelly for pos- from the hole.
sible relocation of the bumper sub. This
Dress the cutter with the appropriate
ensures that the underwater swivel is
length knives needed for the second
not disturbed and remains seated on
run. Measure the difference between
the wellhead or riser.
the lengths of the knives. Raise the
Start the rotary and achieve the recom- kelly to compensate for the difference in
mended rpm. Zero the weight indicator length. Be sure the longer knives clear
and note the free torque of the cutting the bottom of the cut. Start the rotary
Wellhead
string. Start the mud pump and increase and increase the mud pump pressure Swivel
pressure to the recommended setting to the recommended setting. Continue
shown in the tables on pages 6 – 7. to cut until the knives reach their preset
Continue cutting until the knives reach diameter which is indicated by a drop
the preset diameter. The cut will result in pressure. Relieve the pump pres-
in a sharp drop in pump pressure. After sure and trip out of the hole. Follow this
the cut is completed, release the pump procedure until all sizes of pipe have
pressure and raise the string to remove been cut.
the cutter.
Multiple Cuts
Multiple Cuts from a Fixed Platform from a Floating Platform
The Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cut- Multiple sizes of pipe can be cut from
ter can efficiently make multiple cuts a floating platform by adding an under-
when the guidelines are observed, and water swivel to the cutting string. Refer
the proper knife length, run sequence, to the illustration at right for a typical
rotary speed, and pump pressure are setup from floating platform.
used. Refer to the table on page 8 for
Land the swivel on the subsea wellhead
the cutting sequence.
or riser. Use a Logan Bumper Sub to
To ensure smooth cuts, a drill bit should stabilize the pipe cutter and offset wave
be attached to the bottom of the cutter motion as it cuts through the pipe. Place
and a stabilizer added directly above spacer subs between the swivel and the
Stabilizer
it. If casing is pulled after a run, the drill bumper sub or stabilizer.
bit may need to be changed and the
Lower the string to half the stroke of
stabilizer modified to accommodate
the bumper sub. Mark the kelly and
larger I.D. casing on subsequent trips.
start the rotary, noting the free torque.
Before making the first cut, be sure Increase pump pressure to the recom-
that the knives are not positioned by a mended level. Continue cutting until the
casing coupling. Lower the cutter and knives are fully extended which is nor-
mark the kelly so the knives can be mally indicated by a drop in pressure.
repositioned in the same location for Relieve the pump pressure and remove
subsequent cuts. the cutter from the hole.

To begin the first cut, start rotation and Refer to tables on page 8 for informa-
Knives
bring the mud pump up to the recom- tion on additional runs into the hole.
mended pressure, as shown in the
table on page 7. Run the cutter until
the knives reach the preset diameter. A
drop in mud pump pressure will indicate

Typical Set Up
from a Floating Platform

Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters • 4

PRESSURE DROP ACROSS AN ORIFICE

Flow Rate (gpm) 10 lbs/gal Fluid

1,000
100

200

300

400

500

600

700
800
900
10

20

30

40

50

60

70
80
90
10

20

30

40

50

60

70
80
90
100
Pressure Drop Across an Orifice (psi)

200

300

400

500

600

700
800
900
1,000

2,000

7/8" Orifice

3,000

4,000

5,000 3/4" Orifice

6,000

7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000 5/8" Orifice
1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 1/2"

5 • Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters

SINGLE CUT RUN CHART
3-1/4" (83 mm) O.D. INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTER
Knife Orifice
Casing or Pipe Size Part Number Length "A" Radius "B" Diameter "C" Max. Diameter "D" * Rotary Pressure Differential Orifice
in mm Logan Bowen in mm in mm in mm in mm Speed psi kg/cm2 Std. I.D.
4 … R2000 150446 .625 16 2-1/4 57 4-1/2 114 5-3/8 136 80 180 13 1/4

3-5/8" (92 mm) O.D. INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTER

Knife Orifice
Casing or Pipe Size Part Number Length "A" Radius "B" Diameter "C" Max. Diameter "D" * Rotary Pressure Differential Orifice
in mm Logan Bowen in mm in mm in mm in mm Speed psi kg/cm2 Std. I.D.
4-1/2 114 R2001 80357 9/16 14 2-3/8 60 4-3/4 121 6-1/2 165 80 180 13 1/4
5 127 R2001 80357 13/16 21 2-5/8 67 5-1/2 133 6-1/2 165 80 180 13 1/4
5-1/2 140 R2001 80357 11/16 27 2-7/8 73 5-3/4 146 6-1/2 165 80 240 17 1/4
6 152 R2001 80357 15/16 33 3-1/8 79 6-1/4 159 6-1/2 165 80 240 17 1/4

5-9/16" (141 mm) O.D. INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTER

Knife Orifice
Casing or Pipe Size Part Number Length "A" Radius "B" Diameter "C" Max. Diameter "D" * Rotary Pressure Differential Orifice
in mm Logan Bowen in mm in mm in mm in mm Speed psi kg/cm2 Std. I.D.
6-5/8 168 R2002 80717 5/8 17 3-7/16 87 6-7/8 175 8-3/4 222 80 750 53 1/4
7 178 R2002 80717 13/16 21 3-5/8 92 7-1/4 184 8-3/4 222 80 750 53 1/4
7-5/8 194 R2006 81896 1-1/8 29 3-15/16 100 7-7/8 200 10-1/2 267 70 800 56 1/4
8-5/8 219 R2006 81896 1-5/8 42 4-7/16 113 8-7/8 225 10-1/2 267 60 900 63 1/4
9-5/8 244 R2006 81896 2-1/8 55 4-15/16 125 9-7/8 251 10-1/2 267 60 900 63 1/4

7-3/8" (187 mm) O.D. INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTER

Knife Orifice
Casing or Pipe Size Part Number Length "A" Radius "B" Diameter "C" Max. Diameter "D" * Rotary Pressure Differential Orifice
in mm Logan Bowen in mm in mm in mm in mm Speed psi kg/cm2 Std. I.D.
8-5/8 219 R2003 151023 7/8 22 4-9/16 115 9-1/8 231 10-9/16 268 70 450 32 3/8
9-5/8 244 R2003 151023 1-3/8 34 5-9/16 128 10-1/8 257 10-9/16 268 70 450 32 3/8
10-3/4 273 R2007 151029 1-15/16 49 5-5/8 142 11-1/4 285 19-1/2 495 60 450 32 3/8
11-3/4 298 R2007 151029 2-7/16 61 61/8 155 12-1/4 311 19-1/2 495 60 500 35 3/8
13-3/8 340 R2007 151029 3-1/4 82 6-15/16 176 13-1/8 333 19-1/2 495 60 600 42 3/8

8-1/4" (210 mm) O.D. INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTER

Knife Orifice
Casing or Pipe Size Part Number Length "A" Radius "B" Diameter "C" Max. Diameter "D" * Rotary Pressure Differential Orifice
in mm Logan Bowen in mm in mm in mm in mm Speed psi kg/cm2 Std. I.D.
9-5/8 244 R2004 147008 7/8 22 5 127 10 254 13-1/2 343 70 450 32 3/8
10-3/4 273 R2008 147021 1-1/2 38 5-5/8 143 11-1/4 286 16-1/2 419 70 450 32 3/8
13-3/8 340 R2011 147022 2-13/16 71 6-15/16 176 13-7/8 352 23-1/4 591 60 600 42 3/8
16 406 R2011 147022 4-1/8 105 8-1/4 210 16-1/2 419 23-1/4 591 60 600 42 3/8
20 508 R2015 147023 6-1/8 156 10-1/4 260 20-1/2 521 39-1/2 1003 50 750 53 3/8
24 610 R2018 147024 8-1/8 206 12-1/4 311 24-1/2 622 50-1/4 1276 40 850 60 3/8
30 762 R2018 147024 11-1/8 283 15-1/4 387 30-1/2 775 50-1/4 1276 30 950 67 3/8
30 762 R2021 147025 11-1/8 283 15-1/4 387 30-1/2 775 60 1524 30 950 67 3/8
34 864 R2021 147025 13-1/8 333 17-1/4 438 34-1/2 876 60 1524 25 950 67 3/8
34 864 R2022 147026 13-1/8 333 17-1/4 438 34-1/2 876 64 1626 25 950 67 3/8
36 914 R2022 147026 14-1/8 359 18-1/4 464 36-1/2 927 64 1626 20 950 67 3/8

* Maximum diameter is at 75º. See drawing on page 7.

Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters • 6

SINGLE CUT RUN CHART (continued)
9-1/2" (241 mm) O.D. INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTER
Information available upon request.

11-3/4" (298 mm) O.D. INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTER

Knife Orifice
Casing or Pipe Size Part Number Length "A" Radius "B" Diameter "C" Max. Diameter "D" * Rotary Pressure Differential Orifice
in mm Logan Bowen in mm in mm in mm in mm Speed psi kg/cm2 Std. I.D.
13-3/8 340 R2005 147357 1-1/16 27 6-15/16 176 13-7/8 352 18-3/4 476 70 150 11 3/8
13-3/4 349 R2013 147358 1-1/4 32 7-1/8 181 14-1/4 362 21-1/2 546 60 275 19 3/8
16 406 R2013 147358 2-3/8 60 8-1/4 210 16-1/2 419 21-1/2 546 60 275 19 3/8
16 406 R2014 147359 2-3/8 60 8-1/4 210 16-1/2 449 29-1/4 743 50 400 28 3/8
18-5/8 473 R2014 147359 3-11/16 94 9-9/16 243 19-1/8 486 29-1/4 743 50 400 28 3/8
18-5/8 473 R2017 147360 3-11/16 94 9-9/16 243 19-1/8 486 42-3/4 1086 45 400 28 3/8
24 610 R2017 147360 6-3/8 162 12-1/4 311 24-1/2 622 42-3/4 1086 40 500 35 3/8
26 660 R2020 147361 7-3/8 187 13-1/4 337 26-1/2 673 54 686 35 600 42 3/8
30 762 R2020 147361 9-3/8 238 15-1/4 387 30-1/2 775 54 686 30 600 42 3/8
34 864 R2024 147362 11-3/8 289 17-1/4 438 34-1/2 876 64-1/2 819 25 800 56 3/8
36 914 R2024 147362 12-3/8 314 18-1/4 464 36-1/2 927 64-1/2 819 25 800 56 3/8

* Maximum diameter is at 75º. See drawing below.

Length "A"

Radius "B"

Diameter "C"

Diameter "D"
75º Maximum

7 • Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters

MULTIPLE CUT RUN CHART

8-1/4" INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTER

Spacer Spacer Spacer Sub Cutter
Pipe Size O.D. Knife Length Sub Length Sub Length Total Length Tip Raised
Run Number (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches)
1st 9-5/8 4 40 31 71 0
2nd 10-3/4 5-1/2 40 29 69 1/2
3rd 13-3/8 to 16 9 40 24 64 1-1/2
4th 20 17-1/2 31 24 55 1/2
5th 24 to 30 23 31 15 46 3-1/2
6th 30 to 34 28 0 40 40 1
7th 34 to 36 30 24 11 35 3

11-3/4" INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTER

Spacer Spacer Spacer Spacer Sub Cutter
Pipe Size O.D. Knife Length Sub Length Sub Length Sub Length Total Length Tip Raised
Run Number (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches)
1st 13-3/8 to 13-3/4 4-1/2 40 31 11 82 0
2nd 13-3/4 to 16 6-1/2 40 24 15 79 1
3rd 16-1/8 to 5/8 10-1/2 40 24 11 75 0
4th 18-5/8 to 24 17-1/2 40 15 11 66 2
5th 26 to 30 23 31 15 11 57 3-1/2
6th 34 to 36 30 0 31 15 46 4

Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters • 8

MAINTENANCE 8. Remove the three (3) set screws ASSEMBLY
Good maintenance will ensure the best from the stop spider. The Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cut-
performance and maximum life of the ter is easily assembled using stan-
9. Remove the bit jet retainer stem
Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutter. dard shop tools. No special tools are
from the bit jet retainer.
The tool should be thoroughly washed required. Refer to the tool illustration on
and cleaned to remove all drilling mud 10. Remove the bit jet retainer from page 3 for the proper location of parts.
and other debris. All parts, especially the stop spider.
the knives, should be examined for Make sure all parts have been thor-
11. Remove the three (3) knife pin oughly cleaned, inspected, and lubri-
wear or damage and replaced during
retaining screws from the head of cated prior to assembly. Replace any
disassembly/assembly. It is recom-
each knife. chipped or worn knives.
mended that the tool be completely
disassembled, cleaned, lubricated (or 12. Using a screwdriver or metal 1. Secure the Internal Pressure Pipe
painted), and reassembled after each punch, remove the three (3) knife Cutter body in a suitable vise.
use and before storing. pins. Clamp on the body just above the
13. Extract the three (3) knives from knife slots.
DISASSEMBLY
the body. 2. Insert the knives into the three (3)
All disassembly and repairs should be
conducted in a clean, well-equipped 14. Insert a pipe or brass bar into one knife slots with the cutting edges
shop. Refer to the tool illustration on of the knife grooves on the body facing outward. Align the holes in
page 3 for the proper location of the and tap out the piston. the knives with the holes in the
parts. body.
15. Remove the piston spring from the
1. Place the Logan Internal Pressure body. Lay the piston on a clean 3. Insert the knife pins into each of
Pipe Cutter in a suitable vise. shop table. On 3-5/8", 5-9/16", and the holes on the body. Install the
Clamp on the body just above the 8-1/4" cutters, remove the piston three (3) knife pin retaining screws.
knives. spring sleeve. The knives should pivot freely.

2. Break the top sub connection and 16. Remove the piston bushing retain- 4. Secure the piston in a small bench
remove the top sub. er ring with a retainer ring pliers. vise with soft brass or copper jaws.
Be careful not score or mark any
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the 17. With a screwdriver, remove the outer diameter surface of the pis
top sub seal. piston bushing and the piston I.D. ton. Fit the piston O.D. seal. Then
seal from inside the piston bush- install the bushing and piston
4. Reach inside the body and remove
ing bore. bushing retainer ring. (On 3-5/8"
the pressure relief valve assembly.
The pressure relief valve assem- 18. Secure the piston with soft brass and 5-9/16" O.D. tools, the piston
bly consists of the bit jet, bit jet or copper jaws in a small bench O.D. seal is an O-ring.)
retainer, bit jet retainer stem, bit jet vise. Be careful not score or mark 5. Install the piston I.D. seal inside
retainer ring, bit jet retainer seal, any outer diameter surface of the the piston bushing with retainer
and stop spider. Lay the pressure piston. With a screwdriver, remove ring pliers.
relief valve assembly on a clean the outer diameter seal retainer
shop table. ring, plate, and outer diameter 6. Insert the piston bushing until it
seal. (On 3-5/8" and 5-9/16" O.D. rests on the shoulder of the piston.
5. Using retainer ring pliers, remove
tools, the piston O.D. seal is an 7. Insert the piston bushing retainer
the bit jet retainer ring from the bit
O-ring.) ring into the groove. Lock the pis-
jet retainer.
19. Carefully clean and inspect all ton bushing into the I.D. of the
6. Remove the bit jet from the bit jet piston.
parts for wear and damage. Re-
retainer stem by inserting a rod
place all worn or damaged parts. CAUTION: Do not install the piston
through the bit jet retainer stem
and tapping out the bit jet. Disassembly of the Logan Internal spring at this time.
Pressure Pipe Cutter is now complete.
7. Remove the bit jet retainer seal
from the bit jet retainer.

9 • Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters

 8. Insert the piston assembly into the 16. Remove the piston assembly from
body. Slide it inside the body until the body and install the piston
it touches the knives. spring. On 3-5/8", 5-9/16", and
8-1/4" cutters, install the piston
9. Screw and securely tighten the bit
spring sleeve.
jet retainer stem onto the bit jet
retainer. 17. Reinstall the piston assembly in
the body until it comes to rest on
10. Install the bit jet retainer seal inside
the piston spring.
the bit jet retainer. Then install the
bit jet and then the bit jet retainer 18. Install the pressure relief valve
ring. assembly inside the body.
11. Thread the stop spider onto the bit 19. Fit the top sub with the top sub
jet retainer. Insert the three (3) set seal and thread the top sub onto
screws into the stop spider. the body.
12. Preset the knives’ cutting diam- 20. Wrap wire around the body in the
eters before continuing with grooves over the knife slots to help
assembly. Refer to the tables on keep the knives in the closed
pages 6 – 7 to select the correct position while the tool is lowered
length of knives for the pipe O.D. into the hole.
to be cut.
The Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cut-
Knife Cutting Diameter Adjustment: ter is now ready for use.
13. Extend one (1) of the knives to the
desired diameter. Measure the
distance from the tip of the knife
to the center of the tool. With the
knife held in this position, insert
the valve assembly into the body
and push down on the piston until
it touches the top of the extended
knife. Adjust the stop spider so
it rests on the shoulder at the up-
per end of the body. At the same
time, the ground surface of the
bit jet retainer stem should rest
on the ground seat of the piston
bushing.

14. Remove the pressure relief valve

assembly from the body.

15. Align the set screw holes on the

stop spider with the three (3) flats
on the bit jet retainer. Install the
three (3) set screws and tighten
securely.

Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters • 10

INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTERS

PIPE SIZE TO CUT 4 4-1/2 to 6-1/8 6-5/8 to 7-5/8 8-5/8 to 11-3/4 9-5/8 to 36 10-3/4 to 36 13-3/8 to 36
CUTTER O.D. 3-1/4 3-5/8 5-9/16 7-3/8 8-1/4 9-1/2 11-3/4
CONNECTION SIZE (BOX UP) 2-3/8 Reg 2-3/8 IF 3-1/2 IF Blank Blank Blank Blank
CONNECTION SIZE (BOX DOWN) 2-3/8 Reg 2-3/8 Reg 3-1/2 Reg Blank Blank Blank Blank
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 412-325 412-363 412-556 412-738 412-825 412-950 412-1175
Bowen No. 150444 147483 147489 150959 147495 147343 147369
BODY Logan Part No. R1000 R1001 R1002 R1003 R1004 R1005 R1006
Bowen No. 150445 147484 147490 151022 147496 147344 147370
KNIFE (UNDRESSED) Logan Part No. R2000 R2001 R2002 R2003 R2004 R2025 R2005
Bowen No. 150446 80357 80717 151023 147008 … 147357
No. Req’d 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
KNIFE PIN Logan Part No. R3000 R3000 R3002 R3003 R3004 R3004 R3005
Bowen No. 80359 80359 80719 151024 147009 147009 147371
No. Req’d 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
KNIFE PIN RETAINER Logan Part No. AK9004 AK9004 R4002 R4003 R4003 R4003 R4004
SCREW Bowen No. 23508 23508 13847 148526 148526 148256 148256
No. Req’d 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
SPRING SLEEVE Logan Part No. … R5001 R5002 … R5003 … …
Bowen No. … 147487 147493 … 147499 … …
SPRING Logan Part No. R6000 R6001 R6002 R6003 R6003 R6004 R6004
Bowen No. 150449 147488 147494 147500 147500 147384 147384
PISTON Logan Part No. R7000 R7001 R7002 R7003 R7004 R7005 R7005
Bowen No. 150450 147485 147491 151025 147497 147373 147373
PISTON O.D. SEAL Logan Part No. 568-330 568-333 568-346 R8003 R8004 R8005 R8005
Bowen No. 27-33 27-36 27-49 151026 147012 147374 147374
PISTON I.D. SEAL Logan Part No. 568-220 568-220 568-220 568-228 568-331 568-331 568-331
Bowen No. 27-25 27-25 27-25 568228 27-34 27-34 27-34
PISTON BUSHING Logan Part No. R10000 R10000 R10000 R10002 R10002 R10002 R10002
Bowen No. 80356 80356 80356 147013 147013 147013 147013
PISTON BUSHING Logan Part No. R11000 R11000 R11000 R11001 R11001 R11001 R11001
RETAINER RING Bowen No. 21116 21116 21116 147014 147014 147014 147014
BIT JET RETAINER Logan Part No. R12000 R12000 R12001 R12002 R12002 R12003 R12003
Bowen No. 80352 80352 80714 147015 147015 147377 147377

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs without notice.

Special Note:
(1) Optional bullnose nut available upon request.

When ordering, please specify:

(1) Size of connection
(2) O.D. of pipe
(3) Length of knives (When making multiple cuts, please specify all knife lengths to be used.)
(4) Dressed or undressed knives when ordering

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INTERNAL PRESSURE PIPE CUTTERS

PIPE SIZE TO CUT 4 4-1/2 6-5/8 8-5/8 9-5/8 to 36 10-3/4 to 36 13-3/8 to 36
to 6-1/8 to 7-5/8 to 11-3/4
CUTTER O.D. 3-1/4 3-5/8 5-9/16 7-3/8 8-1/4 9-1/2 11-3/4
CONNECTION SIZE (BOX UP) 2-3/8 Reg 2-3/8 IF 3-1/2 IF Blank Blank Blank Blank
CONNECTION SIZE (BOX DOWN) 2-3/8 Reg 2-3/8 Reg 3-1/2 Reg Blank Blank Blank Blank
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Logan Part No. 412-325 412-363 412-556 412-738 412-825 412-950 412-1175
Bowen No. 150444 147483 147489 150959 147495 147343 147369
BIT JET RETAINER SEAL Logan Part No. 568-117 568-117 568-117 568-219 568-219 568-219 568-219
Bowen No. 568117 568117 568117 27-24 27-24 27-24 27-24
BIT JET RETAINER STEM Logan Part No. R16000 R16000 R16000 R16001 R16001 R16001 R16001
Bowen No. 80354 80354 80354 147017 147017 147017 147017
STOP SPIDER Logan Part No. R17000 R17001 R17002 R17003 R17004 R17005 R17006
Bowen No. 150451 80353 80715 151027 145168 147354 147381
STOP SPIDER SET SCREW Logan Part No. P12008 R18001 R18002 AX10002 AX10002 AX10002 R18004
Bowen No. 23705 23706 23709 145165 145165 145165 23384
No. Req’d 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
BIT JET Logan Part No. R14000 R14001 R14001 R14002 R14002 R14002 R14002
Bowen No. 150682 80453 80453 147016 147016 147016 147016
BIT JET RETAINER RING Logan Part No. R15000 R15000 R15000 R15002 R15002 R15002 R15002
Bowen No. 54131 54131 54131 33788 33788 33788 33788
TOP SUB Logan Part No. R19000 R19001 R19002 R19003 R19004 R19005 R19006
Bowen No. 150452 80351 80713 151028 147018 147356 147383
TOP SUB SEAL Logan Part No. 568-231 568-234 568-249 568-359 568-438 568-443 568-447
Bowen No. 30-9 30-12 30-27 568359 27-65 568440 27-74
TOP SUB SEAL Logan Part No. … … … … 568-437 … …
Bowen No. … … … … 27-64 … …

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs without notice.

Special Note:
(1) Optional bullnose nut available upon request.

When ordering, please specify:

(1) Size of connection
(2) O.D. of pipe
(3) Length of knives (When making multiple cuts, please specify all knife lengths to be used.)
(4) Dressed or undressed knives when ordering

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CENTRALIZING TOP SUBS
5" O.D. Logan Part No. … R2100 … … … … …
Bowen No. … 80566 … … … … …
5-1/2" O.D. Logan Part No. … R2101 … … … … …
Bowen No. … 80567 … … … … …
7" O.D. Logan Part No. … … R2102 … … … …
Bowen No. … … 80720 … … … …
7-5/8" O.D. Logan Part No. … … R2103 … … … …
Bowen No. … … 80721 … … … …

KNIVES (UNDRESSED)
7-5/8" to 9-5/8" O.D. Logan Part No. … … R2006 … … … …
Bowen No. … … 81896 … … … …
10-3/4" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … R2007 R2008 … …
Bowen No. … … … 151029 147021 … …
11-3/4" to 13-3/8" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … R2007 … R2026 …
Bowen No. … … … 151029 … … …
13-3/8" to 16" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … … R2011 R2026 R2010
Bowen No. … … … … 147022 … 147358
16" to 18-5/8" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … … … … R2012
Bowen No. … … … … … … 147359
18" to 20" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … … R2015 … …
Bowen No. … … … … 147023 … …
18-5/8 to 24" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … … … R2027 R2017
Bowen No. … … … … … … 147360
24" to 30" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … … R2018 … …
Bowen No. … … … … 147024 … …
26" to 30" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … … … R2028 R2020
Bowen No. … … … … … … 147361
30" to 34" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … … R2021 … …
Bowen No. … … … … 147025 … …
34" to 36" O.D. Logan Part No. … … … … R2022 R2028 R2024
Bowen No. … … … … 147026 147362 147362

Logan Oil Tools reserves the right to change or discontinue designs without notice.

Special Note:
(1) Optional bullnose nut available upon request.

When ordering, please specify:

(1) Size of connection
(2) O.D. of pipe
(3) Length of knives (When making multiple cuts, please specify all knife lengths to be used.)
(4) Dressed or undressed knives when ordering

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Contents NOTES

Logan Internal Pressure Pipe Cutters

Overview.................................................................... 2
Uses........................................................................... 2
Construction............................................................... 2
Tool Illustration........................................................... 3
Operation.................................................................... 2
Single Cut from a Fixed Platform............................ 2
Single Cut from a Floating Platform........................ 2
Multiple Cuts from a Fixed Platform........................ 4
Multiple Cuts from a Floating Platform.................... 4
Pressure Drop Across an Orifice Chart................... 5
Single Cut Run Charts...................................... 6 – 7
Multiple Cuts Run Charts........................................ 8
Maintenance............................................................... 9
Disassembly............................................................... 9
Assembly.................................................................... 9
Knife Cutting Diameter Adjustment....................... 10
Specifications and Parts Lists.......................... 11 – 13

LEGAL NOTICE
All references to Bowen® part numbers in this literature are
used to identify interchangeable tools and parts. Reference to
such tools and parts does not imply that Logan Oil Tools is a
licensee or is in any way affiliated with National Oilwell Varco.
Logan Oil Tools does not sell, or offer to sell, National Oilwell
Varco (Bowen) products.

“Bowen” is a registered trademark of National Oilwell Varco.

2nd Printing. Rev. 1 May 2012.

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