Drillmax® Drill Pipe Float Valve
Plunger Style
Model F Plunger Type Float Valve (Piston or Dart)
The Model F is a plunger type float valve that allows constant fluid flow while drilling, yet provides an instant shut-off if the flow is stopped or reversed. The piston seal stops back flow when breaking connections and keeps cuttings out of the drill string to help prevent clogged bits. In normal drilling operations the Model F offers economy and durability.
Model FA Ported Plunger Type Float Valve
The Model FA offers all the standard features of the Model F with the added benefit of a ported plunger, a special port which allows fluid a path through the center of the valve. This feature allows for an automatic partial filling of the drill pipe during run in, and facilitates differential pressure reading at the surface.
Model FBP/FBPA
Integral Baffle Plate
The Model FBP/FBPA float valve offers all the standard features of the Model F, with the added benefit of an integral baffle plate at the top of the float valve, which is both heavy duty and shatterproof. For operations where a baffle plate is needed, the integral baffle plate helps prevent damage to drilling motors and BHA tools, from recorders, other wireline tools, and debris that are dropped down the string.
Integral Baffle Plate
The Model FBP/FBPA float valve offers all the standard features of the Model F, with the added benefit of an integral baffle plate at the top of the float valve, which is both heavy duty and shatterproof. For operations where a baffle plate is needed, the integral baffle plate helps prevent damage to drilling motors and BHA tools, from recorders, other wireline tools, and debris that are dropped down the string.
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Model F, FA, FBP, & FBPA sizes
| 1R | 4R |
|---|---|
| 1F2R | 4F |
| 2F3R | 5R |
| 3F | 5F6R |
| 3½ IF | 6F |
Drill Pipe Float Valve Plunger Style Repair Kits
Drillmax maintains both metal and rubber plunger style repair kits in stock and available to ship to your site.
Float Valve Installation
Drillmax Drill Pipe Float Valves are easy to install. Simply lubricate the side seal rubbers and slide the float valve into the float bore of any tool that’s been prepared for a float valve.
CAUTION: Unless you are using automatic fill Models GC and Model GCA, fill the drill pipe regularly when going in the hole. Failure to do so can cause damage to the drill pipe, well formation and/or the float valves. Double stacking is not recommended unless using a Model GS Float Valve.