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T-Series Top Drives

CB-002 – ECI/HCI New Pressure Gauge Snubber Open Loop Hydraulic System

CB-004 – EMI 400 Load Collar Update

CB-005 – EMI 400 Gearbox Paint

CB-006 – EMI Quill Spline Lock Collar

CB-007 – ECI Mechanical Module Tarp Set

CB-008 – Day Tank Deletion

CB-009 – Elevator Pressure Control and Rotary Seal Port Re-Assignment

CB-010 – Bonnet Access Window and Bonnet Bolt Length Change

CB-011 – HMIS Offset Motor Plumbing in Rig-Up Kits

CB-013 – Modify Split Block Adapter for Lubricant Injection

CB-014 – Addition of Flow Control Valve

CB-015 – Torque Bushing Assembly Upgrade

CB-016 – Addition of Valve Relief Cartridge and Pressure Gauge

CB-019 – Optional HMI and HCI Gear Ratio

CB-021 – Cooler Change

CB-022 – Modifications to Active Brake Control for ER950 based ECI900 Top Drives

CB-023 – Driller’s Panel Link Tilt and Mud Saver Switches

CB-024 – Revised Torque Track Hanging Slings and Torque Track Hanging Lugs

CB-025 – Vickers to Bosch Valve Conversion

CB-028 – Bosch Valve Alternative

CB-029 – Charge Filter Re-plumbing

CB-030 – Replace Nylon Locknut with Stover Locknut on EMI400 Torque Restraint

CB-031 – Available Retrofit for EXI & HXI Grabber Lift function from Driller’s Panel

CB-032 – Replacement of failed Rineer Motor for HXI Top Drive

CB-033 – Discontinue EMI-450 Top Drive

CB-035 – Modification of Quill Spline Lock Collar

CB-037 – Change Seal installation for EMI 400 Gearbox Assembly

CB-039 – Aeroshell Grease 17 and 33MS Superseded by Aeroshell Grease GR-07

CB-041 – Schroeder Pop-Up Indicator (30 psi Dirt Alarm) Superseded

CB-043 – O-Ring Seal Kits for 1,000 Day Recertification of TESCO Top Drives

CB-045 – Design Modification for 125 Hi-Pressure Series Motor (HXI Top Drives)

CB-046 – Update EXI Gearbox Seal and Grease Procedures

CB-047 – PLC Software Upgrade

CB-049 – Steel Cable Tugger Line to Replace Cat Line Tugger During Top Drive Rig Up

CB-050 – Design Improvement for 500/650 HCIS and ECIS Washpipe Assembly

CB-052 – PLC Upgrade and Siemens VFD Update

CB-053 – HMI Gearbox – MK1 Quill Assembly

CB-054 – Replacing Accumulator Mount on Top Drive Counterbalance Installation

CB-056 – Supersede All Screw-Pin Anchor Shackles with Bolt-Type Anchor Shackles

CB-064 – End of Life (EOL) for ESI 8″x12″ Torque Arrest System

CB-065 – Service Loop End-of-Life and Upgrade for Tesco Electric Top Drives

SB001 – ALERT – Pipe Handler Lock Arm Tooth Engagement

SB002 – ALERT – Hydraulic Units Installed on Winter Buildings

SB003 – ALERT – Exhaust Guard Removal

SB005 – ALERT – Pyle/Amphenol High Voltage EXE Connectors

SB008 – ALERT – Top Drive Quill to Swivel Connection Rating

SB011 – ALERT – Hazardous Equipment Injury

SB012 – ALERT – Crossover Sub Recall

SB013 – ALERT – Ring Spring Handling Caution

SB014 – ALERT – Grabber Over Pressure

SB015 – ALERT – Elevator Horn Catch Hazard Operational Alert

SB017 – ALERT – Elevator Horn Catch Hazard

SB028 – ALERT – Proper Use and Maintenance for Torque Tube Lifting Bracket Assembly and Torque Track Lifting Bar

SB029 – ALERT – Operational Procedure for Picking Up A Drive Hammer With A Tesco Top Drive

SB031 – ALERT – OEM 400 HP Motor Lead Wiring

SB032 – ALERT – EMI 400 and EMIS 450 Dual Ball Valve Crossover Subs

SB034 – ALERT – Safety Lynch Pin Hazard, Shear Pin for Dual Pin Torque Track

SB035 – ALERT – Lock Wiring of Bolts on Drill Pipe Guides

SB037 – ALERT – Hitch Pin c/w Hairpin Replacement with Hitch Pin c/w Safety Pin and Lanyard

SB038 – ALERT – 10 Station Manifold Enclosure on 150-EMI-400 and 250-EMI-400 Top Drives

SB039 – ALERT – 350EXI600 Top Drive Guard Door Secondary Restraint and Hinge Upgrade

SB040 – ALERT – EMI 400 Blower Motor Mounting Plate

SB041 – ALERT – D2P, E2P, D4P, D6P Power Units – Charge Pressure Gauge Failure

SB042 – ALERT – GE Fanuc PLCs – Recall

SB043 – ALERT – HXI Grabber Lift Accumulator Interference

SB044 – ALERT – EXI Top Drive – Grabber Lift Accumulator Interference

SB046 – ALERT – HMI Grabber Die Holder Failure

SB047 – ALERT – HAZARDOUS PRACTICE -Hi-Kalibre, Spline Protectors

SB049 – ALERT – DRS AC Interlock Control Cable on MD500 Drive

SB050 – ALERT – 350/400-EXI-600 Blower Motor Upgrade Assembly Kit

SB051 – ALERT – Non-Conforming Cylinder Alert

SB056 – ALERT – Safety Wiring of Bolts for Elevator Link Clamp and Swivel Link Clamp

SB057 – ALERT – Support Plate for HXI Gearbox Expansion Chamber and Counterbalance Accumulator Mount

SB058 – ALERT – Swivel Sub Clamp Mechanism

SB059 – ALERT – Pipe Handler Unlock Proximity Switch Affects Hydraulic Top Drive Motor Control & ESD Reset

SB060 – ALERT – 250-HXI-700 Quill Pin Failure

SB062 – ALERT – Over-Stressed Torque Restraint On 350-EXI-600 Top Drive

SB063 – ALERT – Improper Crimping of High Voltage Cable Connectors

SB064 – ALERT – Shackle Failure on HCI Top Drives

SB065 – ALERT – Spiralock Fasteners for Bolted Flange Torque Track

SB066 – ALERT – Suspect 500-ESI-1350 Gearbox Housings

SB067 – ALERT – Delayed Cracking on 500-Ton ESI Yokes

SB068 – ALERT – Safeguarding of TESCO Engine Driven Products

SB071 – ALERT – Mounting Bolts from Blower Motor Become Loose and Fall Off. 750-ESI-1350, 500-ESI-1350

SB072 – ALERT – Modification Required to T-bar for Dual Pin Torque Track

SB073 – ALERT – Grabber Lift Cylinder Failure – TESCO EMI Top Drive

SB074 – ALERT – Fasteners Joining Junction Box to 600HP Motor Can Fail – TESCO EXI 600 Top Drive

SB075 – ALERT – Hanger Pin Dropped Object Incident – Torque Track, Telescoping Top Section Hazard

SB076 – ALERT – Blower Motor Mounting Failure – 750-ESI-1350, 500-ESI-1350

SB077 – ALERT – 500/650-ECI/S-900/1350 and 500/650-HCI/S-750 Torque Bushing Clevises

SB080 – ALERT – Failure of Torque Bushing Extend Arm Pin

SB081 – ALERT – Weld Failure on F-Clamp Used to Stabilize TESCO Top Drives

SB082 – ALERT – Weld Failure on EMI Guard Hinges

SB083 – ALERT – Pipe Handler Rotating Issue ECI Top Drives

SB086 – ALERT – Dropped Object – Incorrectly Installed Castle Nut on Ward Leonard Motor

SB090 – ALERT – Recall of TESCO ESI Top Drive Quills Plating Repair

SB091 – ALERT – Secondary Retention on ESI-1000 / ESI-1350 Two-Piece Guards

SB092 – ALERT – Possible Fire Hazard on ESI Brake Calipers

SB098 – ALERT – Guard Latch Failure on EXI Top Drive

SB100 – ALERT – Dropped Object from ESI Top Drive Blower Motor

SB101 – ALERT – EXI Top Drive Torque Restraint/Dolly System Dropped Object Incident

SPB001 – ALERT – Flex Rigs Type 3 and 4 Lock Out Policy

SPB023 – ALERT – Top Drive Load Path Components

TB001 – EC\ECI\EMI Service Loop Storage

TB002 – Welding on Equipment Containing Electronic Components

TB006 – Torque Bushing Linear Material Change

TB007 – Linde Hydraulics Product Line

TB008 – Hedland Flow Meters Models H800A-100RF and H800A-100

TB009 – Air Intake-Detroit 12/16 V92 Engines

TB010 – End play/pre-load measurement HMI Topdrive

TB011 – End play/pre-load measurement HS/HC Topdrive

TB012 – Lower Clevis Upgrade

TB013 – Pipe Handler Interlock

TB014 – Hedland Flow Meter – Component Recall

TB015 – HMI Clamping Box Revision

TB018 – Tecnor Panel Switch Replacement

TB020 – Crown Padeye Location & Weldment

TB030 – Drilling Load Path Material

TB031 – Non-API 8C Components in CDS Applications

TB032 – NC61 & TNC61 Make-up Torque Specification

TB036 – 9″ Grabber Assy Upgrade

TB041 – EMI 400 Worm Drive Inspection

TB043 – Top Drive Inspection Schedule Modification

TB044 – Elevator Manifold Circuit, EMI 400

TB045 – Usage Of Spiralock® Nuts On Torque Path Assemblies

TB046 – Revise EMI/HXI Load Collar To Permit Full Freedom Of Movement

TB047 – Revised Torque Track Specification

TB050 – Modify Torque Track Lifting Eye Detail To Interface With New Torque Track Lifting Bar

TB056 – Kit, Upgrade, 20 KW Brake Performance Upgrade for ECI Top Drives

TB058 – Dual Ball Valve Rotary Actuator – Greasless Hub

TB059 – EMI/EXI ABB Drive to PLC Communication Improvement, Retrofit Kit

TB061 – 350-EXI-600 Enhanced Upgrade Package

TB062 – HMI Swivel 180º rotation to prevent interference with extend frame

TB063 – Spacer/Seal Arrangement EMI 400

TB064 – EMI Gearbox Backlash & Bearing Pre-Load

TB065 – Safeguarding of TESCO Hydraulic Power Units D2P, D4P and D6P

TB067 – H&P Specific 150/250-EMI-400 Split Block Spreader and Support

TB069 – Torque Bushing Clevis Weld Interference

TB071 – Available Upgrade for TESCO Hydraulic Top Drive Drawworks Interlock Safety Feature

TB075 – Elevator Link Bushing Upgrade for 150T-EMI-400 Top Drive Systems

TB076 – High Pressure Valve for Troubleshooting and Bypassing Operation of Hot Oil Shuttle Circuit

TB077 – 250-HMIS-475 Quill Fatigue Crack

TB078 – Stick Slip Mitigation Through the Implementation of Electroproject Soft Torque Technology

TB081 – 250-HMIS-475 Quill Fatigue Crack (see also TB077)

TB082 – 250T-HMIS-475HP Quill Fatigue Crack (see also TB077 and TB081)

TB083 – Field Upgrade for 150 Ton Torque Restraint to Add Reinforcing Gussets

TB084 – Pre-Sleeving of the EMI-400 Gearbox

TB085 – Improper Build Procedures Found on 37C “A” Cables

TB087 – Safety Wiring of Bolts for 600hp Electric Motors

TB090 – Ward Leonard 400HP Blower Motors Changed from 5HP to 10HP

TB091 – HXI Top Drive Operation is Modified with New PLC Code

TB095 – ECI and HCI Torque Bushing Clevises

TB096 – Torque Rating of 500/750TON ESI 1350HP T-Bar and Tubular Torque Track When Handling Drill Pipe

TB098 – TESCO Supports Industry-Wide DROPS Initiative; Replaces Diaper Pins with Cotter Pins

TB100 – TESCO Top Drives and Casing Drive Systems Nameplates Incorrectly Engraved with API Spec 8C

TB101 – Die Trap Pipe Guide Upgrade

TB104 – Failure of 8×12″ Torque Track Connector Pin

TB106 – ESI and ECIX 10.5″ Grabber Configuration Options

TB116 – Loss of Communication to Driller’s Panels with Wago Programmable Fieldbus Controllers

TB118 – GE 90-30 PLC Obsolete and Upgrade Notice

TB120 – Koncar Blower Motor Service Revision ESI Top Drive

TB121 – New Elevator Link Retainer Design Reduces Risk of Premature Wear and Failure

TB122 – Proper Precautionary Procedures Prior to Performing Welds on Tesco Equipment

TDS-188 – TESCO Grabber Configurator Options

TDS-194 – ALERT – Ensure TD Aligned With Well Center

TDS-200 – Gearbox Upgrade

TDS-201 – ALERT – Air Cooler Mounting Bracket

TDS-202 – EXI TD Lubrication Oil Cooler Bracket Upgrade

TDS-205 – VFD_Discontinuation_ v1.0

TDS-207 – ALERT – Junction Box to 600HP Motor Fasteners

TDS-208 – ALERT – Torque Arrest System

TDS-210 – ESI HYDAC Valves Discontinuation

TDS-232 – Broken Counterbalance Cylinder Cap Screw

TDS-233 – Broken Guide Dolly Pin Retainer

TDS-236 – HMI Top Drive Adjustable Extend Arm Upgrade

TDS-237 – Recommended Make-Up Torques and Saver Subs Limitations for T-Series

TDS-248 – Top Drive T500 Gearbox upgrade

TDS-258 – Grabber Clamping Box Inspection