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NOV launches premium Pegasus series drill bits for large-diameter applications

ReedHycalog's new dual-diameter PDC drill bit maximizes ROP, durability, stability, and steerability.

Render of a Pegasus drill bit falling into an explosion of sand

Oct 31, 2022

As drilling applications have increased in scope and complexity, the demands on drill bits have expanded. To increase efficiency and performance, these tools are expected to enhance the rest of the bottomhole assembly, ensure the directional and formation targets are achieved, and reduce nonproductive time. Like the mystical beast, ReedHycalog's new premium Pegasus™ series drill bits are ready to battle and dominate any drilling challenge in any application.

Featuring a dual-diameter and MaxSteer™ design, high-performance ION+™ cutters, TORC™ depth of cut elements, BitIQ™ smart sensor technology, and Struts™ high-density impreg (HDI) components, the Pegasus fixed-cutter polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit enables operators to drill faster, reduce torque generation, and run multiple times without repair.

Pegasus features and benefits:

Shankless and shorter design to improve stability and steerability
Robust cutter geometries
Strong and efficient cutting elements
No moving parts
Reduced torque and torsional vibrations
Reduced mechanical specific energy (MSE) to maximize ROP and borehole quality
Superior hydraulic and cutter cooling efficiency

“Whether you are drilling large-diameter holes through salts, intermediates through high compression strengths, or slimhole shale applications,” said Jennings, “ReedHycalog has the technology to keep operators in the zone and reduce drilling days."

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