TUBULAR STAND RACKING SYSTEM

摘要

An extension assembly, apparatus, and method for racking a tubular are provided. The method includes attaching a coupler to the tubular, such that the coupler receives an end of the tubular. The coupler includes a material that is softer than a material of the end of the tubular, so as to protect a threaded area of the tubular. The method also includes attaching an extension to the coupler such that a height of the tubular plus a height of the extension meets a minimum height of a rack, and positioning the tubular in the rack.

主权项

1. An apparatus for extending a tubular, comprising:
a coupler comprising a top and a bottom, wherein the coupler is configured to receive an end of the tubular and attach to the tubular, wherein the coupler is at least partially constructed from a material that is softer than the tubular, such that the coupler is configured to protect a threaded area of the tubular when the tubular is received into the coupler; a bushing received at least partially through the coupler and extending from the bottom of the coupler, away from the top; and an extension receiving the bushing, such that, when the tubular is received into the coupler and the bushing is received into the extension, the extension extends substantially concentric to the tubular.