5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Slip Insert for Varco Style Slips | Part 20170
The 5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Slip Insert (Pan P/N: 20170) is a precision-engineered gripping component designed for secure handling of 5-1/2″ OD drill pipe and casing. Optimized for Varco Style RSMD (Medium) and RSLG (Long Grip) slips, these inserts are manufactured from high-tensile forged alloy steel. Every insert is heat-treated to API 7K standards, ensuring a powerful mechanical bite that protects the structural integrity of large-diameter tubulars under extreme axial loads.
Description
Comprehensive Technical Data
Heavy-Duty Load Engineering
As pipe diameters increase, the vertical load on each insert grows significantly. Our 20170 series is engineered to meet this demand:
Uniform Grip Contact: Precision-machined to 1/2″ thickness, ensuring the slip assembly maintains perfect circularity to prevent “bottlenecking” or crushing of the pipe wall.
Superior Metallurgy: CNC-machined from forged 8620 alloy steel, providing a superior grain structure that resists cracking under the high-impact “setting” of the slips.
Controlled Case-Hardening: Surface hardened to 58-62 HRC for maximum tooth longevity, supported by a shock-absorbent core that withstands the snap of hydraulic power tools.
Technical Specifications Table
| Property | Specification |
| Slip Size (Body) | 5-1/2″ |
| Pipe/Casing OD Compatibility | 5-1/2″ |
| Dimensions (Approx.) | 2-3/4″ x 1-1/4″ x 1/2″ |
| Pan Part Number | 20170 |
| Full Set (RSMD) | 45 Pieces (P/N: 20170-45) |
| Full Set (RSLG) | 54 Pieces (P/N: 20170-54) |
| Material Grade | Case-Hardened Forged Alloy Steel |
| Standard Compliance | API Spec 7K |
Industry Cross-Reference Part Numbers
This insert is a high-performance alternative for the following industry part numbers:
2170 | 71-2170 | 80120 | 10170 | 36-2170 | 23-164 | 671132-1 | 1460 | 36-2170-45 | 36-2170-54 | ON-2170
Equipment Compatibility
Varco Style Slips: Specifically designed for Regular Slip Medium (RSMD) and Regular Slip Long Grip (RSLG).
Drilling Slips: Compatible with SDML and SDXL slip bodies utilizing standard 1/2″ standard inserts.
Global Interchangeability: Fits most major brand 5-1/2″ slips requiring 2-3/4″ length inserts.
Key Performance Advantages
Optimized Friction Profile: Designed to maintain a secure grip through thick drilling fluids and rust.
Self-Cleaning Tooth Design: Naturally sheds debris to ensure constant steel-to-steel contact.
Rig Floor Safety: 100% batch tested for dimensional accuracy to prevent “insert roll” within the slip body.
Corrosion Protection: Treated with a high-durability coating to resist oxidation in offshore and high-humidity land rig environments.
Why Pan Oil Tools?
Pan Industries is a globally trusted manufacturer of API 7K Rotary Slip Spares. Our 5-1/2″ series is a rig-floor staple for drilling contractors who prioritize pipe safety. We maintain ready-to-ship inventory of 45-piece and 54-piece sets, providing full material traceability (MTC) to meet the highest safety standards.
Compatibility Disclaimer
Manufacturer names (Varco, NOV, Baash-Ross), equipment names, and reference part numbers are utilized strictly for identification purposes. Pan Industries is an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by any original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Our products are high-quality, compatible replacements designed for use in OEM equipment.
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