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Every bit we deal in.

Fairly used and new Tricone and PDC bits — inspected, graded, and priced fairly. Browse by category, then send us your section and we’ll match the right bit.

Roller-cone family

Tricone bits.

4 models
  • Tricone — Milled-tooth, Open bearing
    TriconeIADC 1-1-1 → 1-3-1

    Milled-tooth · Open bearing

    Soft, unconsolidated formations

    Steel-tooth cones on a non-sealed bearing — the workhorse for short, soft sections at the lowest cost per run.

    • Aggressive milled teeth for fast penetration in soft rock
    • Lowest acquisition cost per bit
    • Best for short runs where bit hours are limited
    Sizes6"7⅞"8½"9⅞"12¼"17½"
  • Tricone — Milled-tooth, Sealed roller bearing
    TriconeIADC 2-1-4 → 3-3-4

    Milled-tooth · Sealed roller

    Soft to medium formations

    Sealed-bearing version of the milled-tooth bit — keeps grease in and cuttings out, extending life on longer runs.

    • Sealed bearing — substantially longer hours than open bearing
    • Steel teeth retain bite on softer formations
    • Cost-effective upgrade for medium-length sections
    Sizes6"7⅞"8½"9⅞"12¼"17½"
  • Tricone — TCI Sealed roller bearing
    TriconeIADC 4-2-7 → 6-2-7

    TCI · Sealed roller

    Medium to hard, abrasive formations

    Tungsten-carbide insert teeth on a sealed roller bearing — the most common Tricone choice for typical Nigerian sections.

    • TCI inserts resist abrasion in hard rock
    • Sealed roller bearing for full-length runs
    • Versatile — covers a wide range of formations
    Sizes6"7⅞"8½"9⅞"12¼"17½"
  • Tricone — TCI Sealed journal bearing
    TriconeIADC 6-2-7 → 8-3-7

    TCI · Sealed journal

    Hard formations · long runs

    Premium Tricone for the hardest, longest sections — sealed journal bearings give the highest hours per bit.

    • Sealed journal bearing — highest hours, lowest break rate
    • TCI inserts for hard, abrasive rock
    • When ROP is secondary to total footage
    Sizes6"7⅞"8½"9⅞"12¼"17½"

Fixed-cutter family

PDC bits.

3 models
  • PDC — Matrix-body
    PDCIADC M codes

    Matrix-body PDC

    Abrasive formations · erosion-prone fluids

    Tungsten-carbide matrix body with brazed PDC cutters. Excellent erosion resistance — the right call when fluids are abrasive.

    • Matrix body resists erosion better than steel
    • PDC cutters for high ROP in consistent rock
    • Strong fit for production sections
    Sizes6"7⅞"8½"9⅞"12¼"17½"
  • PDC — Steel-body
    PDCIADC S codes

    Steel-body PDC

    Impact-prone sections · interbedded rock

    Steel body is tougher under impact and rebuildable — recover cutter pockets after a run rather than scrapping the bit.

    • Tougher under impact than matrix
    • Rebuildable — extends bit life across multiple runs
    • Suits interbedded sections with hard stringers
    Sizes6"7⅞"8½"9⅞"12¼"17½"
  • Hybrid — PDC + Roller cones
    PDCIADC hybrid

    Hybrid (PDC + roller)

    Variable / interbedded formations

    Combines PDC cutters with roller cones for sections where neither alone delivers — stable in transitions, faster than tricone.

    • Stable in mixed-hardness formations
    • Faster than tricone, more durable than pure PDC in interbedded rock
    • Useful for kicking off and shoulder runs
    Sizes6"7⅞"8½"9⅞"12¼"17½"

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