Mud Motor

The BICO line of downhole drilling motors are specifically designed to perform in harsh drilling conditions. The unparalleled strength and robustness of the motor comes from its innovative design, which incorporates proprietary elastomers with Evenwall® technology to withstand hostile drilling environments. BICO offers various options of power sections designed for various applications through proprietary brands SpiroStar Supreme™ (Evenwall®) and SpiroStar™ (Evenwall®).

bico drilling mud motor

Key Features:

  • Tool Sizes – 1-11/16”- 12”
  • Premium hard rubber & Evenwall® design
  • Higher temperature ratings
  • Chemical resistance
  • Short-bit-to-bend options

Benefits:

  • Improved performance capability
  • Increased ROP; reduced NPT
  • Consistency, reliability and longevity
  • Optimization capabilities
  • Significant economic savings

Maximum Motor Loads

Continous Operation Ultimate Loading
WOB lbs (kg) 38,000 (17,240)
Backreaming lbs (kg) 15,200 (6,890)
Bit Overpull* lbs (kg) 96,000 (43,540) 465,000 (210,920)
Body Overpull* lbs (kg) 229,000 (103,870) 465,000 (210,920)

*While not operating
Continous Loads – Lay motor down if exceeded
Ultimate Loads – Motor parts may be left in hole if load approached

Recommended Operating Limits Imperial Metric
Flow Range 100-250 gpm 380-950 lpm
Rev. per Unit Volume (no load) .571 rev/gal .150 rev/l
Speed (no load) 57-143 rpm
Performance Output Imperial Metric
Max Differential Pressure 550 psi 38 bar
Torque @ Max Pressure 2,660 ft-lbs 3,610 N-m
Power @ Max Pressure 72 hp 54 kW

Maximum Motor Loads

Continous Operation Ultimate Loading
WOB lbs (kg) 81,000 (36,740)
Backreaming lbs (kg) 56,000 (25,400)
Bit Overpull* lbs (kg) 197,000 (89,360) 740,000 (335,660)
Body Overpull* lbs (kg) 526,000 (238,590) 1,070,000 (485,340)

*While not operating

Continous Loads – Lay motor down if exceeded

Ultimate Loads – Motor parts may be left in hole if load approached

Recommended Operating Limits Imperial Metric
Flow Range 200-600 gpm 760-2,270 lpm
Rev. per Unit Volume (no load) .285 rev/gal .075 rev/l
Speed (no load) 57-171 rpm
Performance Output Imperial Metric
Max Differential Pressure 750 psi 52 bar
Torque @ Max Pressure 7,620 ft-lbs 10,330 N-m
Power @ Max Pressure 248 hp 185 kW

Maximum Motor Loads

Continous Operation Ultimate Loading
WOB lbs (kg) 77,100 (34,970)
Backreaming lbs (kg) 39,000 (17,690)
Bit Overpull* lbs (kg) 135,900 (61,640) 890,000 (403,700)
Body Overpull* lbs (kg) 660,000 (229,370) 1,425,000 (646,370)

*While not operating
Continous Loads – Lay motor down if exceeded
Ultimate Loads – Motor parts may be left in hole if load approached

Recommended Operating Limits Imperial Metric
Flow Range 400-900 gpm 1,515-3,410 lpm
Rev. per Unit Volume (no load) .166 rev/gal .044 rev/l
Speed (no load) 66-149 rpm
Performance Output Imperial Metric
Max Differential Pressure 450 psi 31 bar
Torque @ Max Pressure 7,465 ft-lbs 10,120 N-m
Power @ Max Pressure 212 hp 158 kW

Maximum Motor Loads

Continous Operation Ultimate Loading
WOB lbs (kg) 77,100 (34,970)
Backreaming lbs (kg) 39,000 (17,690)
Bit Overpull* lbs (kg) 135,900 (61,640) 890,000 (403,700)
Body Overpull* lbs (kg) 660,000 (229,370) 1,425,000 (646,370)

*While not operating
Continous Loads – Lay motor down if exceeded
Ultimate Loads – Motor parts may be left in hole if load approached

Recommended Operating Limits Imperial Metric
Flow Range 400-900 gpm 1,515-3,410 lpm
Rev. per Unit Volume (no load) .166 rev/gal .044 rev/l
Speed (no load) 66-149 rpm
Performance Output Imperial Metric
Max Differential Pressure 450 psi 31 bar
Torque @ Max Pressure 7,465 ft-lbs 10,120 N-m
Power @ Max Pressure 212 hp 158 kW