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 OperationUltimate Loading
WOBlbs (kg)38,000 (17,240)
Backreaminglbs (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 LimitsImperialMetric
Flow Range100-250 gpm380-950 lpm
Rev. per Unit Volume (no load).571 rev/gal.150 rev/l
Speed (no load)57-143 rpm
Performance OutputImperialMetric
Max Differential Pressure550 psi38 bar
Torque @ Max Pressure2,660 ft-lbs3,610 N-m
Power @ Max Pressure72 hp54 kW

Maximum Motor Loads

Continous OperationUltimate Loading
WOBlbs (kg)81,000 (36,740)
Backreaminglbs (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 LimitsImperialMetric
Flow Range200-600 gpm760-2,270 lpm
Rev. per Unit Volume (no load).285 rev/gal.075 rev/l
Speed (no load)57-171 rpm
Performance OutputImperialMetric
Max Differential Pressure750 psi52 bar
Torque @ Max Pressure7,620 ft-lbs10,330 N-m
Power @ Max Pressure248 hp185 kW

Maximum Motor Loads

Continous OperationUltimate Loading
WOBlbs (kg)77,100 (34,970)
Backreaminglbs (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 LimitsImperialMetric
Flow Range400-900 gpm1,515-3,410 lpm
Rev. per Unit Volume (no load).166 rev/gal.044 rev/l
Speed (no load)66-149 rpm
Performance OutputImperialMetric
Max Differential Pressure450 psi31 bar
Torque @ Max Pressure7,465 ft-lbs10,120 N-m
Power @ Max Pressure212 hp158 kW

Maximum Motor Loads

Continous OperationUltimate Loading
WOBlbs (kg)77,100 (34,970)
Backreaminglbs (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 LimitsImperialMetric
Flow Range400-900 gpm1,515-3,410 lpm
Rev. per Unit Volume (no load).166 rev/gal.044 rev/l
Speed (no load)66-149 rpm
Performance OutputImperialMetric
Max Differential Pressure450 psi31 bar
Torque @ Max Pressure7,465 ft-lbs10,120 N-m
Power @ Max Pressure212 hp158 kW