Fixed Angle Guides
Hole Finder Guide WTS Connection
Hole finder for Baker Hughes through-wired tools with WTS connection — 9° or 6° nose, adjustable azimuth.
HF9-BHF6-B
Description
Hole finder specifically designed to be run at the bottom of through-wired tools.
Depending on hole size application the Guide can be configured with 9deg nose section or 6deg nose section.
Robust design with minimal maintenance requirements.
Applications
- Ability to navigate step ledges of up to 4.5”
- Adjustable Azimuth
- Configurable for hole sizes 6-1/8” and larger
- Helps tool run over cuttings and other low side obstructions.
- Guides for smaller holes can be custom manufactured.
Specifications
| Model | HF9-B | HF6-B |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 27.3 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Length | 27.5” | 26" |
| Volume | 0.04ft3 | |
| OD | 4.8" | |
| Nose Angle | 9 degrees | |
| Maximum step ledge | Up to 4-½" in 8-½" wellbore | Up to 3" in 6" wellbore |
| Min. Hole size | 7" | 6” |
| Max. Hole size | No limit | No Limit |
| Temperature rating | 350°F | |
| Pressure rating | 20,000 psi | |
| Body | 17-4 PH SS, Heat treated H1150 |
|---|---|
| Nose | Aluminum |
| SWL for fishing, Tensile | 10,000 lbs |
| Compressive strength | 20,000 lbs |
Other models in this family
All Guides & Holefinders →| Model | Hole size | Temp | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| PathFinder Pathfinder | 5-3/4″ – 22″ | 350°F | 51 lbs |
| PathFinder HT, PathFinder HT (Titanium) Pathfinder HT | 5-3/4″ – 22″ | 400°F | 77 lbs |
| AHFC Adjustable Angle Guide AHFC | 5″ + | 400°F | 36 lbs |
| HF6-AIT/ZAIT, HF4-AIT/ZAIT Fixed Angle Guide for AIT & ZAIT | 5-5/8″ + | 350°F | 9 lbs |
| SHF-AIT Fixed Angle Guide SHF-AIT | 5-1/2″ – 8-1/2″ | 350°F | 10 lbs |
| HF12-QAIT, HF9-QAIT Fixed Angle Guide QAIT | 5-5/8″ + | 400°F | 6 lbs |
| HF5-FMI, HF4-FMI Fixed Angle Guide FMI | 5-5/8″ + | 350°F | 5.5 lbs |
| SHF-FMI Fixed Angle Guide SHF-FMI | 5-5/8″ – 8-1/2″ | 400°F | 2.2 lbs |
| HF8-MSCT Fixed Angle Guide HF8-MSCT | 8-1/2″ + | 400°F | 15 lbs |
| HF6-MDT Fixed Angle Guide HF6-MDT | 7″ + | 350°F | 25 lbs |
| HF9-BN6 Fixed Angle Guide HF9-BN6 | 5-5/8″ + | 350°F | 22 lbs |
| HF9J Hole Finder Guide J-Latch HF9J | 6-1/8″ + | 350°F | 16 lbs |
| HF9-ACRT Hole Finder Guide Induction HF9-ACRT | 6-1/8″ + | 350°F | 16 lbs |