Fixed Angle Guides
Fixed Angle Guide HF8-MSCT
Guide for sidewall coring tools (XL-Rock, MSCT) — orients the coring tool for optimal core recovery.
HF8-MSCT
Description
MSCT hole finders are specifically designed to be run at the bottom of sidewall coring tools, such as XL-Rock and MSCT.
Applications
- Ability to navigate step ledges of up to 4.5”
- Orient the coring tool to obtain cores in the direction of stress plane and for optimal core recovery.
- Helps tool run over cuttings and other low side obstructions.

Specifications
| Model | HF8-MSCT |
|---|---|
| Weight | 15 lbs |
| Length | 24” |
| Volume | 0.04ft3 |
| OD | 4-1/2” |
| Nose Angle | 8 degrees |
| Maximum step ledge | Up to 4-½” ( in 8-½” wellbore) |
| Min. Hole size | 8-½” |
| Max. Hole size | No limit |
| Temperature rating | 400°F |
| Pressure rating | 30,000 psi |
| Body | 17-4 PH SS, Heat treated H1150 |
|---|---|
| Nose | Aluminium |
| SWL for fishing, Tensile | 10,000 lbs |
| Compressive strength | 8,000 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 |
| 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 |
| HF9-B, HF6-B Hole Finder Guide WTS Connection | 6″ + | 350°F | 27.3 lbs |
