ISO 10428:1993

INTERNATIONAL
IS0
STANDARD
First edition
1993-12-15
Petroleum and natural gas industries -
Sucker rods (pony rods, polished rods,
couplings and sub-couplings) -
Specification
Industries du p&role et du gaz nature1 - Tiges de pompage -
Spbcifica tions
Reference number
IS0 10428:1993(E)
IS0 10428:1993(E)
Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work
of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IS0
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which a technical committee has been established has the right to be re-
presented on that committee. International organizations, governmental
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(I EC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 10428 was prepared by the American Petro-
leum Institute (API) (as Spec 11 B, 24th edition) and was adopted, under
a special “fast-track procedure”, by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67, Ma-
terials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas
industries, in parallel with its approval by the IS0 member bodies.
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Introduction
International Standard IS0 10428:1993 reproduces the content of
API Spec 11 B, 24th edition, 1990, and its Supplement 1 (April 1, 1991).
ISO, in endorsing these API documents, recognizes that in certain re-
spects they do not comply with all current IS0 rules on the presentation
and content of an International Standard. Therefore, the relevant technical
body, within lSO/TC 67, will review IS0 10428:1993 and reissue it, when
practicable, in a form complying with these rules.
This standard is not intended to obviate the need for sound engineering
judgement as to when and where this standard should be utilized and
users of this standard should be aware that additional or differing require-
ments may be needed to meet the needs for the particular service in-
tended.
Standards referenced herein may be replaced by other international or
national standards that can be shown to meet or exceed the requirements
of the referenced standards.
Appendix A to the API document shall not be regarded as being part of the
requirements of this standard.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 0 IS0 IS0 10428:1993(E)
Petroleum and natural gas industries - Sucker rods
(pony rods, polished rods, couplings and
sub-couplings) - Specification
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the requirements for the dimensional characteristics, chemical and mechan-
ical properties and gauging practice of sucker rods (pony rods, polished rods, couplings and sub-couplings) used
in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
2 Requirements
Requirements are specified in:
“API Specification 11 B (Spec 11 B), Twenty-forth Edition, October 1, 1990
- Specification for Sucker Rods
(Pony Rods, Polished Rods, Couplings and Subcouplings)“,
which is adopted as IS0 10428.
For the purposes of international standardization, however, modifications shall apply to specific clauses and para-
graphs of publication API Spec 11 B. These modifications are outlined below.
Throughout publication API Spec 11 B, the conversion of English units shall be made in accordance with IS0 31.
LENGTH 1 inch (in) = 25,4 mm (exactly)
1 foot (ft) = 304,8 mm or 0,3048 m (exactly)
TORQUE 1 foot-pound force (ftlbf) = 1,355818 N#m
TEMPERATURE The following formula was used to convert degrees Fahrenheit (OF) to degrees
Celsius (“C)
“C = 519 (“F - 32)
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Suggestion for ordering sucker rods
The option to place an order in accordance with IS0 10428 shall be added.
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Information given in the POLICY is relevant to the API publication only.
IS0 10428:1993(E)
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Information given in subclauses 1.3 through 1.6 is relevant to the API publication only.
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Subclause 4.3.2.2
The reference to MIL-STD-105D shall be replaced by a reference to IS0 2859-l.
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Subclause 4.3.7
The reference to MIL-STD-105D shall be replaced by a reference to IS0 2859-l.
Table 4.4 and Table 4.5
The reference to MIL-STD-105D shall be replaced by a reference to IS0 2859-l.
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Subclause 6.2
Reference to class X tolerance according to National Bureau of Standards’) Handbook H28 should be supplemented
by reference to the equivalent IS0 tolerance class, if available.
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Section 8, Gauge certification
The gauge certification system specified in this section is not considered as an integral part of this International
Standard. This system shall be subject of a further study by lSO/TC 67 with a view to establishing an IS0 or
lSO/APl certification scheme. The registration of certification agencies and reference master gauges should then
be carried out in accordance with Annex N of Part 1 of the ISO/lEC Directives.
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Section 10 - “Marking, packaging and thread protection”
Subclauses 1 c., 2c.
The option to mark the product with “IS0 10428” shall be added. Moreover, the “identification code marks” de-
scribed in the examples to subclauses le., 2e., 3 and 10.2 respectively, may be used on a provisional basis. In the
future edition of this International Standard marking should comply with the provisions of annex E of the lSO/lEC
Directives, part 2.
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Subclause 12.9
The reference to MIL-STD-105D shall be replaced by a reference to IS0 2859-l.
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Subclause 12.10, Footnote*
This information is relevant to the API document only.
1) Replace “National Bureau of Standards” by “National Institute of Standards and Technology”.
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IS0 10428:1993(E)
Subclause 12.10~.
The option to mark the product with “IS0 10428” shall be added.
Table 12.3
The reference to MIL-STD-105D shall be replaced by a reference to IS0 2859-l.
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Appendix A, Use of API monogram
Appendix A, as well as any other clauses that refer to the use of the API monogram, shall not be considered as
an integral part of this International Standard.

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IS0 10428:1993(E)
Specification for Sucker Rods
(Pony Rods, Polished Rods, Couplings
and Subcouplings)
API SPECIFICATION 1 IB (SPEC 1 IB)
TWENTY-FOURTH EDITION, OCTOBER 1, 1990
American Petroleum Institute
1220 L Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20005
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IS0 10428:1993(E)
Supplement 1
(April 1, 1991)
Specification for Sucker Rods
(Pony Rods, Polished Rods, Couplings
and Subcouplings)
API SPECIFICATION 11 B (SPEC 11B)
TWENTY-FOURTH EDITION, OCTOBER 1, 1990
American Petroleum Institute
1220 L Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20005
IS0 10428:1993(E)
Issued by
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
Production Department
FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING TECHNICAL CONTENTS OF
THIS PUBLICATION CONTACT THE API PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT,
2535 ONE MAIN PLACE, DALLAS, TX 75202-3904 - (214) 748-3841.
SEE BACK SIDE FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING HOW TO OBTAIN
ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS PUBLICATION.
Users of this publication should become familiar with its scope
and content, including any provisions it may have regarding marking of
manufactured products. This document is intended to supplement rather than
replace individual engineering judgment.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
REG. U.S. PATENT OFFICE
Copyright @ 1990 American Petroleum Institute

IS0 10428:1993(E)
Page 13, Table 5.3: Revise the f0llowin.q . Q and Cf
Foreword
dimensiom.
This supplement covers changes in API Spec 11B
Size of Rod
DC
(Twenty-Fourth Edition, October 1, 1990): Specification
for Sucker Rods (Pony Rods, Polished Rods, Co@ings
1 (25.4) 1.865 (47.37)
and Subscouplings), adopted at the 1990 Standardiza-
1% (28.6) 2.110 (53.54)
tion Conference as reported in Circ PS-1920 and
Size of Rod
approved by letter ballot. Cf
.026 ( .66)
f/z (12.7)
.026 ( .66)
%I (15.9)
74 uw .08 (2.03)
.08 (2.03)
7/s (22.2)
(25.4) .142 (3.61)
,171 (4.34)
1% (28.6)
IS0 10428:1993(ET)
Additional copies available from
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
Publications and Distribution Section
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IS0 10428:1993(E)
Issued by
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
Production Department
FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING TECHNICAL CONTENTS OF
THIS PUBLICATION CONTACT THE API PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT,
2535 ONE MAIN PLACE, DALLAS, TX 75202-3904 - (214) 748-3841.
SEE BACK SIDE FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING HOW TO OBTAIN
ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS PUBLICATION.
Users of this publication should become familiar with its scope
and content, including any provisions it may have regarding marking of manufactured
products. This document is intended to supplement rather
than replace individual engineering judgment.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
REG. U.S. PATENT OFFICE
@ 1990 American Petroleum Institute
Copyright
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
............................................. 2
Suggestions for Ordering
Fore-word .
Policy. .
Set t. 1: Scope .
.................................................... 4
Sect. 2: Material
......................................... 5
Sect. 3: General Dimensions
...................................
Sect. 3B: Three-Piece Sucker Rods 6
.................................
Sect. 4: Couplings and Subcouplings
..............
Sect. 5: Sucker Rod, Pony Rod, Pin and Box Connections
.............................................
Sect. 6: Gaging Practice
..........................................
Sect. ‘7: Gage Specification
...........................................
Sect. 8: Gage Certification
.................................... 32
Sect. 9: Workmanship and Finish
.................. 35
Sect. 10: Marking, Packaging and Thread Protectors
.................................... 37
Sect. 11: Inspection and Rejection.
....................... 38
Sect. 12: Polished Rods and Polished-Rod Liners
........................... 40
Sect. 13: Stuffing Boxes and Pumping Tees
........................................ 41
Sect. 14: Polished Rod Clamps
.................................. 46
Appendix A: Use of API Monogram
SUGGESTIONS FOR ORDERING SUCKER RODS
In placing orders for sucker rods and couplings to be manufactured in accordance with
API Spec llB, purchasers should specify the following on their purchase orders:
................................... .API Spec 11B
1. Specification.
.......................................................
2. Quantity
....................................... .Par.M,Table2.1
3. Grade.
.......................................... .Par.3.1,Table3.1
4. Size
.Par.3.1,Table3.1
5. Length .
Par.3.2,3.3
6. TypeofEnds .
7. Couplings:
Size.Par. 4.1
Class. . .Par.4.3
Style . Par. 4.4
Subcouplings . Par. 4.2
nificant, while in other cases the changes reflect minor
Foreword
editorial adjustments. The bar notations in the margins
a. This specification is under the jurisdiction of the
are provided as an aid to users to identify those parts of
Committee on Standardization of Production Equip-
this publication that have been changed from the pre-
ment of the American Petroleum Institute.
vious edition, but API makes no warranty as to the
accuracy of such bar notations.
b. Attention Users of this Publication: Portions of
c. This Standard shall become effective on the date
this publication have been changed from the previous
printed on the cover but may be used volrtntarily from the
edition. The location of changes has been marked with
date of distribu t ion.
a bar in the margin. In some cases the changes are sig-
I
Note
Requests fo?- pemlissio~l to reproduce or translate all
or any part of th.e material plcblished hereizl should be
This edition supersedes the 23rd edition dated Octo-
ber, 1, 1989. It includes changes adopted at the 1989 addressed to the Director, America71 Petrolerm Imtitld tc,
Standardization Conference and subsequently approved Production Departwnt, ;?5%i 0~ Main Place, Dallas
by letter ballot. TX 753~
IS0 10428:1993(E)
Spec 11B: Sucker Rods
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