The Die Collar is an external catch fishing tool designed to retrieve tubular members from the well bore.
Construction:
The Die Collar is manufactured from high grade alloy and specially heat treated. The hardened cutting teeth (wickers) are machined on a shallow taper (approximately 3/4 inch per foot) to provide an excellent grip and positive engagement. Plain water-tight wicker's are furnished as standard equipment. Fluted wickers are also available on request. Die Collars are available with plain, lipped, or mill type bottom, or with threaded bottom for attaching a standard lipped or oversized guide.
Assembly and Operation
Assemble the Die Collar to the bottom of the fishing string. Run in the hole until reaching the fish. Apply minimum weight (less than one point) and rotate sufficiently to allow the wicker threads to become embedded in the exterior surface of the fish. Caution: be careful not to apply excessive weight or to rotate excessively. This could cause damage to the wickers. Once the fish has been securely engaged, it can be lifted from the hole.
