API 8B : 2014

Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviated
Terms
4 General Principles
5 Inspection and Maintenance
6 Repair
7 Remanufacture
8 Load Testing
9 Documentation and Records
Annex A (normative) - Wear Limits for Square Shoulder
Elevator Bores
Annex B (informative) - Top Drive/Power Swivel
Misalignment
Bibliography

Abstract

Gives guidelines and establishes requirements for inspection, maintenance, repair, and remanufacture of items of hoisting equipment manufactured according to API 8A, API 8C, or ISO 13535 used in drilling and production operations, in order to maintain the serviceability of this equipment.

General Product Information