ISO 10097-2-1999 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10097-2:1999 — Wireline diamond core drilling equipment — System A — Part 2: Inch units. This part specifies the nomenclature and the leading dimensions necessary for the interchangeability of wireline diamond core drilling components used in System A for inch‑based sizes (holes of diameter approximately 1.890 in to 3.790 in, yielding cores of approximately 1.063 in to 2.500 in).

Abstract

This document defines names and the leading (reference) dimensions required to ensure interchangeability of the principal items of wireline diamond core drilling equipment (core bit, reaming shell, core lifter and core lifter case, outer tube, inner tube and drill rod — smooth pipe only) for the specified inch‑unit size range; figures in the standard illustrate the equipment and key dimensions.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard confirmed, under ISO review cycle).
• Publication date: October 1999 (1999-10).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 73.100.30 (Drilling and related equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1999).
• Number of pages: 12.

Scope

Specifies the nomenclature (component names) and the leading dimensions required to achieve mechanical interchangeability of System A wireline diamond core drilling equipment in inch units for the indicated hole and core diameter ranges. The standard covers the primary components illustrated in its figures (core bit, reaming shell, core lifter, core lifter case, outer tube, inner tube and drill rod — smooth pipe only) and sets the dimensional references that manufacturers and users can apply to ensure compatibility.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized nomenclature for System A wireline diamond core components (names and component identification).
• Leading (reference) dimensions specified in inch units for each component to permit interchangeability across manufacturers.
• Dimension ranges and key tolerances (specified in the standard figures and tables) for holes ≈1.890 in to 3.790 in and cores ≈1.063 in to 2.500 in.
• Illustrative figures showing component assembly and the critical measurement points used to control interchangeability.
• Applicability guidance: intended for smooth drill rods (wireline core drilling) and the listed System A components; electric or rotary systems and unrelated equipment are outside the part’s scope.

Typical use and users

Used by drilling equipment manufacturers, component suppliers, geological and engineering contractors, procurement teams specifying compatible core‑drilling assemblies, quality and inspection personnel verifying component interchangeability, and standards committees. Typical applications include mineral exploration, geotechnical coring and other wireline diamond core drilling operations where standardized inch‑unit equipment interfaces are required.

Related standards

ISO 10097 is a multi‑part standard: Part 1 covers the same System A equipment in metric units (ISO 10097-1:1999). Other related ISO standards in the rotary/core drilling area (similar interchangeability and nomenclature work) include earlier and parallel standards such as ISO 3551 (rotary core diamond drilling equipment) and related System A/B/C parts; users commonly consult these parts together when specifying or verifying core‑drilling systems.

Keywords

wireline, diamond core, drilling equipment, System A, inch units, nomenclature, interchangeability, core bit, reaming shell, core lifter, inner tube, outer tube, drill rod, dimensions

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10097-2:1999 is an ISO international standard titled "Wireline diamond core drilling equipment — System A — Part 2: Inch units" that defines nomenclature and leading dimensions for interchangeability of specified wireline core drilling components.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the names and principal (leading) dimensions for System A wireline diamond core drilling components in inch units — including core bit, reaming shell, core lifter and case, outer and inner tubes, and smooth drill rod — for hole diameters of about 1.890 in to 3.790 in (core diameters about 1.063 in to 2.500 in). The standard includes illustrative figures and the dimensional references required for interchangeability.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers and suppliers of core‑drilling equipment, exploration and geotechnical drilling contractors, procurement and specification engineers, and inspection/quality personnel who need standardized component dimensions to ensure compatibility.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10097-2:1999 was published in October 1999 and, according to ISO’s review record, the publication was reviewed and confirmed (most recently in the ISO review cycle) and remains the current edition as listed by ISO. Users should check ISO or their national standards body for the latest confirmation or amendments before formal use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 (inch units) of ISO 10097; Part 1 covers the same System A equipment in metric units (ISO 10097-1:1999). Practitioners often use both parts together when working across metric and imperial equipment ranges.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Wireline, diamond core, System A, nomenclature, interchangeability, inch units, core bit, reaming shell, core lifter, inner tube, outer tube.