1

234

STEEL
TOOTH
SOFT

XT1

XS1
XSC1
XL1
XLC1

XN3

XT3

XS3
XL3

2
3

STEEL
TOOTH
MEDIUM
STEEL
TOOTH
HARD

1
2
1
2
3
4

XN4

XT4

XS4
XL4

XN5

XT(D)00 to 05(D)

XS(D)00 to 05(D)
XL(D)00 to 05(D)

XT(D)06 to 09(D)

XS(D)06 to 09(D)
XL(D)06 to 09(D)

R1

ATX1 ATXG1
GTX1 GTXG1
MAXG1/GT1

R2

ATX3 ATXG3, GTXG3

GTX3 MAXGT3

R4

ATMG3
ATMGT3
ATJ4

XT(D)10 to 13(D)

ATX05
GTX00/03
MAX05
MAXGT00/03

XS(D)14 to 17(D)
XL(D)14 to 17(D)

XT(D)18 to 23(D)

XS(D)18 to 23(D)
XL(D)18 to 23(D)

XT(D)24 to 27(D)

XS(D)24 to 27(D)
XL(D)24 to 27(D)

XT(D)28 to 33(D)

XS(D)28 to 33(D)
XL(D)28 to 33(D)

XT(D)46 to 51(D)

XS(D)46 to 51(D)
XL(D)46 to 51(D)

INSERT
MEDIUM

XT(D)52 to 59(D)

4
1
2

INSERT
HARD

INSERT
VERY
HARD

4
1
2
3

XT(D)61, 63, 65, 67, 69(D)

XT(D)71, 73, 75(D)

XS(D)52 to 59(D)
XL(D)52 to 59(D)

Y12

EHP12
EHT12
HP12
HP13 HP13G
MHP13G
MHT13G
MHT13DH
HP21 HP21G

DTJ

SDT

Y13

EMS13G
EMS13DH
MS13G
ETS13G
MS216
S216

ATJG4

XS(D)77, 79, 81(D)

XT(D)83, 85, 87, 89(D)

XT(D)91, 93(D)
XT(D)95, 97(D)
XT(D)99(D)

XS(D)83, 85, 87, 89(D)

XS(D)91, 93(D)
XS(D)95, 97(D)
XS(D)99(D)

SECURITY DBS

EMS41H
EMS41HDH
MS41H

FDG

FDGH
MFDGH/OD

V2J

SVH

FV

FVH

HP31G

EHP41/41H
EHP41ADH
HP41A

M01S0D
M02S0D
M02S, M02T
02M
M05S, M05SOD
M05T, 05M
05MD

M15S/SD/S0D
M15T, 15JS
15M/MD

EMS51A/51H
EMS51ADH
MS51A, S51A
MS51A-M
MS51ADHM
ETS51/51H

EHP51/51A/51H
EHP51ADH/HDH
EHP51X, EMS51A
HP51/51A/51A-M
HP51H/51H-M
HP51X/51X-M

A1JSL, MA1SL
M2S/2SD/2S0D
M20T, 2JS
20M, 20MD

S52A

HP52/52A/52X
HP52-M

M27S, M3S0D

EMS53A, MS53
MS53DH, S53A

EHP53/53A/53DH
EHP53ADH
HP53/53A/53A-M
HP53ADH
HP53ADGH
HP53-JA
HP54

M3S, M3SOD
3JS

ATJ22C, MX28
GT28/28C/20C
ATM28/22C
H28/28C
ATJ33/33A/33S
ATM33, STR30
MX30/30G
GT30, H30
ATJ33C/35C
ATM33C, GT30C
MX35C/35CG
STR30C/35C
ATJ44/44A/44G
HR40, STR40

MAX55

G77

ATJ44CA
ATJ44C/A
MX40CG, HR40C
STR40C/44C
ATJ55/55A
ATJ55R/55RG
HR50/50R
STR50/50R
ATJ66, HR60
STR70, HR70
ATJ77
STR80, HR80
HR80B, ATJ88

G99

ATJ99

HUGHES

Y62JA

MS62/62DH
S62A

Y63JA

EMS63, S63A

EHP61/61A/61DH
EHP61ADH
HP61/61A/61ADH
HP61DH
EHP62/62A/62DG
HP62/62A/62JA
HP62DH/62ADH

4GA

4JS

47JA
5GA

5JS

EHP63
HP63/63DH

Y83JA

REED

F02T
02MF
F05/05T
MF05/0D
MF05T, F07
05MF, 05MFD
F1, F10D/10T
F12T, MF10T
MF1/12
MF10D/120D
10MF/MFD
12MF/MFD
12MFY, F14T
F15/15OD, F15T
MF15/15D/15T
MF15OD, MA15
15MF/MFD
A1, F15H/15HT
MF15H, F17
F25/25A/25OD
F2/2H/2D, 20MF
F20D/20T
MF2/2D, 25MF
MF20T/25T
20MFD, MF2HD
F27/27D/27A
F27I, MF27/27D
20MFYOD
F3/3D/30D
F3H/3HOD
MF3/3D/3H
MF30D/30T
30MF
F35/35A
F37/37A
F36H, F37D
F37OD, F37DDPD
MF37/37D
MF37DDPD
F4/4A/4H/4OD
F45H, F47/47OD
F47A, MF47OD
F45A
F47H/47HOD
F5/5OD
MF5/5D

M57S
M57SD
M57SOD

HP64
Y73JA

SDGH
MSDGH/0D

HP44/44M
EHP44H/HDH

XS(D)61, 63, 65, 67, 69(D)

XS(D)71, 73, 75(D)

XT(D)77, 79, 81(D)

ATJG8
ATJ05, MX03
ATMGT00/03
ATM05, GT03
STR03, H03
ATJ05C, MX09C
MX09CG, GT09C
STR05C, H09C

FDS FDS+2
FDS+ FDSS+2
FDSS+ MFDSH/0D
MFDSSH
FDT

DGJ

EMS44H/HDH
EMS44A/ADH
S44A, MS44A

MAXGT20CG
GTX20C

G55

ATJ11C, MX18
GT18/18C
H18/18C
ATMGT18
ATM11C/11CG
ATJ22/22S
ATM22/22G
MX20/20G
GT20/20S
H20/20B/20C
STR20

MAX44C

SDS MSDSH/0D
MSDSSH/OD

ATX11C
MAXGT18
GTX18

G44

M1S/0D, M10T
M12T/TY
10M/MD
12M/MD/MY

MAXGT30CG
GTX30C

XS(D)40 to 45(D)
XL(D)40 to 45(D)

DSJ

EHP43/43A/43H
EHP43ADH/HDH
HP43/43A
HP43A-M
HP43-M

ATX22
GTX20
MAX22
MAXGT20

EMS43A/DH
MS43A-M
MS43AD-M
S43A

XS(D)34 to 39(D)
XL(D)34 to 39(D)

XT(D)40 to 45(D)

ATJ11/11S
ATJ11H, GT09
ATM11/11H
ATMGT09
MX09/09G
STR09, H09

XT(D)34 to 39(D)

S11 EMS11G/11DH HP11 MHT11G

MS11G/11DH HP11+ MHT11DH
EHT11

ATX11/11H
GTX09
MAX11H
MAXGT09

R7

XS(D)10 to 13(D)
XL(D)10 to 13(D)

XT(D)14 to 17(D)
4

INSERT
SOFT

NOTE: This chart shows the IADC code relationship

between specific bit types. Bit classifications are
general and are to be used only as simple guides.
(Since bit changes are constantly being made, check
with a Security DBS representative if you desire a
certain type which is not shown.)

Y11

S31G

ATJ1/1S ATJG1H, MX1

ATM1/1S GTG1/H, STR1
GT1
ATMG1/G1S
ATMGT1
ATJ2

DR5

INSERT
VERY
SOFT

STANDARD ROLLER BEARING

ROLLER BEARING AIR COOLED
ROLLER BEARING GAGE PROTECTED
SEALED ROLLER BEARING
SEALED ROLLER BEARING GAGE PROTECTED
SEALED FRICTION BEARING
SEALED FRICTION BEARING GAGE PROTECTED

R3

XN1
1

F57/57D/57OD
F57DDPD
MF57DDPD
MF57OD, F57A
F65OD, F67/67OD

EHP73, HP73
HP73DH
HP74

7GA
7JA

F7/7OD/7DDPD

EHP83/83DH
HP83/83DH

9JA

F9, F9OD

F80D

SMITH

MANUFACTURERS NOMENCLATURE FOR SPECIAL FEATURES

IADC CLASSIFICATION CHART

Feature and 4th Character

Air Application
A
Special Bearing Seal
B
Center Jet
C
Deviation Control
D
Extended Jets
E
Extra Gage/Body Protection G
Horizontal/Steering
H
Jet Deflection
J
Lug Pads
L
Motor Application
M
Two Cone
T
Enhanced Cutting Structure W
Chisel Inserts
X
Conical Inserts
Y

X SERIES NOMENCLATURE
Numeric
1-5 Steel Tooth / Soft to Hard
X
Series

Family
Alpha

This designation used ONLY when a

premium cutting structure is selected

Feature
Alpha(s)

Cutting
Structure

Security DBS
A

C*, D*
Even, 2nd digit
Odd, 2nd digit

Hughes
A
ATM*
C*

T*
M*, D, G

P*
MAX*
TC*
D

Reed

JC

JX
JK
M*
JD
JL
M*

Smith
A

C
A1
E
G, L, D
M*
BH*
L
M*
A1
D

* Prefix (usually precedes bit number, others are suffixes)

or

THE 4 CHARACTER IADC CODE

Dual Numeric
00-99 Insert / Very Soft to Very Hard

Insert Shape
Even (0, 2, 4, 6, 8)
Tooth/Chisel
Odd (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
Conical/Hemispherical

Family Alpha

Cutting Structure Variant

Feature Alpha(s) - If Applicable

N - Non-Sealed
T - Sealed / Conventional
Frame / > 12 1/4
L - Sealed Friction Bearing /
9 7/8 - 12 1/4
Modular Frame with Pads
S - Sealed Friction Bearing /
12 1/4 Conventional
Frame

Add C - After Family Alpha

for Claw Tooth on
Steel Tooth Model
Add D - For Active Diamond
Insert on Insert
Model

A D N C L LD G S SD -

Air Application
Diamond Surf Rows
Non-Padded on a Modular Frame
Center Jet on a Conventional Frame
Lug Pads on a Conventional Frame
Diamond Insert Lug Pads
Non-Standard Gage or Surf Row
Enhanced Shirttail/Arm Protection
Shirttail Diamond

In 1987, the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) initiated the use of a 4 character IADC system for roller
cone bits. In 1992, the system was expanded to include more features.
The system involves the combination of the traditional three numeral system with a fourth alpha character. This fourth
character more clearly defines additional features of roller cone bits with regard to cutting structures, bearings, seals,
hydraulics, and specific applications.
The following codes are used in the fourth position of the four character IADC bit classification system:
A
B
C
D
E
G
H
J
L
M
S
T
W
X
Y
Z

AIR APPLICATION (Journal Bearing With Air Nozzles)

SPECIAL BEARING SEAL
CENTER JET
DEVIATION CONTROL
EXTENDED JETS (Full Length)
EXTRA GAGE/BODY PROTECTION
HORIZONTAL/STEERING APPLICATION
JET DEFLECTION
LUG PADS
MOTOR APPLICATION
STANDARD STEEL TOOTH MODEL
TWO CONE
ENHANCED CUTTING STRUCTURE
PREDOMINANTLY CHISEL TOOTH INSERTS
PREDOMINANTLY CONICAL INSERTS
OTHER SHAPE INSERTS

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