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904 Oil and Gas Well Inspection
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Pins and Keepers

Safety Pins

Confirm that the pins are inspected for damage and in good shape prior to installation. If the keeper is in good shape when installed, any damage noted during the inspection would indicate some type of problem or interference. Check that the keeper is not hard against the shoulder of the pin pocket, but is loose and free to move without binding.

Safety Pin

Safety Bolts

Check that the safety bolts are sized to fit the pin safety hole closely, without binding, and without the need for numerous washers.

The bolts should be long enough to get the entire nut onto the bolt with at least 2 threads showing through the nut.

Check that the safety bolt is not installed without nuts, particularly in overhead applications.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

9-8. Make sure safety bolts are long enough to get the entire nut onto the bolt with _____.