Referred to as well measuring line, wire line, or slickline, this product is a single end wire used for measuring well depths and for lowering measuring devices into a well.
At Loos and Company, we produce weld free stainless steel and exotic high nickel/chrome alloy well measuring wire for use in a wide range of environments. We produce the highest quality well measuring wire to protect against the chemical and physical abuse encountered in oil and gas wells.
General Specifications
AVAILABLE ALLOYS | AVAILABLE SIZES | TOLERANCE | LENGTHS AVAILABLE |
302 Stainless | .066-.125″ | ±.001″ | 10,000- 15,000 – 20,000 – 25,000 ft |
316 Stainless | .066-.125″ | ± .001″ | 10,000- 15,000 – 20,000 – 25,000 ft |
2205 Duplex Alloy | .066-.125″ | ±.001″ | 10,000- 15,000 – 20,000 – 25,000 ft |
XM-19 (Nitronic® 50) | .066-.125″ | ±.001″ | 10,000- 15,000 – 20,000 – 25,000 ft |
Inconel® 625 | .066-.125″ | ±.001″ | 10,000- 15,000 – 20,000 – 25,000 ft |
Hastelloy® C-276 | .066-.125″ | ±.001″ | 10,000- 15,000 – 20,000 – 25,000 ft |
25-6Mo | .066-.125″ | ± .001″ | 10,000- 15,000 – 20,000 – 25,000 ft |
Chemical Properties
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | ||||||||||
| C | Mn | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu | N | Nb+Ta | W | PREN* | |
| 302 | 0.06 | 1.50 | 18.00 | 8.00 | x | x | x | x | x | 19 |
| 316 | 0.05 | 1.50 | 17.00 | 11.00 | 2.50 | .50 | x | x | x | 25 |
| 2205 | 0.02 | 1.50 | 22.50 | 5.00 | 3.25 | x | .16 | x | x | 31 |
| Alloy 625 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 22.00 | 64.00 | 9.00 | x | x | 4.00 | x | 55 |
| Hastelloy C-276 | x | x | x | 55.00 | 16.00 | x | x | x | 4.00 | 72 |
| XM-19 Nitronic® 50 (UNS S20910) | 0.06 | 4.0 – 6.0 | 20.5 – 23.5 | 11.5 – 13.5 | 1.50 – 3.00 | x | 0.20 – 0.40 | 0.10 – 0.30 Cb + Ta | x | 40 |
| 25-6Mo | 0.02 | 1.50 | 20.00 | 25.00 | 6.50 | 1.00 | 0.20 | x | x | 36 |
| *PREN: Pitting Resistance Equivalent Numbers. For a complete explaination of PREN and other Corrosion Resistance Measures, Dowload the Corrosion Resistance Data Sheet | ||||||||||
Physical Properties
Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs)
| DIAMETER | 302 (UNS S30200) | 316 (UNS S31600) | Alloy 2205 (UNS S32205) | Alloy 25.6MO (UNS N08926) | Inconel® 625 (UNS N08925) | HASTELLOY® C-276 [UNS N10276] | XM-19 Nitronic 50® (UNS S20910) |
| .066″ | 862 | 736 | 850 | 850 | 875 | 750 | CONTACT US FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT DATA |
| .072″ | 1018 | 875 | 950 | 950 | 1000 | 900 | |
| .082″ | 1278 | 1083 | 1300 | 1300 | 1400 | 1160 | |
| .092″ | 1582 | 1363 | 1500 | 1600 | 1700 | 1450 | |
| .105″ | 2000 | 1732 | 2000 | 2000 | 2034 | 1900 | |
| .108″ | 2080 | 1786 | 2200 | 2200 | 2250 | 2000 | |
| .125″ | 2724 | 2270 | 2700 | 2700 | 2800 | 2600 | |