Fearnley Procter NS-1TM approved products have been reviewed and qualified by selected members of the Fearnley Procter NS-1TM Technical Review Committee which consists of industry experts including users, manufacturers and consultants of drilling and well completion equipment.
Notes: For re-approval or information on the various levels of approval please contact Kevin.Fearnley@fearnleyproctergroup.com
Expired
Approvals are listed here.
Notes for Holders of
"License to Use NS™ Logo and Trademark".
View our work instruction for facility approval to Fearnley Procter NS-1TM click here for pdf version.
Companies web pages can be viewed by clicking on their titles underneath 'applicant'.

| Certificate No. | Product | Applicant | Product Reviewed Against NS-1 Specification | Review Number | Approval Date | Approval Level | consecutive number of approvals | Valid To |
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| Notes: For re-approval or information on the various levels of approval please contact Kevin.Fearnley@fearnleyproctergroup.com | ||||||||
| 007/11-2 | Arnco 100XT | Arnco Technology Trust Ltd | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev. 9 | FP FZE 435 | August 15, 2010 | ![]() Level 2 Certificate |
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August 14, 2012 |
| 006/08-3 | Arnco 300XT | Arnco Technology Trust Ltd | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FP FZE 435 | August 15, 2010 |
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August 14, 2012 | |
| 0063/11-2 | Arnco 150XT | Arnco Technology Trust Ltd | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI/465 | January, 06, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
January, 05, 2012 | |
| 0043/11-2 | BoTn 3000 | Shanghai BoTn | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FP FZE 489 | October 1, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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September 13, 2013 |
| 0042/11-2 | BoTn 1000 | Shanghai BoTn | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FP FZE 489 | October 1, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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September 13, 2013 |
| 0051/11-2 | Postalloy® Tuffband NC | Postle Hardbanding Solutions | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FP FZE 436 | July 22, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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July 21, 2013 |
| 004/11-2 | Postalloy® Duraband NC | Postle Hardbanding Solutions | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FP FZE 512 | July 22, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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July 21, 2013 |
| 0069/11-2 | Tri*Tanium Hardbanding | Knight Oil Tools Tri*Drill Services – 1001, Briar Patch Road, Broussard, Louisiana 70518 | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev. 09 | FPI/0429 | April 20, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
April 19, 2012 | |
| 0072/11-2 | XL 64 Hardbanding | XL Hardbanding & Fabrication Inc. 1478 North Derrick Road, Casper WY 82604 | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI 389 | July 01, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
June 30, 2012 | |
| 0073/11-2 | XL 66 Hardbanding | XL Hardbanding & Fabrication Inc. 1478 North Derrick Road, Casper WY 82604 | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI 389 | July 01, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
June 30, 2012 | |
| 0052/11-2 | OTW-12 Alloy Hardbanding | Castolin Eutectic – Hardbanding Division | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev.09 | FP FZE 454 | August 16, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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August 18, 2013 |
| TBA | Stoody HB64 Hardbanding | Stoody Company, Kentucky, USA | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI 484 | TBA | TBA |
Approval Underway | |
| TBA | Stoody HB56 Hardbanding | Stoody Company, Kentucky, USA | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI 484 | TBA | TBA | Approval Underway | |
| 0078/11-2 | TCS Titanium Hardbanding | NOV Tuboscope, Aberdeen | 03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FP FZE 418 | November 10, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
November 9, 2012 | |
| 0077/11-3 | BoTn 5000 Hardbanding | Shanghai BoTn | 03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FP FZE 311 | December 1, 2011 | Level 3 Certificate |
November 31, 2012 | |
| Certificate No. | Procedure | Applicant | Procedure Reviewed Against NS-1 Specification | Review Number | Approval Date | Approval Level | consecutive number of approvals | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes: For re-approval or information on the various levels of approval please contact Kevin.Fearnley@fearnleyproctergroup.com | ||||||||
| 0056/10-2 | Re-application of Arnco 150XT | Arnco Technology Trust Ltd | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI/409 | 01, November 2010 | Level 2 Certificate |
31, October 2011 | |
| 0041/09-2 | Re-application of Postalloy® Duraband NC | Postle Hardbanding Solutions | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI/0362 | December 11, 2009 | Level 2 Certificate |
December 10, 2011 |
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| 0060/11-2 | Application of Wear-bands on Non-magnetic Flexi Collars | Hunting Energy Services Ltd | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FP FZE 490 | November 1, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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October 31, 2012 |
| 0074/11-2 | Re-Application of XL 64 Hardbanding onto XL 64 | XL Hardbanding & Fabrication Inc. 1478 North Derrick Road, Casper WY 82604 | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI/389 | July 01, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
June 30, 2012 | |
| 0075/11-2 | Re-Application of XL 66 Hardbanding onto XL 66 | XL Hardbanding & Fabrication Inc. 1478 North Derrick Road, Casper WY 82604 | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI/389 | July 01, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
June 30, 2012 | |
| 0053/11-2 | Re-Application of OTW-12 Alloy Hardbanding onto OTW-12 | Castolin Eutectic – Hardbanding Division | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev.09 | FP FZE 455 | August 16, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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August 18, 2013 |
| TBA | Re-application of Stoody HB64 Hardbanding over HB64 | Stoody Company, Kentucky, USA | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI 484 | TBA | TBA |
Approval Underway | |
| TBA | Re-application of Stoody HB56 Hardbanding over HB64 | Stoody Company, Kentucky, USA | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 | FPI 484 | TBA | TBA | Approval Underway | |
| Certificate No. | Equipment | Applicant | Equipment Reviewed Against NS-1 Specification | Review Number | Approval Date | Approval Level | consecutive number of approvals | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes: For re-approval or information on the various levels of approval please contact Kevin.Fearnley@fearnleyproctergroup.com | ||||||||
| 0061/10-2 | Motor Catch Top Sub | NOV | NS-1 | FPUK/3505 | December 15, 2010 | Level 2 Certificate |
December 14, 2011 | |
| 0049-1/11-2 | ZBE SCOUT 2000 Rotary Steerable Drilling System | Smart Drilling GmbH |
03.60.00.1110 03.38.85.1110 03.65.00.3110 03.38.82.1110 |
FPFZE 440 | September 01, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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August 31, 2012 |
| 0049-2/11-2 | ZBE SCOUT 3000 Rotary Steerable Drilling System | Smart Drilling GmbH |
03.60.00.1110 03.38.85.1110 03.65.00.3110 03.38.82.1110 |
FPFZE 440 | September 01, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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August 31, 2012 |
| 0047/11-2 | Kelly Valves | Don MashBurn Inc | 03.35.01.1110 Rev 2 | FP FZE 515 | May 1, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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April 30, 2013 |
| 006/11-2 | Down Hole Filter Sub | Don MashBurn Inc | 03.60.00.1110 Rev 07 | FP FZE 514 | May 1, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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April 30, 2013 |
| Certificate No. | Products | Facility | Facility Reviewed Against NS-1 Specification | Review Number | Approval Date | Approval Level | consecutive number of approvals | Valid To |
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| Notes: View our work instruction for facility approval to ns-1 click here for pdf version | ||||||||
| 0045/10-3 | Manufacturer /Processor API Drill Pipe | Shanghai Hilong Drill Pipe Ltd, Luodong Road, Baoshan Industrial Zone, Shanghai, China | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev 9 Welded Drill Pipe | FPFZE/219 | January 15, 2010 | January 14, 2012 | ||
| 0066/11-2 | Internal Plastic Coating (TC2000) Application Only | Jiangsu TSC Coating Facility, Shuguang Industrial Park, Shuguang Road, Biami Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China | NS-1™ Quality and Inspection Requirements for New
& Refurbished Drilling and Well Completion Equipment Drill Pipe with Welded Tool Joints AA.03.30.00.0111 Rev 9 |
FPFZE/ 340 | February 10, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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February 9, 2013 |
| 0067/11-5 | Heat Treatment Processor and Manufacturer Drill Collars
& HWDP (Integral) & Application of ARNCO 100XT & 300XT Hardbanding (new application) |
Jiangsu Shuguang Huayand Drilling Tool Co. Ltd. Shuguang Industry Park, Jiangyan City, Jiangsu Province, China | AA.03.30.80.1120 Rev 5 AA.03.38.10.1110 Rev 4 | FPFZE/039 | February 10, 2011 | Level 5 Certificate |
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February 09, 2012 |
| 0068/11-2 | Internal Plastic Coating (TC2000) Application Only | Shanghai Tube Cote Facility, Jinle Road 669, Yuepu
Industry Park, Baoshan District, Shanghai, China. 200941 |
NS-1™ Quality and Inspection Requirements for New
& Refurbished Drilling and Well Completion Equipment Drill Pipe with Welded Tool Joints AA.03.30.00.0111 Rev 9 |
FPFZE/341 | March 30, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
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March 29, 2013 |
| 0064/10-5 | Drill Pipe Assembly |
Al Mansoori Hilong Petroleum Pipe Company, Industrial city, Abu Dhabi |
03.30.00.1110 | FZE/176 | January 12, 2011 | Level 5 Certificate |
Extended to March 10, 2012 | |
| 059/11-3 |
Drill Pipe Assembly and |
03.30.00.1110 (Drill Pipe Assembly); 03.30.80.1110 (HWDP Friction Welded Tool Joints) |
FZE 485 |
November 05, 2011 | Level 3 Certificate |
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November 04, 2013 | |
| 058/10-3 |
Drill Collars, HWDP, Kellies, Stabilisers |
03.38.10.1110 (Drill Collars) 03.30.80.1120 (HWDP non-welded-integral)
03.38.82.1110 (Stabilizers integral/replaceable blade) |
FZE/053 |
November 05, 2010 | Level 3 Certificate |
Extended to January 31, 2012 | ||
| 0062/10-3 |
Drill pipe, Hard Banding |
Bohai NKK Drill Pipe Co., Ltd.102 Dong Huan Lu, Qing County,Hebei Province 062658 |
03.30.00.1110 (Drill Pipe with welded tool joints); |
FZE/124 | November 24, 2010 | Level 3 Certificate |
November 23, 2011 | |
| TBA |
Drill Pipe, Drill Collar, Hard Banding |
PetroMaterial (Cangzhou) Co., Ltd.102 Dong Huan Lu, Qing County,Hebei Province 062658 . |
03.30.00.1110 (Drill Pipe with welded tool joints); 03.38.10.1110 (Drill Collar) |
FZE/120 |
TBA | TBA | Application Underway | |
| TBA |
Drill Pipe, HWDP |
Shanxi North Fenglei Industrial Group Co.,Ltd.No. 188 Fenglei street, Houma city, Shanxi Province. P.R.China 043009 |
03.30.00.1110 NS-1 Supplementary Requirements (Relevant to Drill Pipe) NS-1™ Sub-Specifications (Relevant to Drill Pipe) 03.30.80.1120 NS-1™ Supplementary Requirements (Relevant to HWDP) 03.30.80.1110 NS-1™ Supplementary Requirements (Relevant to HWDP) NS-1™ Sub-Specs (Relevant to HWDP) |
FZE/123 |
TBA | TBA |
Application Underway |
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| TBA |
Drill Collar |
Shanxi Fenglei Drilling Tools Co., Ltd (Qinhuangdao Base)Beijing Mid.Avenue 2#,Easter Area, Economical Technology & Development Zone,Qin Huang Dao City, Hebei Province,P.R.China |
03.38.10.1110 NS-1™ Supplementary Requirements (Relevant to Drill Collars) NS-1™ Sub-Specifications (Relevant to Drill Collars) |
FZE/294 |
TBA | TBA |
Application Underway |
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| TBA |
Drill Pipe, Integral HW, Drill Collar |
Jiangyin Long-Bright Drill Pipe Manufacture Co. Ltd.No. 820, Binjiang West Road, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu province, P.R. |
03.30.00.1110 NS-1 Supplementary Requirements (Relevant to Drill Pipe) 03.30.80.1120 NS-1 Supplementary Requirements (Relevant to Non Welded Heavy Weight Drill Pipe) 03.38.10.1110 NS-1 Supplementary Requirements (Relevant to Drill Collar) NS-1 Sub-Specifications |
FZE/212 |
TBA | TBA |
Application Underway |
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| 0070/11-2 | Tri-Tanium Alloy Hardbanding, Postle Industries Duraband® NC Hardbanding, Postle Industries Tuffband® Alloy Hardbanding |
Knight Oil Tools Tri*Drill Services – 1001, Briar Patch Road, Broussard, Louisiana 70518 | AA.03.30.00.1110 Rev.09 | FPI 429 | May 01, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
April 30, 2012 | |
| 001/11-4 | Manufacture of drilling tools as follows: - Integral Conventional Heavyweight Drill Pipe - Drill Collars |
Interdril Asia Ltd, India, Village : Esambe,
Tal: Khalapur, Patalganga, Dist: Raigad, Maharashtra |
NS-1™ 03.30.80.1120 Rev 5 NS-1™ 03.38.10.1110 Rev 4 |
FZE/291 | September 1, 2011 | Level 4 Certificate |
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August 31, 2013 |
| Uno Steel | Application Underway | |||||||
| Rontech | Application Underway | |||||||
| Shanxi Yida | Application Underway | |||||||
| 0079/11-5 | Forging, Heat Treatment, Machining and Threading of Tool Joints. | PLCO Manufacture Co., Ltd, 1201 ZhenCheng Road, ShenGang Town, JiangYin, JiangSu Province, P.R.C | AA.03.30.00.1110 | FZE 374 | September 30,2011 | Level 5 Certificate |
September 29, 2012 | |
| 0065/11-2 | Application of Internal Plastic Coating TC 2000 | Al Mansoori Hilong Petroleum Pipe Company, Industrial City, Dubai | AA.03.30.00.0111 Rev. 9 | FP-FZE 276 | January 12, 2011 | Level 2 Certificate |
Extended to March 10, 2012 | |
| 0081/12-2 | Internal Coating Application | Hebei Huayouyi Tuboscope Coating CO.LTD., Qing Xian Facility, China | NS-1™ Sub- Spec 141 Rev 2 | FP FZE 516a | January 8, 2012 | Level 2 Certificate |
January 7, 2013 | |
| 0082/12-2 | Internal Coating Application | Hebei Huayouyi Tuboscope Coating CO.LTD., Jiangyin Facility, China | NS-1™ Sub- Spec 141 Rev 2 | FP FZE 516b | January 8, 2012 | Level 2 Certificate |
January 7, 2013 | |
| 0046/11-3 | Manufacture and Repair of BHA Products Threading of API Rotary Shoulder Connections Hardbanding Application (Duraband NC & Arnco 300xt) |
International Tubular Services (ITS) Green Bank Road, East Tullos, Aberdeen, Scotland | NS-1 | FZE 433 | December 1, 2011 |
Level 3 Certificate |
November 30, 2013 | |