Lifting Cap (Lifting Bail) – High-Quality API Certified Oilfield Handling Tool

A Lifting Cap, also known as a Lifting Bail, is an essential handling tool used in drilling operations for safe lifting and transportation of drill pipes, drill collars, and other tubular goods.

It connects to the top of the pipe string with a strong thread connection and allows cranes or elevators to lift the pipe reliably.

A good lifting cap improves safety, prevents thread damage, and ensures smooth operation on the rig floor.

Our API-certified Lifting Caps are made with the highest national quality standards.

Each product is forged from high-strength alloy steel, heat-treated for durability, and precision-machined to fit standard API thread connections.

These lifting caps are designed for harsh drilling environments and heavy-duty usage.

Product Features

✔ API Certified Quality

Every lifting cap meets API requirements and strict internal inspection standards. This ensures safety, stability, and long service life during all lifting operations.

✔ Forged Design for Extra Strength

The forging process increases mechanical strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance. It allows the lifting cap to handle high loads and frequent lifting cycles without cracking or deformation.

✔ Protects Pipe Threads

The internal thread design ensures perfect engagement with drill pipes or drill collars, protecting the threads from damage during lifting, transportation, or racking.

✔ Multiple Thread Connections Available

We provide a wide range of standard thread connections, compatible with drill pipes, drill collars, heavy-weight drill pipes, and casing:

Connection Threads Offered

• 7-5/8 REG

• 6-5/8 REG

• 6-5/8 REG LH

• 4-1/2 REG

• 3-1/2 REG

• 2-7/8 REG

• 2-3/8 REG

• 5-1/2 FH

• 5-1/2 FH DS

• XT39

• XT54

• XT57

NC Thread Options

• NC61

• NC56

• NC50

• NC46

• NC40

• NC38

• NC35

• NC31

• NC26

• NC23

• HT38

• HT55

Tubing & Casing Threads

• STC

• LTC

• BTC

• 4-1/2 EUE

• 4-1/2 NU

• 4 EUE

• 3-1/2 EUE

• 3-1/2 NU

• 2-7/8 EUE

• 2-7/8 NU

• 2-3/8 EUE

• 2-3/8 PAC

These options ensure compatibility with almost all drilling pipe standards used in global markets.

✔ Customized Products Available

If you have special thread requirements, unique lifting conditions, or need customized dimensions, we can design and manufacture lifting caps according to your specific operational needs.

✔ Warranty and After-Sales Support

We offer a 6-month warranty after sale, covering manufacturing defects and ensuring long-term reliability. Technical support and spare parts assistance are always available.

Applications

• Lifting drill collars

• Lifting drill pipes

• Lifting heavy-weight drill pipes (HWDP)

• Protecting threads during transport

• Handling tubulars on drilling rigs, rental yards, and workshops

Request a Quick Quote

For pricing, drawings, technical specifications, or bulk order details, simply contact us. Engineering drawings and detailed product descriptions can be provided upon request.

FAQ – Lifting Cap / Lifting Bail

1. What is a lifting cap used for?

A lifting cap is used to lift, handle, and protect drill pipes, drill collars, and other tubulars during drilling operations. It provides a safe and strong connection to cranes or elevators.

2. Are your lifting caps API certified?

Yes. All lifting caps are API certified and meet strict national and international quality standards.

3. What material is used for manufacturing?

We use high-quality forged alloy steel with heat treatment to ensure strength, durability, and long service life.

4. Can I order custom thread connections?

Absolutely. We can design and manufacture customized lifting caps based on your drawings, special threads, or operational requirements.

5. What is the warranty period?

The lifting cap comes with a 6-month warranty after sale.

6. Do you provide technical drawings?

Yes. Technical drawings, specifications, and detailed product data sheets are available upon request.

7. What thread standards do you support?

We support REG, NC, FH, XT, HT, PAC, EUE, NU, STC, LTC, BTC, and many other API-standard connections.

8. How can I request a quick quote?

You can contact us directly with the required thread size, quantity, and specifications. We will reply quickly with competitive pricing.