Description

Taper Tap Internal Catch Fishing Tool for Tubing, Drill Pipe and Casing Recovery

High-Strength Downhole Fishing Tap for Oilfield Fish Retrieval

SGPE Taper Tap is a heavy-duty internal catch fishing tool for oilfield drilling, workover, well servicing, and wellbore intervention. It helps crews recover dropped tubing, broken drill pipe, casing sections, couplings, box connections, wash pipe, and other hollow downhole objects.

The tool enters the fish bore and cuts new threads into the inner wall. As rotation continues, the tapered cutting section builds a firm mechanical grip. Once the tap engages the fish, the operator can pull, rotate, jar, or unscrew it according to the recovery plan.

SGPE manufactures each taper tap from high-strength alloy steel. Accurate machining, heat treatment, hardened cutting threads, and chip-discharge grooves help the tool cut smoothly and hold securely in harsh well conditions.

Quick Benefits

Strong internal engagement for hollow tubular fish
Right-hand and left-hand taper tap options available
Models for tubing, drill pipe, casing, and special tubular fish
Custom sizes for non-standard fish OD, ID, and top connections
Suitable for drilling, workover, well repair, and intervention jobs

For planned workover jobs or urgent pipe recovery operations, SGPE provides standard taper taps and customized internal fishing tap solutions based on fish size, connection type, thread direction, and actual well condition.

What Is a Taper Tap?

A taper tap is an internal fishing tap designed to catch tubular fish from inside the bore. Unlike an overshot, which grips the outside of the fish, a taper tap cuts threads into the inner surface and creates a strong mechanical connection.

This design works well when the fish has:

An open bore
A coupling
A box connection
A hollow tubular shape
Damaged external surfaces
Limited clearance for external catching tools

Oilfield crews often use taper taps for tubing recovery, drill pipe fishing, casing retrieval, and emergency wellbore recovery. The tool gives crews a direct internal catching solution when external engagement does not offer the best option.

Key Features of SGPE Taper Tap

Strong Internal Catching Performance

The tapered cutting profile enters the fish smoothly and bites deeper as rotation continues. This structure helps the tool create a secure hold on tubing, drill pipe, casing, couplings, and other hollow downhole fish.

Built for Oilfield Recovery Conditions

SGPE Taper Tap supports pipe recovery work in drilling wells, production wells, workover wells, repair wells, and intervention wells. It helps crews remove fish before cleanout, repair, sidetrack preparation, or recompletion.

High-Strength Alloy Steel Body

SGPE uses high-strength alloy steel to improve strength, impact resistance, torque capacity, and service life. This rugged structure helps the tool handle pulling force, rotation, and repeated jarring.

Hardened Cutting Threads with Chip-Discharge Grooves

The hardened threads improve tapping performance, while the grooves help discharge metal chips. This design reduces cutting resistance and supports smoother engagement inside the fish bore.

Right-Hand and Left-Hand Options

SGPE can supply right-hand and left-hand taper taps. This flexibility allows operators to match the tool with different fishing strings and recovery methods, including pulling, rotating, jarring, and unscrewing stuck fish.

Wide Model Coverage

Standard models cover common tubing, drill pipe, casing, and special tubular fish sizes. SGPE can also discuss customized dimensions for non-standard recovery jobs.

How SGPE Taper Tap Works

The operator runs the taper tap into the well on a fishing string. After reaching the fish top, the tool enters the bore, coupling, or box connection. The operator then applies controlled weight and rotation.

The hardened tapered threads cut into the inner wall and increase contact as the tool advances. After the tool forms a secure grip, the crew can apply upward pull, torque, jarring force, or reverse rotation based on the job plan.

This simple working principle makes the taper tap a practical downhole pipe recovery tool for many oil and gas fishing operations.

Oilfield Applications

SGPE Taper Tap supports many tubular fish recovery tasks in drilling, workover, well servicing, and intervention environments.

Tubing Recovery in Workover Wells

Workover crews use taper taps to retrieve dropped, broken, or stuck production tubing. The tool enters the tubing ID, cuts internal threads, and helps pull the fish from the wellbore before cleanout, repair, or recompletion.

Drill Pipe Fishing During Drilling Operations

When drill pipe breaks, separates, or remains in the hole, the taper tap can engage the bore or box connection. The crew can then pull, jar, rotate, or unscrew the fish according to the downhole condition.

Casing Retrieval in Well Repair Jobs

Larger SGPE taper tap models support casing fishing during well repair and intervention operations. They help recover casing stubs, casing pieces, and hollow casing fish from the inside.

Coupling and Box Connection Fishing

The tool performs especially well when the fish top contains a coupling or box connection. The tapered threads bite into the internal surface and create a strong hold for recovery.

Emergency Wellbore Intervention

Unexpected fish tops, damaged tubulars, and stuck pipe can delay drilling or workover schedules. SGPE Taper Tap provides a direct internal catch option for urgent recovery work.

Cleanout, Sidetrack, and Recompletion Preparation

Before cleanout, sidetrack preparation, recompletion, or repair work, crews often need to remove tubular fish from the wellbore. A properly selected taper tap helps make the next operation safer and more efficient.

Advantages for Oilfield Buyers

Reliable Grip on Hollow Fish

The taper tap creates a mechanical thread bite instead of relying only on surface friction. This improves catching reliability when crews recover pipe-shaped fish in complex well conditions.

Practical Size Selection

SGPE supplies models for common oilfield tubular sizes. Buyers can select a tool based on fish OD, fish ID, fish top condition, and required connection.

Durable Downhole Performance

The alloy steel body, heat-treated structure, and hardened cutting section help the tool handle high torque, pulling load, and repeated field use.

Flexible Fishing Direction

Right-hand and left-hand thread options allow operators to match the taper tap with different fishing strings and recovery methods.

Custom Support for Special Jobs

SGPE can recommend or customize taper taps for special fish sizes, unusual IDs, special top connections, or complex wellbore conditions.

Technical Specifications – SGPE Taper Tap

Model	Fishing OD of Big End (mm)	Fishing OD of Small End (mm)	ID (mm)	OD (mm)	Overall Length (mm)	Suitable Oilfield Fish
Gz47×28-NC26	47	28	10	86	565	1.9 in Tubing
Gz60×38-NC26	60	38	12	86	635	2 3/8 in Tubing
Gz70×45-NC26	70	45	16	86	680	2 7/8 in Tubing
Gz86×56-NC31	86	56	20	105	760	3 1/2 in Tubing
Gz98×65-NC38	98	65	25	121	810	4 in Tubing
Gz110×77-NC50	110	77	25	168	810	4 1/2 in Tubing
Gz62×40-NC26	62	40	16	86	635	2 3/8 in Drill Pipe, 2 7/8 in Drill Pipe
Gz85×60-NC31	85	60	25	105	680	3 1/2 in Drill Pipe
Gz109×79-NC50	109	79	25	168	760	4 in Drill Pipe, 4 1/2 in Drill Pipe
Gz130×95-NC50	130	95	38	168	840	5 in Drill Pipe, 5 1/2 in Drill Pipe
Gz160×145-NC50	160	145	51	168	520	6 5/8 in Drill Pipe
Gz122×92-NC50	122	92	38	168	760	4 1/2 in Casing, 5 in Casing
GZ135×109-NC50	135	109	51	168	700	5 1/2 in Casing
Gz162×137-NC50	162	137	51	168	680	6 5/8 in Casing
Gz172×147-6 5/8 REG	172	147	51	197	680	7 in Casing
Gz187×161-6 5/8 REG	187	161	51	197	700	7 5/8 in Casing, 7 3/4 in Casing
Gz215×185-7 5/8 REG	215	185	51	229	760	8 5/8 in Casing
Gz237×211-7 5/8 REG	237	211	51	229	700	9 5/8 in Casing
Gz85×52-NC31	85	52	20	105	810	Φ76.2–Φ57.2 mm Tubular Fish

SGPE can discuss customized taper tap sizes, fishing ranges, thread directions, and connections according to actual well conditions.

Product Structure and Material

Item	Description
Product Name	Taper Tap
Tool Type	Internal catch fishing tool / internal fishing tap
Main Use	Retrieval of hollow tubular fish in oilfield wells
Body Material	High-strength alloy steel
Heat Treatment	Improves strength, toughness, and ruggedness
Cutting Section	Hardened tapered threads with chip-discharge grooves
Catching Method	Internal thread tapping and mechanical engagement
Operation Direction	Right-hand or left-hand options
Target Fish	Tubing, drill pipe, casing, couplings, box connections, hollow tubular fish
Connection Options	NC, REG, and customized connections available

Customization Options

Different wells often require different fishing solutions. SGPE can support standard and customized taper tap requirements, including:

Customized fishing OD range
Right-hand or left-hand thread direction
NC, REG, or special top connections
Tool dimensions based on fish OD and ID
Models for tubing, drill pipe, casing, and irregular tubular fish
Cutting section optimization for specific recovery conditions
Model selection support for drilling, workover, repair, and intervention wells

These options help buyers choose a tool based on the actual fish condition rather than only nominal pipe size.

How to Select the Right Taper Tap

To choose the correct SGPE Taper Tap, please confirm these details before ordering:

Fish type: tubing, drill pipe, casing, coupling, or other tubular fish
Fish OD and fish ID
Fish top condition: open end, damaged top, coupling, or box connection
Required thread direction: right-hand or left-hand
Fishing string connection type
Well depth and expected pulling load
Planned operation: pulling, rotating, jarring, or unscrewing
Quantity and delivery destination

SGPE can review your job details and recommend a suitable model for your oilfield recovery operation.

Why Choose SGPE Taper Tap?

SGPE supplies practical oilfield tools for drilling, workover, well servicing, and downhole fishing operations. Our taper taps combine rugged materials, accurate machining, hardened cutting threads, and field-oriented design.

Oilfield contractors, drilling companies, workover service providers, and equipment distributors choose SGPE for reliable model coverage and flexible customization. We help customers select tools for tubing recovery, drill pipe fishing, casing retrieval, and emergency wellbore intervention.

With standard models, custom options, and clear selection support, SGPE helps buyers reduce selection risk and improve recovery efficiency.

Related Oilfield Fishing Tools

For complete wellbore recovery operations, SGPE can also supply related fishing tools. When uploading this page, add internal links to these product names to improve SEO relevance and user navigation.

Die Collar Fishing Tool
Overshot Fishing Tool
Fishing Spear
Junk Basket
Reverse Circulation Junk Basket
Fishing Magnet
Washover Pipe
Safety Joint
Drill Pipe Cutter
Casing Cutter

Matched fishing tools can help crews handle complex fish conditions and improve recovery success.

Request a Quote

Send SGPE your fishing requirements, and our team will recommend a suitable taper tap model. To help us respond quickly, please include:

Fish type
Fish OD and ID
Fish top condition
Required connection
Right-hand or left-hand operation
Well depth
Planned fishing method
Quantity
Delivery destination

SGPE can supply standard taper taps, customized internal fishing taps, and other downhole fishing tools for drilling, workover, well servicing, and well intervention operations.

Contact SGPE today to get a reliable taper tap solution for your next oilfield fishing job.

E-Mail:
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FAQ – SGPE Taper Tap Internal Catch Fishing Tool

1. What is a taper tap used for in oilfield fishing operations?

A taper tap catches hollow tubular fish from the inside. Crews use it to retrieve dropped tubing, broken drill pipe, casing pieces, couplings, box connections, wash pipe, and similar downhole objects. It cuts threads into the fish bore and creates a firm mechanical grip for drilling, workover, well servicing, and intervention jobs.

2. How does a taper tap work in the wellbore?

The operator runs the taper tap into the well on a fishing string and guides it into the fish bore, coupling, or box connection. With controlled weight and rotation, the hardened tapered threads cut into the inner surface and create a tight internal bite. After engagement, the crew can pull, rotate, jar, or unscrew the fish.

3. When should I choose a taper tap instead of an overshot?

Choose a taper tap when the fish has an open bore, coupling, or box connection suitable for internal engagement. An overshot catches the outside of the fish. If the external surface has damage, limited clearance, or poor catching conditions, a taper tap may provide a better recovery option.

4. What types of downhole fish can SGPE Taper Tap retrieve?

SGPE Taper Tap can retrieve many hollow tubular fish found in oil and gas wells. Common targets include production tubing, drill pipe, casing sections, casing stubs, couplings, wash pipe, box connections, and other cylindrical fish. The tool works best when the fish has enough internal space for thread tapping.

5. Can SGPE Taper Tap retrieve tubing in workover wells?

Yes. SGPE offers taper tap models for common tubing fishing jobs, including 1.9 in, 2 3/8 in, 2 7/8 in, 3 1/2 in, 4 in, and 4 1/2 in tubing. Workover crews use these tools to recover dropped, broken, or stuck production tubing before cleanout, repair, recompletion, or other well servicing work.

6. Can SGPE Taper Tap recover drill pipe during drilling operations?

Yes. SGPE supplies taper taps for drill pipe recovery in drilling and intervention wells. Available models suit 2 3/8 in, 2 7/8 in, 3 1/2 in, 4 in, 4 1/2 in, 5 in, 5 1/2 in, and 6 5/8 in drill pipe. The tool can engage the drill pipe bore or box connection and help the crew pull, jar, rotate, or unscrew the fish.

7. Is SGPE Taper Tap suitable for casing fishing?

Yes. SGPE provides larger taper tap models for casing fishing, well repair, and emergency intervention operations. These models cover common casing sizes from 4 1/2 in to 9 5/8 in. They help crews recover casing pieces, casing stubs, hollow casing fish, and damaged tubular sections from the inside.

8. What material does SGPE use for the taper tap?

SGPE manufactures taper taps from high-strength alloy steel. Heat treatment improves strength, toughness, torque capacity, and wear resistance. This structure helps the tool handle pulling force, rotation, jarring, and harsh downhole conditions.

9. Why do taper tap cutting threads have grooves?

The cutting grooves help the tool cut into the fish smoothly and discharge metal chips during tapping. This reduces cutting resistance and improves engagement. As a result, the tool can form a stronger internal bite when it catches tubing, drill pipe, casing, or coupling fish.

10. Can SGPE provide right-hand and left-hand taper taps?

Yes. SGPE can supply right-hand and left-hand taper taps according to the fishing string and operation plan. A right-hand taper tap suits many standard fishing jobs. A left-hand taper tap helps when the crew needs to unscrew or release a stuck tubular fish. Choosing the correct thread direction improves efficiency and lowers operation risk.

11. How do I choose the right taper tap model?

To choose the correct taper tap, confirm the fish type, fish OD, fish ID, fish top condition, well depth, connection requirement, thread direction, and expected recovery method. You should also tell SGPE whether the job requires pulling, rotating, jarring, or unscrewing. With these details, SGPE can recommend a suitable model for tubing, drill pipe, casing, or special tubular fish recovery.

12. Can SGPE customize taper taps for special oilfield fishing jobs?

Yes. SGPE can discuss customized taper tap dimensions, fishing OD ranges, top connections, thread directions, and cutting structures for special well conditions. Custom options help buyers match the tool to non-standard fish sizes, special tubular IDs, different fishing strings, and complex recovery requirements.