Identification and/or tracking insert for drilling consumables and systems and apparatuses comprising same

Abstract

A drill string component can have a first end and an opposed second end that are spaced along a longitudinal axis is disclosed. The drill string component can define a female receptacle that extends inwardly from the first end. The female receptacle can be configured to receive a male connector of a second drill string component. The female receptacle can comprise a shoulder that is axially spaced from the first end of the drill string component. The female receptacle can further comprise an inner circumferential surface defining at least one female thread and an undercut between the at least one female thread and the shoulder. An identification insert can be disposed within the undercut.

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