What is VAM TOP connection?
® VAM TOP® is the most widely used Threaded and Coupled (T&C) premium connection, in tubing and casing sizes. It has become the standard for OCTG premium threads over the years, with the largest field record in the industry.
Is VAM TOP HC compatible with VAM top?
For sizes ≥ 5” OD, all weights are interchangeable within each size. sizes ≥ 5” OD, VAM TOP HC and VAM TOP HT are interchangeable with VAM TOP.
What is new VAM connection?
VAM® has been the leading brand of premium connections in the oil and gas industry for over 50 years. Each year VAM® designs new connections, extends product lines and qualifies new sizes to the most stringent specifications to meet our customer needs.
What is VAM ace?
The VAM® ACE metal-to-metal seal takes advantage of the “VAM® effect”design which has made the reputation of the VAM® joint throughout the world. • The low taper seal (10% taper) provides gas-tightness under high tension loads, such as heavy string weight in deep wells.
What is premium thread connection?
1. n. [Well Completions] A class of high-performance thread types that are commonly used in modern oilwell and gaswell completions. Premium threads are available in a number of configurations and are typically designed to provide superior hydraulic sealing, improved tensile capacity and ease of make-up.
What is semi flush connection?
SEAL-LOCK Semi Flush is an integral casing connection that utilized the latest in Finite Element Analysis and physical testing technology during its development.
What is line pipe oil and gas?
Line pipe is a type of pipe that is manufactured from high strength carbon steel. Oil and gas gathering lines are steel pipes that transport oil or gas from the producing area to a storage facility or larger main pipeline.
What is TBG thread?
Tubing thread gages are the comprehensive measuring tools for checking threads of tubing. Two types: non-upset tubing thread gauges (TBG) upset thread gauges (UP TBG). 4.Casing thread gauges. Casing thread gages are the comprehensive measuring tools for checking threads of casings.
What OCTG means?
In the industry, they are also referred to by the acronym OCTG (for “Oil Country Tubular Goods”). Each wellbore proceeds in multiple phases, during which. drill pipe, casing (lines the wellbore), and. tubing (delivery or production tubes that transport the oil and gas to the surface)
How much torque does a VAM top have?
Make-up torque 17400 ft.lb External Pressure Resistance 4760 psi Max. bending with sealability * 30 °/100 ft Max. Load on Coupling Face 630 klb VAM TOP is reliable Used in the highest profile projects throughout the world, VAM TOP is considered by all our customers as BEST in CLASS.
What’s the difference between VAM top and HT TM?
VAM TOP ® HT TM (High Torque) is a Threaded and Coupled (T&C) premium connection which has been designed with the main features of the VAM TOP ® product line. VAM TOP ® and VAM TOP ® HT TM are interchangeable (except for 4 1/2″ sizes). VAM TOP ® HT TM product lines benefit from the most reliable performances,…
When to use VAM top for OCTG threads?
It has become the standard for OCTG premium threads over the years, with the largest field record in the industry. VAM TOP ® has long been the preferred solution for premium applications, for standard usage but even in the most severe conditions e.g. HP/HT wells.
Which is the most reliable VAM top tubing?
VAM TOP ® product lines benefit from the most reliable performances, demonstrated through a large number of qualification tests such as ISO 13679 CAL-IV (tubing size range, VAM TOP ® HCTM casing line, VAM TOP ® HTTM casing line, plus some derivative designs), with up to 100% PBYS compression rating.