Issued on: 15 Aug.

2016

Connection Data Sheet

OD Weight Wall Th. Grade API Drift Connection
3 1/2 in. 9.20 lb/ft 0.254 in. VM 80 SS 2.867 in. VAM® TOP Tubing

PIPE PROPERTIES CONNECTION PROPERTIES

Nominal OD 3.500 in. Connection Type Premium T&C
Nominal ID 2.992 in. Connection OD (nom) 3.907 in.
Nominal Cross Section Area 2.590 sqin. Connection ID (nom) 2.959 in.
Grade Type Sour Service Make-up Loss 3.032 in.
Min. Yield Strength 80 ksi Coupling Length 7.05 in.
Max. Yield Strength 95 ksi Critical Cross Section 2.590 sqin.
Min. Ultimate Tensile Strength 95 ksi Tension Efficiency 100 % of pipe
Compression Efficiency 100 % of pipe

Internal Pressure Efficiency 100 % of pipe

External Pressure Efficiency 100 % of pipe

CONNECTION PERFORMANCES FIELD TORQUE VALUES

Tensile Yield Strength 207 klb Min. Make-up torque 2610 ft.lb
Compression Resistance 207 klb Opti. Make-up torque 2900 ft.lb

Internal Yield Pressure 10160 psi Max. Make-up torque 3190 ft.lb

External Pressure Resistance 10540 psi

Max. Bending with Sealability (CAL IV) 30 °/100 ft

Max. Load on Coupling Face 116 klb

VAM® TOP tubing (2 3/8”-4 ½”) is the most used premium

tubing connection throughout the world
The product line has been extensively tested as per
ISO13679 CAL IV, with more than 60 qualification tests, on
the full pipe body envelope.

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