Issued on: 02 Jan.

2017

Connection Data Sheet

OD Weight Wall Th. Grade API Drift Connection

3 1/2 in. 9.20 lb/ft 0.254 in. VM 95 13CRSS 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 Super 13%Cr Make-up Loss 3.032 in.
Min. Yield Strength 95 ksi Coupling Length 7.05 in.
Max. Yield Strength 110 ksi Critical Cross Section 2.590 sqin.
Min. Ultimate Tensile Strength 105 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 246 klb Min. Make-up torque 2720 ft.lb
Compression Resistance 246 klb Opti. Make-up torque 3020 ft.lb

Internal Yield Pressure 12070 psi Max. Make-up torque 3320 ft.lb

External Pressure Resistance 12080 psi

Max. Bending Capacity TDB
Max. Bending with Sealability (CAL IV) 30 °/100 ft
Max. Load on Coupling Face 138 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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